Wine & Cheese in Somerset Valleys: Michelin-star lunch included

Two vineyards, one Michelin-starred lunch, and the only cheddar made in Cheddar

A wine and cheese activity in the Somerset Valleys near Bristol, led by sustainability expert Florence, where you taste wines at a biodynamic vineyard and a planet-friendly farm, tour a working cheddar dairy, and eat a three-course lunch at a rural Michelin-starred restaurant with its gardens. The day runs eight hours from Bristol, with all tastings and meals included. Participants must be 18 or older.

The experience

The day starts at a biodynamic vineyard overlooking Chew Valley Lake, where you'll taste two wines while learning how biodynamic farming shapes both flavour and land. From there you head to The Pony in Chew Valley for a three-course lunch made with local ingredients, followed by a tour of the restaurant's gardens. The route then takes you to Cheddar village itself, where you explore before visiting the dairy that produces the only cheddar cheese actually made in Cheddar, and taste several of their cheeses.

The final stop is Sutton Ridge Vineyard, run by Ingrid, who grows using planet-friendly techniques. You'll taste her wines and hear directly about her approach. Throughout the day, Florence (a sustainability expert with deep knowledge of the local food and farming sector) guides the group and explains the environmental practices behind what you're tasting. The minibus picks you up in Bristol at 10am and returns you by 6pm, so the whole experience fits inside a single afternoon or early evening.

What’s included

• Wine tasting at two vineyards.
• three-course Michelin-starred lunch with locally sourced ingredients.
• cheese tasting at the working Cheddar dairy.
• garden tour at the restaurant.
• minibus transport from Bristol.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• expert guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 May 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We'll meet in the back corner of Asda Bedminster Car Park - BS3 4JY. Here, we'll hop aboard our minibus which will be our transport for the day.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GOOD: Stories in Food

Is this one for you?Eight hours means you leave Bristol mid-morning and return by early evening, leaving the rest of your day free for other Bristol activities or a relaxed dinner. You must be 18 or older to join, as wine and cheese tasting are central to the experience.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly happens at the Cheddar cheese stop?

You have time to walk around Cheddar village, then tour the dairy that makes the only authentic Cheddar cheese produced in Cheddar itself, and taste several of their cheeses during the visit.

Is the Michelin-starred lunch really included in the price?

Yes, the three-course lunch at The Pony in Chew Valley is included, along with a tour of their gardens after you eat.

What do I need to know about the vineyard visits?

You visit two vineyards: Limeburn Hill, which uses biodynamic methods and overlooks Chew Valley Lake, and Sutton Ridge, run by Ingrid using planet-friendly growing techniques. You taste two wines at each stop and learn how their farming practices affect the wine.

How long is the full day and when does it start?

The activity runs eight hours, departing Bristol at 10am and returning by 6pm, so it fits into one afternoon without eating into the rest of your day.

Who leads the tour and what's their background?

Florence, a sustainability expert with extensive knowledge of the local food and farming sector, leads the group throughout the day and explains the environmental and farming practices behind the produce you taste.