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Hospitality Awards

Company Award Description Category Year County
The World's End South West Dining Pub Judges described their visit to the World's End as "a very pleasant evening, with excellent service and some very good food on offer." Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2023 Dorset
Trewellard Arms South West Dining Pub “Lovely staff, great pub, and really good food!” - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2023 Cornwall
White Horse (Compton Bassett) Ltd South West Dining Pub "The White Horse is a country pub in Wiltshire that offers excellent customer service and a fine dining pub menu. The dining area is welcoming and offers a varied boutique style menu along with a couple of more basic menu items which are also offered in a more upmarket fashion. The food is well cooked and presented beautifully and tastes delicious." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2023 Wiltshire
Harbour Fish and Grill by Aaron Janes South West Fine Dining "Harbour Fish & Grill is a wonderful little restaurant with a view to die for and an ingenious menu which takes the snobbery out of fine dining." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Cornwall
Number Eight South West Fine Dining "Number Eight is a unique dining experience for Bideford and the surrounding area. Joshua and Chloe provide diners with a delicious tasting menu in a welcoming and friendly environment. The locally sourced food is cooked to perfection and served with wonderful wines. " - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023
Saveur South West Fine Dining "Saveur is a hidden gem in Exmouth. The restaurant offers high quality dishes, with locally sourced ingredients, beautifully prepared and presented that will knock your socks off, at a very reasonable price." - Taste of the West Judges 2023

Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Devon
Talland Bay Hotel South West Fine Dining "This was a gem of a restaurant, lovely food, lovely staff in a beautiful setting.
Keep up the high standards!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023
Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Cornwall
The Angel Taste of Devon South West Fine Dining "Lunch felt really special in so many ways – we were looked after really well, and we felt special. The food was delicious and looked beautiful, the service was warm and friendly, and we had a relaxed and highly enjoyable lunch." - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Devon
The Galley Restaurant South West Fine Dining "The Galley is an unassuming delight in Topsham, offering high quality locally sourced food at a very reasonable and affordable price. Dishes were clearly cooked with love and attention, and both looked and tasted fantastic. Expectations were high, but the Galley didn’t disappoint in any way. I’d have no hesitation about returning to the Galley and would gladly recommend it to friends and family looking for a high quality, fine-dining experience." - Taste of the West Judges 2024
Hospitality - Fine Dining 2024 Devon
The Horn Of Plenty South West Fine Dining “The Horn of Plenty is a beautiful country hotel with a fabulous, classy restaurant where great food is cooked to perfection, and local provenance and seasonal ingredients figure highly on the menu, resulting in amazing, tasty flavours and well-presented food.” Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Devon
Twenty Seven South West Fine Dining "From the moment we entered the restaurant we were made to feel relaxed and comfortable. Each course was beautifully presented…a work of art! All the food was clearly fresh with flavours and ingredients singing out. Twenty Seven is a tremendous restaurant, run by a dedicated and passionate team. Thank you Twenty-Seven and I wish you all the very best" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Fine Dining 2023 Devon
Hotel Meudon South West Hotel "Hotel Meudon transports you to a world of quality, peace and tranquillity leaving the humdrum of everyday life behind.” - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Cornwall
Talland Bay Hotel South West Hotel "Talland Bay Hotel is a beautiful stylish boutique hotel nestled in the Talland Valley overlooking the sea. They can boast stunning gardens, a short stroll down the hill to the sea, and attentive without being obtrusive staff. One can relax here, in their exceptionally clean, lovely airy accommodation that is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. The staff really make a difference at Talland they are exceptional." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Cornwall
The Bedford Hotel South West Hotel “The Bedford Hotel is a cosy, comfortable country hotel with good service and excellent food the ingredients of which are all sourced locally.” Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Devon
The Bedford Hotel South West Hotel "The Bedford Hotel is a great place to stay, a mixture of old-fashioned charm and comfort, with welcoming, friendly staff and a fabulous breakfast." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Hotels 2024 Devon
The Grange at Oborne South West Hotel “A family run country hotel in the quaint village of Oborne. A Lovely, stay, comfortable room and a delicious breakfast served by friendly, professional staff. Great value for money.” Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Dorset
The Grange at Oborne South West Hotel “The Grange represents traditional standards of true hospitality while being modern, inclusive and friendly.” - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Hotels 2024 Dorset
The Luttrell Arms Hotel South West Hotel "What truly sets The Luttrell Arms Hotel apart is its exceptional staff. Their passion for hospitality shines through in every interaction, creating an atmosphere that is as welcoming as it is memorable. Whether offering recommendations for local attractions or attending to any request with a smile, they went above and beyond to ensure our stay was nothing short of perfect." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Hotels 2024
