The Michelin Guide has named 20 eateries given a Bib Gourmand award, including an impressive three spots hailing from Bristol. Ahead of next week's announcement by the prestigious guide, in which it will award UK restaurants new stars, green stars for sustainability and special awards, the gastronomic institution has revealed those it considers to offer good food at a reasonable price.
Created in 1997, the award is named after Bibendum, who is non-other than the Michelin Man mascot himself. The Bib Gourmand rating recognises friendly establishments serving good food at moderate prices that are considered good value by Michelin's demanding inspectors.
This year's list is dominated by the South West of England, with Bristol putting in a strong showing with three new Bibs, including city centre Italian restaurant Marmo, the Blaise Inn pub in Henbury and Mediterranean restaurant COR, which only opened at the end of last year.
