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Five outstanding places to eat in Britain

Alfresco dining in Britain

Housed in Shoreditch, surround yourself with colourful flora, indulge in homegrown veggies, and take in the impressive London skyline from this rooftop oasis.

Tuck into The Culpeper

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People sitting on Culpeper's roof terrace with the skyline behind them
The Culpeper, Shoreditch

An unmissable urban retreat with chilled vibes topped with stargazing opportunities and a delicious pizzeria.

Get a taste for Netil360

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Groups of people eating and drinking outside at Netil360 in London
Netil360, East London

It’d be hard to name a more scenic location than right in the centre of Brighton Beach. Try Lucky Beach Café’s signature crab benedict or an organic diablo burger.

Experience the flavours at Lucky Beach Café

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A view above Lucky Beach Café on Brighton beach with views of the pier behind
Lucky Beach Café, Brighton

Set in the historic Jewellery Quarter, this sanctuary is filled with endless entertainment, bottomless brunches and coal-grilled foods.

Get a taste for The Button Factory

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People out on the outdoor terrace at the Button Factory bar, Birmingham.
The Button Factory, Birmingham

On Birmingham’s waterways, discover delights like juicy hanging kebabs and many veggie and vegan options. Visit on a bank holiday weekend for an alfresco music festival.

Tuck in at The Botanist

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Birmingham, West Midlands
The Botanist, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham

A hidden gem in the heart of the city, it’s a haven for foodie lovers and party goers alike, overlooking Cardiff’s nightlife hub, Mill Lane.

Visit Jacobs Roof Garden

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Groups of people on the roof garden at Jacobs, Cardiff
Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

Dine dockside for Middle Eastern inspired food, excellent wine and creative cocktails.

Tuck in at Maray

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Groups of people sitting at tables inside Maray, a restaurant in Liverpool's vibrant dockside area
Maray

Get a taste for fine dining at Glasgow’s only rooftop restaurant full of local produce and an impressive citywide view.

Try the flavours of Windows Restaurant

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Afternoon tea setup on a table in Windows Restaurant, part of the Carlton George Hotel in Glasgow
Windows Restaurant, Carlton George Hotel, Glasgow

Wooden shacks and twinkling fairy lights set the scene, leaving you to enjoy a meal of hearty tacos, truffle macaroni and fully loaded buns.

Get a taste for Brel

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People eating and drinking at tables in Brel's garden area at night
Brel, Glasgow

Soar above the city in Spinningfields for a taste of modern British cuisine paired with panoramic views.

Try 20 Stories

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A group of people drinking while looking out over Manchester's skyline in a private room at 20 Stories Restaurant
20 Stories, Manchester

A popular brunch spot in Bristol’s Harbourside, where the relaxed atmosphere is complemented by its feast of food.

Tuck into Mud Dock

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A view across the Mud Dock Restaurant in Bristol
Mud Dock, Bristol

Praised by the Michelin Guide, this family-run restaurant in Melrose is a true culinary gem.

Discover Provender Restaurant & Bar

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Location: Lowlands

Provender Melrose Restaurant and Bar
Provender Restaurant & Bar

This Cambridge restaurant specialises in simple, sustainable and oh-so fresh cuisine – all of which is locally sourced.

See the menu at Garden House

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Location: Cambridge, England

Garden House Cambridge
Garden House

This takeaway cafe specialises in fish and chips, while its restaurant serves fine local seafood.

More about The Shed Bistro

Location: Pembrokeshire

Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Ynys Mon 2017 - Anglesey National Eisteddfod 2017
The Shed Bistro

This Isle of Skye restaurant has a spectacular location, and a fabulous menu to match.

Dine at The Three Chimneys

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Location: Islands

Shucking Oysters
The Three Chimneys

Hop on a Puffin Water Taxi to this hidden cafe that's only accessible by boat.

Head on an adventure to the River Exe Cafe

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Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter
River Exe Cafe, Devon

For long lazy lunches, afternoon tea, or traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.

