Thyme & Tides is an excellent deli and bistro on Stockbridge High Street run by Iain and Sally Hemming, who previously ran the award- winning West Street Deli in Wilton, Salisbury. The couple’s dedication to seasonality, provenance and exceptional taste clearly shows in all on offer at this lovely place.

You’ll find the deli counter and shelves stocked with a fantastic range of local produce as well as the finest world foods. The traditional fish counter is another major draw, stocking local River Test Trout and Dorset Lobster among a great range of other ethical and sustainable catches. In the bright and buzzy bistro, the menu changes daily to reflect the very best ingredients they can lay their hands on. I was also impressed to discover that they pay market rates to local amateur gardeners for their gluts of vegetables. If you’ve time to stop and enjoy a spot of lunch then I thoroughly recommend the tapas style platters, washed down with a glass of wine from their excellent wine list. The Monmouth coffee and homemade cakes are also first rate.

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