3 Restaurants in Salisbury

If you've come to the area in order to see the great prehistoric sites of Stonehenge and Avebury, don't risk being turned away from busy local pubs or brasseries. Instead, book a table at an eatery nearby and whizz over there before or after seeing the sights. There are some exceptional pubs very close to Stonehenge which serve up succulent carvery roasts, pies of the day and all kinds of sticky British desserts suitable for even the sweetest of teeth. But these Salisbury restaurants fill up fast when tourists are in town, so reserving a place in advance is always a good idea!

These days, local chefs at Salisbury's restaurants are really starting to tap into the region's countryside produce. Craft bars are popping up that use this produce to create delicious burgers, chilli dogs and seductive sides. Others source fish from the coast, turning into traditional fish suppers and prawn cocktails. Then there are carveries and restaurant in Salisbury that make the most of Wiltshire's pork production. From slow cooked pork ribs to bacon burgers, if you love meat and want some locally sourced gourmet cuisine, Salisbury's restaurants deliver in style.

International cuisine is another highlight of the restaurants scene in Salisbury, so it's not all about local sourcing and carvery roasts. In fact, the city has some imaginative Thai eateries as well which take classic Thai food and present it in a bite-sized tapas-like format. From fried tofu sticks to grilled satay pork skewers, you can order up a variety of southeast Asian delicacies and sample them all. It's a great and sociable way to eat, particularly if you aren't too familiar with Thailand's cuisine.

Salisbury is surrounded by idyllic villages, where you can enjoy the scenery and some gourmet food at the same time. If you need to get out of town for a birthday meal or you just fancy some fresh air, villages like Great Wishford and Stoford host some wonderful gastropubs. Dine on Stilton mushrooms and gammon steak by the River Wylye, snuggle up by the fire with a local ale and a hearty steak, and finish up with a sticky toffee pudding, before heading back to the city.