A RESTAURANT and wine bar in Lyme Regis has been named in the top 100 in the country. 

'Lilac' on Broad Street in Lyme Regis has ranked 35 in Squaremeal.co.uk's top 100 list of restaurants in the UK and is the only nominee from Dorset. 

The restaurant, which is ran by head chef Harriet Mansell and also featured in the 2022 Michelin Guide has a four-and-a-half out of five rating on Tripadvisor. 

Squaremeal.co.uk said: "Lilac is a British restaurant and wine bar located in the pretty area of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Just a short walk from the seafront, Lilac is open for drinks, nibbles and sharers, as well as restaurant dining. Their menu is both seasonal and locally inspired, with a focus on sustainability and quality.

"Lilac has a large menu of wine and beer. Wines can be served by the glass or bottle, many of which can be paired with dishes from the menu. 

"Many of the beers are locally sourced, with Lilac often collaborating with local distilleries and breweries. 

"You can also pop into Lilac for drinks and bar snacks, perhaps you’ll stop for a glass of bubbles and some Moroccan spiced cashews, or some house pickles served with split pea hummus and lavish crackers."

The restaurant and wine bar is in a 400-year-old cellar close to the seafront in the town.