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At just 874 miles (1,407km) from top to bottom, Britain might be small but it’s full of big flavours. Our local delicacies are part of our DNA, and we can’t wait to share them with you. From Scotland’s haggis, Welsh rarebit and the English banger, to the curious Bedfordshire clanger and unusual stargazy pie, there is always something new to try.

A food and drink showcase

Why Britain's best for food and drink

Jam-packed with Michelin-starred eateries and exclusive chef’s tables, you’ll find out-of-this-world dining around every corner. We’ve got prized wines, whiskies, gins and beers coming out of our ears — but don’t just drink them, come and see how they’re made.

Whether you’re a meat-eating pop lover or a vegan fan of folk music, we’ve got an unmissable lineup of food festivals to suit every palette. Or come and get in on the action as our brewers, butchers, bakers and bee-keepers open their doors, offering you an immersive opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, from sourdough sleepovers to sausage school, and gin labs to pasty parties.

Where to find the best food and drink experiences

Led by local foodies, these walking tours reveal the sizzling spots you won’t find in a guidebook.

Discover Brighton Food Tours

Photo by: Brighton Food Tours

A group of people drinking wine as part of a food tour in Brighton
Brighton Food Tours

Get an education on the flavours and ingredients that make up the Burns Night favourite, haggis.

Discover more about The Haggis Experience

Photo by: The Haggis Experience

The Haggis Experience
The Haggis Experience

Garlic lovers unite – celebrate this pungent ingredient by eating, drinking and even wearing it!

Discover the flavours of Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Photo by: i_am_danielle_plowman

A pair of hands holding a large bulb of garlic at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Head to a working farm that teaches everything from animal husbandry to bowl turning and farm-to-food experiences.

Get hands on with Humble by Nature

Photo by: Humble by Nature, Clare Richardson

Kate Humble with donkeys
Humble by Nature

Toast your adventure with a dram from the world’s oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery.

Explore Bladnoch Distillery

Photo by: Bladnoch Distillery

Location: Lowlands

Bladnoch Distillery, Bladnoch, Wigtownshire
Bladnoch Distillery

Fresh oysters, stand-up comedy and live music, right beside the beach. Is there a more perfect summer scene?

Tuck into Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Plate of shucked oysters with a slice of lemon on table
Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Intensely flavoured Scottish dishes which bring French undertones to Britain's foodie scene.

Discover the flavours of Loch Bay

Photo by: Loch Bay Restaurant

Closeup of someone pouring sauce over a food dish
Loch Bay

Sample Bushmills Irish Whiskey, straight from the world's oldest licensed working distillery in County Antrim.

Find tours and tastings at Old Bushmills Distillery

Photo by: Courtesy of Tourism Northern Ireland

Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, County Antrim
Old Bushmills Distillery

Discover a world of fine English wines, small-batch ales and exceptional hospitality.

Visit Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery

Photo by: Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery

An outside shot of Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery
Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery

Hot, spicy and utterly moreish, the balti is Birmingham's signature dish – and this area is the best place to try it.

Plan your trip to the Balti Triangle

Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Woman sitting at table eating a curry
Balti Triangle

Devour cheese-smothered rarebit, slow-roasted lamb and buttery Welsh cakes served fresh from the griddle.

Visit MamGu Welsh Cakes

Photo by: MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop

Location: Pembrokeshire

MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop
MamGu Welsh Cakes

Get your fill at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop – the site where the spicy treat was invented.

Treat yourself at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Photo by: grasmeregingerbread

Location: Lake District

Closeup of Grasmere Gingerbread on a rock by a lakeside
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Enjoy award winning wine, explore the vineyard trail or join a wine tasting experience.

Discover the flavours of Three Choir Vineyards

Photo by: jrdean_uk

Three Choirs Vineyard
Three Choirs Vineyards

Taste of Scilly Festival

12th - 21st September 2025

Welcome to 10 days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more about the Taste of Scilly Festival

Photo by: Danny North

A man posing behind a row of barbeque food at Taste of Scilly Food Festival on Tresco Island
Taste of Scilly Festival

Foodies Festival

3rd May - 31st August 2025

The UK’s largest celebration of food and drink, full of live demos and a Cake and Bake theatre.

