Must-see restaurants in England

  • Hidden Hut

    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…

  • Wheatsheaf

    The Cotswolds

    Lively, stylish and laid-back, this beautifully revamped coaching inn – where diners dig into excellent, elegant seasonal British dishes with a…

  • Gordon Ramsay

    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…

  • Allium at Askham Hall

    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 …

  • City Social

    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…

  • Hare Inn

    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…

  • House of Tides

    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…

  • Woods

    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…

  • Chin Chin Labs

    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…

  • Raby Hunt

    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…

  • Horn of Plenty

    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…

  • Simpsons

    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…

  • Samuel Fox

    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…

  • 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…

  • Porthminster Beach Café

    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…

  • Old Rectifying House

    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…

  • Vanilla Black

    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…

  • The Circus

    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…

  • Menu Gordon Jones

    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…

  • Northcote Hotel

    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…

  • Fellpack

    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…

  • Old Library

    Dartmoor National Park

    Chefs Joe and Amy describe themselves as 'locally grown' and this idea shines through in their simple but sophisticated food that showcases prime Devon…

  • Old Stamp House

    The Lake District

    In the cellar of the building where Wordsworth worked as a distributor of stamps, this fine-dining bistro champions Cumbrian produce, much of it raised,…

  • Covered Market

    Oxford

    A haven for impecunious students, this indoor marketplace holds 20 restaurants, cafes and takeaways. Let anyone loose here, and something’s sure to catch…

  • Le Champignon Sauvage

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    For over 30 years, chef David Everitt-Matthias has been thrilling visitors and locals alike in this two-Michelin-starred Cheltenham favourite. Imaginative…

  • Rusty Shears

    Whitby

    This vintage cafe covers many bases. There's an astounding drinks menu with more than 100 gins (despite the fact it's closed evenings) and gin flights, a…

  • Simon Radley at the Grosvenor

    Chester

    Simon Radley's formal restaurant (you're instructed to arrive 30 minutes early for drinks and canapés) has served near-perfect Modern British cuisine…

  • Spring

    The West End

    White walls, ball chandeliers and columns are offset by the odd blossom in this restored Victorian drawing room in Somerset House. Award-winning…

  • Lake Road Kitchen

    The Lake District

    This much-lauded bistro has brought some dazzle to Ambleside's dining scene. Its Noma-trained head chef, James Cross, explores the 'food of the north',…

  • Le Caveau

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Thanks to the stylish decoration there's no hint that this 16th-century cellar was once a prison for sheep rustlers. It's now one of Skipton's best…

  • Salt

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Stratford's gastronomic star is this intimate, beam-ceilinged bistro. In the semi-open kitchen, owner-chef Paul Foster produces stunning creations…

  • Yuu Kitchen

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Manga images pout on the walls and birdcages dangle from the ceiling at this fun, relaxed place. Dishes are either bite-sized or designed to be shared,…

  • Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop Cafe

    Peak District

    One of the finest places to eat in the Peak District, this bucolic cafe serves hearty breakfasts (eggs Benedict with Chatsworth-cured bacon or salmon;…

  • 5 North St

    The Cotswolds

    This veteran gourmet restaurant is a treat from start to finish, from its splendid 400-year-old timbered exterior to the elegant, inventive creations you…

  • Thieving Harry's

    Yorkshire

    Thieving Harry's has all the trappings of a favourite local cafe: friendly faces, a breezy casual vibe, strong coffee and generous brunches, all wrapped…

  • Mount Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Revelling in glorious hilltop views above pretty honey-washed Stanton, just off the Cotswolds Way 3.5 miles southwest of Broadway, this pub is not just…

  • Badgers Hall

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a glorious old mansion facing the market hall, this definitive Cotswold tearoom is renowned for its no-holds-barred afternoon teas, served from 2…

  • Mason's Arms

    The Lake District

    Three miles east of Crosthwaite, near Bowlands Bridge, the marvellous Mason's Arms is a local secret. The rafters, flagstones and cast-iron range haven't…

  • Hammer & Pincers

    The Midlands & the Marches

    For a mind-blowing meal, head to this idyllic gastropub set in bucolic gardens at the edge of the cute village of Wymeswold. Everything is homemade, down…

  • Hind’s Head

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Oozing atmosphere, this 15th-century pub offers diners the chance to experience Heston Blumenthal’s highly creative cuisine in a relatively affordable,…

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