Hospitality Awards

Company Award Description Category Year County
The Arches Beach Cafe & Takeout South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Arches Beach Café in Sidmouth is a cosy, welcoming eat in/takeaway venue in the arches along the
seafront just near the base of the Belmont Hotel in the ancient walls – the Arches. A very friendly welcome awaits at this lovely cosy seaside café serving all things local, delicious coffee, filling and tasty lunch menu with the best window seats overlooking the sea." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 		Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Bakehouse Cullompton South West Cafe/Tearoom “The Bakehouse is a wonderfully relaxed cafe with a top notch, varied and delicious menu.” Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Devon
The Bakehouse Cullompton South West Cafe/Tearoom "We enjoyed a lovely visit with friendly staff and yummy fresh food. It is clear that they favour local produce and showcase this as best as they can, with many products being homemade." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Bath Soft Cheese Company South West Cafe/Tearoom "Everything about my visit to Bath Soft Cheese was great. I’d like to return to sample the lunch menu at some point, it looked very appealing. I can’t fault the service, cleanliness, or ambience. Really varied menu items not found in other, similar places and a lovely cup of tea with enough for two cups in the pot." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Somerset
The Bath Soft Cheese Company South West Cafe/Tearoom "This is an excellent café, which I will definitely be visiting personally in the future. The staff were very friendly and welcoming on arrival and were exceptionally well informed on the menu and provenance of all the ingredients. The menu is excellent value for money, with huge portion sizes and delicious food." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Somerset
The Cafe at Nunney South West Cafe/Tearoom "I hadn’t heard of this café before but glad to have had a reason to visit! It’s a great facility for the locals and visitors to Nunney. The staff were friendly and welcoming, made a big difference to the experience. Great food presentation, good portion size, value for money. And above all – tasty!" - Taste of the West Judges 2024
 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Somerset
The Guardhouse Cafe South West Cafe/Tearoom "It’s rare to see a machine as well-oiled as this one – service was flawless, the food was delicious and varied, and it’s a relaxed and happy place. You can tell a lot of hard work has gone into making it work, and as a result it they make it appear easy." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Devon
The Guardhouse Cafe South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Guardhouse has now had a Gold Award from TOTW for several years and it’s easy to see why! The food was delicious, it was clear that good quality fresh fish had been used for both main courses and the staff were smiling, motivated and helpful." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Hideout Lounge South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Hideout Lounge is a good and well sized café, with an intriguing brunch munch and some unusual options such as Smoked Nduja Salami and lemon meringue giant pancakes. It is easy to park and slightly unusual in location being on a trading estate – but what a great place for the staff and customers of these businesses to come and eat!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Gloucestershire
The Kitchen @ The Donkey Sanctuary South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Kitchen at the Donkey Sanctuary is a wonderful place for lunch. We will definitely return and perhaps try to get there rather earlier to try one of their breakfasts!" Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Devon
The Kitchen @ The Donkey Sanctuary South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Kitchen at The Donkey Sanctuary was a lovely place to visit for a relaxed, family-style lunch.