Discover the flavours of Foodies Festival

Photo by: scot.landbeauty

Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival

Five-star dining, live performance and craft cocktails. Step into an unforgettable immersive experience by master world-builders.

Experience a unique night out with The Lost Estate

Photo by: Hanson Leatherby

Location: London, England

Two actors mid-performance of the Great Murder Mystery at The Lost Estate in London
The Lost Estate

Head here in the summer for a base camp experience, offering brewery tours or just a relaxed pint to welcome in the weekend.

Enjoy brews with views at Snowdon Craft Beer

Photo by: beerguideworldwide/snowdoncraftbeer

A man sat on a beach next to bottles of Snowdon Craft Beer
Snowdon Craft Beer

Busy bees will love Quince Honey Farm, where you can try beekeeping, visit the nectar garden, tour the honey factory or relax in the Nectary Restaurant.

Buzz off for a great day out at Quince Honey Farm

Photo by: devonrumco

Location: Devon, England

Summer-Quince Honey Farm
Beekeeping at Quince Honey Farm

From the juiciest burgers to the best local beers, Leeds Indie Food is your one-stop guide to the finest food in this northern city.

Tuck into Leeds Indie Food

Photo by: Amy Heycock

portrait OWT Leeds Corn Exchange - Amy Heycock for Visit Leeds (18) copy
Leeds Indie Food

Liverpool’s first street food market is a celebration of the city’s best bites. From frozen gins to gluten-free treats, it’s the perfect place to catch-up and refuel.

Explore Baltic Market

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man sitting at table, sprinkling cheese on pizza
Baltic Market

Meatopia UK

28th - 31st August 2025

A carnivore's paradise, with the world’s leading live-fire chefs serving up a whole host of exclusive meaty dishes.

Discover the flavours of Meatopia UK

Photo by: @meatopiauk /@hangfirebbq

Group of ladies in aprons Hangfire Bbq cooking at Meatopia Food Festival
Meatopia UK

This street food and nightlife venue is chock-full of amazing eats, craft beer and artisan cocktails.

Explore Escape to Freight Island

Photo by: Adam Pester/Escape to Freight Island

Cocktail bar at Escape to Freight Island, Manchester
Freight Island

Learn how to cook over a firepit, with live chef demos at this two-day extravaganza of all things food.

Discover the flavours of Abergavenny Food Festival

Photo by: Visit Wales

Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Abergavenny Food Festival

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 cocktail bar makes its very own gin – and you can too, on its distillery workshops.

Get to know Gyre & Gimble

Photo by: Gyre & Gimble

Location: Broads

A bartender pouring a cocktail with coastal gin at Gyre & Gimble in Norwich
Gyre & Gimble

As well as over 100 stalls and vendors, look out for cooking demos, celebrity chefs and tasting sessions.

Discover the Malton Food Lovers Festival

Photo by: Richard Ponter

Location: North Yorks

Malton Food Lovers Festival
Malton Food Lovers Festival

Calling all chocoholics! Every inch of this museum and experience is dedicated to our favourite treat.

Book tickets to Cadbury World

Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

A boy, with curly hair, squeezing chocolate out of a bottle
Cadbury World

A must-visit for any urban foodie, this festival is set to tantalise your taste buds with local produce, artisan stalls, live music and plenty of street grub.

Tuck into the Sheffield Food Festival

Photo by: Marketing Sheffield

Crowds of people eating and drinking outside as part of Sheffield Food Festival
Sheffield Food Festival

Take your pick from authentic Indian curries, Ethiopian stews, traditional British pies and much more…

Get to know Gloucester Green Market

Photo by: Gloucester Green Market

Crowds of people shopping at Gloucester Green Market in Oxford
Gloucester Green Market

Buy everything from artisan pies and freshly baked bread, to hand-made crafts and small-batch gins.

Be inspired by Grainger Market

Photo by: NewcastleGateshead Initiative

A fishmonger serving a customer at Grainger Market in Newcastle
Grainger Market

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

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Two glasses of whisky standing on an oak barrel
The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery

Truffles, pralines, shortbread: this tiny chocolate shop sells handmade sweet treats of the finest quality.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Braemar Chocolate Shop

Photo by: Braemar Chocolate Shop / Ed Smith

Location: Cairngorms

Braemar Chocolate Shop
Braemar Chocolate Shop

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

More about The Oyster Shed

Photo by: Rebecca Schochenmaier / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Islands

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

Tuck into traditional Scottish fare on this foodie walking tour – such as smoked salmon, haggis and whisky.

