Briar

Restaurant · Bruton ·

Briar

Restaurant · Bruton ·

Hyper-local ingredients, sharing plates, and creative seasonal dishes

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1 High St, Bruton BA10 0AB, United Kingdom Get directions

£50–60

@cntraveler

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The UK's Top New Restaurants of 2024: Fine Dining, Fish Bars, and Everything in Between

"A candlelit restaurant in Bruton, Somerset, focusing on hyper-local ingredients and offering a laid-back menu."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-uks-top-new-restaurants-of-2024

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@michelinguide

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"Within the charming Georgian hotel that is Number One Townhouse, sits this attractive restaurant which we’d all love to have at the end of our street. It’s the kind of place that warms your heart, run with a genuine friendliness and enthusiasm that’s mirrored by the bright, fresh cooking that can’t help but put a smile on your face. Order three to four of the sharing plates per person and you’ll be treated to great value dishes that burst with flavour – like the buttermilk fried partridge enlivened by pickled shallots and tarragon mayonnaise." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/somerset/bruton/restaurant/briar

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@hotelsabovepar

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Number One Bruton Review | Hotels Above Par

"Housed in an old ironmonger's shop, the in-house restaurant Briar is a tiny, friendly neighbourhood spot with room for just 18 diners, run by a cheerful, chatty team and led by chef Sam Lomas. The small plates are outstanding — genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had at a boutique UK hotspot this year — celebrating in-season Somerset grains, flora and fauna, from glazed beef cheek to Westcombe cheddar gougères and tahini yoghurt with roasted aubergine and za'atar crisps. The Chardonnay was particularly excellent."

https://www.hotelsabovepar.com/travel-guides/number-one-bruton-somerset-hotel-review

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Nick T.

Google

Well, where to start! We could have ordered every item on the menu and nearly did. Perfection on all plates, a great choice for our wedding anniversary. Fresh, local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully executed. Staff were delightful and knowledgeable- always a plus! Can’t recommend enough. If the menu appeals, the food will not disappoint. The cheese gougeres and lamb skewers a must. And, the bottle of Domaine de l’Idylle Cruet a perfect accompaniment.

Matthew B.

Google

Superb quality cooking and ingredients. You can tell that the chef and owners have put a lot of thought into what they’re doing here and it shows. Loved it. Not the cheapest but good value. Would definitely recommend to anyone who appreciates a quality meal and evening out and look forward to going again. The attached hotel (Number One) is really excellent too.

Richard L.

Google

The venue is small and intimate, but you don't feel crowded. The service was excellent and all our questions related to the menu were answered accurately. The food itself was sublime with a great variety of starters and mains. Unfortunately we had no room to sample the puddings. There was also a good selection of reasonably priced wines. We would definitely go back!

Charles G.

Google

A truly sublime and memorable meal at Briar. We were a table of 5 so ordered the full menu to share between us. Every single dish was brilliantly executed, presented and clearly thought out. Particular highlights were the lamb skewer, seabass & chocolate marquise. Adrianna & the front of house team went above and beyond with their impeccable service and attention to detail, particularly wine choices and non alcoholic options. I could not recommend Briar enough! Thank you to Sam & the whole team

Wayne E.

Google

A wonderful eveing with my wife the service and food were both exceptional - one of the best meals we have had for a long time. thoughly reccommend

Elizabeth A.

Google

the menu is designed to share - we were recommended 5 plates...we couldn't have eaten more! Each plate was deicious and different...the smoked duck was so tender, perfectly cooked with just the right smokiness. Very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Jamie

Google

Utterly incredible! What stood out most was the depth of flavours and quality of cooking. Loved everything we ate but the lamb belly skewers and sea bream crudo deserve shout-outs. And the confit pollock which was melt-in-the-mouth! Lovely, cosy atmosphere and friendly service too. One of my favourite restaurants

Rosey L.

Google

As others have said the food was perfection. We loved it so much we returned to try the dishes we didn't have room for the next night. A shout out too for the service which was friendly, unrushed and totally professional. Best meal/s out for a long time.