South Cornwall
This gabled pub does a roaring trade with visitors straight off the St Ives ferry. It has a little walled patio out front, and serves solid food as well…
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Cambridge
Chef Daniel's mother taught him the secrets of Hakka cooking and once you've tasted his signature salt-and-chilli chicken, you'll be inclined to give her…
South Cornwall
In a prime harbourside position, this laid-back bistro turns out standards like seafood curry, baked plaice and steak-frites, served up in a long dining…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This pint-sized spot serves Welsh cakes straight from the griddle, from traditional fare to unusually flavoured sweet and savoury ones; all are made with…
North London
Don't expect cutting-edge decor or faultless service, but this South Indian restaurant is a great bet for an affordable vegetarian meal in Hampstead. It…
Y Capel Bach Bistro at the Angel
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Focusing on hearty bistro-style meals, this popular gastropub chalks up daily specials on a blackboard hung between an unusual display of historical…
Southeast Wales
A beautiful 18th-century barn, decked out with vintage furniture, that serves great cream teas and a fine Sunday lunch. To find it, head north out of town…
Southern Highlands & Islands
A friendly neighbourhood brasserie and music shop owned by jazz fan Tim, Brechin’s serves unpretentious but delicious dinners on Saturdays, and light…
Bristol
With tables right beside Bristol Harbour, this rustic eatery is a top spot for a waterfront lunch. It serves tapas and twists on Mediterranean food, such…
The West End
The brick-vaulted cafe and restaurant in the crypt of St John's, Smith Square is a lovely spot for a coffee, drink or dishes such as roast duck breast or…
Orkney
Just above Rousay's ferry, this simple place does burgers and standard bar meals, and provides coffee or whisky while you wait for the boat, or a chat and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cây Tre serves up all the fresh and fragrant classics to a mix of Vietnamese diners and Hoxton scenesters in a simple but nicely decorated and tightly…
Cardiff
With a sun-trap front terrace and a pleasantly laid-back vibe, this wonderful corner pub chalks up its delicious seasonal, fresh and local offerings daily…
Southeast Wales
The Lime Tree handles the transition from cosy daytime cafe into trendy gastro bar seamlessly. The vastly varied menu stretches from breakfast into…
Southern Highlands & Islands
At the Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre, this cafe has an outdoor deck with a stunning view of the mainland mountains. Stop by for coffee and a slice of…
Belfast
One of the few bar-restaurants in Belfast with a waterside setting, Cutters Wharf has a sprawling terrace overlooking the River Lagan where you can enjoy…
Dumfries & Galloway
Named after the striped local breed of cow, this is a good licensed cafe and also has a gift shop and some information on local walking routes. The food…
Torquay
This humble wholefood cafe is a local's favourite for brunch or lunch, with filling staples like quesadillas, sourdough melts, generous salads and good…
Belfast
Classy yet unpretentious, with dining rooms on two levels, Archana has a good range of vegetarian dishes, including many incorporating panir (fresh cheese…
The West End
One of the more attractive and very central places for conveyor-belt sushi, Sushi Hiroba has seating on two levels done up in traditional decor. On the…
Nottingham
Down a narrow alleyway, this old-school, beat-spinning hippie hideaway serves vegetarian and vegan dishes like tofu, tempeh and hemp-seed burgers,…
Peak District
Opposite the train station, this stone pub warmed by open fires serves real ales and pub standards, such as stews and sausages and mash. There's a kids'…
Glasgow
This handsome shopfront hosts a sort of reincarnation of a Glasgow veggie classic that stood on this spot for many years. Now both a vegetarian produce…
Loch Lomond
Set in a typically cute Luss cottage, this spot offers appealing outdoor seating for when the sun shines, a rather cafeteria-like interior, and tasty,…
The West End
Still baking 'chewy biscuits with chunks not chips' (and minting money) after more than three decades, Ben's still has London's attention. There will…
Southeast Wales
While its name references a Roman delicacy, you won't find any dormice on the menu – but you will find ostrich, kangaroo, crocodile, llama, snake and…
Cumbria & the Lakes
Snacky, filling dishes such as fried chicken, beef pot pie and minute steak and chips are the mainstay at this waterfront Whitehaven cafe. It also does a…
The Lake District
Reliable Italian food, with wood-fired pizzas and authentic pastas partnered by unusual regional fare such as melanzane alla Parmigiana (baked aubergine)…
Brighton & Hove
Little has changed at this wonderfully quaint English tearoom since the mid-20th century. Those who’ve sipped and munched here that long claim the myriad…
Dorset
The pride in local, seasonal produce is palpable at this mellow mill-side eatery. You might find wild garlic fritters served alongside meat from the…
Cambridge
Truffle oil, salsa verde and rosemary jus are the kind of flavour intensifiers you'll find at this friendly but classy neighbourhood bistro where locally…
Cumbria & the Lakes
For a quick all-day breakfast, a proper cottage pie or a lovely omelette, this locals' tip makes a decent lunch stop in Ulverston. It also does an …
The Cotswolds
Tucked into a character-filled 15th-century coaching inn, this hotel restaurant delivers brasserie-style dishes from lunchtime sandwiches to larger plates…
Central Highlands
In Kinloch there’s a tearoom in the village hall that opens for evening meals in summer (must be booked in advance; use the website contact form). The…
The Lake District
A reliable village bistro, Lewis's eponymous restaurant turns out hearty, classic British bistro dishes – steak, roast lamb, belly pork, sea bass and the…
Southeast Wales
Strewn with nautical knick-knacks, this riverside pub dishes up better-than-average pub grub and a good menu of daily specials. The three best tables are…
Loch Lomond
Serving decent portions of uncomplicated pub nosh to walkers and locals, the Drymen is a lively pub in the town of the same name, just southeast of Loch…
Orkney
In the centre of South Ronaldsay's main settlement, this inn does uncomplicated but tasty fare, including curries and local crab and scallops. The bar is…
The West End
Legendary among London carnivores for its mouth-watering and flavour-rich steaks from British cattle breeds, the very masculine Hawksmoor’s sumptuous…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Popular and welcoming, this bustling country-kitchen cafe is a reliable choice for breakfasts and snack lunches. Vegetarians are well catered for with…
