Best Family Restaurants in Cheddar Gorge & Caves

"The Cowshed in Clifton does hearty breakfasts and brunches and for £27.95 you can add bottomless fizz into the mix. Choose from mighty and meaty dishes such as black pudding hash with spincah, poached eggs and mushrooms; chorizo and spiced beans on sourdough toast with fried eggs ; or plain and simple yet tasty steak and eggs. Veggies can tuck into the likes of mushroom and stilton omelette with fried potato."

"They source from West Country farms, age it for 31 days (any steak worth its salt seasoning should be aged for 28), they cook high and quick, and not for too long. Give them a tenner at 6pm, and you can get a lovely rump with thickly cut chips and a cold beer. The £12 three-course lunch is a steal, too."

"A steak specialist fronting some seriously gastro chops, The Cowshed sources almost all of its ingredients from West Country producers. A dedicated date destination, whether it's Friday night or Sunday brunch, you'll be treated to a wealth of delicious dishes in sleek but cosy surrounds."

"Another place I wish got shouted about more – Adelina Yard turns out some truly spectacular dishes in very understated surroundings, which is my kinda restaurant – I hate pomp and ceremony. Chef Jamie Randall is all about making local ingredients sing, and the plates always arrive looking gorgeous too. They’ve got a small terrace at the back of the restaurant which overlooks the river if you want some scenery while you eat."

"Adelina Yard is an independent restaurant that serves modern European food in a relaxed and informal environment!. It is run by Michelin starred chef, Jamie Randall. As well as a great a la carte menu, they definitely are also famous for their delicious tasting menus!"

"The only pub to get a nod from the experts at Michelin is The Marlborough Tavern. You probably wouldn’t call your local ‘elegant’ but trust us, this pub will show you just how chic taprooms can be. Equality is key too; half of the specials menu is suitable for vegans and the rest is meaty treats galore."

"The queen of Bath's gastropubs has food that's closer to that of a fine-dining restaurant – smoked white-bean purée, and crab and ginger salad rather than bog-standard meat-and-two-veg. Chunky wooden tables and... Cafe in Royal Crescent & Northern Bath"

"This bright and buzzing restaurant is part of a chain which serves up a colourful menu inspired by flavours and recipes from all over the world. There is an eclectic range of international favourites from Asian curries to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern classics with family staples like juicy burgers thrown in for good measure. With so many fun and creative dishes to choose from, it is ideal for kids with something to suit every taste."

"62 High Street, Street BA16 0EQ EnglandSteakhouse, Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, GrillLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Late NightTakeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music[email protected]+44 1458 447570http://www.tamburino.co.uk/village/menus.php"

"This family run business stands out for its diverse variety of doughs, created in-house by specialist artisans from Puglia. With 13 different doughs available, including seaweed, turmeric, kamut and gluten-free purple corn, Dough is a fun and unusual spot to enjoy contemporary takes on authentic Italian pizzas."

"Known as The Glass Boat until quite recently, FiSH is a new iteration of this beautifully converted boat restaurant. Situated on the Welsh Back, the panoramic glass windows offer the most fantastic waterside views as it lies at anchor in the Bristol docks. Inside, twinkling skylights cascade down from the paneled ceiling and onto the polished oak finishings of the barge, creating a really bright environment even when the sun isn’t streaming in through the surrounding glass panels."

"Taking over from the much-loved Glassboat which plyed its trade on this spot for over 30 years, FiSH serves up a range of fresh catches from Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. The views from all sides of this glass-fronted barge are lovely (especially if you nab a table at the end with floor-to-ceiling windows!). Choose from your standard battered fish & chips, or go a bit grander with scallops in garlic butter, or grilled Cornish lobster."

"Seafood Grill and Fishmonger on Whiteladies Road that is open for eating in. Address: 128-130, Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2RS"

"The Thermae Bath spa is a tradition that goes back over 2000 years. It’s a city that grew in fits and starts with the periods of history jumping jerkily over hundreds of years as if the intervening years were the blink of an eye. Coming from a country like the USA which is only a few hundred years old, it’s amazing to think about this time line."

"If you fancy a spa day, Thermae Bath Spa is the UK’s only natural thermal spa. At the end of the day, take a bus or train to Cardiff."

"Housed in a repurposed shipping container, it offers insanely good holistic, deep-tissue and sports massages, amongst other things — and has a lovely natural beauty store too. Where: Cargo 2, Wapping Wharf, Museum St, BS1. Shop online at:loopmassage.com"

"The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Paragon, The Vineyards, Bath BA1 5NA. Join the Museum of Bath Architecture on a journey into the building of Bath. Visitors here can gain an understanding of how Bath’s aesthetic enabled it to become one of world’s most popular destinations during the Georgian era."