Awards, Accolades, and Ambition: Could Spice Club Chase a Michelin Star?

 There’s something quietly determined about Spice Club Bridgwater. It doesn’t flash its credentials around or pander to trends. Instead, it lets the food speak in a voice both confident and controlled. As far as ambitions go, few would have guessed this local restaurant might one day eye the Michelin Guide. And yet, here we are—asking the question seriously.

From Somerset to Something Bigger?

Spice Club Bridgwater has built its name on consistency. Not the safe, beige kind of consistency, but the kind that comes from knowing exactly what you stand for. Precision, restraint, boldness in just the right places. It’s not your standard curry house, and it doesn't pretend to be. Plates arrive at the table with clarity—nothing feels rushed, nothing feels overdone.

The team in the kitchen shows an attention to flavour that goes beyond following recipes. You get the sense they’re chasing perfection, one dish at a time.

So does it have Michelin potential? It’s a fair question, and not as far-fetched as it might have seemed a few years ago.

What Sets Spice Club Bridgwater Apart?

It’s not just about food. Michelin judges restaurants on technique, consistency, ingredients, and yes—ambition. Spice Club ticks a surprising number of those boxes already.

You won’t find sprawling menus here. The choices are tight, deliberate. And behind each one, there’s a sense of purpose. The spices are layered, not loud. The balance is sharp, without sliding into fussiness. And crucially, the staff are tuned in—not robotic, not overbearing, just tuned in.

That kind of dining experience doesn’t happen by accident.

The Challenge Ahead

Of course, aiming for Michelin isn’t the same as earning one. The road is steep, and often political. But Spice Club Bridgwater has one key thing going for it: restraint. There’s no gimmickry. No desperate attempts to force fusion or modernism where it doesn’t belong. The food respects tradition without being trapped by it.

And let’s not pretend it would be easy. The Michelin Guide doesn’t hand out stars like sweets at a school fête. It takes relentless focus, minute attention to detail, and often, a willingness to gamble with your own comfort zone.

But if any restaurant in Somerset’s quieter corners could make a play for it, Spice Club might just be bold enough to try.