Somerset has 'prettiest town in England' with 12 of the UK's best places to eat
A charming, postcard-perfect town with genuine character has earned recognition as one of the globe's premier culinary destinations, boasting an impressive array of fine dining establishments and independent restaurants. It truly is a paradise for food enthusiasts.The historic city of Bath, a celebrated spa town famous for its Roman baths, beautiful Georgian architecture, Pulteney Bridge, natural hot springs, and sprawling green spaces, was named among the world's top 10 destinations for food by the esteemed Michelin Guide. This Georgian jewel in Somerset was the sole UK location to earn a place on last year's list of the 10 most thrilling spots for food lovers worldwide, and it's easy to understand why.Currently, 12 Bath restaurants feature in the Michelin Guide, including the city's solitary Michelin-starred establishment, the Olive Tree. Situated in the lower level of the four-star Queensberry Hotel, the Olive Tree presents a British menu infused with Mediterranean flavours, delivering "creative combinations" for an exceptional dining experience.Japanese dining spot Robun also appears in the Michelin Guide, alongside plant-focused venue Oak, and the delightful Beckford Bottle Shop and Beckford Canteen, located just a stone's throw from the magnificent Georgian Circus. Other notable mentions include Upstairs at Landrace, Emberwood, The Chequers, Montagu's Mews, Menu Gordon Jones, Bath Priory and Wilks.The city, with its cobbled streets, honey-coloured Georgian buildings, and Roman remains, served as a backdrop for the popular Netflix series Bridgerton. It was also notably the residence of renowned author Jane Austen, who lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806, reports the Express.The Michelin Guide observed: "The picturesque UNESCO heritage spa town of Bath, known as England's prettiest town for its Roman-built baths and Georgian architecture, is set to host several costumed balls in honour of English writer Jane Austen, who called the quaint town home in 1801-06."The city's restaurants are also noteworthy, thanks to chefs and farmers putting the Somerset region's produce in the limelight, like at OAK, where the chefs plate up plant-led food prepared with ingredients plucked right from the owners' garden."Do you have a travel tale to tell? Please send your stories to webtravel@reachplc.com.
