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English teas to baltis, fine gourmet experiences to a snack at the bar of a traditional English Country pub. Warwickshire and Coventry host a fine range of pubs, restaurants, tearooms and cafes. |
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Many of these eating establishments are highly regarded for homemade food, that use local producers and breweries, and for their outstanding hospitality and attractive gardens in which to eat.
For more information on local producers please see the link to the Warwickshire Food Links directory further down the page.
Many have also been involved with the Food and Drink Awards within the county. Please see details further below on which winning businesses are well worth a visit for excellent food, drink and customer service.
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This month's Featured Restaurant
Malbec Petit Bistro in Stratford upon Avon were Winners of the Best Restaurant category in the 2009 Coventry and Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards, as well as Winner of the Best Local Food and Drink Experience within the same awards. |
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Malbec Petit Bistro were further officially recognised in 2008 by the revered Michelin Guide, when it was awarded the coveted Bib Gourmand status.
Classically executed bistro style dishes are given a contemporary twist with a refreshingly simple but serious intent served in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. The cooking is honest and straightforward but bold and full of flavour, letting great quality ingredients shine and speak for themselves.
Malbec Petit Bistro, offers something for everyone with great value set price lunches, daily specials, vegetarian dishes plus a continuous programme of special wine and food evenings.
See the Malbec Petit Bistro entry within our Attractions Database for further details. |
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See all the entries we have within our Attractions Database, for;
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Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards 2009
The Coventry and Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards are held annually and encourage and reward quality, excellence, and the innovative use of local produce in food and drink establishments across the county.
Not only restaurants are rewarded however as food retailers, local producers, chefs and service staff are also recognised by the awards. |
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Winners revealed for 2009!
The Winners and runners up for the 2009 awards were celebrated at a glittering awards event in September 2009.
See the Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards 2009 website for details of who the top establishments are and where you should visit for a great meal in 2010!
For years prior to 2009 see the 2008 Results, 2007 Results and 2006 Results webpages.
The Coventry Godiva Awards further recognise excellence in the arts, entertainment, leisure, tourism and hospitality industries. The awards include categories for bars, clubs, theatres, concert venues, hotels, attractions, guest houses, shops and many more.
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The Warwickshire Food and Drink Gastromap
The Warwickshire Food and Drink Gastromap plots the best places in the county to visit and experience the finest food and drink.
The maps features Award Winning Restaurants, Cafes and Tea Rooms, as well as Farm Shops and Local Producers selling fresh local produce. There are also micro-breweries that offer brewery tours and the local Pubs and Inns that stock their tasty real ales and beers.
The maps link through to full details about each business, including menus and prices (where available), contact details and a link to Google Maps.
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Warwickshire Food Links is a directory, for business and consumers, of companies providing locally produced foods and products available within Warwickshire.
Farmers' Markets run throughout the year and offer an exciting range of fresh food and local specialities.
For comfortable, friendly B&Bs whose owners provide a truly local breakfast with ingredients sourced from the county's farms and small producers see www.heartybreakfast.co.uk
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Beer Festivals and Brewery Tours
What better way is there to sample local real ales or refreshing perries than at a good beer festival?
There are also several breweries across the county that offer tours of their facilities that explain how the flavour of ale is developed and then mass produced.
For full details, see our Brewery Tours and Beer Festivals pages if you interested in sampling the delights of local ales and beers.
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Directories
For directories of restaurants, cafes and tearooms across Warwickshire and Coventry see the following external site directories for information on your nearest restaurant:
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Useful Websites
The Heart of England.net website has great pictures of country Inns and Pubs within Warwickshire.
The brilliant Eat the Seasons website explains which foods are currently in season and what are the best to eat.
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