Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Museum Cafe

    Exeter

    This is the kind of museum cafe that England does so well. Set inside the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, its bright, galleried space opens out into…

  • Scoops

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    With 16 ever-changing flavours of properly made ice cream, and Dutch pancakes if you can't take the brain-freeze, Scoops is the place to go to reward…

  • Nok's Kitchen

    Edinburgh

    Nok's dishes up a menu of authentic and beautifully presented Thai food in the romantic atmosphere of a 17th-century town house, decorated with Thai…

  • Tanroagan

    Isle of Man

    The place for all things from the sea, this elegant restaurant serves fresh fish straight off the boats, giving them the merest of continental twists or…

  • Old Forge Cafe

    Dartmoor National Park

    Run by a fun, friendly husband-and-wife team, this small cafe makes a super spot for a light bite in Chagford, from spanish omelette and chicken-and…

  • Seafood Shack

    Ullapool

    High-quality fresh seafood is served out of a trailer in this vacant lot by two cheery lasses. There's a wide range of tasty fare available, from hand…

  • Kings

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This buzzy cafe in the centre of town doubles as a bookshop. It does tasty fair-trade coffee, has big windows for observing Dumfries life passing by and…

  • Mackenzies Farm Shop & Café

    Shetland

    Local farmers supply the produce for this excellent shop and cafe, which stocks cheeses, quality meats and more, and presents dishes that range from…

  • Isle of Skye Baking Co

    Portree (Port Righ)

    Famous for its 'lunch bread' – a small loaf baked with a filling inside, like cheese and leek, or beef stew – and platters of Scottish cheese and…

  • Hooked on the Rocks

    South Cornwall

    This seafood restaurant has a knockout location on the rocks above Swanpool. Go for classic mussels or splash out on a full-blown fruits de mer platter –…

  • Crown Hotel

    Exmoor National Park

    As befits a hotel set right beside Exford's village green, the restaurant at the Crown revels in a country-house vibe, offering twice-baked cheese soufflé…

  • Chop & Ale House

    Scotland

    The Chop & Ale House offers delicious (and generously sized) homemade burgers and steaks in a cosy beamed space. It's 2 miles northeast of Linlithgow on…

  • Llygad yr Haul

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    The delicious homemade bread and cakes have won this friendly little cafe a local fan base, while walkers crowd in for the generous helpings of jacket…

  • Exclusive Cake Co

    Exmoor National Park

    Real rarities stack the shelves here: bread made with Exmoor ale, cheese and wholegrain-mustard; Somerset cider cake; venison and port pie. Note the…

  • Notes

    The West End

    An authentic place in a tourist ghetto, Notes has great Brazilian coffee, tea and wine. Come for the lunchtime range of salads, sandwiches, soups and…

  • 14North

    Isle of Man

    An old timber merchant's house is home to this smart restaurant specialising in local dishes including pickled herring, lamb rump and, of course, queenies…

  • Pots & Pieces

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Browse ceramics and crafts at this tearoom by the marketplace, and choosing from cakes such as lemon drizzle, coffee, and walnut and carrot. Savoury…

  • Quayside

    Whitby

    Top-notch fish and chips minus the 'world's best' tag line used by nearby competitor the Magpie Cafe – this place is your best bet if you want to avoid…

  • Gateway Restaurant

    Edinburgh

    The restaurant in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre of the Royal Botanic Garden serves hot breakfast and lunch dishes, including a two-course kids'…

  • DeliCraft

    Fort William

    This deli serves great coffee, excellent pizza and delicious sandwiches, including deli classics such as pastrami on rye, to eat in or take away, as well…

  • Plant Cafe

    Exeter

    Seats are at a premium at this casually cool wholefood cafe. That'll be down to its prime spot overlooking Cathedral Green and its imaginative frittata,…

  • Humble Pie 'n' Mash

    Whitby

    Superb homemade gravy-laden pies with fillings ranging from lamb, leek and rosemary to roast veg and goats cheese, served in a cosy timber-framed cottage…

  • Onshore

    St Ives

    Pizza, pizza and more pizza – plus paella, pasta, risotto and steaks, in case you're not in the mood for something crispy and wood-fired. It's a good…

  • Bookshop Cafe

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Set around a courtyard at the rear of Richard Booth's Bookshop, this light-filled eatery serves upmarket cafe fare such as smoked haddock and crayfish…

  • Picnic

    Glasgow

    Bright and upbeat, this popular lunch stop serves an appealing range of vegan snacks, sandwiches and various Asian-influenced dishes. There's plenty to…

  • Drum Inn

    Torquay

    This thatched pub, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, is an atmospheric spot in which to tuck into classy pub grub – think seared sea bass and slow…

  • Jaffé & Neale Bookshop Cafe

    The Cotswolds

    The cosy little cafe in this busy independent bookshop on the main square serves delicious cakes and coffees at tables squeezed between the bookshelves,…

  • Rick Stein's Fish

    South Cornwall

    Rick Stein's fancy fish-and-chips shop now has a Falmouth branch on Discovery Quay. As you'd expect, the fish is of a high standard, but the prices are…

  • Foxes Cafe Lounge

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    Swing by this cool cafe for a pastry and cappuccino or an Apple Refresher smoothie – or better still, settle in for a hearty brunch (available in Full Fox…

  • Herbies

    Exeter

    Herbies has been cheerfully feeding Exeter's vegetarians and vegans for more than 20 years. Expect the old classics here: Greek vegetable pie, mushroom…

  • Cove House

    Dorset

    Extraordinary Chesil Beach views, memorable sunsets and great grub (try the Lyme Bay scallops) in a history-rich fishers' inn.

  • Braewick Cafe

    Shetland

    At the caravan park at Braewick, this licensed cafe has tasty light meals served with stunning views over St Magnus Bay's eye-catching crags. Much food is…

  • St John Bread & Wine

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Offers nose-to-tail traditional British fare (potted pork, devilled kidneys, meaty pies) in a simple, clean and bright space. It also has an excellent…

  • Morrel's

    Keswick

    Probably the best option in Keswick for a sit-down dinner, Morrel's is an attractive restaurant majoring in British bistro-style food. Glossy wood,…

  • Storehouse Cafe

    Outer Hebrides

    The cafe at Lews Castle does decent coffee and cake, but also serves breakfast rolls, hot lunches and afternoon tea (Fridays from 2pm, per person £20).

  • Restaurant Minuet

    Cardiff

    It may look humble, but this little eatery has a reputation for cheap and cheerful, simple Italian food. The menu has a good vegetarian selection,…

  • Whiddons Bistro

    Dartmoor National Park

    In this old-world tearoom-bistro, traditional tastes rule, with menus full of venison, quail, duck and slow-cooked beef shin. It's all neatly and…

  • La Salle Verte

    Dover

    A much-loved coffee or lunch halt with fascinating black-and-white images of old Dover lining the walls, an intimate cellar and friendly staff. Fills up…

  • Cathedral Cafe

    Exeter

    Tuck into brunches, cakes, quiches and soups at trestle tables in Exeter Cathedral's refectory, surrounded by vaulted ceilings, stained glass and busts of…

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