Where to eat

If any of you happen to be in Quimper next summer the Bar Iode will give you a good lunch. Even fish and chips, which is all the rage in France these days.

On a month long trip, we might eat out perhaps three or four times but generally we, well actually OH, cook in the van. In my defence in these egalitarian times, my responsibilities are logistical planning, navigation and driving.

When 'living' away in Europe we cycle all over and it's a treat to find a local hostelry and sample a bit of the local fare...incl the vin. 
as ET shows, we would then be eating far cheaper (and differently) than when we are touring at home..

We do cook in the van however, it is nice to call into a pub and have something nice for the journey back.

last week, we were in Brockenhurst and made use of last year's Christmas present from our son and partner...a three course dinner at The Pig....just the pre dinner drinks and wine cost more than we would normally spend on the whole meal....a nice threat though.

My sister in law recently went to The Pig in Brockenhurst, she lives fairly near. I don't think they paid but when I looked at the menu I did think it was a bit over priced especially the wine! Might have to stick to the Snake Catcher next time we are in Brockenhurst

David

We would have a cereal breakfast and a meal out every day except for a Saturday evening and that would be a Chinese Take Away. It was budgeted for in our holidays. On rare occasions we would have a Barbecue, as we both worked until we were 68 because we wanted to it was our treat. 

For anyone staying at the club's Carnon Downs site (or nearby Carnon Wallos) or just visiting Trellisick, we always used to recommend The Punchbowl and Ladle at Penellewey. But it changed hands a couple of years ago and wasn't as good though it may have improved again now, so must give it another chance.

But just a little further down the A39, in the village of Devoran, is The Old Quay Inn which we visited for the first time today and will certainly return. The place was absolutely heaving absolutely heaving at lunchtime but we still managed to get served very quickly. Good beer and food and very dog friendly too. 

https://www.theoldquayinn.co.uk/

We had lunch today at a local farmshop, hadn't been for awhile and it's totally transformed itself into a food heaven whilst still surrounded by "rustic" appendages like sheds full of farming machinery and it's a busy farm. We had some very tasty food. Dog friendly. There's GF food available and it's an excellent stop off from the A303, very easy for cars & motorhomers. Rural Somerset at it's best! It's close to the turn for Crewkerne, accessed from both sides of the A303.

If you're interested here's a LINK to the Old Dairy Cafe, Bower Hinton nr Martock.

Thanks Brue, one to note👍

Couple of places to note following our recent stay near Ludlow.

We used to buy some nice food from Ludlow Farm Shop (on A49 just north of Ludlow exit) when in the area so stopped en route to our cottage to stock up and have a coffee. The experience was very disappointing. The coffee was the worst I've had in a long time and the deli no longer exists. The butchery does but we weren't interested in that. Cheese counter was ok but overall the impression was it isn't as good as it used to be and we wouldn't now make an effort to call in.

Better experience having a meal at The Maidenhead which lies on the B4361 near Orleton, about 2 miles off the A49. Might be useful to anyone staying at the AS Morris Leisure site or any of the local CLs in the area. Excellent food and they also catered well for my GF requirements, even having a locally produced Bitter from Hobsons. 

If anyone visiting Coventry for any particular reason I can recommend The Golden Lion situated near the Cathedral. AC16th. pub, laid back, good local beers on tap and ALL the food is Gluten Free. Plenty of Dairy Free available as well. 

A few diners in there didn't need GF but pronounced themselves well satisfied.

We enjoyed our meals.