Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its flagship restaurant, The Farm Table has just been named by The Good Food Guide as one of the UK's 100 Best Local Restaurants. This fantastic accolade follows hot on the heels of an AA Rosette, which was awarded at the end of last year.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are blown away to have our new restaurant voted as one of the best local restaurants in the country and to be featured in such an iconic publication as The Good Food Guide, less than two years after opening. Our team behind The Farm Table, led by George my son and Tom our Head Chef, have worked tirelessly to create a truly special local restaurant that combines quality ingredients with warm, genuine hospitality and I am so delighted for them to see their hard work rewarded with such outstanding recognition.”

Michael continues: “In just two years we have been awarded a rosette by The AA, won Best Newcomer with Food Lifestyle Magazine, been nominated for Best Restaurant Outside of London by Food and Travel Magazine, recently awarded 'higher membership' in The Trencherman's Guide and now we have been featured in The Good Food Guide, alongside all the best restaurants in the country! These are exceptional achievements in the short space of time since the restaurant first opened” 

Michael's son, George, has been instrumental in bringing the original concept of The Farm Table to life and creating the new flagship restaurant. He explains: “Our aim with the launch of The Farm Table was to create a restaurant that would celebrate the simplicity of beautiful ingredients grown, reared, caught and crafted on our own farm and if not, on our doorstep. Produce that cannot be sourced from the farm is provided by our vibrant community of like-minded artisan producers, farmers and fisherman who share our passion for the best, fresh, sustainably produced food and drink. We feel we have begun to build a community of customers who value what we do and enjoy our hospitality, which feels special, but awards from professional restaurant critics are always exciting to receive and are a reflection of our team's dedication and passion.”

Founded by Raymond Postgate in 1951, The Good Food Guide today remains the longest-standing and bestselling guide to dining out in Great Britain. Covering the best establishments across the country, they look to their discerning readers' tip-offs and suggestions, whether there's a promising new chef in town or a remote country pub that's upped its game, they will send one of their 30 inspectors to give their expert assessment on the food, hospitality and whether it's worth making a trip for.  All inspections are paid for by the Guide and are conducted anonymously to ensure no preferential treatment is received. No establishment can pay for inclusion to the Guide and they do not accept free meals, so you can be confident their recommendations are offered with the utmost impartiality. 

The Farm Table is open seven days a week for lunch (12-3pm) and for dinner (6-9pm) Wednesday to Saturday. The menu includes Darts Farm's iconic Ruby Red beef, dayboat fish and seasonal vegetables, all cooked over charcoal and accompanied by wines from Darts Farm's own vineyard, ciders from their in-house cidery and an amazing selection of natural wines, beers, ciders and spirits from the cellar.

For further information on The Farm Table and Darts Farm please visit www.dartsfarm.co.uk and follow Darts Farm on Facebook and Instagram. 

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There are a limited number of review opportunities at The Farm Table in 2024. For more information, contact danielle@rawfoodanddrinkpr.co.uk. 

Notes to editors:

• In 1971, Ronald Dart set up a pioneering 'pick your own' business in Topsham, overlooking the beautiful Clyst Valley, just outside Exeter. Over the past 30 years, his sons Michael and James have evolved a small roadside hut into one of the most iconic food destinations in the country, still driven by the same core values of community, sustainability, seasonality and supporting local. 
• A family business, Darts Farm still has a working farm at its heart, run by brother Paul. They grow over 50 varieties of seasonal fruit and vegetables along with native breed Ruby Red beef.
• Darts Farm was named 'Large Farm Shop of the Year' at the Farm Retail Association Awards 2022, 'Best South West Farm Shop' in the Taste of the West Awards 2018 and was crowned the Winner of the 'Best Farm Shop' at the Food Reader Awards in 2020.
• With over 17,000 visitors a week, Darts Farm prides itself on its exceptional customer experience and the warm, friendly atmosphere around the store, enhanced by the Dart brothers' hands-on management, family involvement and their passionate members of staff.
• Alongside the food offering is a new Wellness Spa, home and lifestyle departments and vineyard. 
• Darts Farm can be found overlooking the beautiful Clyst Valley in the picturesque town of Topsham, near Clyst St George, on the outskirts of Exeter in Devon (EX3 0QH)

For further information, photography or for an interview with Michael or James Dart, please contact: 

Danielle at RAW Food and Drink PR 

Email: Danielle@rawfoodanddrinkpr.co.uk  

Telephone: 07964 321 789