Explore Plate Restaurant and Terrace

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An interior view of Plate Restaurant in Bath
Plate Restaurant and Terrace

Great food, fresh coffee and fantastic cakes – all with front-row views of the sea.

Discover Harry’s Shack

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Location: Northern Ireland

Harry's Shack
Harry’s Shack

These food trucks serve everything from Spanish churros to Sri Lankan curries, at venues all over the city.

More about foodPark

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Location: Cambridge

foodPark Cambridge
foodPark

Multi-award winning coastal fish restaurant in a unique setting.

Tuck in at The Old Boathouse

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A bird's eye view of a dish at The Old Boathouse, Northumberland
The Old Boathouse, Northumberland

Take your pick from fresh Lindisfarne oysters, beer-battered haddock, locally caught lobster – and more.

More about The Potted Lobster Bamburgh

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Close up of person holding plate with whole lobster
The Potted Lobster Bamburgh

This street food market is set in an impressive Victorian building, and is open from breakfast to supper.

Grab a table at Mackie Mayor

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Mackie Mayor, food shot
Mackie Mayor

You can’t get any fresher than the fish caught and cooked up at the Dungeness Snack Shack, on the dramatic headland on the Kent coast.

Refuel at the Snack Shack

Photo by: Gilbert McGarragher

Location: Coastal Path

Dungeness Snack Shack
Dungeness Snack Shack

Set in a a charming wood-built treehouse, this restaurant looks like it belongs in a fairytale…

Visit The Treehouse Restaurant

Photo by: Sean Elliot

Location: Northumberland

The Treehouse Restaurant
The Treehouse Restaurant

Housed in Shoreditch, surround yourself with colourful flora, indulge in homegrown veggies, and take in the impressive London skyline from this rooftop oasis.

Tuck into The Culpeper

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People sitting on Culpeper's roof terrace with the skyline behind them
The Culpeper, Shoreditch

An unmissable urban retreat with chilled vibes topped with stargazing opportunities and a delicious pizzeria.

Get a taste for Netil360

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Groups of people eating and drinking outside at Netil360 in London
Netil360, East London

It’d be hard to name a more scenic location than right in the centre of Brighton Beach. Try Lucky Beach Café’s signature crab benedict or an organic diablo burger.

Experience the flavours at Lucky Beach Café

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A view above Lucky Beach Café on Brighton beach with views of the pier behind
Lucky Beach Café, Brighton

Set in the historic Jewellery Quarter, this sanctuary is filled with endless entertainment, bottomless brunches and coal-grilled foods.

Get a taste for The Button Factory

Photo by: VisitBritain/Mosaic Pub and Dining

People out on the outdoor terrace at the Button Factory bar, Birmingham.
The Button Factory, Birmingham

On Birmingham’s waterways, discover delights like juicy hanging kebabs and many veggie and vegan options. Visit on a bank holiday weekend for an alfresco music festival.

Tuck in at The Botanist

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Birmingham, West Midlands
The Botanist, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham

A hidden gem in the heart of the city, it’s a haven for foodie lovers and party goers alike, overlooking Cardiff’s nightlife hub, Mill Lane.

Visit Jacobs Roof Garden

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Groups of people on the roof garden at Jacobs, Cardiff
Jacobs Roof Garden, Cardiff

Dine dockside for Middle Eastern inspired food, excellent wine and creative cocktails.

Tuck in at Maray

Photo by: Maray

Groups of people sitting at tables inside Maray, a restaurant in Liverpool's vibrant dockside area
Maray

Get a taste for fine dining at Glasgow’s only rooftop restaurant full of local produce and an impressive citywide view.

Try the flavours of Windows Restaurant

Photo by: Carlton George Hotels

Afternoon tea setup on a table in Windows Restaurant, part of the Carlton George Hotel in Glasgow
Windows Restaurant, Carlton George Hotel, Glasgow

Wooden shacks and twinkling fairy lights set the scene, leaving you to enjoy a meal of hearty tacos, truffle macaroni and fully loaded buns.

