The best restaurants serving British food in South West

We went for dinner with friends and children last week – what a letdown. Having visited several times before for dinner, and after staying for five nights last summer, we’d come to expect genuinely good, authentic food and service. We were really looking forward to returning under the new ownership of Ainsworth & co, but the experience fell far short. We ordered our food and drinks in the lounge on arrival, but before we’d fairly started our drinks, we were ushered through to the dining area because the food was apparently ready. The piri piri chicken escalope turned up alone on the plate – no garnish, no sides, just a piece of chicken topped with a pink sauce and cold, uncooked chorizo on top. Another pot of the same sauce came on the side. It looked and tasted like it had been pre-cooked, microwaved, and unceremoniously served. Our friends ordered the carrot salad, which – at around £24 – featured just three small carrots. The kids’ tomato pasta was gloopy and sad-looking, clearly reheated. The burgers were slightly better, but still small and underwhelming. We don’t mind paying high prices for quality food, but this wasn’t it. Given how quickly everything arrived and the poor presentation, it’s hard to believe anything was freshly made. It felt more like a chain restaurant experience – but at triple the cost. To make matters worse, the place (mainly the lounge area) was overwhelmed with the smell of cheap room freshener. Scented candles had been placed everywhere, creating an overpowering, artificial atmosphere. A few would have done the job – but this was excessive. On the positive side, the front desk staff were friendly, and the drinks were good. Until the kitchen seriously improves both the quality and value of the food, I wouldn’t recommend going back.

We had passed this fish and chip place a few times always busy , so we decided on our last evening we would have a treat . Staff so friendly and polite a lovely welcome on entering. We ordered two small cod and chips , a good size considering it was small . Absolutely fabulous so tasty and the fish was cooked perfectly. We visit Anglesey a lot and my husband and I agreed these fish and chips were far tastier . Highly recommend you will not be disappointed.

Really lovely place for a light lunch and coffee! Lots of choices and great quality of food! A right gem in Gloucester!

Chicken Caesar salad was faultless! Amazing for the price, quality and size of the portion. Would highly recommend…..

Cheapest in the area for a reason. Plaice was watery and tasteless, batter was thin and oily. Tasted like over used oil, perhaps because it was the end of the day. Chips were nice. Took visitors who were very disappointed as they were expecting Brixham fresh fish. Sorry owner but this was our experience.

Lovely service food couldn't be better

Tasty coronation sandwich, made to order with quick service.

Green Park Brasserie in Bath combines great food with live jazz in a charming former railway station. A cosy spot for dinner and music.

Excellent pub great time with the fam

Blinking marvellous! Obviously, this is a theme pub with a truly horrible exterior, but the inside is a fun and fascinating example of setting a scene. From the ancient monsterousa in the stairwell giving tropical vibes to the intricate ship artifacts (authentic and not so much authentic) it is a rich visual feast AND you can get a great pint, good food, and fast service. While it is obviously a tourist-appealing venue, it is also a great candidate for your local. A rare and beautiful thing. Give it a go.

Lovely bar lad and a good atmosphere ,we turned up here dead on 12 noon just as they started service, but my god the food is a no go , old manky stale salad about 4 days old turned up on our plate shrivelled up cucumber and non enable tomatoes the cheesy chips with no cheese on only a small skimping so tight on the portions , it seems this place really is cutting corners and serving not edible food / food from left over days before , we are local and won’t be back again, The lad behind the bar did a call back on all the outside tables apart from us , which doesn’t make sense ,so we didn’t get a chance to express our comments on the food , We were on Table 51 , and I wasn’t going to make a fuss by coming to the bar we just left . Such a Shame the pub is so lovely inside and out .

Came here yesterday for my daughter’s birthday . I had heard the plowmans was really good. It was better than good . Lovely fresh salad , soft boiled egg , good amount of meat . I had the lasagna which was one of the best I’ve ever had ! I can’t recommend this put highly enough ! I’ll be back very soon .

We first went to check out with a drink before booking for friends and loved the atmosphere. Earliest booking we could get was 1745 bust so glad we went. The food was delicious, staff friendly, great atmosphere and good value.

Stopped in for a drink and dessert. Quiet, cozy and atmospheric bar.

The food was so good! Had the Sea bass catch of the day and it was great value at £20. The chocolate torte dessert was also just as good. Worth a visit if you are in Falmouth.