Oxford
This charming neighbourhood pub is a hit with Jericho locals for its distinctive and very tasty line in French cuisine, including simple classics like…
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The West End
Peru's capital has one of the hottest food scenes in the world, and this namesake restaurant brings that colour, zest and simple deliciousness to London…
Bath
Eating a bun at Sally Lunn's is a Bath tradition. It's all about proper English tea here, brewed in bone-china teapots, with finger sandwiches and dainty…
North London
Part of chef Gordon Ramsay’s culinary empire, this lively hotel brasserie serves British classics in its light-filled dining room from breakfast (£11 to …
Oxford
In a delightful rural setting 1.5 miles west of central Oxford, this buzzy red-brick Victorian gastropub draws a devoted crowd to enjoy classy modern…
York
This courtyard complex houses a bar, a cocktail lounge and even a private cinema, along with an appealing 1st-floor restaurant serving a menu of crowd…
Bath
In this boho hang-out for the town's trendies you can tuck into picante poached eggs for breakfast, gourmet sandwiches for lunch and afternoon cappuccino…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Sizzling up 24-hour-marinated chicken over its charcoal grill from its stall in bustling Pop Brixton, Mama’s Jerk epitomises the incredible Caribbean fare…
Leeds
The vegetarian menu is simple and memorable at this award-winning Punjabi-Yorkshire food truck inside Kirkgate Market’s street-food hall: Manjit’s fist…
Oxford
Real-deal Thai cuisine in central Oxford, in a fine medieval building tucked down a little alleyway. As well as the expected curries, with plenty of…
North London
Carnivores rejoice; this is one of the finest places in London for a steak (though all toppings and sauces are extra). There are a half-dozen branches of…
Torquay
In this chilled-out cafe-deli, twinkling fairy lights are strung above a scattering of upcycled tables surrounded by gourmet goodies: organic sourdough, …
Nottingham
Boundary-pushing chef Sat Bains has been awarded two Michelin stars for his wildly inventive tasting menus (no à la carte; dietary restrictions can be…
Manchester
This glass-fronted restaurant specialises in Venetian-style tapas known as cicchetti – you can take your pick from a broad-ranging menu that includes a…
The Cotswolds
Nestled into a delightfully updated 14th-century inn, this relaxed pub wins points for its flagstone floors, warm service and good modern-British country…
Southeast England
Occupying a large deconsecrated church opposite Chichester Cathedral, this temple of food and ale allows you to refuel and kick back in an incongruously…
North Cornwall
Squeezed in among Fore St's amusement arcades, this downtown diner is run by Aussie chef Chris Brookes. It's not particularly fancy, the food is filling…
Nottingham
Traditional down to its savoury galettes made with buckwheat flour, sweet crêpes including salted caramel and its Breton ciders, this little hole in the…
St Ives
Vegetarian visitors to St Ives swear by this small place in Carbis Bay, which takes a free reign in cherry-picking its dishes from across the world's…
Shropshire
Ludlow's red-brick former post office is the setting for creative bistro cooking. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through the regularly changing menu,…
South Cornwall
This bistro near the harbour takes the loose concept of 'seafaring' as its raison d'être, which in practice just means there are plenty of fish on the…
The Cotswolds
If it’s not sunny enough to eat in this buzzing deli’s garden, head up the creaky stairs, beyond shelves stacked with local produce, to find red-clothed…
The West End
On the first floor of The Other Palace Theatre and roomier than Naughty Piglets, its elder sibling in Brixton, this unpretentious open-kitchen restaurant…
The Cotswolds
Filling a substantial light-filled space inside a central mall, and focused around an enormous open-plan kitchen, Bob’s is part deli, part brasserie, and…
South Bank
This all-vegetarian cafe puts a hip spin on cafeteria-style dining. A rotating selection of innovative veggie and vegan dishes are laid out along a DIY…
South Bank
This two-level arch is a love letter to Tel Aviv, with a whitewashed curving Bauhaus-inspired interior and a menu full of fresh and sustainably sourced…
The Lake District
This old Eskdale inn has a split personality: half contemporary cafe, half trad pub. Each has its own menu: salads, cakes and sandwiches in the cafe;…
The Cotswolds
Set in a stylishly revamped 16th-century inn, this buzzy pub offers something for everyone, on a tasty menu that ranges from steak and ale pie or curried…
Windsor & Eton
This atmospheric 18th-century inn, at the gateway to Windsor Great Park, serves tasty, well-prepped food ranging from soups, salads and fishcakes to…
The Cotswolds
In an appealing historic cottage on the main road, Martha’s is a local mainstay, dependable from the moment it serves the first of its all-day pancake-and…
Brighton & Hove
Eating here is like being wined and dined by a foodie friend in their low-lit living room. Choose from three set menus (one vegetarian, two meat, all…
South Cornwall
Much-loved Looe pasty shop, now run by Sarah's daughter Lucy, with some non-standard variations including lamb, mint and leek, chickpea and lentil, and a …
Oxford
Big, bright and bustling, this glitzy Jericho favourite serves cool cocktails and savoury focaccia to complement elegant, well-prepped pizzas, pastas,…
East Anglia
You'll find a warm mix of medieval character and contemporary style in this 16th-century pub. Local lamb, venison and game is teamed with southern…
Lincolnshire
Civilised pub-restaurant the Wig & Mitre has an excellent menu yet retains the ambience of a friendly local. Food is served throughout the day, from…
Windsor & Eton
Windsor may be a bastion of all that’s British, but Meimo's glass lanterns, draped fabrics and lively colours add a little North African sunshine to the…
Isles of Scilly
This seafood shack in the grounds of the Hell Bay Hotel serves just three dishes: mussels, scallops and Bryher crab. It's a hands-on place where you're…
The West End
Care to be a guinea pig for student chefs at Westminster Kingsway College, where such celebrity chefs as Jamie Oliver and Ainsley Harriott were trained?…
West Yorkshire
Don't be put off by the dodgy-looking facade: Bradford's oldest curry house has top tucker, served with no frills and no booze (although it is BYO). At…
East Devon
A clue is in the name: net-fresh fish is the speciality at this appealing gastropub. The eponymous seafood platter (£70) to share between two comes…
