Local Cuisine

Traditional Pubs and Inns

Experience English flavours with hearty meals and local ales in traditional pubs and inns scattered across the countryside. Here are a few articles to help you plan your next pub crawl:

• 20 of The Best Pubs with Rooms in the South West — Hotel Guru

• Premium Country Pub Collection

Farmers’ Markets

Visit farmers’ markets in towns like Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Salisbury, Winchester, and Dorchester to sample fresh, local produce and explore artisans goods. You can’t go wrong, but here are a few of our favorites:

• Shaftesbury Farmers Markets

• Sherborne Farmers Markets

• Salisbury / Devizes / Chippenham Markets

• Hampshire / Winchester Farmers Markets

• Dorset / Dorchester Farmers Markets

Wineries and Breweries

Explore local wineries and breweries, such as Langham Estate famous for its sparkling wines, Furleigh Estate and Ringwood Brewery, for tours and tastings. Be sure to explore some of our favorites

• Top South West England Beer & Brewery Tours — Viator

• South West England Wine Tastings & Tours — Winetourism.com