Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom

  • Daisy's Cafe

    South Cornwall

    Forget your skinny lattes, flat whites and rare-estate teas – this frilly cafe is traditional to its core, and makes no excuses for it. It's a great bet…

  • Olympic

    Northumberland Coast

    Within the White Swan Hotel, this upmarket restaurant specialising in steaks and seafood is fitted with the original dining room decor from the Olympic,…

  • Butterflies

    Southeast Wales

    Serving surprisingly decent food for a small-town pub in a former mining town, cosy Butterflies specialises in meat, especially dry-aged steaks and…

  • Fisherman's Arms

    South Cornwall

    You couldn't really ask for a more pleasant place for a pint and a ploughman's than this old riverside pub, with a glorious terrace outside for sunny days…

  • Sam's in the City

    South Cornwall

    Fowey's long-standing restaurant has come to the city, in a former jeweller's on one of Truro's oldest streets. The menu is split between seafood classics…

  • The Last Zebra

    Cumbria & the Lakes

    This quirkily named gastropub is a popular hang-out for early evening drinks and a plate of grub such as steak-frites, buttermilk chicken burger or '80s…

  • Rum & Crab Shack

    St Ives

    A fun family option, where you can crack your own crab claws (aprons and tools provided), or dine on mains such as jerk chicken, gumbo and jambalaya. Fine…

  • Cafe @ All Saints

    The Midlands & the Marches

    Inside the renovated nave of All Saint's Church, this inviting licensed cafe kicks off with breakfasts, such as bacon or sausage butties on homemade baps…

  • Kahve Dünyası

    The West End

    An exotic alternative to the ubiquitous coffee chains nearby, Istanbul import Kahve Dünyası brews up authentic Turkish coffee, creamy sahlep (a hot milky…

  • Ale & Oyster

    Isle of Wight

    The modern takes on Isle of Wight produce served at this top-notch little bistro have won a loyal following. Refined dishes might include crab parfait,…

  • Cap'n Jaspers

    Plymouth

    Beloved by bikers, fishers, families and tourists, this greasy-spoon kiosk is a local institution thanks to its late hours, quirky decor and resolutely…

  • Cardosi's

    Greater Glasgow

    Near the museum, Cardosi's is a local favourite that makes a reliable meal stop on a visit to Paisley. Solid Italian fare, with tasty fish specialities on…

  • Cantina Laredo

    The West End

    This colourful and upbeat cantina serves modern, enlightened versions of all the favourites (fajitas, enchiladas, tacos) as well as some more inspired…

  • Busaba Eathai

    The West End

    The Store St branch of this popular mini chain retains all the features that have made Busaba Eathai a roaring success: sleek Asian interior, large…

  • Bridge Hotel

    The Lake District

    As the name suggests, this venerable hostelry is right beside Buttermere's village bridge. There's standard pub food in the bar, or more upmarket fare in…

  • Bar 44

    Cardiff

    This fairly large tapas bar – one of three branches of a Welsh mini-chain – has lots of charcuterie options, seafood, cheese and hand-carved jamón (ham)…

  • Coffi Bean

    Southeast Wales

    With leadlight windows, art deco fixtures and shamrock tiling on the walls, this lovely old converted shop is a great place to soak up local life. The…

  • L'Eto

    Kensington & Hyde Park

    With its all-day service, this upmarket cafe has found an excellent niche between the museum district of South Kensington and the shopping vortex of…

  • Coppa Club

    London

    With enviable Tower Bridge views, the riverside terrace at this all-day restaurant is the spot to nab. In winter, outdoor tables are encased in geodesic…

  • Brutti Ma Buoni

    Glasgow

    Casual Brutti is a cafe-bar offering decent food at happily low prices. Italian and Spanish influences give rise to tapas-like servings or full-blown…

  • Talland Bay Beach Cafe

    South Cornwall

    This fun seaside cafe has little dining booths made out of beach huts, where you can settle down for a crab ciabatta, a brie-and-cranberry panini, an…

  • Vanilla Pod

    Exmoor National Park

    At this sweet little eatery, it may be eggs Benedict with Devon ham for brunch, a ploughmans for lunch, and a Devonshire cream tea in the afternoon…

  • Veg Box Cafe

    Canterbury

    This tiny vegetarian and vegan cafe dwells in pea-green premises opposite the large organic supermarket to which it belongs. Usually full inside, grab a…

  • Bread Street Kitchen

    London

    Gordon Ramsay's foray into the City makes us wonder whether he thinks he's in hipster East London. It's a huge warehouse-like space in One New Change with…

  • Wright Brothers

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    For the Wright Brothers, the oyster is their world: they operate the Duchy of Cornwall oyster farm on Prince Charles' estate. This chic dining bar serves…

  • Lamb Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Whether you dine by candlelight in a romantic corner of the restaurant, or nestled into the bar area, there’s a lot to like about the Lamb’s modern…

  • Fish Inn

    The Lake District

    This whitewashed inn (doubles £90 to £125) once employed the 18th-century beauty known as the 'Maid of Buttermere', but these days it's just a welcoming…

  • Milgi

    Cardiff

    A kooky-chic haven for the city's vegerati, Milgi serves a seasonally influenced menu of meat-free salads, pies, burgers and tortilla stacks, including…

  • Castell

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Behind the Georgian facade of this pub lurk black furniture and pink trim – which isn't anywhere near as much of a 1980s nightmare as it sounds. Drop in…

  • Antlers

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This community-owned cafe has a craft shop and displays on Jura heritage. It does tasty home baking, venison burgers, sandwiches and more. Sit out on the…

  • Sheila's Cottage

    The Lake District

    Cottage dining, traditional and hearty, but fine if that's what you're in the mood for. Expect classics such as rarebit and quiche for lunch, and chicken…

  • Kings Head

    The Cotswolds

    Sparkling and spacious, the Kings Head serves everything from flavour-filled standards such as burgers, pastas and beer-battered fish to more elaborate…

  • Crinan Coffee Shop

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    On the western side of the canal basin, this coffee shop – run as part of the Crinan Hotel – has great home-baked cakes and scones as well as filled rolls…

  • Bothy Bar

    Kirkwall

    In the Albert Hotel, the Bothy has a contemporary smartness about it, plus B&W photos of old-time Orcadian farming and low tables providing old-time cheer…

  • Piece

    Glasgow

    One of a few outlets around town, this basement sandwich shop is run with humour and an upbeat attitude. The sandwiches are really great, with some…

  • Òran Mór Brasserie

    Glasgow

    This temple to Scottish dining and drinking is a superb venue in an old church. Giving new meaning to the word 'conversion', the brasserie pumps out high…

  • Castle Street Bistro

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This bright and breezy spot opposite the picturesque castle offers a range of dishes like duck breast, cod or Scotch fillet in rich – sometimes too rich –…

  • Wells Beach Cafe

    Norfolk

    This locals' favourite rustles up bacon baps, homemade chilli and decadent hot chocolates. Outside there's a corral of picnic tables; inside there's a…

  • Cart House

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    This craft shop and tearoom serves up homemade soup, cakes and Wensleydale cheese toasted sandwiches. There's a basic campsite in a pretty setting by the…

  • Silk Room

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Glamorous fare (Northumberland grass-fed beef; whole local lobsters with garlic butter; kangaroo with port and caramelised pears) is complemented by over…

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