Wiltshire
Sample well-executed, classic pub grub and some of the six local ales at this 14th-century, horse brass–hung pub.
Wiltshire
Sample well-executed, classic pub grub and some of the six local ales at this 14th-century, horse brass–hung pub.
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…
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…
Edinburgh
The Terrace Cafe, in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden, has outdoor tables with a superb view of the city skyline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peak District
Fuel up on soups, burgers, jacket potatoes, house-speciality vegetarian chilli and cakes at this cheerful cafe close to the village school.
Oban
Opposite the Oban Distillery, this pleasant cafe offers tea and scones, delicious Luca’s ice cream and home-made soup with crusty bread.
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.
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.
Cambridge
A student favourite serving up classic British dishes and local real ales in a 17th century restaurant with open fires and beams.
Norfolk
Renowned for its traditional menus (mains might include rack of lamb or steak) and contemporary pasta or curry dishes.
Outer Hebrides
Snacks are available at the Lobster Pot, the tearoom attached to Ardmaree Stores (a grocery store near the causeway).
Yorkshire Dales National Park
This old-fashioned place just off High St serves decent coffee, along with cakes and freshly prepared sandwiches.
Bath
Bath's own kaiten (conveyor-belt) restaurant, with colour-coded dishes of nigiri, sushi and sashimi.
Outer Hebrides
One of the blackhouses in Garenin village is home to this basic cafe serving coffee, cake and light snacks.
South Cornwall
Build your own sandwich from Cornish ingredients like yarg (cheese wrapped in nettles) or Cornish sausages.
Cumbria & the Lakes
Quiches, salads and afternoon teas are served in the cathedral's fratry, once used as a monk's mess hall.
County Antrim
In a little cottage by the harbour, the Water Shed Cafe serves soups, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.
Keswick
An old-fashioned and much-loved bakery known for its fruit cakes, Battenbergs and Florentines.
Central Highlands
There’s a tearoom and craft shop above the pier, which also acts as an information centre.
Cumbria & the Lakes
Basic pub grub is on offer at this centrally located inn on Ulverston's main market square.
County Antrim
The cafe at Carrick-a-Rede sells cake, scones, sandwiches and other light bites.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Birmingham
This Balti Triangle stalwart serves dishes from the mountains of Kashmir, as well as classic Birmingham baltis.
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…
Cambridge
A bustling, better-than-average burger bar where students, families and business types sit on reclaimed banquettes tucking into prime patties and more.
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Tucked away on up-and-coming Calvert Ave, this independent grocery shop doubles as a cafe.