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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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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