Lyme Regis restaurants and chef shortlisted for prestigious Trencherman’s Awards

SEVEN West Dorset eateries and one chef have made it into the prestigious Trencherman’s Awards shortlist – and they need your help to make it as finalists.

The Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant and Tom’s in Lyme Regis are in the running to make it as finalists, as well as local chef and restaurateur Mark Hix who is nominated for a Special Contribution Award.

Mark’s Fox Inn in Corscombe is also shortlisted, as well as The Club House in West Bexington, The Seaside Boarding House and Three Horseshoes Pub and Kitchen in Burton Bradstock, The Acorn Inn in Evershot.

The Trencherman’s Guide “showcases exquisite and authentic South West dining experiences, so that foodies can discover special restaurants that are really worth seeking out”.

A spokesman for the Trencherman’s Awards said: “The annual dining awards give gourmets the opportunity to champion their favourite chefs, restaurants, hotels, dining pubs and front of house teams.

“With over 6,000 nominations submitted in the first round of voting, it’s time to get behind your favourite shortlisted venues in the second round.”

West Dorset venues in the Trecherman’s Awards 2022 shortlist include:

Best Trencherman’s Restaurant

• The Club House, West Bexington

Best Trencherman’s Hotel

• Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant, Lyme Regis

Best Trencherman’s Pub

• Acorn Inn, Evershot
• The Fox Inn, Corscombe

Best Bar List

• The Club House, West Bexington
• Tom’s Lyme Regis

Best Front of House Team

• Acorn Inn, Evershot
• Tom’s Lyme Regis

Award for Creativity and Innovation

• The Seaside Boarding House, Burton Bradstock

Best Newcomer

• Three Horseshoes Pub & Kitchen, Burton Bradstock
• Tom’s Lyme Regis

Award for Special Contribution

• Mark Hix

Find the full shortlist and vote for your favourites here.

Voting closes on January 19 and the finalists will be revealed on January 21, with the award ceremony taking place at The Alverton Hotel in Truro on March 7.