Get a taste for Brel

Photo by: Brelbar

People eating and drinking at tables in Brel's garden area at night
Brel, Glasgow

Soar above the city in Spinningfields for a taste of modern British cuisine paired with panoramic views.

Try 20 Stories

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A group of people drinking while looking out over Manchester's skyline in a private room at 20 Stories Restaurant
20 Stories, Manchester

A popular brunch spot in Bristol’s Harbourside, where the relaxed atmosphere is complemented by its feast of food.

Tuck into Mud Dock

Photo by: VisitWest

A view across the Mud Dock Restaurant in Bristol
Mud Dock, Bristol

Praised by the Michelin Guide, this family-run restaurant in Melrose is a true culinary gem.

Discover Provender Restaurant & Bar

Photo by: Visit Scotland

Location: Lowlands

Provender Melrose Restaurant and Bar
Provender Restaurant & Bar

This Cambridge restaurant specialises in simple, sustainable and oh-so fresh cuisine – all of which is locally sourced.

See the menu at Garden House

Photo by: Garden House Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, England

Garden House Cambridge
Garden House

This takeaway cafe specialises in fish and chips, while its restaurant serves fine local seafood.

More about The Shed Bistro

Location: Pembrokeshire

Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Ynys Mon 2017 - Anglesey National Eisteddfod 2017
The Shed Bistro

This Isle of Skye restaurant has a spectacular location, and a fabulous menu to match.

Dine at The Three Chimneys

Photo by: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Location: Islands

Shucking Oysters
The Three Chimneys

Hop on a Puffin Water Taxi to this hidden cafe that's only accessible by boat.

Head on an adventure to the River Exe Cafe

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter
River Exe Cafe, Devon

For long lazy lunches, afternoon tea, or traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.

Explore Plate Restaurant and Terrace

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An interior view of Plate Restaurant in Bath
Plate Restaurant and Terrace

Great food, fresh coffee and fantastic cakes – all with front-row views of the sea.

Discover Harry’s Shack

Photo by: Tourism Northern Ireland

Location: Northern Ireland

Harry's Shack
Harry’s Shack

These food trucks serve everything from Spanish churros to Sri Lankan curries, at venues all over the city.

More about foodPark

Photo by: Getty Images

Location: Cambridge

foodPark Cambridge
foodPark

Multi-award winning coastal fish restaurant in a unique setting.

Tuck in at The Old Boathouse

Photo by: darrylmduffy

A bird's eye view of a dish at The Old Boathouse, Northumberland
The Old Boathouse, Northumberland

Take your pick from fresh Lindisfarne oysters, beer-battered haddock, locally caught lobster – and more.

More about The Potted Lobster Bamburgh

Photo by: VisitBritain

Close up of person holding plate with whole lobster
The Potted Lobster Bamburgh

This street food market is set in an impressive Victorian building, and is open from breakfast to supper.

Grab a table at Mackie Mayor

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jacob Niblett

Mackie Mayor, food shot
Mackie Mayor

You can’t get any fresher than the fish caught and cooked up at the Dungeness Snack Shack, on the dramatic headland on the Kent coast.

Refuel at the Snack Shack

Photo by: Gilbert McGarragher

Location: Coastal Path

Dungeness Snack Shack
Dungeness Snack Shack

Set in a a charming wood-built treehouse, this restaurant looks like it belongs in a fairytale…

Visit The Treehouse Restaurant

Photo by: Sean Elliot

Location: Northumberland

The Treehouse Restaurant
The Treehouse Restaurant

Vegan and vegetarian dining in Britain

Poco, Bristol

For tapas that utilises seasonal ingredients, head to Poco in Bristol. Look no further than the ‘root to fruit’ menu, full of sprouting colourful broccoli and spicy shallots, for tasty veggie and vegan nosh. Reclaimed timbers, recycled materials and natural stone make up the quirky interior and shine a light on the importance of sustainability for this eatery.

