Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Named for a nearby peak, this roadside cafe provides a hub and fuelling station for the hordes of walkers who descend on Capel Curig every summer. It's…
Must-see restaurants in The United Kingdom
The Midlands & the Marches
At this gourmet emporium with a clutch of tables, fantastic sandwiches are a steal. Combinations include curried free-range chicken with mango chutney,…
Brighton & Hove
An ever-inventive choice of vegetarian and vegan food keeps bringing locals back for seconds and thirds at this place to see and be seen – literally, by…
Southern Highlands & Islands
There are great scenes at this welcoming modern bistro with an attractive interior and views over Rothesay Castle. Its moderate prices and pleasing range…
Stirling
This pub is a bit of a local secret; it's in a converted barn, hidden away on a back road on the city's northern fringes. There's faux-rustic decor and a…
Oban
Specialises in hand-crafted chocolates (you can watch them being made) and also has a cafe serving excellent coffee and hot chocolate (try the chilli…
Brighton & Hove
Hastings seafood, Sussex beef, Romney Marsh lamb, local sparkling wines and countless other seasonal, local and British treats go into the adroitly flash…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In the lee of the castle, this welcoming bistro offers a short menu of pizza and pasta alongside more adventurous fare such as seared swordfish with…
Yorkshire
This big and bold enterprise tries to blend British cuisine with a sepia-tinted, late-19th-century New York–steakhouse look, and just about pulls it off…
Yorkshire
This popular cafe sits above a delicatessen, with sofas and bookshelves scattered among the tables, and window seats overlooking the market square. Settle…
Leeds
This popular suburban Indian street-food hall opened in Leeds city centre in mid-2017. Loud Bollywood wall murals offset a northern industrial aesthetic…
Loch Lomond
With its chunky pine furniture and deep, deep sofa in front of a rustic fireplace, the Coach House is one of the cosiest places to eat on Loch Lomond. The…
Glasgow
Beautifully set in an old 'Tardis' police box near the cathedral, this tiny outlet has a most enthusiastic owner, Rocco, who will give you a soul…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
The Coles (Jan and Geoff) may be merry old souls but it's tea that's king here. There are more than 30 varieties on offer, along with homemade cakes and a…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
There's a definite primate theme to this local institution: stuffed monkeys hang from the counter, chimps grin from photos and there's a palm-oil-free…
York
Walls papered with sheet music, chilled jazz on the stereo, and battered, mismatched tables and chairs set the bohemian tone in this comforting coffee…
Cambridge
Quite a treat for non-meat eaters: a cheery basement bistro, tucked away at the end of an alley off King's Parade. In this warren of cosy rooms, rickety…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Stylish and serene, with charming service and an enticing menu, Enoteca Turi devotes equal attention to the grape as to the food, which means that each…
Kent
This welcoming seafront pub at St Margaret’s Bay is the closest tavern to France in England. Kept continually fresh, the bar and dining room are a cosy…
Southeast Wales
Housed in a 16th-century barn, 2.5 miles northwest of Monmouth, this upmarket restaurant showcases Welsh produce in Italian- and French-influenced dishes…
North London
This tiny eatery on Upper St in Islington serves up some of the biggest-flavoured Mediterranean dishes in town. The choices are as limited as the seats,…
Plymouth
Plymouth's only 'social enterprise' bakery has a remit of helping as many people as possible to learn to bake, and offers informative courses. It also now…
Scotland
Bringing a dash of East London cool to East Lothian, this coffee shop in a handsome old warehouse brews up impeccably sourced coffee from its own house…
Peak District
On the lane leading down beside the town hall, this understated restaurant is the top choice among discerning Buxtonites. The chef conjures up imaginative…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The handsome pub downstairs is a buzzy place for a drink, but swirl up the tight spiral staircase and an entirely different Princess presents itself…
South Cornwall
An artisan bakery that's renowned in the village for its sourdough (if you want to learn the secrets, you can sign up for a breadmaking course). They also…
Jersey
Jersey's best deli doubles as a delightful cafe where you can linger over a cup of coffee, a glass of French wine from their extensive selection, a craft…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This relic of the Jewish East End still does a brisk trade serving dirt-cheap home-made bagels (stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese, salt beef and…
Loch Lomond
Curiously the eating establishments in Luss are tucked safely away from the lake; this place is no exception, set behind a shop on the main street. But it…
The Midlands & the Marches
Soups such as parsnip, chorizo and chestnut, broccoli and Stilton, and spicy bean and lentil are a year-round speciality at this cute-as-a-button cafe…
Belfast
Set in the glass-roofed former studio of Belfast artist William Conor, this light-filled, laid-back bistro offers a range of pastas, salads and burgers,…
Manchester
Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli has designed the superlative menu at this ornate Italian restaurant on the ground floor of House of Fraser. Instead of big…
Sheffield
This appealingly cramped and chaotic cafe, crammed with recycled furniture and fittings, and run by a young and enthusiastic crew, serves an all-day…
The Lake District
This swish new bistro has become the go-to address for Coniston dining. Its magpie menu borrows lots of global flavours – you'll find everything from…
The Lake District
Three miles from Windermere in Winster, the Brown Horse is a popular dining pub. Produce is sourced from the Brown Horse Estate, furnishing the chefs with…
St Ives
This 1st-floor cafe-diner is as popular with the local crowd as it is with summer visitors, and it's easy to see why. Its stacked-up burgers, chilli dogs,…
Birmingham
Aromatic Buffalo & Rye specialises in smoky slow-cooked ribs, jerk-marinated poussin and Cajun-spiced buffalo wings. Beneath upturned glass jars,…
North London
An excellent and very central budget French eatery, Le Mercury seems to have everything you could need in its winning formula: romantic atmosphere, with…
The West End
This expanded cafe in the heart of Covent Garden serves tasty Portuguese dishes, such as feijoada (a bean stew with smoked meat) and bacalhau à brás …
Oxfordshire
Facing Witney's main village green, this friendly, roomy gastropub offers an ambitious seasonal menu ranging from wonderful veggie tarts and sandwiches,…