Good quality food that was delicious, and a menu with something to please most people, with a super focus
on local. A lot of attention to detail, well-tended and clean with friendly and attentive staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to
recommend it to friends." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 		Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Kitchen at Combe Garden (Fat Cow Catering Ltd) South West Cafe/Tearoom "A lovely welcoming café out in the country inside a garden centre. A real hidden gem of a family run establishment serving high quality locally produced food. With plenty of choices on the menu for breakfast, lunch, drinks and cakes to suit every taste. You could really sense the pride in sourcing local suppliers and serving delicious home cooked food. Now we’ve found it, we’ll be recommending them to friends & family & will be heading back again!" - Taste of the West Judges 2024
 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Ranch Cafe & Deli Ltd South West Cafe/Tearoom “Ranch Café, deli is a lovely little café with tasty food, great service and a friendly atmosphere.” Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Somerset
The Ranch Cafe & Deli Ltd South West Cafe/Tearoom "The hallmark of the Ranch is ‘home-made’. It applies not only to goods on sale in the Deli section but to the burgers and deserts on the menu. There is a friendly, family atmosphere in clean and comfortable surroundings, local suppliers are used wherever possible, and the food is of a high standard." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Somerset
The Ring Feeder Farm Shop & Cafe South West Cafe/Tearoom "Considering the café has only been open for a year, I think they should be really proud of what they have achieved so far. They are already a popular destination and have wonderful views to enjoy when seated outside. I will happily return to the Ring Feeder." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Devon
The Ring Feeder Farm Shop & Cafe South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Ring Feeder takes pride in producing as much of their own produce as possible, and the menu offers a hearty feed for someone who is hungry. The staff are most welcoming and the place has a pleasing rustic feel." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen South West Cafe/Tearoom "The Steamer Coffee House and Kitchen is a bright and cheery contemporary café with a tempting range of food and drink offering great value for money." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2024 Devon
The Story Pig South West Cafe/Tearoom "Lavender Keepers Cafe was set in a beautiful setting, and it was wonderful to be encouraged to explore. The experience was very relaxed, and we would recommend it to others - You know that you could expect high quality food and a fun time. " - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Café/Tearoom 2023 Dorset
Bath Pizza Co South West Casual Dining "We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our visit. The menu choices were inspired and had some great specials. The staff were the real stars of the show with genuine caring and happy chatty demeaners that made the night for us and put us completely at ease. We will be returning with the family soon; this will now be a regular option for when we visit Bath next!" Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Somerset
Bath Pizza Co South West Casual Dining "We had a lovely time at The Bath Pizza Co. with some of the most delicious pizza’s we’ve had in a long time! The funky décor and colour scheme was inviting, and we loved the location by the old station building. It’s great to be able to see where they make the pizzas in the pizza shed on one of the terraces and it adds to the ambience." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Somerset
Beer Factory and Kitchen @ Hanlons South West Casual Dining "Hanlon’s Beer Factory and Kitchen would be a lovely place to visit on a summer’s evening. It was nice to see that it is well frequented by all ages from small children (high chair provided) to much older guests (rugs provided!)." Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Devon
Cherries Abbey Farm South West Casual Dining “Cherries is a delightful addition to the Abbotsbury area, which attracts lots of tourists. Food is impressive and innovative – good value, too!” Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Dorset
Cherries Abbey Farm South West Casual Dining "Cherries is a fabulous destination set amidst the surroundings of the ancient Abbotsbury ecclesiastical estate. It’s cheery and blight, with a casual atmosphere. The food is quite simply stunning – all homemade with a Mediterranean vibe. Desserts are decidedly local and would merit a visit of their own accord." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Dorset
Cornish Pantry South West Casual Dining "This is casual dining done at its best in an area that's not usually renowned for eating out!" - Taste of the West Judges 2022 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2022 Cornwall
Cornish Pantry South West Casual Dining "We were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful quality of food, and we will definitely return for another meal in the future." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Cornwall
Cotswold Farm Park South West Casual Dining "This is a really great farm restaurant, with a varied and appetising menu, serviced by a really pleasant team. It is of an exceptionally high standard all round." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Gloucestershire
Dexters of Beaminster Ltd South West Casual Dining "We experienced excellent customer service whilst dining at Dexters. You really do feel welcome and that they want to please you and help you to enjoy your meal. This adds to the welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant." Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Dorset
Green Park Brasserie South West Casual Dining "From the moment of arrival the staff were welcoming and demonstrated wonderful caring customer service. The atmosphere is buzzy, and the food fresh, tasty and visually very appealing." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Somerset