The Marazion Hotel and Cutty Sark Restaurant South West Hotel "The Marazion is a real gem of a holiday hotel, set in beautiful surroundings opposite St. Michaels Mount. Lovely staff, great food and a magnificent view. Thank you for a fabulous visit" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Cornwall
Two Bridges Hotel South West Hotel "A lovely relaxing Countryside hotel. The Two Bridges is very much a place to relax and stay with the staff who are more than happy to help." Hospitality - Hotels 2023 Devon
South West Restaurant " Our food was all beautifully presented and looked very appetising. The location was excellent and offered multiple window seats to show the outstanding uninterrupted views of St Michael’s Mount. " - Taste of the west Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023
@thirty-four South West Restaurant '@34 offers a great opportunity to enjoy good quality food prepared, cooked, and served by the students at Exeter College. The menu is eye catching with food presentation to complement their inventive and ambitious dishes' - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Broomhill Art Hotel & Canvas Restaurant South West Restaurant "Broomhill is an amazing venue, very unique. Beautifully decorated and designed. The meal was incredibly varied and absolutely faultless and as previously stated we were very impressed with the Haddock and Pigeon."
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Clowance Estate Restaurant - Lake View Cafe Bar South West Restaurant "The quality of the meal was faultless and the service was very good. This really was the most relaxing atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Thank You." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
Cofton Holidays - The Swan & Amelia's Pantry South West Restaurant "Amelia’s was a delightful find of a restaurant in a holiday park welcoming non-residents, serving delicious
food using locally sourced ingredients. A good variety of dishes for lunch and dinner from light bites, mains,
from the grill, sides and the signature dishes from the field and a lovely selection of desserts. Excellent
service, great value, delicious food in a pleasant setting." - Taste of the West Judges 2024
Hospitality - Restaurants 2024 Devon
Creeping Thyme South West Restaurant "We loved our visit and will look recommend to some of our foodie friends. When we disclosed that we were Taste of the West judges, we were taken in to see chef in his kitchen and were shocked at how SMALL it is. The level of food he can produce is almost a miracle, and well worthy of a Gold Award!"
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Flory Restaurant South West Restaurant "Flory is a very enjoyable restaurant to visit, it is definitely an ‘occasion’ restaurant, especially in these times. I would certainly recommend this restaurant; we had a lovely time. Flory is very comfortable and friendly. I am looking forward to trying their attached lunch café in the future." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
Gather South West Restaurant "The food was absolutely delicious, with an excellent variety of local seasonal dishes. We really loved the creative offerings of traditional dishes with a modern twist! Every part of our meal was perfect, we will definitely be going back. Thank you for a memorable evening!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Green Park Brasserie South West Restaurant "Green Park Brasserie is definitely a bustling place full of atmosphere, very popular venue with locals for its offer as there were many full tables of all ages enjoying the food and drinks from their menus. The team are lovely, and very welcoming through both online and face to face experience giving true customer service." Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Somerset
Harry's Restaurant South West Restaurant "Harry’s is a welcoming, friendly place to visit with great food." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Hotel Meudon South West Restaurant "This was a truly memorable meal in the most relaxing, idyllic surroundings!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
House of Marbles South West Restaurant "The meal was delicious and local, we were made to feel really warm and welcome. The ambience in the restaurant itself was incredibly atmospheric, this is a lovely place to visit." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Mill End Hotel South West Restaurant "I would have no hesitation in recommending this establishment to friends. The food and service were excellent, and I am looking forward to visiting them again soon." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Mill End Hotel South West Restaurant " I would have no hesitation in recommending this establishment to friends. The food and service were excellent, and I am looking forward to visiting them again soon." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Old Vienna Restaurant South West Restaurant "What a cracking evening. Werner’s passion for ingredients and his experience of over 5 decades of professional cooking shines through from the moment you arrive to the second you leave. The food was fantastic, and we’re in awe of how he produces so much from scratch in a small kitchen. It’s intimate, friendly and relaxed. A lot of care and attention comes together into the perfect package." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Podshavers Restaurant Restaurant Podshavers is set in a lovely courtyard with ingenious use of space. What was once a milking parlour and barns is now a bright, clean and beautifully lit area, serving a varied and interesting selection of beautifully presented seasonal dishes. We really enjoyed our evening out; the food was well priced for the quality and the portion sizes were good. I highly recommend this restaurant and I am planning to return and try their brunch menu - It was the best meal so far that I’ve ever had.
