South West Restaurant Guide

Fronted by a tree-sheltered lawn and surrounded by its own paddock, the sixteenth-century Horse & Groom Inn is currently reaping the benefits of a serious but sympathetic refurbishment.

The Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

We are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. In the pretty village of Bishopswood, set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, this is dairy country with lots of good local produce.

Bishopswood, Chard, Somerset

The lovingly restored Old Custom House stands proud on Barnstable's historic Strand like a shining beacon, and is now the rising star of the Devon restaurant scene.

9 The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon

We are pleased to introduce Hox Brasserie Salisbury as a new addition to The UK Restaurant Guide for 2010. A full review will be published shortly.

155 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Browns Hotel is a lovingly-restored 17th century coaching inn set in the centre of Tavistock and it oozes old English charm with its cosy open hearths, warm oak beams, exposed stonework and slate flags subtly enhancing its chic contemporary makeover.

80 West Street, Tavistock, Devon

The Ronnie of the title is Ron Faulkner, self-named chef/proprietor of this buzzy neighbourhood restaurant within the St Mary shopping centre.

11 St Mary Street, Thornbury, Bristol

Several key players from Rick Stein's Padstow entourage recently decided to go it alone and form their own outfit. The result is Custard - 'an English diner'.

1a The Strand, Padstow, Cornwall

A sixteenth-century listed landmark in the centre of historic Bradford on Avon (adjacent to the medieval bridge over the river), the Swan Hotel recently emerged from a complete, top-to-tail refurbishment, and has found a new lease of life as a high-quality hotel with all the charm of a country inn.

1 Church Street, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

Fantastic sea views over Maenporth Beach and Falmouth Bay are a great asset at Arty Williams' relaxed restaurant. The place has a laid-back, contemporary feel with clean-cut modern furnishings and a big patio area outside.

Maenporth Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall

Built in 1907 as an 'Edwardian gentleman's residence by the sea', Watersmeet has been gently transformed over the years into an elegant country house hotel.

Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon