Find out which Gloucestershire restaurants have been making their mark in the Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2017.
The publishing of the Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2018 sees some of Gloucestershire’s best restaurants once again awarded a fresh constellation of coveted Michelin Stars.
The world famous gastronomic guide to the UK’s top restaurants has recognised four Gloucestershire eateries with Michelin Stars in its new 2018 edition, which was officially published on Thursday 5 October 2017.
Nationally, there are five one Michelin Star restaurants in 2018. Gloucestershire’s own Le Champignon Sauvage featured on the coveted list once again with two Michelin stars, while Gloucester-born chef Tom Kerridge's pub, The Hand and Flowers, in Marlow also maintained its impressive two Michelin star rating.
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2018 says that three Michelin Stars indicates ‘exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.’ This year, five restaurants in the UK were awarded three Michelin Stars. Unfortunately, discerning diners will have to travel outside of Gloucestershire to experience any of these restaurants.
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2018 says two Michelin Stars indicates ‘excellent cooking, worth a detour’. Once again, 20 restaurants in the UK and Ireland were awarded two Stars – including Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham.
Le Champignon Sauvage has remained one of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire’s finest restaurants since it was opened in 1987 by chef David Everitt-Matthias and his wife Helen. Serving modern French food made from the finest ingredients, Le Champignon Sauvage has become both a favourite with Gloucestershire foodies, as well as gastronomes travelling to the county especially to dine at the renowned restaurant in The Suffolks area of Cheltenham.
A sample menu includes: dived scallops with baby squid, crown prince pumpkin purée and squid ink sauce for starter; roasted cod, confit of chicken wings, chicken juices, salsify and woodruff for main course; and chocolate delice, milk ice-cream, buerre noisette and butterscotch for dessert.
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2018 says one Michelin Star indicates ‘a very good restaurant in its category’.
This year 150 restaurants in the UK and Ireland were awarded one star in 2018.
Shockingly, 5 North Street in Winchcombe, Lords of the Manor Restaurant in Upper Slaughter and The Wild Rabbit in Kingham, all lost their Michelin Star in this year's guide, with just The Butchers Arms in Eldersfield maintaining its star rating.
The small village of Eldersfield, bordering Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, near Corse, is home to the husband-and-wife-run The Butchers Arms, which champions real ales and maintains its cosy country pub atmosphere while serving exceptionally good seasonal cuisine – much of which is homemade.
A sample menu includes: grilled octopus with pork dumpling, honey roasted pork belly, ginger and coriander dressing for starter; aged rib of Longhorn beef with mini oxtail pie, butternut squash purée and butter spinach for main course; with Seville orange marmalade pudding with Drambuie custard for dessert.
As well as awarding the famous Michelin Stars, since 1997 the Michelin guides have also included Bib Gourmand awards in recognition of establishments offering ‘good food at moderate prices’. At these establishments diners can enjoy three quality courses for less than £28.
In the 2017 guide, 143 restaurants and gastropubs were awarded a Bib Gourmand, three of which fall within the Gloucestershire borders –with The Gumstool Inn in Tetbury losing its Bib Gourmand status this year.
Made by Bob in Cirencester’s Corn Hall is a relaxed, top quality restaurant-come-deli, opened by James ‘Bob’ Parkinson in 2008. Serving fresh, seasonal and expertly cooked breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as deli options, it is unsurprising this popular eatery has bagged a Bib Gourmand for the third year in the 2017 guide.
The Horse & Groom in Bourton-on-the-Hill is run by brothers Will and Tom Greenstock and has been awarded its fifth Bib Gourmand in 2017. Expect a lively atmosphere, great views and an innovative menu of European favourites on the daily changing blackboard menu.
The Tavern in Cheltenham has maintained an excellent local reputation since opening, and has maintained its Bib Gourmand for a fourth year in the 2017 guide. Following a revamp of its offering, diners can expect plenty of burgers, inventive salads, decadent sides, and a tempting ‘under the counter’ menu featuring a selection of regularly changing specials.
By Michelle Fyrne
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Wednesday 26 April 2017
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