Must-see restaurants in Great Britain

  • Kêu!

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    This deli-cafe assembles lip-smacking banh mi (filled baguettes with fillings such as spicy roast duck or crispy pork belly) to eat in or take away, as…

  • Camino

    London

    With an enormous map of the Iberian peninsula on one wall, there's no doubt you're in a Spanish restaurant. All the usual tapas classics are present and…

  • Shepherds Ice Cream Parlour

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Nobody should leave Hay without trying the home-made ice cream from Shepherds. It's mainly made from sheep's milk for a lighter, smoother taste. They also…

  • Good Earth

    The Midlands & the Marches

    This venerable vegetarian cafe has a daily changing menu of wholesome veggie bakes, huge salads and homemade cakes, and hosts occasional evening events…

  • Courtroom Café

    Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog

    Above the historic market hall, this popular cafe serves the likes of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and lasagne under the high ceilings of what was…

  • Elphinstone Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    Attentive and cordial, this main-street pub has a long menu of bar classics and solid kitchen favourites like lasagne or roast beef. Portions are generous…

  • Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings

    Peak District

    Bloomers is one of two establishments that claims to be the progenitor of the famous Bakewell Pudding. There's no sit-down dining; head to the pretty…

  • Taste Cafe

    Dorset

    Sample crab sarnies, grilled mackerel, salted caramel hot chocolate and tasty cakes beside picture windows with views of the Fleet Lagoon and Chesil Beach…

  • Lazy Jack's Kitchen

    South Cornwall

    The owners of the Lifebuoy Cafe have branched out with a coffee bar and ice-cream shop, selling delicious Moomaid of Zennor ice-cream.

  • Three Roofs Cafe

    Peak District

    Castleton's most popular purveyor of cream teas, opposite the turn-off to the tourist office, also has filling sandwiches, pies, fish and chips, burgers…

  • Barkers

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    The fish and chips are average by Yorkshire standards but at least Barkers is conveniently located in Richmond's town square. Takeaway is a better option…

  • George Inn

    Wiltshire

    Sample well-executed, classic pub grub and some of the six local ales at this 14th-century, horse brass–hung pub.

  • Emma's Dell

    The Lake District

    Crepes, both savoury and sweet, are the mainstay at this cafe in the middle of Grasmere. Go classic with melted Nutella, or fill yourself up with cheese…

  • Traveller's Rest

    The Lake District

    Down a pint with a view of the fells at Traveller's Rest, a Glenridding stalwart. The food might be plain (steaks, pies, mixed grills) but the portions…

  • Terrace Cafe

    Edinburgh

    The Terrace Cafe, in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden, has outdoor tables with a superb view of the city skyline.

  • Circles

    Wiltshire

    A veggie and wholefoods cafe on the fringes of Avebury's stone circle that serves homemade quiches and cakes, chunky sandwiches and afternoon teas.

  • Geoffrey's Of Shetland

    Shetland

    Just by the Unst ferry slip, this place is a fine spot to wait for the boat. It offers decent coffee plus sandwiches, panini and breakfast fare.

  • Michael Howard

    Dartmoor National Park

    The perfect moorland refuelling stop: olives and local cheeses sit alongside pasties, pies and tempting cakes. It does takeaway hot drinks, too.

  • Grain Store

    The Lake District

    The Brewery Arts Centre's restaurant does a decent line in pub grub and stone-baked pizzas, perfect for a quick pre-film or pre-theatre supper.

  • Captain's House

    Exmoor National Park

    Tucked away from Lynmouth's main gift-shop drag, this tiny riverside tea garden serves pasties, ploughman's lunches, cakes and barley water.

  • Cooper's Cafe

    Peak District

    Fuel up on soups, burgers, jacket potatoes, house-speciality vegetarian chilli and cakes at this cheerful cafe close to the village school.

  • Julie’s Tearooms

    Oban

    Opposite the Oban Distillery, this pleasant cafe offers tea and scones, delicious Luca’s ice cream and home-made soup with crusty bread.

  • Doi Intanon

    The Lake District

    Tasty Thai cuisine with fiery green, red and yellow curries served in the surrounds of Ambleside's old market hall. Also does takeaways.

  • Waterside

    The Lake District

    Kendal's veggies make a beeline for this riverside cafe, an old fave for filling sandwiches, flapjacks and naughty-but-nice cakes.

  • St John's Chop House

    Cambridge

    A student favourite serving up classic British dishes and local real ales in a 17th century restaurant with open fires and beams.

  • Crown

    Norfolk

    Renowned for its traditional menus (mains might include rack of lamb or steak) and contemporary pasta or curry dishes.

  • Lobster Pot

    Outer Hebrides

    Snacks are available at the Lobster Pot, the tearoom attached to Ardmaree Stores (a grocery store near the causeway).

  • Bean Loved

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This old-fashioned place just off High St serves decent coffee, along with cakes and freshly prepared sandwiches.

  • Yen Sushi

    Bath

    Bath's own kaiten (conveyor-belt) restaurant, with colour-coded dishes of nigiri, sushi and sashimi.

  • Duke St Sandwich Deli

    South Cornwall

    Build your own sandwich from Cornish ingredients like yarg (cheese wrapped in nettles) or Cornish sausages.

  • Blackhouse Village Cafe

    Outer Hebrides

    One of the blackhouses in Garenin village is home to this basic cafe serving coffee, cake and light snacks.

  • Prior's Kitchen Restaurant

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    Quiches, salads and afternoon teas are served in the cathedral's fratry, once used as a monk's mess hall.

  • Bryson's

    Keswick

    An old-fashioned and much-loved bakery known for its fruit cakes, Battenbergs and Florentines.

  • Tearoom & Craft Shop

    Central Highlands

    There’s a tearoom and craft shop above the pier, which also acts as an information centre.

  • Farmers Arms

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    Basic pub grub is on offer at this centrally located inn on Ulverston's main market square.

  • Café Mango

    Fort William

    Bright and modern restaurant serving fragrant Thai and spicy Indian dishes.

  • Cellarium

    The West End

    Run by cafe chain Benugo, the Cellarium is the only place in Westminster Abbey to grab a bite to eat. Part of the original 14th-century Benedictine…

  • La Galleria

    Oxfordshire

    Big windows pour light into the simple interior of this old-school Italian restaurant, where you’ll find heavy swag curtains, pink tablecloths and flowers…

  • Brava

    Cardiff

    With local art on the walls and an informal vibe, this cool cafe is recommended on the strength of its breakfast – although the gloopy corned-beef hash is…

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