Heron Farm South West Casual Dining "This was our first visit to Heron Farm and we loved it. The food was exceptional, the vineyard is a stunning setting for a leisurely lunch out. We came away feeling extremely relaxed and will certainly return." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
Martins Bar and Restaurant South West Casual Dining "This was a real find. Everything was very well done, and we’ll certainly include it in our list of local ‘surprises’" - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Dorset
Martins Bar and Restaurant South West Casual Dining Martin's Bar & Restaurant is a light modern space with faultless customer service and tasty good quality food. Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Dorset
Michael’s Butchers, Bistro & Deli South West Casual Dining Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Wiltshire
Michael’s Butchers, Bistro & Deli South West Casual Dining "Michael and his team are very friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. The meals we enjoyed were well cooked and comprised of generously sized portions, the bacon was exceptionally tasty and deserves a special mention!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Wiltshire
Michael’s Butchers, Bistro & Deli South West Casual Dining "Michael and his team are very friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. The meals we enjoyed were well cooked and comprised of generously sized portions, the bacon was exceptionally tasty and deserves a special mention!" - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Wiltshire
Moonhoney Meadery South West Casual Dining "I enjoyed my visit and found the food to be great, and the courtyard a wonderful addition. It’s a great venue and a good find, I will certainly be back." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
Offshore Bar & Restaurant South West Casual Dining "Offshore provided a lovely meal and a relaxing evening out. All the staff were excellent and welcoming, the menu, had an array of dishes, that were well cooked. I would certainly return." - Taste of the West Judges 2023 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Devon
Pickle Shack South West Casual Dining "This Pickle Shack Pop-up event was a huge success, representing great value for money in what was effectively fine dining achieved in a village hall. A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Well done to Darren and the Pickle Shack team." - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
Pig and Olive South West Casual Dining "We really enjoyed our dinner at the Pig & Olive, they have an excellent selection of expertly cooked pizzas and locally sourced drinks. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating and I love the rustic feel of the seating." - Taste of the West Judges 2024
 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
Rafikis South West Casual Dining "We really enjoyed our visit and left feeling uplifted and well fed. It’s a wonderful destination for excellent quality, imaginative comfort food, with a guaranteed happy energy. Well done and thank you Rafikis!" - Taste of the West Judges 2024
Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
Sladers Yard Cafe South West Casual Dining "I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed our lunch at Café Sladers. From the moment we walked in we felt welcome, and nothing was too much trouble. There was a lot on the menu that we would’ve liked to try, imaginative mainly fish-based dishes which were all cooked and presented well. The staff deserve a serious pat on the back, we will certainly visit again." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Dorset
The Beach Pub South West Casual Dining "We enjoyed our visit to The Beach Pub, they staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful and the food was very enjoyable." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
The Brush & Broom Restaurant at Hillbrush South West Casual Dining Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Wiltshire
The Cove Cafe Bar South West Casual Dining "Their commitment to local sourcing is immense and public, the food was delicious and reasonably priced and the restaurant cosy and welcoming." - Taste of the West Judges 2023
 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Devon
The Cove Cafe Bar South West Casual Dining "It was an absolute pleasure to visit The Cove. I would highly recommend the establishment to anyone." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
The Ginger Pig Sweet Treats South West Casual Dining "We loved The Ginger Pig Diner – a lovely spot for a freshly cooked hot breakfast. Fresh local produce, wonderful service and great atmosphere. We would make a bee-line for here when travelling up the M5 next time – what you would eat here is far better than at any nearby service station for sure and excellent value for money. Plus of course Sally’s cakes are extremely delicious too – we were lucky to try her lemon cake and chocolate brownie – thank you!" - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2024 Devon
The Old Tannery South West Casual Dining "The Food at The Old Tannery was EXCELLENT! We were really impressed by the menu offerings and the quality of the meals when they arrived. Bravo chef!" - Taste of the West Judges 2022 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Somerset
Waterside Bistro South West Casual Dining "Waterside provided a lovely meal and a relaxing evening out.
The staff were excellent and welcoming, and the menu had an array of dishes, that were well cooked and tasty. I would certainly return." - Taste of the West Judges 2023
 Hospitality - Casual Dining 2023 Devon
Blue Ball Inn Restaurant and Bar South West Dining Pub “We really enjoyed our visit to The Blue Ball – the food and service were excellent, and we would not hesitate to recommend this establishment to others.” - Taste of the West Judges 2024 Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2024 Devon
Castle Inn South West Dining Pub "The Castle is a lovely relaxed, traditional Devon pub with a nice open fire and friendly staff. Good food, good value and good ambience, can’t fault it!" - Taste of the West Judges, 2023 Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2023 Devon
Castle Inn South West Dining Pub "The Castle Inn is a lovely old ancient inn with a very friendly and helpful team that clearly pride themselves on celebrating local." - Taste of the West Judges Hospitality - Dining Pubs 2024 Devon