Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Eagle

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    London’s first gastropub may have seen its original owners move on, but it’s still a great place for a bite and a pint, especially at lunchtimes when it’s…

  • MEATmission

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Worship at this temple to the burger gods, somewhat sacrilegiously set in the former Hoxton Market Christian Mission and complete with stained-glass…

  • Angus & Ale

    Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Angus beef and craft beers are the speciality of this little gem in an alley off Union St, a small but sophisticated space decorated with…

  • Five Arrows Restaurant

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Tucked inside a coaching inn that’s now an upmarket hotel, Five Arrows delivers carefully concocted modern British dishes in a cosy yet graceful dining…

  • Little Marrakech

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    A refreshing taste of Morocco in the heart of St Albans, Little Marrakech is a snug, colourfully themed North African restaurant specialising in rich…

  • Quay Commons

    Leith

    A combined deli, bakery and licensed cafe run by the same people behind Gardener's Cottage, this is a designer conversion of a former bonded warehouse…

  • Filmore & Union

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This San Francisco–inspired, Yorkshire-based chain of restaurants (there are branches in York, Leeds, Beverley and Harrogate) specialises in fresh salads,…

  • Blitz

    Whitby

    War nostalgia is the theme of this 1940s-style cafe serving coffees, G&Ts and food on Whitby's East Cliff. London's war-ravaged night skyline is writ…

  • Fourteas

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Breaking with Stratford's Shakespearean theme, this tearoom takes the 1940s as its inspiration with beautiful old teapots, framed posters and staff in…

  • Cafe Modern Two

    Edinburgh

    This elegant cafe, at the National Gallery's annexe, is dominated by a gleaming Victoria Arduino espresso machine and a plaster model of Sir Eduardo…

  • Thin White Duke

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    This place scores points for the name alone (at least for Bowie fans), although the Duke himself would have been most unlikely to tuck into the burgers,…

  • The Chester

    Oxford

    Is The Chester a pub or a restaurant? Clearly it’s both, with its busy beer garden, but the main reason visitors venture to this residential backstreet is…

  • Pizza Pilgrims

    The West End

    One of our favourite places for pizza in the very heart of Soho, PP serves 12-inch Neapolitan-style pizzas with delectably crispy crusts. There are a half…

  • Y Meirionnydd

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Making atmospheric use of the medieval cellar of the former county jail (anyone over 5ft, 10in will have to stoop to move around the room), this prix fixe…

  • XXII

    Southern Scotland

    Buzzy and attractive, XXII serves a wide-ranging fusion menu as well as cocktails, breakfasts and more. Mediterranean and, particularly, Italian…

  • Chequers

    Bath

    A discerning crowd inhabits Chequers, a Georgian pub that's now morphed into a classy gastropub. Here the menu ranges from well-executed bar-food…

  • Wahaca

    Brighton & Hove

    The Brighton branch of this national chain is a bright, colourful affair where Mexican street food lands on multihued tables amid eclectic, retro decor…

  • Barley Sheaf

    South Cornwall

    This quaint country pub in Gorran Churchtown is the best place for a pint and a pie in the area around Gorran Haven. It's been here since 1837, and feels…

  • Tattu

    Manchester

    One of the most beautiful restaurants in town is this newish and supremely elegant Chinese spot in Spinningfields. From the nautical-themed downstairs bar…

  • Mac & Jac's

    The Midlands & the Marches

    This Friar St outfit has a lovely deli downstairs and a relaxing cafe upstairs for caffeine, sandwiches with fillings like Brie and grape, and hot dishes…

  • Bothy

    Glasgow

    This West End player, boasting a combo of modern design and comfy retro furnishings, blows apart the myth that Scottish food is stodgy and uninteresting…

  • Drawing Room Café

    Notting Hill & West London

    This adorable cafe enjoys a divine setting within the elegant drawing room (the former Bishop's living room) at the rear of Fulham Palace. Sink into a…

  • Lochinver Larder & Riverside Bistro

    North & West Coast

    An outstanding menu of inventive food made with local produce is on offer here. The bistro turns out delicious seafood dishes in the evening, while the…

  • Ship Inn

    Exmoor National Park

    Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and pal Robert Southey both downed pints in this 13th-century thatched Porlock inn – you can even sit in a snug…

  • Le Bab

    The West End

    From its little nook on the top level of cosy Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street, this diminutive restaurant dishes out gourmet kebabs, open-style pita…

  • One Cove Road

    Greater Glasgow

    The area's best cafe occupies a sweet corner with views over the water or mud flats as you enter Gourock from Greenock on the right. The all-day breakfast…

  • Busta House Hotel

    Shetland

    This historic hotel near Brae is an atmospheric place to eat and offers a bar menu of warming fare that has takes on classics like lasagne and fish and…

  • Bocca di Lupo

    The West End

    Bocca radiates elegant sophistication from its dark Soho backstreet setting. The menu has dishes from across Italy (with pointers of what region they’re…

  • Fish House

    Notting Hill & West London

    A worthy refuelling stop during a Portobello Market foray, this well-placed white-tile chippie does a brisk trade in fresh fish, wrapped in light and…

  • Cerutti's

    Yorkshire

    A local institution, established in 1974: a visit to Cerutti's feels like a trip back in time, with elegant, old-fashioned decor and courteous, old…

  • Terrace

    Plymouth

    With its wide sea views, open sides and chilled-out atmosphere, the Terrace is a long-standing locals' favourite, especially among those who regularly…

  • Square Orange

    Keswick

    This lively cafe-bar seems to have become everyone's favourite hangout in Keswick – thanks no doubt to its superb thin-based pizzas, excellent wine and…

  • Park House

    Cardiff

    The ambience is rather stuffy, but the menu at this private club is anything but conservative – subtle international flavours meet classic European…

  • Horse & Groom

    The Cotswolds

    This laid-back but welcoming pub, in a tiny hamlet 2 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh, is a firm favourite with well-heeled horsey types who appreciate its…

  • Indian Summer

    Brighton & Hove

    Brighton's best Indian outfit boasts typical British Indian decor (think high-back, leatherette chairs and modern fittings) and serves a multitude of…

  • Jolly Fisherman

    Northumberland Coast

    Crab (in soup, sandwiches, fish platters and more) is the speciality of this gastropub, but it also has a variety of fish dishes, as well as a house…

  • Skerries Bistro

    Orkney

    This cafe-bistro occupies a spectacular setting at the southern end of South Ronaldsay. It's a smart, modern glass-walled building with a deck and great…

  • Allium

    Bath

    At the Abbey Hotel you'll find fine dining inside a Best Western Hotel. Head chef Rupert Taylor's work at an array of multi-Michelin-starred restaurants…

  • Stable

    South Cornwall

    This super pizza restaurant has an ever-growing roster of locations around the southwest, but the Falmouth branch has a big selling point: a fabulous…

  • Ceilidh Place

    Ullapool

    The restaurant in this hub of culture and good cheer serves inventive dishes that focus on fresh local seafood backed up by stews, plus lighter meals like…

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