Discover an Edinburgh Food Safari

Photo by: Food Safari

Location: Edinburgh

Food Safari
Edinburgh Food Safari

Churn the cheese scene up with a hands-on Cheese Making Day. Led by experts in all things dairy, you’ll learn the basics of making your own cheese.

Visit Teesdale Cheesemakers

Photo by: Teesdale Cheesemakers

A tour of Teesdale Cheesemakers, looking at the creation of local cheeses
Teesdale Cheesemakers

Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welsh cakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

Photo by: Blas ar Fwyd Cyf

Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

Sink your spoon into a traditional Bakewell pudding at this famous bakery and tea room.

Visit The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Hand holding Bakewell tart in front of bakery
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

One of Nottingham’s most lauded restaurants, this elegant bistro has been awarded two Michelin stars.

Dine at Restaurant Sat Bains

Photo by: jonathan_2000720

Restaurant Sat Bains
Restaurant Sat Bains

Steeped in history, enjoy a coffee, tea, and food in a building that’s stood in Lincoln since 1540.

Relax in Stokes High Bridge Café

Photo by: Visit Lincoln

Black and white timber buildings hanging over the River Witham in Lincoln
Stokes High Bridge Café

From mixology workshops to gin distilling, this amazing venue is a must-visit for all cocktail lovers!

Visit the Cambridge Gin Laboratory

Photo by: Cambridge Distillery/Keith Heppell

Location: Cambridge, England

Cambridge Gin Laboratory
Cambridge Gin Laboratory

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

Discover Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Bath, England

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

Look out for supper clubs, art workshops and craft classes – all with a herbaceous twist.

Explore Jekka’s Herb Farm

Photo by: Jekka's Herb Farm

Rows of herbs for sale at Jekka's Herb Farm in Bristol
Jekka’s Herb Farm

This Cornish brewery is synonymous with top-quality beer, and offers tours and tastings galore.

Discover St Austell Brewery

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Location: Cornwall

Two men toasting with pints in a bar in the evening
St Austell Brewery

Enjoy the fresh and vibrant atmosphere celebrating local produce and indie traders as you shop at this foodie, vintage and gift market.

Visit Chester Market

Photo by: Chester Market

People eating food and drinking in Chester Market
Chester Market

Put together a beer hall, food hall and hotel, and you’ll get Holmes Mill. Visit for a deep dive into Lancashire’s flavours and entertainment.

Dine at Holmes Mill

Photo by: Holmes Mill

The historic buildings of Holmes Mill in Lancashire
Holmes Mill

Take a bite out of Glasgow’s food, culture and history on these fun, informative walking tours.

Discover The Wee Food Tour

Photo by: Norman Pogson / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Glasgow

Scottish Haggis Table Setting For A Burns Night Dinner With A Royal Stuart Tartan Napkin Celebrating The Birthday Of Robert Burns The Scottish Poet
The Wee Food Tour

Juicy lobster, succulent crab, and freshly caught mussels and oysters: it’s all on the menu!

Tuck into Lymington Seafood Festival

Photo by: Lymington Seafood Festival

Location: New Forest

Lymington Seafood Festival
Lymington Seafood Festival

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

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

Visit The Tides Restaurant

Photo by: The Tides Restaurant

Location: Northern Ireland

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

Led by local foodies, these walking tours reveal the sizzling spots you won’t find in a guidebook.

Discover Brighton Food Tours

Photo by: Brighton Food Tours

A group of people drinking wine as part of a food tour in Brighton
Brighton Food Tours

Get an education on the flavours and ingredients that make up the Burns Night favourite, haggis.

Discover more about The Haggis Experience

Photo by: The Haggis Experience

The Haggis Experience
The Haggis Experience

Garlic lovers unite – celebrate this pungent ingredient by eating, drinking and even wearing it!

Discover the flavours of Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Photo by: i_am_danielle_plowman

A pair of hands holding a large bulb of garlic at the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Head to a working farm that teaches everything from animal husbandry to bowl turning and farm-to-food experiences.

