If you’re a foodie looking for a good region to dig into some well made, local cuisine, look no further than the South of England.
Home to cities like London and Brighton, as well as natural landmarks like the White Cliffs and the Jurassic Coast, the south of the UK is one of the best places to eat well, soak up the sunshine, and hike to your heart’s content.
And if you’re keen to visit, and road trip your way from one end to the other, we’ve got some foodie recommendations for you! Indeed, some counties in the South of England boast more culinary delights than the rest of the UK combined.
And if you want to try out everything that the unique mixing pot of English cuisine has to offer, you’re going to love booking a table at the various restaurants and cafes in the 3 counties we’ve listed down below.
Dorset
The gateway to the South West, Dorset is a great county for finding some amazing seafood to eat. With towns like Bournemouth, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, and Bridport, your lunch and dinner options are all likely to come with a lovely sea view too!
But if you’re not a fan of seafood, there are plenty of other foodie options on offer too.
From a score of wonderful italian restaurants in Bournemouth, to Michelin-recommended steak, meat, and grilled food experiences across towns like Gillingham and Sherbourne, there’s something for every kind of eater.
Somerset
Somerset is home to the village of Cheddar, as well as the world famous Cheddar Gorge.
And if you haven’t already guessed the food connection, we’re delighted to say that the cheddar cheese you can get from shops within Cheddar and the nearby gorge is absolutely fantastic.
You can even head down into the caves inside Cheddar Gorge to see an abundance of shelves and racks filled to the brim with aging cheese wheels. It’s quite an all-round foodie experience, especially if you want to stop for ice cream or sorbet halfway through the day too!
Cornwall
This wouldn’t be a list of the best southern counties for foodies without a mention of Cornwall. It’s one of the best places to grab a seafood bite – with the fish often freshly caught that same morning.
You can also pick up a quick bite from a wide variety of street food vendors lining the edge of the beach, if you don’t fancy sitting down to eat.
And if you’d like to, you can take a boat over to the nearby Isles of Scilly to experience some of the best small, local pub fare throughout the entirety of the UK.
If you enjoy traveling to find new foods, new eating experiences, and cosy restaurants that you’re keen to come back to, the South of England has it all. You just need to check it out and see what you can find! From shrimp to steak to salty fish and chips, there’s plenty for everyone.
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