West Yorkshire
This chilled-out little cafe-bar exemplifies Hebden's alternative atmosphere, with a menu that includes a full-vegan breakfast, brie-and-grape ciabatta,…
Must-see restaurants in England
South Devon
Hike to the top of town to visit this diet-defying deli-cum-cafe with a smorgasbord of goodies. Choose from Devon hams, chorizo, zesty salads, olives,…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Along South London's curry corridor, Dosa n Chutny is the best of the South Indian restaurants in Tooting. The dining area is a slight step above no…
Isle of Wight
When a beachfront pub is this bedecked with pirate paraphernalia, ships' lanterns and lifebelts, you tend to be wary of the meals. No need. The seafood…
The Lake District
This smart gastropub sits atop a grassy knoll near the Bowness shoreline and offers superior pub grub: think focaccia pizzas, sea bass with pak choi and…
The Lake District
The definition of a neighbourhood bistro: it's a locals' favourite and if you come more than once you'll probably be greeted by name. It's a tiny space…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
This boutique cafe, housed in a lone Georgian house marooned between high-rises near an obnoxiously busy roundabout, serves modern British fare that's…
The West End
A small and cool ground-floor and basement hideout for the Marylebone hipster set, Monocle Cafe (from the eponymous magazine) is a delightful addition to…
Brighton & Hove
Situated between Brighton and Hove, Wolfox is a hip café and wine bar that’s worth walking to. Where possible they use fresh, local and organic…
North London
Although everything is of a high standard, if there's one thing you should try at Namaaste, it's the kebab platter: the meat and fish coming off the…
York
Fast food doesn't mean unhealthy at this hugely popular little takeaway (there are only three tables inside). The place is best known for its pulled-pork…
Isles of Scilly
This relaxed cafe also doubles as Bryher's pub. The menu is mainly quiches, salads and burgers, ideally served in the front garden, where chickens scratch…
Bristol
One for Brits to go all misty-eyed over: a cool eatery that places the much-beloved sausage on a culinary pedestal. The varieties on offer here include…
North London
This popular gastropub has a surprisingly modern interior, given its traditional exterior. The menu is proper posh English pub grub – Cumberland sausages,…
Manchester
If the Mad Hatter were to have a tea party in Manchester, it would be in this wonderfully haphazard tearoom with a potpourri of period furniture and a…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Green Papaya has stiff competition along Hoxton's 'Pho Mile', but if you can't decide where to stop, this spot offers the best of two worlds: both belly…
Isles of Scilly
Named after a ruined smuggler's cottage nearby, this red-tiled beach cafe makes a fine place to stow away for a lazy island lunch. It's big on grilling…
North Cornwall
Every village needs its own homely bistro where the owners greet you by name. Classic bistro dishes are served with minimal frills – homemade fish cakes,…
South Bank
You can't get a pre-theatre meal closer to Shakespeare's Globe than this – and an excellent one at that. But even if you're not stopping in for a show,…
The Lizard
On the cliffs above the cove of Gunwalloe, 5 miles south of Helston, this is a historic Cornish local, whitewashed and slate-topped, with brassy trinkets…
Warwickshire
In an adorable bow-fronted cottage festooned with flower boxes opposite Kenilworth Castle, chef Ryan New recreates his success at top London tables…
Northumberland Coast
The name reflects the surf-and-turf menu at this hip little bistro near Amble's harbour. Locals love the Northumberland beef and soft-shell crab burgers,…
South Bank
Started by an expat from Dallas, Texas Joe's brings big Lone Star attitude and authenticity to a Bermondsey backstreet. Huge hunks of meat are smoked…
Oxford
With its irresistible riverside setting, 1.5 miles north of central Oxford, the century-old Cherwell Boathouse makes a perfect setting for a lazy lunch or…
Notting Hill & West London
Frying on Farmer St since 1939 – a bad year for the European restaurant trade – Geales has endured, despite its quiet location tucked away on a street…
Southeast England
The ideal lunch stop after antique hunting on Tarrant St, the Bay Tree serves up expertly prepared dishes in a pleasingly simple setting with just…
Greenwich
If you're keen to try the quintessential English dish of pie and mash (minced beef, steak and kidney, or chicken in flaky pastry, served with mashed…
North Yorkshire
Old terracotta floor tiles, polished mahogany tables and gilt-framed mirrors and paintings create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere at this popular bistro…
East Sussex
This ancient Eastbourne institution, less than a mile northwest of the train station in the under-visited Old Town, has been plonking Sussex ales on the…
The Lake District
Known as much for the quirkiness of its dish names as for the quality of its food, this long-standing boho bistro remains a popular choice. The decor's…
South Cornwall
A little walk up Mitchell Hill brings you to this venerable stone-fronted pub, which is now a firm fixture for Truro's more discerning diners. Hearty…
Liverpool
Nisha Katona's ambition to serve authentic Indian street food has been so successful that this is just the first of a handful of restaurants spread…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Low and slow; pig, chicken and cow. That pretty much sums up this cellar smokehouse, where everything is spiced, full-on-flavoured and unashamedly meaty…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
London’s first gastropub may have seen its original owners move on, but it’s still a great place for a bite and a pint, especially at lunchtimes when it’s…
Chester
One of a number of warehouse conversions along the Shropshire Union Canal (now known as the Canal Quarter), this cafe-bar serves sandwiches and smaller…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Tucked inside a coaching inn that’s now an upmarket hotel, Five Arrows delivers carefully concocted modern British dishes in a cosy yet graceful dining…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Worship at this temple to the burger gods, somewhat sacrilegiously set in the former Hoxton Market Christian Mission and complete with stained-glass…
Shropshire
Except on Saturdays when it's first-come, first-served, bookings are recommended for the barrel tables at this stylish fish and oyster bar. It sources…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This San Francisco–inspired, Yorkshire-based chain of restaurants (there are branches in York, Leeds, Beverley and Harrogate) specialises in fresh salads,…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
A refreshing taste of Morocco in the heart of St Albans, Little Marrakech is a snug, colourfully themed North African restaurant specialising in rich…
