The winners and grand finalists of 2022's Trencherman’s Guide Awards have finally been revealed.
Now in its 29th year, the annual award ceremony celebrates the best dining experiences in the southwest of England.
It will prove no surprise to Cornish foodies that several award-winning restaurants won high praise from the Trencherman Guide's panel of judges.
Among the Cornish winners are Porthminster Beach Cafe, The Barley Sheaf, The Greenbank Hotel, and more.
A HUGE congrats to our team over on the Cornish coast for winning Best Front of House Team at @Trenchermans Awards 2022 🌊! We are so so proud of our #PIGPeople at THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay 🐖 pic.twitter.com/pR0qYtBvfJ
— THE PIG (@The_Pig_Hotel) March 10, 2022
These top restaurants have now been accepted into the guide after meeting strict criteria set out by the industry's most influential experts.
Here's the full list of winners and grand finalists from Cornwall listed in the Trencherman's Awards 2022.
Trencherman's Awards 2022 winners and grand finalists
Best Trencherman’s Restaurant, sponsored by Total Produce
Winner: Porthminster Beach Cafe
Best Trencherman’s Hotel, sponsored by Noble Isle
Grand finalist: The Greenbank Hotel
Best Trencherman’s Pub
Grand finalist: The Barley Sheaf
Best Bar List
Winner: Fistral Beach Hotel
Grand finalist: The Greenbank Hotel, The Longstore
Best Front of House Team
Winner: THE PIG - at Harlyn Bay
Grand finalist: The Alverton
Award for Creativity & Innovation, sponsored by Sharp's Brewery
Winner: The Idle Rocks
Grand finalist: Kota, Outlaw's New Road
Trencherman's Guide editor Jo Rees said: "Each year the awards receive an astonishing level of engagement as tens of thousands of votes are cast by readers of the guide.
"The competition is tough because Trencherman’s member restaurants represent the best in the business. To be a finalist is a huge accolade; to be a winner a career-defining moment."
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