Blackrock, Vegetarian Restaurant Guide

“A container with a terrace” on the docks which, despite not being strictly veggie, “elevates even the humblest of veg to mouth-watering delights”. In December 2022, chef Rob Howell and partner Megan Oakley (ex-of the Pony & Trap) launched a sister restaurant, Root Wells, in Wells, Somerset, following the same ‘more veg, less meat’ ethos.

“Creative and mesmerising cooking” – including “magical vegan sauces with astonishing creaminess” – draws an appreciative crowd to this vegetarian spot “in the heart of Bath”. The modern small-plates menu with a five-course tasting option is backed up by a list of natural wines, and many of the ingredients are grown in its own chemical-free market garden a few miles away. Fans say it’s “one of my favourite places on Earth – and such friendly service!”