Oxford
As sultry as it is stylish, this energetic Moroccan-inspired bar-restaurant – a spin-off from nearby Café Coco – features hanging lanterns, draped fabrics…
Must-see restaurants in England
Dartmoor National Park
One of those iconic Dartmoor pubs beloved by generations, the Elephant is a 16th-century inn where log burners sit in vast fireplaces, and jugs and…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Inside the magnificent Jacobean Bessie Surtees House, this hip spot is great for a drink (it brews its own small-batch craft beers) but the food is…
The West End
Decorated in vintage communist kitsch, Baozi Inn serves quality northern (Beijing- and Chengdu-style) street food, such as dan dan noodles with spicy pork…
Notting Hill & West London
Popular for its all-you-can-eat lunchtime buffet and evening à la carte menu, which draws the West London vegan crowds, this North End Rd restaurant has a…
London
The august Royal Exchange provides a fitting setting for this bar-restaurant from Fortnum & Mason, London's poshest department store. Oysters and caviar…
North London
In this lovely, light-filled pub, elegantly turned out in dark wood and whitewashed walls, you'll find a meaty menu of international dishes, all imbued…
London
Centred on a 5m-high artificial cherry-blossom tree, this highly stylised Andrew Wong restaurant, more informal than his Michelin-starred spot in Pimlico,…
London
This distinguished cellar has a self-serve buffet on par with its storied wine selection. Ask self-effacing owner Peter to help select a bottle from the…
The West End
Another in the cooking-as-theatre genre (chefs sweat in an open kitchen behind a long, narrow bar, watched by stool-perched diners), Kricket turns out…
Cambridge
The window seats here deliver some of the best views in town – onto King’s College’s hallowed walls. The food is pure English establishment too: hearty…
The West End
A delightful respite from the lawless pavements of Oxford St, this exuberantly decorated and welcoming restaurant focuses on high-quality Lebanese…
South Cornwall
Local beer magnates St Austell Brewery have given this Charlestown pub a spit and polish, and it now has an attractive nautically themed interior to match…
St Ives
You know times are a-changing in St Ives when it gets its own craft-beer-and-fried-chicken bar. Hipster it may be, but it's definitely well worth a visit …
The West End
With a bustling open kitchen that's never shy of flavour, Roti Chai does a roaring trade in Bombay-style bhel puri (puffed rice with tamarind), dhokla …
The Midlands & the Marches
One of the joys of travelling through the Midlands is chancing upon a picture-perfect country pub serving top-tier food. And this one, in a 17th-century…
Notting Hill & West London
With four restaurants in town, this cool-looking eatery defies its negative feng shui location (behind the Hammersmith Apollo, off Hammersmith flyover)…
Bath
Elegance is everywhere in this tall, Georgian room, from the string trio and Corinthian columns to the oil paintings and glinting chandeliers. It sets the…
Bristol
At Thali, something of the makeshift exuberance of Indian street food comes to Clifton's hills. Richly flavoured dishes infused with spices include the…
The Midlands & the Marches
Stafford's best place to eat, drink and sleep is a one-stop shop. In the centre of town, this former coaching inn has a brasserie-style restaurant, two…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Head chef Ian Rudge's faultless preparation is the cornerstone of the much-lauded carnivorous menu at the Rib Room, satiating Knightsbridge diners with…
Norfolk
Rocket House delivers an airy interior and widescreen sea views, thanks to a balcony that almost overhangs the waves. Light dishes include ploughman's…
The West End
A pocket of pure Americana on a quiet street in Fitzrovia, Passyunk Avenue is a classic dive bar straight outta Philadelphia. The walls are draped with…
Bristol
Bristol's top choice for fish dishes rustles up everything from garlicky pan-fried bream with pesto, to succulent grilled whole lobster. The hot shellfish…
The West End
The setting may seem demure at this superb restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett (a protégé of Gordon Ramsay), but when producing sublime…
Exmoor National Park
The chef-proprietor hails from Italy so the dishes here are a happy fusion of Exmoor produce and flavours of the Med. Your pizza could come with…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A double-height space with mezzanine seating is the stage for creations by MasterChef: The Professionals finalist David Coulson, who subsequently worked…
Exmoor National Park
The floors of this historic inn are flagstone and there's a big wood burner but in the summer you're hard-pressed to see them – so crammed does it get…
Peak District
Done out with juniper-berry-coloured walls and tartan-upholstered chairs, this chic little spot combines a gin bar stocking 40-plus varieties (and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Counting Roman Polanski among its diners, this popular South Kensington restaurant has been serving a heart-warming range of vodkas and wholesome Polish…
The Cotswolds
Set inside a dazzling countryside manor, this romantic restaurant – be sure to book ahead – concocts imaginative, beautifully presented dishes with French…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Tucked into the cosy wood-beamed lounge of a gorgeous boutique hotel, this rustic-modern restaurant delights with tasty contemporary British cooking…
Bristol
Middle Eastern market food is the stock-in-trade at this friendly diner in Southville, with characteristic dishes such as borek (filo pies stuffed with…
Bristol
The very definition of a locals' cafe, favoured by a resident cool crowd. All the elements are there – upcycled furniture, quirky artworks, scruffy decor,…
The Midlands & the Marches
Idyllically situated 3 miles southwest of Lichfield in the tiny village of Wall, this gastropub prides itself on ingredients sourced from local suppliers…
Southeast England
A warmhearted community-owned pub in the high Surrey Hills village of Coldharbour. The gastropub food is good and hearty, with produce from local beef…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
An arched brick basement houses this city-centre offshoot of Jesmond favourite Fat Hippo. Its namesake Fat Hippo burger comes with double beef patties,…
The Midlands & the Marches
Set back from the street in a cobbled courtyard, this ivy-draped building is a delightful spot for breakfast (such as poached eggs with a thyme, leek and…
The Lake District
Now run by the National Trust, this converted barn is a walkers' favourite: it's packed with people nursing pints and aching fell-sore legs at the end of…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Richmond's defunct Victorian railway station has been converted into a bold multipurpose space housing exhibition galleries, an independent cinema, craft…
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