Take your pick from pioneering Michelin starred or AA Rosette-winning restaurants, welcoming gastropubs, cosy cafés and chilled out bars. Plan a foodie trip to Bath and you will discover a wealth of gastronomic talent serving up tantalising gourmet delights to satisfy all tastes and appetites

Interesting and innovative menus featuring local seasonal ingredients were important criteria in this category. And the finalists for 'Restaurant of the Year' have plenty on their menus...

Battered fish, golden chips and a generous side of mushy peas or curry sauce all wrapped up, and dosed in salt and vinegar - nothing gets the mouth watering more than the British favourite of fish and chips. With your help, we pick the tastiest to enjoy in Somerset

We're very proud of the great reputation we have for the dining at the Oakhouse.

A 15th century house in the Somerset countryside offers timeless relaxation and sensational food, discovers Catherine Courtenay

The chef behind the most acclaimed vegan restaurant in the country, is gently sowing the seeds of a culinary revolution, discovers Catherine Courtenay

Jane Clark is wowed by the New Farm Restaurant at Over Stratton, South Petherton

It's not just the wine, everything about Woods in Dulverton shows this is a winner, says Catherine Courtenay

New Farm Restaurant, winner of the Taste of the West award for Best South West Restaurant and No 1 Place To Go 2018 is situated in the picture postcard village of Over Stratton in Somerset.

A chef in a shipping container is doing magical things with West Country veg, discovers Catherine Courtenay

Andy Cooper discovers a spot where the gongs it has garnered are completely justified

The Flying Fish (formerly The Square & Compass) is a charming country pub, refurbished with a modern twist, offering stunning views of The Blackdown Hills, which can be enjoyed year-round from the conservatory, pub and garden.

At the heart of a community-owned old factory building there's a thriving restaurant, as Catherine Courtenay discovers