Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • 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…

  • Proper Grander

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    Crustacea from Cardigan Bay, including crab and lobster from Tywyn and Aberdyfi, are sometimes highlights of the locally focused menu at this pleasant…

  • Plas-yn-Dre

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    With a terraced pub on one side and a large country-style dining room on the other, this is the best eating option on the main strip. The menu is…

  • 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…

  • Four Marys

    Scotland

    Set in a 16th-century house packed with mementos of Mary, Queen of Scots, this attractive traditional pub serves real ales aplenty and good-value pub grub…

  • 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…

  • Grog & Gruel

    Fort William

    Upstairs from the Grog & Gruel real-ale pub is a lively Tex-Mex restaurant, with a crowd-pleasing menu of tasty enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, burgers,…

  • Dee Side Caffe Bistro

    Snowdonia & the Llŷn

    Serving a crowd-pleasing menu of burgers, baked potatoes, pies and pasta, this cheap-and-cheerful little riverside eatery is as traditional as they come…

  • Artizan Cafe

    Outer Hebrides

    Recycled timber and cool colours mark out this cafe-gallery as one of Stornoway's hip hang-outs, serving great coffee and cake and tapas-style lunches …

  • Velocity Cafe

    Inverness

    This cyclists' cafe serves soups, sandwiches and salads prepared with organic, locally sourced produce, as well as yummy cakes and coffee. There's also a…

  • Leonardo's

    Snowdonia & the Llŷn

    Run by a Welsh-German couple, this drool-inducing deli offers an abundance of local cheeses, free-range eggs, preserves, spirits and top-notch pies (its…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Bar 91

    Glasgow

    This happy, buzzy bar serves excellent meals, far better than your average pub food. Salads, pasta and burgers are among the many tasty offerings, and in…

  • Yasmin's

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    The winner of various Welsh curry awards over the years, Yasmin's offers a massive menu of fairly traditional Indian dishes. In the warmer months, the…

  • Blair Atholl Watermill

    Highland Perthshire

    This working watermill grinds its own flour and bakes its own bread, and serves it up in this atmospheric cafe as deliciously fresh sandwiches and…

  • Fitzbillies

    Cambridge

    Cambridge's oldest bakery has a soft, doughy place in the hearts of generations of students, thanks to its ultrasticky Chelsea buns and other sweet treats…

  • Mussel Inn

    Glasgow

    Airy and easygoing, this two-level eatery specialises in sustainable scallops, oysters and mussels at affordable prices, served with a smile. There's a…

  • Harry's

    Exeter

    An old staple in central Exeter, Harry's is a good bet for solid, no-fuss dining. The decor is all wooden chairs, blackboard menus and gilt mirrors;…

  • Ye Olde Naked Man

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Formerly an undertaker's (look for the 'naked man' on the outside wall, dated 1663), Ye Olde Naked Man serves superb Yorkshire pudding with a choice of…

  • Damn Fine Cafe

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Teeming with locals, this cafe is a handy spot for all-day bacon-and-sausage or vegetarian toad-in-the-hole breakfasts, soup (with a free taster of the…

  • Boat Inn

    The Midlands & the Marches

    A canalside landmark, with picnic tables on the quay, this sociable local pub has a relaxed bistro serving pub classics until 9pm, and a more formal…

  • Hawes Inn

    Scotland

    The atmospheric Hawes Inn, famously mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novel Kidnapped, serves excellent pub grub and dozens of cask ales and…

  • Vinyl Head Cafe

    Kent

    Located off the beaten track on a quiet road running up from the main drag through town, this groovy community cafe offers great coffee and homemade cakes…

  • Heavenly

    Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire

    Believe the name and enter an Aladdin's cave stacked with handcrafted chocolates, artisanal ice cream and enticing pastries and cakes. Grab something…

  • West Coast Delicatessen

    Ullapool

    A likeable venue for a coffee or snack, this upbeat modern place has sub rolls, decent coffee and a variety of deli produce, including some very tasty…

  • Bank of Conwy

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    A gleaming refurbishment of a handsome stone bank building can't quite disguise slightly chaotic service, but the food's pretty good, and there's no…

  • Crab Shed

    Isle of Wight

    Lobster pots and fishing boats line the slipway outside a shack that's a riot of sea-smoothed spas, cork floats and faded buoys. Irresistible treats…

  • Misbah Tandoori

    Southeast Wales

    Longstanding Misbah is an authentic Bangladeshi family curry house with a large, loyal and sometimes famous following. Paul Weller, REM, Oasis and Arthur…

  • Wasabi

    Notting Hill & West London

    This bright sit-down and takeaway branch of the superb Japanese sushi and bento chain, has fantastic rice sets, noodles, rolls and salads, all good value…

  • Stockghyll Fine Food

    The Lake District

    For premium Cumbrian cheeses, chutneys, cold cuts, beers and breadsticks, this fine food emporium is impossible to top in Ambleside – and it also does a…

  • Jen Cafe

    The West End

    This is a good choice for cheap, homemade wonton soup and dumplings. And you can be assured of their freshness by looking through the plate-glass window…

  • Pengenna Pasties

    St Ives

    Our tip for the best pasties in St Ives, handmade on the premises with a controversial top crimp (not the side-crimp that's officially dictated by the…

  • Zeffirelli's

    The Lake District

    A beloved local landmark, Zeff's is often packed out for its quality pizza and pasta. The £21.75 Double Feature deal includes two courses and a ticket to…

  • Deck

    Outer Hebrides

    There are only outdoor seats at this cafe (attached to the Hebridean Toffee factory), on a wooden deck overlooking the bay, but it's worth waiting for a…

  • Queen's Head

    The Lake District

    The best choice of several pubs in Hawkshead, with the requisite head-knockingly low ceilings and oak-panelled walls. Decent food plus pleasant four…

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