Must-see restaurants in England

  • Pen-y-Ghent Cafe

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A traditional cafe run by the same family since 1965, the Pen-y-Ghent fills walkers' fuel tanks with fried eggs and chips, homemade scones and pint-sized…

  • Manbos

    Dorset

    No wonder the locals love Manbos: a cosy atmosphere, great service, good prices and flavoursome, homemade bistro dishes packed with local produce. Pasta…

  • Sam's

    South Cornwall

    Sam's has been a stalwart in Fowey for years. Booth seats, Day-Glo menus and a lively local vibe keep the feel laid-back, and the menu of burgers, fish,…

  • Mac & Jac's

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Creative salads, flatbreads, sharing plates, spelt risotto and a savoury tart of the day are served at this light, bright cafe set in a chic white-painted…

  • Poole Arms

    Dorset

    The grub at this ancient pub is strong on locally landed seafood – try the homemade fish pie, local crab or pan-fried herring roe. Order some New Forest…

  • Boiler House Food Hall

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    More than 50 plant-based food stalls and ethical retail brands pitch up in the Old Truman Brewery's high-ceilinged boiler room at the weekend. Munch on…

  • Orange Tree

    Torquay

    Formal, old-school fine dining, with the requisite white starched tablecloths, hushed service and soft mood lighting. Good for rich, trad dishes like…

  • Lister Arms

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This comfy coaching inn is the best spot in Malham to kick back after a walk, with open fires for chilly days, a beer garden out back and classic pub…

  • AtKitchen

    Plymouth

    This super little Vietnamese cafe on the 1st floor of the indoor city market is a real find, and a shopper and student favourite. Noodle soup, Vietnamese…

  • Albion

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Those pining for dear Old Blighty's cuisine, sans grease and stodge, should earmark a visit to this self-consciously retro 'caff' for top-quality bangers…

  • Old Bakery Tea Rooms

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Everything, including heavenly sweet and savoury scones, is baked fresh on the premises at the Old Bakery Tea Rooms, housed in an enchanting 15th-century…

  • Rusty Bicycle

    Oxford

    This funky neighbourhood pub, tucked off Iffley Rd a mile out of town and brought to you by the people responsible for Jericho’s Rickety Press, serves top…

  • E&O

    Notting Hill & West London

    This Notting Hill hot spot offers Asian fusion fare presented as artfully as elaborate origami; decor is equally attractive: black-and-white minimalism…

  • 1530

    Peak District

    Crispy thin-crust pizzas and fresh pastas, such as king prawn and calamari linguine or tagliatelle with goats cheese and roast beetroot pesto, are the…

  • Dwelling House

    South Cornwall

    There is no better spot for afternoon tea in town than this delightful cafe, which makes all its own cakes, from lemon drizzle to coffee and walnut,…

  • Smokeworks

    Cambridge

    This dark, industrial-themed dining spot draws discerning carnivores with its melt-in-your-mouth ribs, wings and wonderfully smoky pulled pork. The…

  • Archie Brown's

    South Cornwall

    The Truro outpost of Penzance's much-loved wholefood cafe, Archie Brown's serves up lovely salads and imaginative vegetarian mains, as well as a copious…

  • Whortleberry

    Exmoor National Park

    The tangy whortleberries that grow on Exmoor's gorse-clad hills not only give this traditional tearoom its name, they're also in the jam that goes on the…

  • Deli at Number 4

    Northeast England

    Opposite Hexham's abbey, colourful window displays of artisan breads, local cheeses, olives, jams, homemade cakes and more entice you into this deli, and…

  • Provedore

    South Cornwall

    It's a bit of a walk uphill from town, but this small cafe is something of a local's secret, popular with students and arty types, who come for lunchtime…

  • Shellfish Pig

    Cornwall

    Poisson meets pork at this award-winning street-food van, where you can tuck into fish tacos, chorizo bruschetta, cold-smoked pork shoulder and more…

  • Fellbites

    The Lake District

    This cafe beside the main car park in Glenridding has something to fill you up at any time of day: generous fry-ups for breakfast; soups, pulled-pork…

  • Baba Ganoush

    The Lake District

    Down a side alley, this Mediterranean-inspired cafe serves up delicious lunches of falafels, lamb stews, veggie meze and Moroccan tagines, plus a big…

  • Ugly Bread Bakery

    Nottingham

    Breads more enticing than the name would suggest (including foccacia, pitas and soft, floury baps) are piled high at this bakery-deli. Dine on sandwiches,…

  • Harbour Inn

    Dorset

    A flower-framed, beachside verandah, smart but snug interior and some of the best bistro–pub grub in town – the bouillabaisse is suitably intense.

  • Dinosaur Cafe

    Exeter

    In this cheery Turkish mezze bar, lemon-yellow walls and chunky wooden furniture set the scene for tasty couscous, kofta and spicy mücver fritters. The…

  • Spice Lounge

    The Cotswolds

    Excellent Bangladeshi and Indian food, served in a minimal setting. All the classic favourite tandoori dishes and curries feature (spiced to personal…

  • Whale Tail Cafe

    Northwest England

    This gorgeous 1st-floor veggie restaurant has an elegant dining room and a more informal plant-filled courtyard for lunch on a sunny day. The spicy bean…

  • Refectory Kitchen

    Canterbury

    This tiny, wood-beamed cafe serves popular, nutrient-packed all-day breakfasts and a short menu of light lunch and dinner mains containing Kentish…

  • King’s Arms

    Kent

    This cosy 15th-century inn opposite St Mary’s church serves quality English food and very popular Sunday lunches in a beamed dining room heated by large…

  • Staff of Life

    The Lake District

    Elderflower sourdoughs, deli ryes, pane rustica and classic wholemeal loaves – this is the place in Kendal to come for fresh bread and pastries. It also…

  • Boat Shed

    Dorset

    Views don't come much better than from the terrace of this converted fishers' storage shack set right beside Lulworth's glittering circular cove. The food…

  • Rosa’s

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Simply kitted out with low benches and stools, red-fronted Rosa's serves tasty Thai food and surprisingly good coffee (courtesy of Monmouth roasters). Go…

  • Millside

    Dorset

    West Country foodstuffs pack the menu in this stylish eatery, from juicy burgers topped with cheddar from Cheddar, to fish freshly caught on the local day…

  • Cow & Apple

    Dorset

    Piled high and oozing all the trimmings, the dirty burgers here are decidedly good – spice things up with jalapeños, brie or a seriously sticky BBQ sauce…

  • Wine House

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Well-chosen wines complement the upmarket pub fare at these smart, red-brick premises. Choices range from slow-cooked pork belly with apple sauce to…

  • Granny Dowbekin's

    The Lake District

    For a filling all-day brekkie, a ploughman's lunch, chunky sandwich or a slice of something naughty and cake-shaped, this attractive cafe in Pooley Bridge…

  • Moomaid of Zennor

    St Ives

    This ice-cream maker is a local legend, and makes all its 30 flavours on the home farm just outside Zennor, using only its own milk and Rodda's clotted…

  • Cobblestones

    Exmoor National Park

    The treats at cosy, friendly Cobblestones range from Somerset pork and cider casserole to renowned Sunday roasts, via a belt-busting Exmoor cream tea…

  • Moorings

    Norfolk

    Perfectly pitched fish dishes have won this bistro a loyal following – try the spicy Norfolk crab cake or herb-crusted local mackerel. Mustn't-miss…

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