The West End
Still baking 'chewy biscuits with chunks not chips' (and minting money) after more than three decades, Ben's still has London's attention. There will…
Must-see restaurants in Great Britain
Southeast Wales
While its name references a Roman delicacy, you won't find any dormice on the menu – but you will find ostrich, kangaroo, crocodile, llama, snake and…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Snacky, filling dishes such as fried chicken, beef pot pie and minute steak and chips are the mainstay at this waterfront Whitehaven cafe. It also does a…
The Lake District
Reliable Italian food, with wood-fired pizzas and authentic pastas partnered by unusual regional fare such as melanzane alla Parmigiana (baked aubergine)…
Brighton & Hove
Little has changed at this wonderfully quaint English tearoom since the mid-20th century. Those who’ve sipped and munched here that long claim the myriad…
Dorset
The pride in local, seasonal produce is palpable at this mellow mill-side eatery. You might find wild garlic fritters served alongside meat from the…
Cambridge
Truffle oil, salsa verde and rosemary jus are the kind of flavour intensifiers you'll find at this friendly but classy neighbourhood bistro where locally…
Cumbria & the Lakes
For a quick all-day breakfast, a proper cottage pie or a lovely omelette, this locals' tip makes a decent lunch stop in Ulverston. It also does an …
The Cotswolds
Tucked into a character-filled 15th-century coaching inn, this hotel restaurant delivers brasserie-style dishes from lunchtime sandwiches to larger plates…
Central Highlands
In Kinloch there’s a tearoom in the village hall that opens for evening meals in summer (must be booked in advance; use the website contact form). The…
The Lake District
A reliable village bistro, Lewis's eponymous restaurant turns out hearty, classic British bistro dishes – steak, roast lamb, belly pork, sea bass and the…
Southeast Wales
Strewn with nautical knick-knacks, this riverside pub dishes up better-than-average pub grub and a good menu of daily specials. The three best tables are…
Loch Lomond
Serving decent portions of uncomplicated pub nosh to walkers and locals, the Drymen is a lively pub in the town of the same name, just southeast of Loch…
Orkney
In the centre of South Ronaldsay's main settlement, this inn does uncomplicated but tasty fare, including curries and local crab and scallops. The bar is…
The West End
Legendary among London carnivores for its mouth-watering and flavour-rich steaks from British cattle breeds, the very masculine Hawksmoor’s sumptuous…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Popular and welcoming, this bustling country-kitchen cafe is a reliable choice for breakfasts and snack lunches. Vegetarians are well catered for with…
North & West Coast
On the clifftop in the centre of town, this pub by the campsite offers great views from its window tables. A cosy restaurant area does OK bar food in…
Whitby
An eclectic little diner with stainless-steel counters, Moroccan tiling and kitsch library wallpaper, serving average coffee, huge portions of silky…
The West End
A favourite cafe on Lincoln's Inn Fields, the Fleet is good for lunch (quiche, soup, sandwiches) and for coffee at any time. But weekend brunch is our…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In summer this excellent ice-cream parlour is the busiest place in the village. It serves at least 24 homemade flavours (more when things get busy) and is…
Cardiff
Located in the vaulted basement of a former bank, the Potted Pig is a thoroughly British bistro, serving the likes of ham hock, quail, Welsh lamb and…
Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court
Adjacent to Wimbledon Windmill, these tearooms can supply tea, caffeine and sustenance after legging it around Wimbledon Common; come for breakfast, pies,…
The Midlands & the Marches
Crêpes, croques monsieur and madame (toasted ham-and-cheese sandwiches, the latter with a fried egg on top), omelettes, and filled croissants and…
The Lake District
This lakeside cafe does a brisk trade from people waiting for the Coniston launches. The usual salads, jacket spuds and sandwiches are on offer and there…
North & West Coast
This cosy cafe in the tourist office building serves home baking and light meals. On Friday and Saturday evenings it does decent fish and chips. Check the…
Torquay
No-fuss fish is the order of the day at this small family-run bistro. Superfresh crab, lobster, scallops and cod steaks can be seared, grilled or roasted,…
Orkney
This central hotel does decent local seafood dishes plus a few Indian curries and skewers, with a few vegetarian options. There’s a lounge bar with…
Cardiff
A solidly traditional wood-lined pub with armchairs, a fireplace and Brains beers on tap. The Goat Major's gastronomic contribution comes in the form of…
Cambridge
Flavours of southern Africa meet those of Europe in this fair trade-focused cafe – expect everything from biltong and boboti (a South African meatloaf) to…
Dumfries & Galloway
The restaurant in Smith's hotel offers a wide variety, from wedding buffets to bar snacks and upmarket à la carte mains. The bar can get boisterous with…
Cambridge
'Gardi's' is responsible for the late-night nutrition of a large chunk of the student population, and its walls are plastered with photos of happy…
Cambridge
Ethical coffee, homemade soup, and flavoursome bread, cakes and pies from a wealth of Cambridge producers lift this artsy cafe above the crowd.
Skye
This place dishes up decent bar meals, including vegetarian haggis, and fish and chips, and serves real ales from its own microbrewery. It also has a…
Chapters Cathedral Coffee Shop
The Midlands & the Marches
Ensconced in a fine 18th-century house overlooking its 13th-century walled garden on one side and the cathedral on the other, Chapters serves breakfast,…
Cardiff
Serving quite possibly Wales' best coffee, this appealing cafe also delivers tasty lunch fare, such as baguettes and salads. Grab a window seat and a…
Chester
One of the busiest spots in town is this bistro-style bar that serves up good burgers, pies and a particularly tasty beer-battered haddock and chips…
South Cornwall
The pick of the Polperro pubs, Three Pilchards is a classic whitewashed kiddleywink with shutters, window boxes and an atmospheric old bar. Sharp's and St…
Brighton & Hove
This ice-cream parlour belongs to the city’s artisanal ice-cream producer, and the sundaes (more than 50 types) are second to none. Freshly cut sandwiches…
Dorset
It's the decked terrace that'll draw you into this old inn – its cracking views out over Blackmore Vale make for a memorable spot to tuck into salads and…
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Excitable waiters and huge portions of pizza and pasta keep locals queuing at the door of this cheerfully chaotic Jesmond restaurant – get in line and…
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