Food for Friends, Brighton

Brighton’s Food for Friends has specialised in vegetarian and vegan cuisine since 1981. Its ever-changing seasonal menu, featuring the likes of sweetcorn ‘ribs’ with tamarind BBQ sauce, or glazed aubergine and sweet chilli satay, means there’s always something new to discover. 

The Queen Inn, Cwmbran

Welcome to the world’s first plant-based steakhouse! Yes, you heard that correctly. The Queen Inn is dishing up mouth-watering pub classics with a vegan twist, like traditional “lamb” cawl, battered tofish and chips, and tofu madras. The star of the show is the plant-based steak, served with all the (vegan) trimmings.  

Gauthier Soho, London

In June 2021, London’s Gauthier Soho became 100 percent vegan, with chef Alexis Gauthier issuing a rallying cry for a more “progressive, compassionate” approach to fine dining. The result has left reviewers in raptures, celebrating Britain’s natural bounty in dishes such as black truffle risotto and sea quenelle – a salty-sweet ‘caviar’ made from kelp.

Birmingham, England

It’s 100% vegan, but this restaurant’s menu is enough to tempt even the most dedicated meat-eater.

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Two chefs opening up shop at BA-HA in Birmingham, a vegan food stall
Edinburgh, Scotland

From hearty breakfasts to long lunches and decadent dinners – this vegan restaurant is all about plant power.

Photo by: Iain Gallacher

Location: Edinburgh

Seeds For The Soul
Leeds, England

Treat yourself to some of Leeds’ best Indian food at Prashad, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in Drighlington.

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Location: Leeds

Various dishes served on a table at Prashad Restaurant in Leeds
Liverpool, England

Start your day with nothing short of a Green Goddess and a crispy vegetable hash, in a plant-powered breakfast with a boost.

Photo by: The Vibe Cafe

Location: Liverpool

People enjoying food at a table in the Vibe Cafe in Liverpool
Bath, England

This friendly veggie and vegan restaurant has won multiple awards for its plant-based menu.

Photo by: Rob Wicks

A plate of food being served at Green Rocket in Bath
Bath, England

This Michelin-recommended restaurant celebrates all-things fresh, sustainable and plant-based.

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Location: Oak restaurant

Oak Restaurant, Bath, Somerset
Malmesbury, England

Home to four on-site beehives, orchards and a seasonally changing menu full of vegan options and biodynamic wines.

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Britain's best seafood spots

England

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    A bird's eye view of a dish at The Old Boathouse, Northumberland

    Twice named Coastal Fish Restaurant of the Year at the Fishing News awards, The Old Boathouse occupies a former Royal National Lifeboat Institute building overlooking Amble Harbour. Here you’ll find local fish and shellfish caught via sustainable fishing practices in a rustic bistro setting. The menu features lobster, breadcrumbed hake and whole seabass, as well as a sharing platter packed with the best seafood the region has to offer. There’s also vegan and vegetarian dishes available, too.

    Opening hours: The Old Boathouse is open daily from 10am - 8pm (kitchen opens from 12pm).

  • Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

    Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter

    The award-winning River Exe Café is a custom-built barge in the Exe Estuary, delivering a unique dining experience out on the water itself. Only accessible by boat, including a Puffin Water Taxi from Exmouth Marina, you can look forward to incredible views, a tranquil atmosphere and a menu featuring the region’s finest produce. Dishes include curried cod loin, squid, chorizo and mussel stew, and a selection of seafood sharing platters. There are also daily specials and a wide range of local beers and wines.

    Opening hours: The River Exe Café is open seasonally from early April to the end of September. See its website for specific opening times.

  • Set on Hove’s seafront, Rockwater is a beachside dining destination from morning to evening, providing everything from coffee and snacks to brunch, cocktails, sourdough pizzas and fresh seafood. You can often secure a walk-in spot on the beach deck, while the terrace restaurant requires advanced booking.

    Opening hours: Rockwater is open daily. Sunday to Thursday (8am – 11pm), Friday and Saturday (8am – 1am).

  • Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

    Waiter placing plate of food on table beside glass of wine

    This family-run eatery on Falmouth’s Gyllyngvase Beach offers an abundance of locally sourced food against a striking coastal backdrop. Diners at Gylly Beach Café can look across the bay to spy Pendennis Castle, a vast fortress built by Henry VIII, while also enjoying panoramic views of the Lizard Peninsula. Get stuck into freshly prepared Cornish meat and seafood, with fish bar favourites including Gyllyngvase beach lobster, St Ives Bay scallops and Mylor crab.

    Opening hours: Open Monday to Tuesday (9am – 5pm) and Wednesday to Sunday (9am – 9pm).

  • A beach bar with plenty of seating for guests to sit down and admire the views, the Lobster Shack serves up an assortment of hot and cold seafood, as well as Kentish beers and wines. Located at East Quay in Whitstable Harbour, you’ll enjoy a menu full of exceptional seafood and daily specials to accompany the vistas of the Thames Estuary. In a region famed for its oysters, you can also try lobster and prawn mac ‘n’ cheese alongside wine from the Chapel Down estate and beers from Whitstable Brewery.

    Opening hours: The Lobster Shack is open Monday – Thursday (12pm – 4pm) and Friday to Sunday (11am to 7pm).

Wales

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    Langland's Brasserie by the sea

    Spectacular views of Langland Bay go hand-in-hand with local Welsh produce at Langland’s Brasserie by the Sea, the glass-fronted restaurant, bar and terrace, a short distance from The Mumbles headland. Standouts from the menu include the restaurant’s own beef burger topped with a homemade burger relish and Brie cheese, while specials often include the catch of the day and various seafood platters.

    Opening hours: Langland’s Brasserie by the Sea is open daily from 10am – 10pm, with a 4:30pm closing time on Sundays.

  • Purpose-built and with a terrace overlooking Coppet Hall Beach in Saundersfoot, Lan y Môr offers unparalleled views and plenty of tasty Pembrokeshire produce. The majority of the meat and fish is sourced locally, while the restaurant has its own kitchen garden seven miles inland, which provides a range of seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs. Sparkling wines from Monmouthshire also feature on the menu. Booking in advance is highly recommended.

    Opening hours: Lan y Môr is open for lunch and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday (12 – 1:30pm, 6 – 8:30pm); Friday (12 – 1:30pm, 6 – 9 pm); Saturday (12 – 2:30pm, 5:30 – 9 pm) and for lunch on Sunday (12 – 5:15pm). 

Scotland

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    Lobster shack cafe

    Found within the scenic surroundings of North Berwick’s walled harbour, the Lobster Shack lets you sample seafood purchased fresh from the fishing boats. Everything is ethically caught and you can watch as an array of crab, lobster, seabass and mussels are cooked to your liking. The restaurant also focuses on using sustainable and biodegradable materials throughout, helping to conserve the beautiful environment in which it is found.

    Opening hours: The Lobster Shack is open from Friday to Sunday (12 – 4pm).

  • Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull, is renowned for its brightly coloured cottages, but it’s also home to the award-winning Café Fish. Named among the top five restaurants to eat in Scotland by Lonely Planet, it’s found in a former ferry terminal building on the waterfront and all of its meat and seafood is sourced from the surrounding region. Catch the sunset on its terrace and sample some of the freshly caught lobster and langoustines that are brought ashore via its own fishing boat, named The Highlander, each afternoon. 

    Opening hours: Café Fish is open daily from mid-March until the end of October. See its website for specific opening times.

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    Loch Bay restaurant in Stein on the Isle of Skye

    The Isle of Skye’s seafood is delivered with a French twist at the 16-seater Loch Bay Restaurant, near the pier in Stein. As well as picturesque views of the Waternish peninsula, chef Michael Smith serves up a multiple-course ‘Skye Fruits de Mer’ set menu designed to showcase the best fish and shellfish caught in both the loch and the waters surrounding the island. Intensely flavoured local dishes, blended with a French twist, won the restaurant a Michelin Star in 2017.

    Opening hours: Loch Bay Restaurant is open from March until the end of the year. See its website for specific opening times.

