The Good Life
Taste the West
From rolling vineyards and cider orchards to artisan cheesemakers and weekly farmers' markets — a guide to the very best of West Country food and drink.
Vineyards & Wine
Explore the West Country's flourishing wine scene — from Cornish coastal vineyards to rolling Somerset slopes.
Cider Farms & Orchards
Discover traditional orchards and craft cider makers keeping centuries-old traditions alive across Devon and Somerset.
Cheese & Dairy
From Cornish Yarg to Bath Soft Cheese — the West Country is home to some of Britain's finest artisan cheeses.
Breweries
Craft ales, stouts and IPAs from independent breweries tucked into harbours, farms and market towns.
Distilleries
Award-winning gins, whiskeys and spirits crafted from local botanicals and West Country water.
Farm Shops
The best farm shops stocking seasonal produce, local meat, artisan breads and homemade preserves.
Restaurants
Exceptional dining experiences championing the very best of local, seasonal West Country ingredients.
Cafés & Tearooms
Cosy harbour-side cafés, clotted cream teas and independent tearooms worth seeking out.
Local Producers
Meet the makers — smallholders, foragers, smokeries and artisan food producers shaping the region's identity.
Farmers' Markets
Weekly markets brimming with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baked goods and locally reared meat.
Good Pub Guide
The best independent pubs and bars across the West Country — from harbourside inns to hidden rural locals.
Farm Shops · via Only Farmers
Buy direct from West Country farms
Browse what local farms sell, then buy direct — in person or from their own online shop. Only Farmers is the shop window, not the checkout.
SomersetThe Slow Farming Company
Castle Cary, Somerset
Handmade wooden chopping boards, small-batch West Country coffee, home-reared beef burgers and more — a slow-farming ethos rooted in the Somerset countryside.
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CornwallFanolas Farm
Liskeard, Cornwall
A Cornish farm shop offering handcrafted fern plaques, alpaca and pointer figures and rural gifts — browse and buy direct from the farmer in person or online.
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DorsetModbury Farm Shop
Bridport, Dorset
Award-winning Dorset cheese, soil-first organic produce, nourishing skincare and Bride Valley wool on a working farm — plus artisan ciders, local wines and craft beers.
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DevonEvergreen Farmshop and Campsite
Ashwater, Devon
A fourth-generation Devon family farm with a farm shop stocking home-reared meat, set beside a quiet back-to-nature campsite opposite Witherdon forestry.
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The Pub Edit
Characterful country inns, brilliant locals and destination pubs worth making the journey for. Use the filters to find the perfect spot — dog-friendly pubs with a garden near a great walk, Sunday roasts, open fires and more.
Somerset
Wedmore, Somerset
The Swan
Picnic tables on the terrace and spacious lawns, with a wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ. Wedmore's stylish gastropub serves modern British food with a relaxed, sunny vibe — perfect for long lunches and family afternoons.
Tarr Steps, near Dulverton, Somerset
Tarr Farm Inn
When they say gardens, they mean grounds — 40 acres of them — plus the stunning medieval clapper bridge over the river Barle. A former UK Top 50 Gastropub serving exceptional, locally sourced food in a magical Exmoor setting.
Litton, near Wells
The Litton
Three outdoor spaces including a sunken courtyard, a riverside terrace with a fire pit and a landscaped grassy garden. Modern British and Med menu.
Bath, Somerset
Hare & Hounds
A mile north of the city with a massive garden, outside bar, pizza oven and spectacular views across the Bath countryside.
Mells, Somerset
The Talbot Inn
A 15th-century coaching inn with a cobbled courtyard and lovely gardens — the owners come from Soho House — in the pretty village of Mells.
Wambrook, near Chard
The Cotley Inn
On the Cotley Estate, in a glorious valley on the edge of the Blackdown Hills AONB — a rustic pub with loads of south-facing outdoor seating.
Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset
The Duke of York
A characterful thatched village inn in the heart of Shepton Beauchamp, serving well-kept ales, hearty food and a warm welcome in a classic Somerset setting.
South Petherton, Somerset
The Brewers Arms
A much-loved village pub in the heart of South Petherton, serving real ales and hearty food in a warm and welcoming setting.
South Stoke, near Bath
The Packhorse
Saved from residential conversion by locals, The Packhorse is now renowned for its warm welcome, great food and gorgeous garden — with lovely walks all around.
