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The Pig Hotel (near Bath)

20th April 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Chain hotel focussing on locally sourced and grown produce

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath BS39 4NS

Food Rating: 66%

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Bulrush (Bristol)

9th March 2019 by Richard Bagnold

New Michelin starred addition for 2019 in Bristol

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: 21 Cotham Rd S, Bristol BS6 5TZ

Food Rating: 63%

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Gidleigh Park (Devon)

21st February 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

5 star hotel, historically 2 Michelin starred from Michael Caines and Michael Wignall - has now been taken over by Chris Simpson and gained 1 Michelin star for the 2019 Michelin guide

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Classic

Address: Chagford, Newton Abbot TQ13 8HH

Food Rating: 72%

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The Pony and Trap (Chew Magna)

6th December 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Picturesque, Michelin starred pub outside of Bristol serving uncomplicated and satisfying dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: Chew Magna, Knowle Hill, Bristol BS40 8TQ

Food Rating: 82%

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Lympstone Manor (Exmouth)

18th November 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michael Caines' new solo venture having stepped down from Gidleigh Park - new entry as Michelin starred to the 2018 guide serving modern food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Courtlands Lane, Exmouth, EX8 3NZ

Food Rating: 81%

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Paco Tapas (Bristol)

9th November 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred addition to Bristol and Michelin guide for 2018 serving Spanish cuisine in a renovated General Hospital

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 3A, The General, Lower Guinea St, Bristol BS1 6SY

Food Rating: 74%

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The Dining Room at Whatley Manor (Malmesbury)

19th October 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Refined cooking and presentation within the beautiful surroundings of Whatley Manor - newly awarded one Michelin star on change of chef in the 2018 guide

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0RB

Food Rating: 87%

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Casamia (Bristol)

30th March 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Recently moved from Westbury, this is a higher-end option of modern dishes for more notable occasions set in an old hospital, across from one of river Avon's waterfronts in Bristol

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: The General, 8 Lower Guinea St, Bristol BS1 6FU

Food Rating: 83%

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The Red Lion Freehouse (East Chisenbury)

15th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming Michelin starred pub tucked away from civilisation 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: East Chisenbury SN9 6AQ

Food Rating: 76%

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Driftwood (Truro)

13th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Beautiful, coastal hotel with sea views serving effective, Michelin starred food - great for hotel guests and visitors alike

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Rosevine, S W Coast Path, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5EW

Food Rating: 86%

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  • Food Rating - 86%
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Summary

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Simplicity of cooking.
Flavours that worked.

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Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Rosevine, S W Coast Path, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5EW

Website: Driftwood (Truro)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 (0)1872 580644

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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