More of Britain’s best restaurants and eateries

A luxury floating hotel, restaurant and bar in Edinburgh, offering unique elegance and award-winning dining.

Check into Fingal

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Location: London, England

Exterior of Fingal ship and restaurant.
Fingal

A fine dining ethos that brings sustainability to the table.

Find out more about Haar

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Haar Restaurant
Haar, St Andrews

Photo by: Pale Hall Hotel

Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel
Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel

This fun-loving food market is located right on the beach, with panoramic sea views from its terrace.

Grab a table at Shelter Hall

Photo by: Shelter Hall

Groups of people eating and drinking outside at Shelter Hall in Brighton
Shelter Hall

Specialising in superlative seafood, this harbour-side restaurant received Michelin Bib Gourmand status in 2020.

Visit The Sardine Factory Looe

Photo by: Visit Cornwall / Matt Jessop

Location: Cornwall

Picturesque houses sitting on the coast of Looe in Cornwall
The Sardine Factory Looe

Enjoy a low-impact meal at renowned sustainable restaurant, Angela’s of Margate.

Visit Angela’s of Margate

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Location: Kent

Dorys Scallop cevice, Angelas of Margate
Angela’s of Margate

Take in the flavours of Scotland, influenced by the chefs' own personal travels.

Discover the flavours of Eleanore

Photo by: Eleanore, Edinburgh

Team standing outside front of the Eleanore restaurant, Edinburgh
Eleanore, Edinburgh

Tuck into a menu of sustainably sourced English food alongside a nod to Japanese flavours.

Find out more about Rai

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English truffle OR cave-aged Dorset cheddar OR alongside Koshihikari rice and Wagyu beef
Rai, London

A farm-to-table restaurant using self-grown ingredients.

Tuck in at Osip

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Osip Restaurant
Osip, Bruton

Tuck into freshly shucked oysters and grilled langoustines, or treat yourself to the epic Seafood Platter.

More about Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Loch Lomond

A dish of seafood, oysters on the shell and langoustines
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

This Warkworth bed and breakfast serves freshly made food in its excellent cafe, and has five boutique bedrooms.

Get to know Bertram’s

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Location: Northumberland

Bertram’s
Bertram’s

This Isle of Skye shack is famous for its incredible seafood: think oysters, lobster and scallops.

More about The Oyster Shed

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Location: Islands

Cuillin Hills mountain view from The Oyster Shed Restaurant on Isle of Skye, Scotland near Talisker Distillery
The Oyster Shed

From lobster nights to the freshest mullet and flounder, this is a real foodie treat.

Tuck into Enochs Fish & Chips

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Fish and chips being served at Enochs Fish & Chips in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Enochs Fish & Chips

Ethically sourced seafood and veggie plates served alongside organic wines.

Find out more about Dory’s

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Table laid out for food at Dory's Kent
Dory’s, Kent

Dating back to the 1400s, this restaurant, museum and shop specialises in traditional British cuisine.

Discover Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

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Location: Bath, England

Waitress holding tray with tea and cake standing
Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

This Michelin-starred restaurant serves a hyper-local menu of seasonal and sustainable dishes.

Reserve your table at OX Belfast

Location: Northern Ireland

OX Belfast
OX Belfast

‘Kind to the environment and good for the soul’: that’s the motto of this forward-thinking bistro.

Go green at Kindling Restaurant

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A chef plating up food in Brighton's highly rated Kindling Restaurant
Kindling

Think steamed Shetland mussels with garlic and herbs, and venison steaks with all the trimmings…

More about Anderson's Restaurant

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Location: Cairngorms

Anderson’s Restaurant
Anderson’s Restaurant

Set in an elegant Victorian house, this critically acclaimed restaurant serves simple yet spectacular seasonal cuisine.

See the menu at Restaurant 22

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Location: Cambridge

Restaurant 22, Cambridge
Restaurant 22

Excellent food, sea views and friendly service – this popular Portrush restaurant has it all.

