Osip, a renowned restaurant and hotel in Bruton, Somerset, has been honored as the Foodie Hotel of the Year by The Sunday Times in their Best Places to Stay list released on March 9.
Awarded a Michelin star in 2021, Osip offers four boutique rooms above the restaurant, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rural charm and exceptional culinary experience of Somerset. Known for its strong farm-to-table ethos, the restaurant proudly sources much of its produce from the team’s own farm, ensuring freshness and sustainability.
The Sunday Times described Osip as a venue that “put the Somerset town of Bruton on the culinary map,” highlighting the creative vision of chef and owner Merlin Labron-Johnson. His imaginative and thoughtful cooking reinvents a traditional 17th-century coaching inn into what the paper calls a “minimalist temple to ethical gastronomy.”
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The menu, which evolves daily, is a true expression of the Somerset landscape, reflecting the best seasonal ingredients cultivated nearby. Osip was also ranked eighth by the National Restaurant Awards, further cementing its status as a culinary destination.
Lizzie Frainier, associate travel editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, commented on the growing trend of countryside hotels enhancing guest experiences with wellness amenities, such as saunas and inclusive activities, which help visitors unwind and enjoy their stay fully.