Batcombe, Somerset
The Three Horseshoes
Field-to-fork, nose-to-tail cooking from New Zealand chef Margot Henderson (Rochelle Canteen, The Eagle, The French House) — eat in the pretty gardens.
Hinton St George, near Crewkerne
The Lord Poulett Arms
One of Somerset's prettiest pub gardens — French wire furniture, pebbles, lavender, vines and boules, alongside award-winning food.
Babcary, Somerset
The Red Lion Inn
Sunny gardens with an arbour, rosemary bushes, a wood pit and an outdoor pizza oven fired on Fridays and Saturdays. Great food and a little slide for the kids.
Bath, Somerset
Hall & Woodhouse Bath
Escape the city bustle with a cool drink and all-day dining on the four-storey rooftop terrace — complete with tub plants and views over central Bath.
Combe Hay, Somerset
The Wheatsheaf
Modern British food and a glass of rosé on a sunny terrace. Why bother with Provence?
Long Sutton, near Langport
The Devonshire Arms
A former hunting lodge turned gastropub on the edge of a picturesque village green — eat and drink very well in the courtyard or large terraced walled garden.
Dorset
Worth Matravers, Dorset
Square & Compass
Award-winning beers and ciders — including home-pressed traditional cider made by the owner — served straight through the hatch.
Cerne Abbas, Dorset
The New Inn
A former 16th-century coaching house with a large walled garden, fruit trees and views of the village rooftops — and the famous chalk giant just up the hill.
West Lulworth, Dorset
The Castle Inn
Terrace gardens with views over the village and Dorset's spectacular Jurassic coast just a few minutes away.
Plush, near Dorchester
The Brace of Pheasants
Originally a blacksmith's workshop, this pretty thatched pub in the village of Plush serves award-winning seasonal food with plenty of space outside. Live music in the gardens on Summer Sundays.
Near Beaminster, Dorset
Winyard's Gap
Panoramic views across rolling Dorset and Somerset countryside from the beer garden. A welcoming country pub serving hearty local food, with six boutique rooms.
Seatown, Dorset
The Anchor Inn
Great food on a terrace overlooking the beach — ponder a walk up Golden Cap or simply enjoy another glass of chilled wine.
Kingston, near Corfe Castle
The Scott Arms
Fab views of Corfe Castle (there's a telescope for close-ups), pub menu seven days a week, and a Burger Shak BBQ on summer weekends.
Estrella Damm Top 100 Gastropubs 2026
The West Country's Top Gastropubs
The Estrella Damm list — compiled by 350 of the UK's top foodies and pub pros — names the country's finest gastropubs. Here are the West Country entries, with details on the page and links direct to each pub to book a table.
Somerset
The Three Horseshoes
No 14Batcombe, Somerset
A 17th century pub with bar, two dining rooms, outside space and rooms to stay, in the pretty village of Batcombe just north of Bruton. Acclaimed chef Margot Henderson (The French House, Rochelle Canteen) produces no-nonsense, unpretentious earthy food, expertly done.
- — Beetroot, red onion & goat's curd
- — Beef short rib braised in stout with mash
- — Treacle tart & clotted cream
Queen of Cups
No 42Glastonbury, Somerset
Chef of the Year Ayesha Kalaji serves modern Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, often cooked over fire and inspired by her Jordanian heritage. A 17th century coaching inn in the centre of Glastonbury — come with friends for sharing plates or The Queen's Feast.
- — Grilled Nabulsi cheese, Persian black lime honey, wild za'atar
- — Gazan spiced Fowey mussels, dill & pomegranate molasses
- — Pork butt steak, pickled walnut & black garlic emulsion
Devon
The Cornish Arms
No 10Tavistock, Devon
A celebrated Devon gastropub in the market town of Tavistock, on the western edge of Dartmoor.
Cornwall
The Mariners
No 27Rock, Cornwall
Paul Ainsworth's relaxed coastal pub on the Camel Estuary at Rock.
The Gurnard's Head
No 38Zennor, Cornwall
A remote coastal pub-restaurant on the wild Cornish coast near St Ives.
Wiltshire
The Castle Inn
No 53Castle Combe, Wiltshire
A historic inn in the picture-perfect Cotswold village of Castle Combe.
Somerset · Top 50 Gastropubs
Top 50 Gastropubs: Somerset
The definitive national ranking of the UK's best gastropubs — here are the Somerset entries, featuring some of the finest food-led pubs in the country.
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