Oxford
For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…
Oxford
For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…
Anglesey & the North Coast
The in-house restaurant at Bodnant Welsh Food is more than an afterthought – offering wholesome seasonal dishes such as vanilla-baked beetroot with…
Manchester
One of Manchester's most successful building conversions has been that of the basement archive of the Manchester Evening News into this surprisingly…
North London
One of the best Indian vegetarian restaurants in London, Diwana specialises in Bombay-style bhel poori (a tangy, soft and crunchy ‘party mix’ dish, £3.95)…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Hay's hippest cafe inhabits an eclectic junk-shop-like space crammed with studios selling new and vintage clothing, furniture and, of course, books. The…
St Ives
St Ives' boutique burger joint, with an ecofriendly manifesto and an imaginative menu. Go for a 6oz Classic Blasburger, or branch out with a guacamole and…
London
One floor below Duck & Waffle, Sushi Samba is a vivacious blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine that dishes up spot-on sushi rolls, churrasco…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For lashings of la-di-da with an extra serve of ooh la la, you can't beat the incredibly grand surrounds of this soaring Victorian hall, inhabited by bow…
The West End
With no reservations, you may need to get in line for an hour or so at this restaurant that produces some of the best tapas in town. Divine mouthfuls are…
Brighton & Hove
The sister establishment of Infinity Foods wholefoods shop (health-food cooperative and Brighton institution) serves a wide variety of vegetarian and…
The West End
The emphasis here is on the freshest seafood: entry is via the attached fishmongers (9am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, from 10am Sunday). There are some…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This glorious recreation of a 1950s East End chippy comes complete with wait-staff in pinnies and hairnets, and Blitz memorabilia. As well as the usual…
Northumberland Coast
Get your fix of Holy Island crab, Craster kippers and Loch Duart smoked salmon in various guises at this busy deli-cum-cafe. There's a handful of tables…
Kent
The far-from-anonymous No Name Shop is a French-owned deli (downstairs) and bistro (upstairs) near the bus stop, a pleasantly aromatic spot for a quick…
Northeast England
Allegedly named for the publican who 'ratted' to the crown during the Jacobite risings, this charming stone country pub 2.5 miles northeast of Hexham has…
Cardiff
Eclectica (banknotes, receipts from famous restaurants etc) covers the walls of this cosy neighbourhood bistro, a quirky setting for high-quality cooking…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Glorious views of the River Avon extend from the dining room and outdoor terrace of this restaurant atop the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Global flavours…
Scotland
Perched above the River Esk in sleepy Lasswade, 5 miles south of Edinburgh, is this former paper mill, now a gorgeous restaurant and bar decked out with…
The West End
This masculine-feeling brasserie attached to the Rosewood London – all reclaimed oak, antique mirrors and leather banquettes – serves up such delights as…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Beneath the Tyne Bridge's soaring steel girders, this chic hole-in-the-wall has a devoted following for cooked breakfasts (scrambled eggs with white…
The West End
Its bemusing name notwithstanding, this quality, split-level Spanish restaurant offers over 50 tapas, traditional mains such as grilled lamb chops and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
As you walk into this tiny Indian place, it's the smell that hits you: the delicious tang of spices and incense. The punchy food is inspired by family…
Northeast England
The pick of Navigation Point's waterside restaurants is this red-brick building with a timber-decked terrace. Breakfast is served until 11.30am, followed…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
The genteel environment of a Georgian manor-house hotel is a very good starting point for a memorable dining experience. Peterstone Court has the added…
North London
Housed in the lofty Granary Building, the King's Cross redevelopment's first tenant (2012) is a vast industrial-chic destination for tasty fusion bites…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This friendly, family-run cafe, steps from the cathedral, has a buzzy, contemporary feel. In a quirky space that’s all filament lightbulbs, stripped wood,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
During the day this Kiwi-run cafe is full of artsy types hunched over their computers and new-media mavens appropriating booth seats for impromptu…
Oxford
This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish…
The Cotswolds
With a maze of lively rooms, roaring winter fires and bench tables overlooking a gorgeous orchard, this popular riverside gastropub, 3 miles east of…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
This much-loved family-run restaurant specialises in the subtle cuisine of Portugal’s former colony of Goa on India’s west coast. Winning dishes include…
Kensington & Hyde Park
In business for over three decades, this understated Chinese restaurant imaginatively exercises a no-menu policy, so just present your preferences and let…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
With its smartly prepared French cuisine, courtesy of owners from the original Montpellier in France, this romantic, much-lauded restaurant is a…
The Lake District
A classy new addition to Pooley Bridge's dining scene, overseen by head chef Phil Corrie, who has a fondness for the classics but is abreast of modern…
Brighton & Hove
Even if you’re not hungry or thirsty, this incredible chocolate emporium, painted blood red inside and out, is a must-see. The downstairs is packed with…
Glasgow
A combined bar and bistro with a cheery feel, Firebird has zany artwork on its bright walls and, more importantly, quality nosh whisked under the noses of…
Keswick
A short drive along Bassenthwaite Lake is this fine-dining pub. Hunting prints and pewter tankards cover the old bar, stocked with vintage whiskies and…
Northumberland Coast
Adjacent to renowned smokery Robson & Sons, this seafood specialist overlooking the harbour and Dunstanburgh Castle not only serves Robson's famous…
Oxford
Decorated with classic posters, warm yellow walls and chunky mirrors – not to mention the plaster-cast clown – this Cowley Rd veteran is especially…
Leith
Started up by a Canadian on a mission to bring authentic Montreal bagels to Edinburgh, Bross Bagels is the real deal. Dense, chewy bagels are made by a…
South Cornwall
Small is beautiful, as this cosy deli-diner ably demonstrates. Charcuterie, tarts, salads and quiches fill the counter cabinets, and there's a super array…
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