Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom

  • George Inn

    Wiltshire

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Blackhouse Village Cafe

    Outer Hebrides

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

  • Duke St Sandwich Deli

    South Cornwall

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

  • 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.

  • Water Shed Cafe

    County Antrim

    In a little cottage by the harbour, the Water Shed Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.

  • 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.

  • Weighbridge Tearoom

    County Antrim

    The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.

  • 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…

  • Zero 3

    Windsor & Eton

    A spruce little diner-takeaway, with shiny chrome stools and movie headshots on the walls, friendly Zero 3 serves up cooked breakfasts, grills, pasta,…

  • Bosphorus

    Cardiff

    While the food is fine, it's the setting that really distinguishes this Turkish restaurant. Jutting out over the water on its own pier, Bosphorus enjoys…

  • Wren's Pantry

    London

    This cafe in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral offers a selection of cakes, pastries and sandwiches as well as afternoon tea. Cooked meals kept warm under…

  • Bea’s of Bloomsbury

    London

    Bea’s made its name with its signature cupcakes, so it was only natural for it to offer a full afternoon tea (£27) too. This branch of the Bloomsbury…

  • Al Faisal's

    Birmingham

    This Balti Triangle stalwart serves dishes from the mountains of Kashmir, as well as classic Birmingham baltis.

  • Castle Bistro

    Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)

    This cheap and cheerful bistro serves up generous portions of lasagne and sirloin, burgers and other crowd-pleasers from a glass-fronted dining room on…

  • Byron

    Cambridge

    A bustling, better-than-average burger bar where students, families and business types sit on reclaimed banquettes tucking into prime patties and more.

  • Leila’s Shop

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Tucked away on up-and-coming Calvert Ave, this independent grocery shop doubles as a cafe.

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