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Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Somerset
Rendezvous Wine Bar South West Restaurant "This restaurant has it all. It was a fantastic experience and dare I say it, probably the best meal we have ever eaten out.
The food is definitely the highlight, packed full of flavour and beautifully presented. This is supported by very knowledgeable and attentive staff, and a relaxing, quaint atmosphere." - Taste of the West Judges
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Restormel Kitchen South West Restaurant Restormel is a “Small cozy intimate restaurant offering exceptional service, with exceptionally well-presented flavoursome food with wonderful combination of flavours that pack a big punch!”

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Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
River Exe Cafe South West Restaurant "River Exe Cafe is an asset to our region! Not only does it offer delicious, local, quality food and drink, it is
also a unique location and dining experience. Our experience was brilliant, and we can’t wait to come back again." - Taste of the West Judges 2024
Hospitality - Restaurants 2024 Devon
Sladers Yard Cafe South West Restaurant Our judges said "The staff were friendly and pleasantly informal and there were a lot of attractive dishes on the menu." and that they "ook forward to a visit for the Fish Stew which sounded very special when the weather turns." Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Dorset
Suphas Street Food Emporium South West Restaurant "Supha’s Street Food Emporium is a quaint quirky little place that we would highly recommend! The value for money is spot on, the food was all freshly cooked to perfection, and the view was lovely." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
Talland Bay Hotel South West Restaurant "The Talland Bay Hotel is a lovely place to be with a fabulous view from its terrace and restaurant. However, the real star is the fantastic, seasonal menu. To say the food was delicious, really is an understatement. It really puts it on the map." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
The Arundell Hotel & Restaurant South West Restaurant "The food was: exceptional, well-crafted with a great mix of flavours. It was served in a very professional manner by polite and friendly staff. A lovely ambiance, and great to see a real strong bond which was obvious with the local producers on their doorstep, keep up the high standards!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
The Bedford Hotel South West Restaurant “The Bedford Hotel is a cosy, comfortable country hotel with good service and excellent food the ingredients of which are all sourced locally.” Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
The Bedford Hotel South West Resturant "The Bedford Hotel restaurant is located in a striking building, full of character. All the staff are lovely and very welcoming." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Restaurants 2024 Devon
The Ginger Pig Kitchen South West Restaurant "We had a fantastic experience at the Ginger Pig Kitchen, right from the moment we walked in the atmosphere was lovely and the staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. The food we had was out of this world and bursting with flavour." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Restaurants 2024 Somerset
The Godolphin South West Restaurant "This was a hugely enjoyable meal, and the dishes were superb and inventive, and we certainly didn't feel we were paying over the odds for such an excellent standard of cooking. I think Shutters restaurant may be slightly overlooked when it comes to the dining vista in Cornwall. It really does need to be talked about in the same breath as some of the better-known places to eat in the Duchy as
it's rather special" - Taste of the West Judges 2023
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Cornwall
The Grange at Oborne South West Restaurant “I wouldn’t normally think of a hotel restaurant as a special destination, but this is a worthy exception. The Grange has been a food destination since the 1970s and it’s great to see that it hasn’t rested on its laurels and continues to serve great food in an updated style and surroundings.” - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Restaurants 2024 Dorset
The Riverford Field Kitchen South West Restaurant "Riverford is a charming place. Set in the midst of the farm, at night a mass of twinkly lights, dried flowers and herbs
of every kind hanging from the walls. It’s a busy, buzzy place with a really good atmosphere with beautifully presented food and excellent friendly staff." - Taste of the West Judges 2023
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Devon
The Royal Wootton Bassett South West Restaurant "The Royal at Royal Wootton Basset is indeed as it positions itself – a good blend between a pub and restaurant, from reading on their website to visiting in person. A very pleasant experience for a weekday evening meal out, very extensive menu with so much to
choose from! And it’s great that staff take the time to offer advice too!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023
Hospitality - Restaurants 2023 Wiltshire