Visit The Tides Restaurant

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Location: Northern Ireland

A plate of food being served at the Tides Restaurant
The Tides Restaurant

Set in a beautiful 19th-century farm, this restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide.

Dine at The Ox Barn

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Location: Cotswolds

The Ox Barn, Thyme, Southrop, Gloucestershire
The Ox Barn

One of Dorset’s favourite restaurants, The Green proudly sources local food for its menu.

Find a table at The Green

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Location: Jurassic Coast

Restaurant and Pub on The Green in Sherborne, Dorset, UK
The Green

With its communal tables, friendly service and vibrant events, this sustainable food spot is sociable and ethical.

Find out more about Duke Street Market

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Burger from Bone and Block at Liverpool's Duke Street Market
Duke Street Market

Think freshly-caught langoustines with lemon butter, oysters with whisky granita, and slow-cooked venison pie.

Reserve a table at MARA

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Location: North Coast

Scottish Scallop starter at MARA, Links House
MARA

Stand-out dishes include slow-roasted duck and English cheese platters, with premium wine pairings.

Dine at Lovage by Lee Smith

Photo by: Restaurant Lovage

Location: Peak District

Restaurant Lovage
Lovage by Lee Smith

When in Inverness, visit one of its culinary institutions – Rocpool restaurant, which prides itself on serving local ingredients with world-class flavour.

Enjoy a dinner to remember at Rocpool

Photo by: Rocpool / John Paul Photography

Location: Highlands

Rocpool Restaurant
Rocpool Restaurant

From farm to fork, this bistro takes seasonal and sustainable dining to a whole new level.

Visit The Elder Restaurant

Photo by: The Elder

A group of people being waited on at a table in The Elder, Bath
The Elder Restaurant

Stand-out dishes include Whitby crab, Yorkshire duck breast, and local cheese with chutney and crackers.

Visit the Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel

Photo by: Joe Gale

Location: North Yorks

Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel
Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel

A luxury floating hotel, restaurant and bar in Edinburgh, offering unique elegance and award-winning dining.

Check into Fingal

Photo by: Fingal Hotel

Location: London, England

Exterior of Fingal ship and restaurant.
Fingal

A fine dining ethos that brings sustainability to the table.

Find out more about Haar

Photo by: haarrestaurant

Haar Restaurant
Haar, St Andrews

Photo by: Pale Hall Hotel

Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel
Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel

This fun-loving food market is located right on the beach, with panoramic sea views from its terrace.

Grab a table at Shelter Hall

Photo by: Shelter Hall

Groups of people eating and drinking outside at Shelter Hall in Brighton
Shelter Hall

Specialising in superlative seafood, this harbour-side restaurant received Michelin Bib Gourmand status in 2020.

Visit The Sardine Factory Looe

Photo by: Visit Cornwall / Matt Jessop

Location: Cornwall

Picturesque houses sitting on the coast of Looe in Cornwall
The Sardine Factory Looe

Enjoy a low-impact meal at renowned sustainable restaurant, Angela’s of Margate.

Visit Angela’s of Margate

Photo by: Angelas Of Margate

Location: Kent

Dorys Scallop cevice, Angelas of Margate
Angela’s of Margate

Take in the flavours of Scotland, influenced by the chefs' own personal travels.

Discover the flavours of Eleanore

Photo by: Eleanore, Edinburgh

Team standing outside front of the Eleanore restaurant, Edinburgh
Eleanore, Edinburgh

Tuck into a menu of sustainably sourced English food alongside a nod to Japanese flavours.

Find out more about Rai

Photo by: thetrufflehuntress

English truffle OR cave-aged Dorset cheddar OR alongside Koshihikari rice and Wagyu beef
Rai, London

A farm-to-table restaurant using self-grown ingredients.

Tuck in at Osip

Photo by: osip restaurant

Osip Restaurant
Osip, Bruton

Tuck into freshly shucked oysters and grilled langoustines, or treat yourself to the epic Seafood Platter.

More about Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Location: Loch Lomond

A dish of seafood, oysters on the shell and langoustines
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar

This Warkworth bed and breakfast serves freshly made food in its excellent cafe, and has five boutique bedrooms.

