Enjoy dining out? Here are 5 of North Somerset’s best restarants, as recommended by the Michelin Guide including one with a coveted star
Knowle Hill, Newtown Chew Magna BS40 8TQ
Tel: 01275 332627
This 200-year-old, character filled pub, has held a Michelin Star since 2011 and in January 2015 was ranked 2nd in the Publican Morning Advertiser’s Top 50 UK Gastropubs. Menu prices range from £25-£50
What the guide says: “Twice-daily menu of extremely fresh, seasonal produce, including locally sourced, hung and smoked meats and fish. Classical cooking with bold flavours”
103 Upper Bristol Rd. Weston-super-Mare BS22 8ND
Tel: 01934 413428
Situated in the popular seaside town of Weston this Michelin recommended restaurant serves British traditional food, with menu prices ranging from £18- £38 for A La Carte.
What the guide says: “Carefully prepared classical dishes follow the seasons. It’s more modern inside than the exterior suggests.”
Birnbeck Rd Weston-super-Mare BS23 2BX
Tel:01934 418 217
Situated on the promenade, the restaurant overlooks Knightstone island with views of the bay. Menu prices range from £15- £20 and it is also open for breakfast
What the guide says: “Stylish, modern restaurant on the promenade; every table has bay views. Light bites at lunch. More formal dinner menu offers carefully cooked European dishes with modern touches.”
17 Weston Rd Long Ashton BS41 9LA
Tel: 01275 395 222
A tiny country pub, with a quirky interior, that serves modern British food with influences from the continent, and where possible produce is sourced locally. Menu prices range from £14-£32
What the guide says: “Simple, super value set price lunch menu; the evening à la carte offers tasty, carefully cooked dishes which let local and foraged ingredients speak for themselves.”
Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Ln Wrington BS40 5SA
Tel: 01934 863713
Bringing the outside in this converted glasshouse is situated within a beautiful walled kitchen garden where much of the produce for the restaurant is grown, and rides itself on its environmental principals. It was named Observer Best Ethical Restaurant 2011 & Runner Up 2012/13 and won Best Supporter of Local Produce three consecutive years (2012/13/14) at the Bristol Good Food Awards. Menu prices range from £20-£37.
What the guide says: “It’s rustic, informal and a break from the norm, and strives to be ethical and epicurean. The daily menu uses excellent ingredients - many, fresh from the garden; be sure to try the home-pressed apple juice. Service is friendly and knowledgeable.”
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