Exmoor National Park
At this sweet little eatery, it may be eggs Benedict with Devon ham for brunch, a ploughmans for lunch, and a Devonshire cream tea in the afternoon…
Must-see restaurants in England
South Cornwall
This fun seaside cafe has little dining booths made out of beach huts, where you can settle down for a crab ciabatta, a brie-and-cranberry panini, an…
Canterbury
This tiny vegetarian and vegan cafe dwells in pea-green premises opposite the large organic supermarket to which it belongs. Usually full inside, grab a…
West Yorkshire
A bright and breezy cafe with a small terrace onto Main St, serving a breakfast menu (till 11.45am) that includes breakfast sandwiches and eggs Benedict,…
London
Gordon Ramsay's foray into the City makes us wonder whether he thinks he's in hipster East London. It's a huge warehouse-like space in One New Change with…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For the Wright Brothers, the oyster is their world: they operate the Duchy of Cornwall oyster farm on Prince Charles' estate. This chic dining bar serves…
The Cotswolds
Whether you dine by candlelight in a romantic corner of the restaurant, or nestled into the bar area, there’s a lot to like about the Lamb’s modern…
Bristol, Bath & Somerset
This psychedelic cafe sums up the Glastonbury spirit, with its all-veggie food, potted plants and mix-and-match furniture. Tuck into homity pie or a hot…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
The first Honest Burgers restaurant deserves plaudits for its juicy and tender burgers and gloriously rosemary-seasoned, triple-cooked chips, once a…
The Lake District
This whitewashed inn (doubles £90 to £125) once employed the 18th-century beauty known as the 'Maid of Buttermere', but these days it's just a welcoming…
The Lake District
Cottage dining, traditional and hearty, but fine if that's what you're in the mood for. Expect classics such as rarebit and quiche for lunch, and chicken…
The Cotswolds
Sparkling and spacious, the Kings Head serves everything from flavour-filled standards such as burgers, pastas and beer-battered fish to more elaborate…
Bristol, Bath & Somerset
A buzzy bistro with handwritten blackboards and a fair-trade, local, seasonal, organic ethos that infuses the mezze platters, pasta dishes, curries and…
Lincolnshire
Hearty 'pot pies' (no pastry bottoms) at this long-established, quintessentially British restaurant are stuffed with locally sourced beef, rabbit and game…
East Cornwall
Whitewashed walls, a roaring fire and a low-beamed interior make this 16th-century inn a welcome refuge when the moorland weather sets in, especially on…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This craft shop and tearoom serves up homemade soup, cakes and Wensleydale cheese toasted sandwiches. There's a basic campsite in a pretty setting by the…
Norfolk
This locals' favourite rustles up bacon baps, homemade chilli and decadent hot chocolates. Outside there's a corral of picnic tables; inside there's a…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Glamorous fare (Northumberland grass-fed beef; whole local lobsters with garlic butter; kangaroo with port and caramelised pears) is complemented by over…
North London
Don't expect cutting-edge decor or faultless service, but this South Indian restaurant is a great bet for an affordable vegetarian meal in Hampstead. It…
South Cornwall
In a prime harbourside position, this laid-back bistro turns out standards like seafood curry, baked plaice and steak-frites, served up in a long dining…
Bristol, Bath & Somerset
In this pleasantly peculiar locals' pub vintage advertising signs sit beside an old red telephone box and an upside-down bike dangles from the ceiling…
South Cornwall
This gabled pub does a roaring trade with visitors straight off the St Ives ferry. It has a little walled patio out front, and serves solid food as well…
Cambridge
Chef Daniel's mother taught him the secrets of Hakka cooking and once you've tasted his signature salt-and-chilli chicken, you'll be inclined to give her…
Bristol
With tables right beside Bristol Harbour, this rustic eatery is a top spot for a waterfront lunch. It serves tapas and twists on Mediterranean food, such…
East Devon
Yearlstone Vineyard's eatery has built a strong reputation over the years, for beautiful views, flavoursome wine and Mediterranean-themed food. The cafe…
The West End
The brick-vaulted cafe and restaurant in the crypt of St John's, Smith Square is a lovely spot for a coffee, drink or dishes such as roast duck breast or…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cây Tre serves up all the fresh and fragrant classics to a mix of Vietnamese diners and Hoxton scenesters in a simple but nicely decorated and tightly…
East London
This neighbourhood restaurant differentiates itself from the great mass of East London Vietnamese joints by incorporating hand-pulled noodle and lamb…
North Cornwall
Gourmet pizzas in the centre of town, with all-important crispy bases, each named after Cornish mines. Try Wheal Geevor, with Cornish Blue cheese and…
Winchester
Ask for a table with a view of Winchester's captivating Cathedral Green, soak up the mellow, old-inn atmosphere, then choose between comfort food (fish…
Torquay
This humble wholefood cafe is a local's favourite for brunch or lunch, with filling staples like quesadillas, sourdough melts, generous salads and good…
The West End
One of the more attractive and very central places for conveyor-belt sushi, Sushi Hiroba has seating on two levels done up in traditional decor. On the…
Nottingham
Down a narrow alleyway, this old-school, beat-spinning hippie hideaway serves vegetarian and vegan dishes like tofu, tempeh and hemp-seed burgers,…
Peak District
Opposite the train station, this stone pub warmed by open fires serves real ales and pub standards, such as stews and sausages and mash. There's a kids'…
The West End
Still baking 'chewy biscuits with chunks not chips' (and minting money) after more than three decades, Ben's still has London's attention. There will…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Snacky, filling dishes such as fried chicken, beef pot pie and minute steak and chips are the mainstay at this waterfront Whitehaven cafe. It also does a…
The Lake District
Reliable Italian food, with wood-fired pizzas and authentic pastas partnered by unusual regional fare such as melanzane alla Parmigiana (baked aubergine)…
Brighton & Hove
Little has changed at this wonderfully quaint English tearoom since the mid-20th century. Those who’ve sipped and munched here that long claim the myriad…
Dorset
The pride in local, seasonal produce is palpable at this mellow mill-side eatery. You might find wild garlic fritters served alongside meat from the…
Cambridge
Truffle oil, salsa verde and rosemary jus are the kind of flavour intensifiers you'll find at this friendly but classy neighbourhood bistro where locally…