Get to know Bertram’s

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Location: Northumberland

Bertram’s
Bertram’s

This Isle of Skye shack is famous for its incredible seafood: think oysters, lobster and scallops.

More about The Oyster Shed

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Location: Islands

Cuillin Hills mountain view from The Oyster Shed Restaurant on Isle of Skye, Scotland near Talisker Distillery
The Oyster Shed

From lobster nights to the freshest mullet and flounder, this is a real foodie treat.

Tuck into Enochs Fish & Chips

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Fish and chips being served at Enochs Fish & Chips in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Enochs Fish & Chips

Ethically sourced seafood and veggie plates served alongside organic wines.

Find out more about Dory’s

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Table laid out for food at Dory's Kent
Dory’s, Kent

Dating back to the 1400s, this restaurant, museum and shop specialises in traditional British cuisine.

Discover Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

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Location: Bath, England

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Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

This Michelin-starred restaurant serves a hyper-local menu of seasonal and sustainable dishes.

Reserve your table at OX Belfast

Location: Northern Ireland

OX Belfast
OX Belfast

‘Kind to the environment and good for the soul’: that’s the motto of this forward-thinking bistro.

Go green at Kindling Restaurant

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A chef plating up food in Brighton's highly rated Kindling Restaurant
Kindling

Think steamed Shetland mussels with garlic and herbs, and venison steaks with all the trimmings…

More about Anderson's Restaurant

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Location: Cairngorms

Anderson’s Restaurant
Anderson’s Restaurant

Set in an elegant Victorian house, this critically acclaimed restaurant serves simple yet spectacular seasonal cuisine.

See the menu at Restaurant 22

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Location: Cambridge

Restaurant 22, Cambridge
Restaurant 22

Excellent food, sea views and friendly service – this popular Portrush restaurant has it all.

Visit The Tides Restaurant

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Location: Northern Ireland

A plate of food being served at the Tides Restaurant
The Tides Restaurant

Set in a beautiful 19th-century farm, this restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide.

Dine at The Ox Barn

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Location: Cotswolds

The Ox Barn, Thyme, Southrop, Gloucestershire
The Ox Barn

One of Dorset’s favourite restaurants, The Green proudly sources local food for its menu.

Find a table at The Green

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Location: Jurassic Coast

Restaurant and Pub on The Green in Sherborne, Dorset, UK
The Green

With its communal tables, friendly service and vibrant events, this sustainable food spot is sociable and ethical.

Find out more about Duke Street Market

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Burger from Bone and Block at Liverpool's Duke Street Market
Duke Street Market

Think freshly-caught langoustines with lemon butter, oysters with whisky granita, and slow-cooked venison pie.

Reserve a table at MARA

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Location: North Coast

Scottish Scallop starter at MARA, Links House
MARA

Stand-out dishes include slow-roasted duck and English cheese platters, with premium wine pairings.

Dine at Lovage by Lee Smith

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Location: Peak District

Restaurant Lovage
Lovage by Lee Smith

When in Inverness, visit one of its culinary institutions – Rocpool restaurant, which prides itself on serving local ingredients with world-class flavour.

Enjoy a dinner to remember at Rocpool

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Location: Highlands

Rocpool Restaurant
Rocpool Restaurant

From farm to fork, this bistro takes seasonal and sustainable dining to a whole new level.

Visit The Elder Restaurant

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A group of people being waited on at a table in The Elder, Bath
The Elder Restaurant

Stand-out dishes include Whitby crab, Yorkshire duck breast, and local cheese with chutney and crackers.

Visit the Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel

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Location: North Yorks

Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel
Valley View Restaurant – The Mallyan Spout Hotel

Experience Britain's Michelin star restaurants

Britain has a diverse fine dining scene with sensational, seasonal, and local produce. Discover our handpicked restaurants that shouldn't be missed.

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Look out for the Michelin green star for the ultimate in sustainability-inspired restaurant cuisine.

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