Keswick
It's a little out of the way, in Portinscale, but this cafe is a popular stop-off for passengers on the Keswick Launch, with a lunch menu of flatbreads,…
Keswick
It's a little out of the way, in Portinscale, but this cafe is a popular stop-off for passengers on the Keswick Launch, with a lunch menu of flatbreads,…
The Cotswolds
Tucked away in a cobbled yard, Jesse’s is a very pleasant little spot, with flagstone floors, wood-beamed ceilings and mosaic tables. Delectable dishes…
St Ives
Tucked away in the old artists' quarter and housed in a converted net loft, this relaxed bistro is a good bet. The menu has a choice of meat, seafood and…
The Lake District
Run by a local family, this bright and cheery cafe makes the perfect stop for lunch – whether you're in the mood for homemade soup, a big chunky sandwich,…
South Cornwall
Falmouth's much-loved wholefood hang-out, where everyone heads for their pulses, local veg, tofu and ecofriendly goods, also has a small cafe serving…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The Moorish cuisine on offer at this Exmouth Market institution straddles the Strait of Gibraltar, with influences from Spain, Portugal and North Africa –…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Perfect for a sunny day when its sides are opened onto bustling Exmouth Market, this place is a relaxed affair, offering all-day dining and drinking. The…
The Lake District
Windermere Town's newly opened gastropub does a solid meal – and as the name suggests, pork features on the menu in many forms, from crunchy ham skins to…
Bath
One of Bath's best fish eateries is also one of its simplest – bags of potatoes piled up beside the door and plain wooden tables. The theme continues with…
Exmoor National Park
A quintessential thatched tearoom 1 mile east of Porlock dishing up toasties, soups and afternoon teas featuring homemade scones, proper clotted cream and…
The Midlands & the Marches
Inside an inviting retro-vintage dining room with exposed-brick walls, Wonky Table features a slimmed-down daytime menu alongside salads and sandwiches,…
The Cotswolds
Settle in for tasty Spanish tapas, along with wine, sherry or brandy, at this chilled-out little bistro towards the top of town. Tuesday is paella night,…
Southeast England
Aptly named for Chichester's shopping streets, this crisply done out, slightly upmarket restaurant plates up modern takes on British classics such as beef…
The Cotswolds
Run by a charming Colombian couple – yes, the coffee’s first-rate – this welcoming little backstreet cafe-deli is a social hub for Painswick. Linger over…
Dorset
The locals' choice. Prepare to dine, beside flagstone floors and ancient beams festooned with fairy lights, on tasty pub classics, plus fresh Dorset…
Kensington & Hyde Park
The Orangery is currently closed for renovations and expected to re-open in 2021. In the meantime, a similar menu of excellent breakfasts, lunches and,…
Rye
Many local cream-tea cognoscenti assert this traditional tearoom, Rye’s oldest, does the best scone-cream-jam combo this side of Romney Marsh. Further…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
An award-winning, old-fashioned fish-and-chip restaurant overlooking the canal, with a busy takeaway counter offering fish and chips for £5.80 (counter…
North York Moors National Park
The vintage 1930s tearoom on platform 1 at Pickering station serves locally sourced treats such as Brymor ice cream from Masham, and simple lunches like…
Birmingham
Exquisite, inventive dishes (such as ox cheek with lentils cooked in toffee or cured sea trout with beetroot mousse and horseradish crumble) are served in…
The Lake District
As traditionally English as a Sunday roast, this old-school tearoom is the spot for a classic cream tea served in a bone-china pot and accompanied by…
Birmingham
Expletive-loving chef Gordon Ramsay famously proclaimed elegant, upmarket Lasan, in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, Britain's 'Best Local Restaurant'. Its…
North London
There are dozens of food stalls in the West Yard of Camden Lock Market, offering every imaginable cuisine – from French and Argentinian to Japanese and…
North York Moors National Park
Housed inside Robin Hood's 18th-century former chapel, Secret Seaview unfolds into an impressive casual dining space with a lofty ceiling and petite…
Yorkshire Dales National Park
So popular with locals that you'll find tables reserved for breakfast and lunch, the Cross View focuses on simple food done well and lists its local…
Dorset
How rare is this? The dish you're eating could well have been caught by the chef! At chilled-out Storm, fisher Pete also rattles the pots 'n' pans,…
Bath
Steak, steak and more steak is this acclaimed eatery's raison d'être. Tuck into top-quality cuts from porterhouse to prime fillet, all sourced from a…
South Cornwall
Falmouth's classic – and best – chippy, voted Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2017. Depending on the catch of the day, you might tuck into…
Bristol
Set in scores of former shipping containers stacked two stories high on the dockside, these bijou eateries offer bites ranging from curries and burgers to…
South Cornwall
Just outside Veryan, this 16th-century watermill has been converted into a delightful cafe and craft shop, where you can pick up wacky withy sculptures…
Dorset
It's five centuries since Sherborne's oldest, cosiest inn pulled its first pint; today it signals its age with wooden settles polished smooth by countless…
Cambridge
Now set inside the swish Gonville Hotel, Cotto delivers an irresistible blend of artistry and precision. Delights might include seafood velouté or the…
Exeter
One of the most well-known of Exeter's fine-dining restaurants, good for formal, French-inspired dishes served in a starchy, white-tablecloth setting…
York
Heated outdoor seating in a cosy, covered alleyway makes this a popular choice. The menu is full of classic bistro dishes (sirloin steak, slow-roasted…
Plymouth
In this hip 'bicycle emporium', bikes and Tour de France memorabilia hang from the walls and happy customers tuck into punchy coffee, gourmet sarnies and…
Dorset
The seafood piled high in this shed by the path to the beach has been caught by ninth- and 10th-generation fishermen Joe and Levi. Bag some fish for the…
North London
This vibrant market in front of King's Cross station brings together two dozen gourmet food stalls three times a week. You can get anything from lovely…
Wiltshire
The elegant library of historic Avebury Manor sets the scene for soups, jacket potatoes, brownies and a classic afternoon tea: fresh-baked scones, tiered…
Cornwall
Crispy pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven – so what's so special? The fact that it operates out of the back of a mobile street van, perhaps – and still…
The Midlands & the Marches
A storybook-pretty whitewashed cottage with a thatched roof houses this Oakham deli. Pick up sandwiches, quiches, soups, salads, cheeses, meats,…
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