South Cornwall
Hidden indeed: this coastal-cabin cafe on Porthcurnick Beach is so tucked away, you might miss it even if you've been here before. The wooden cabin was…
Must-see restaurants in Great Britain
Kensington & Hyde Park
One of Britain’s finest restaurants and London’s longest-running with three Michelin stars (held since 2001), this is hallowed turf for those who worship…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Regal setting, royally good dining. Chef Richard Swale's passion for Cumbrian produce was learned from a childhood spent shooting, fishing and foraging …
Dundee
The setting is fabulous, with vast windows overlooking the Firth of Tay, and quirky 'recycled' decor that includes the clever use of an old piano to store…
London
City Social pairs sublime skyscraper views from its 24th-floor digs with delicate Michelin-starred cuisine. The interior is all art deco–inspired low-lit…
North York Moors National Park
The phrase 'hidden gem' is overused, but here it is entirely appropriate – drowsing in a secluded hamlet 4 miles west of Helmsley, the Hare is a 21st…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A 16th-century merchant's house is now the home of Newcastle's most celebrated restaurant, the Michelin-starred House of Tides. Established by acclaimed…
Exmoor National Park
With its deer antlers, hunting prints and big wood-burning stove, multi-award-winning Woods is Exmoor to its core. No surprise then to find menus with…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
The glowing reputation of this Michelin-starred country restaurant is well-deserved. We are still salivating at the memory of our last visit – some dishes…
North London
This is food chemistry at its absolute best. Chefs prepare the ice-cream mixture and freeze it on the spot by adding liquid nitrogen. Flavours change…
Glasgow
In a refined interior, moodily dark with industrial decor above retro wickerwork chairs, this is a fine venue for quality northern Spanish beef, with the…
Northeast England
A two-century-old, ivy-clad drovers' inn 11 miles east of Barnard Castle is now the staging post for gastronomic expeditions by self-taught chef James…
Dartmoor National Park
Local foodies love the classic, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine at this country-house hotel 4 miles west of Tavistock. Flavours are rich: choose between…
Lerwick
A cute wooden building in a super location, Fjarå is perched above a rocky shore and takes full advantage, with big picture windows looking out over the…
Birmingham
It's worth the 2.5-mile journey southwest of the centre to this gorgeous Georgian mansion in leafy Edgbaston for sensational Michelin-starred menus (kids…
North Devon
Having trained under Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw, Thomas Carr has earned his own star at this Ilfracombe bistro, showcasing his skills while…
South Devon
They've tacked a smashing, pocket-sized eating terrace on to this old beachside fishmonger's shack, so now you can tuck into perfectly cooked shellfish,…
South Devon
It's hard to know what's best: the food or the view. The dining terrace is right beside the creek, so you can watch the ferry shuttling across the river…
Foyer & Reading Room at Claridge's
The West End
Refreshing the better sort of West End shopper since 1856, the jaw-dropping Foyer and Reading Room at Claridge's, refulgent with art-deco mirrors and a…
North Devon
This is a surprise: a Michelin-starred eatery in a thatched 13th-century pub deep in rural North Devon. Modern takes on European classics might include…
Peak District
In the Hope Valley village of Bradwell, 2.5 miles southeast of Castleton, this enchanting inn owned by pedigreed chef James Duckett serves exceptional…
Llandudno
Tucked down an alleyway off Mostyn St, this charismatic pub has print-strewn walls, carpeted wooden floors and an atmosphere of genuine bonhomie. The…
St Ives
This is no ordinary beach cafe: it's a full-blown bistro with a gorgeous sun-trap terrace and a superb Mediterranean-influenced menu, specialising in…
The Midlands & the Marches
Worcester's hippest dining space has a candlelit, painted-brick interior and umbrella-shaded terrace tables. Its switched-on menu features dishes such as…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This restaurant attached to a shop has a tempting menu of local seafood, including good-value platters with langoustines, mussels, crab, squat lobster and…
Swansea (Abertawe)
With mismatched stools re-upholstered in recycled denim and kooky local photography blanketing the walls, this is exactly the hip kind of place you'd…
Brixton, Peckham & South London
Smoke & Salt works wonders with simple ingredients and back-to-basics techniques of smoking, curing and preserving in a wood-lined shipping container, and…
Ceredigion
Gutted by fire in early 2018 but painstakingly restored, this outstanding pub is the main reason to visit the pretty hamlet of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, 7…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
A colourful presence in the former village hall, this is a tempting place to drop by for anything from a coffee to enticing bistro fare. There are great…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Sprawling through the rooms of an old village pub, this hugely popular deli-cafe serves sandwiches, salads and massive antipasto platters packed full of…
North Cornwall
The restaurant that started the Stein dynasty, and still one of Cornwall's top places to dine. Stein senior rarely puts in any hours these days – Rick's…
London
Down a curious side street off Chancery Lane is one of the City's most-intriguing dining experiences. The ever-changing menu of imaginative, deconstructed…
Bath
Chef Ali Golden has turned this bistro into one of Bath's destination addresses. Her taste is for British dishes with a Continental twist, à la British…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
An eccentric gem, this hybrid bistro/antique store offers exceptional home cooking. By day it's more like a tearoom, but at night the tiny dining room at…
South Bank
Named after the original structure in this location for the 1951 Festival of Britain, Skylon brings the 1950s into the modern era, with retro-futuristic…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Sure, it serves pasta, pies, burgers and salads, too, but almost everyone comes for the pizza and the free-pint-with-every-main deal. Simply tick what you…
Bath
If you enjoy dining with an element of surprise, then Gordon Jones' restaurant will be right up your culinary boulevard. Menus are dreamt up daily and…
Swansea (Abertawe)
In a new centre-stage waterfront location, this passionately loved Chinese kitchen eschews the batters, all-purpose sauces and replica menus of many…
Northwest England
One of the finest restaurants in northern England, Northcote's Michelin-starred menu is the unpretentious, delicious creation of chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen…
Keswick
This on-trend cafe specialises in 'fell pots' – a Lakeland-style Buddha bowl, incorporating an all-in-one meal such as sweet potato and curry, smoked…