Get hands on with Humble by Nature

Photo by: Humble by Nature, Clare Richardson

Kate Humble with donkeys
Humble by Nature

Toast your adventure with a dram from the world’s oldest privately owned Scotch whisky distillery.

Explore Bladnoch Distillery

Photo by: Bladnoch Distillery

Location: Lowlands

Bladnoch Distillery, Bladnoch, Wigtownshire
Bladnoch Distillery

Fresh oysters, stand-up comedy and live music, right beside the beach. Is there a more perfect summer scene?

Tuck into Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Photo by: VisitBritain/Rod Edwards

Plate of shucked oysters with a slice of lemon on table
Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival

Intensely flavoured Scottish dishes which bring French undertones to Britain's foodie scene.

Discover the flavours of Loch Bay

Photo by: Loch Bay Restaurant

Closeup of someone pouring sauce over a food dish
Loch Bay

Sample Bushmills Irish Whiskey, straight from the world's oldest licensed working distillery in County Antrim.

Find tours and tastings at Old Bushmills Distillery

Photo by: Courtesy of Tourism Northern Ireland

Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, County Antrim
Old Bushmills Distillery

Discover a world of fine English wines, small-batch ales and exceptional hospitality.

Visit Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery

Photo by: Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery

An outside shot of Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery
Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery

Hot, spicy and utterly moreish, the balti is Birmingham's signature dish – and this area is the best place to try it.

Plan your trip to the Balti Triangle

Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Woman sitting at table eating a curry
Balti Triangle

Devour cheese-smothered rarebit, slow-roasted lamb and buttery Welsh cakes served fresh from the griddle.

Visit MamGu Welsh Cakes

Photo by: MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop

Location: Pembrokeshire

MamGu’s Welsh Coffee Shop
MamGu Welsh Cakes

Get your fill at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop – the site where the spicy treat was invented.

Treat yourself at The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Photo by: grasmeregingerbread

Location: Lake District

Closeup of Grasmere Gingerbread on a rock by a lakeside
The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Enjoy award winning wine, explore the vineyard trail or join a wine tasting experience.

Discover the flavours of Three Choir Vineyards

Photo by: jrdean_uk

Three Choirs Vineyard
Three Choirs Vineyards

Taste of Scilly Festival

12th - 21st September 2025

Welcome to 10 days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more about the Taste of Scilly Festival

Photo by: Danny North

A man posing behind a row of barbeque food at Taste of Scilly Food Festival on Tresco Island
Taste of Scilly Festival

Foodies Festival

3rd May - 31st August 2025

The UK’s largest celebration of food and drink, full of live demos and a Cake and Bake theatre.

Discover the flavours of Foodies Festival

Photo by: scot.landbeauty

Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival

Five-star dining, live performance and craft cocktails. Step into an unforgettable immersive experience by master world-builders.

Experience a unique night out with The Lost Estate

Photo by: Hanson Leatherby

Location: London, England

Two actors mid-performance of the Great Murder Mystery at The Lost Estate in London
The Lost Estate

Head here in the summer for a base camp experience, offering brewery tours or just a relaxed pint to welcome in the weekend.

Enjoy brews with views at Snowdon Craft Beer

Photo by: beerguideworldwide/snowdoncraftbeer

A man sat on a beach next to bottles of Snowdon Craft Beer
Snowdon Craft Beer

Busy bees will love Quince Honey Farm, where you can try beekeeping, visit the nectar garden, tour the honey factory or relax in the Nectary Restaurant.

Buzz off for a great day out at Quince Honey Farm

Photo by: devonrumco

Location: Devon, England

Summer-Quince Honey Farm
Beekeeping at Quince Honey Farm

From the juiciest burgers to the best local beers, Leeds Indie Food is your one-stop guide to the finest food in this northern city.

Tuck into Leeds Indie Food

Photo by: Amy Heycock

portrait OWT Leeds Corn Exchange - Amy Heycock for Visit Leeds (18) copy
Leeds Indie Food

Liverpool’s first street food market is a celebration of the city’s best bites. From frozen gins to gluten-free treats, it’s the perfect place to catch-up and refuel.

Explore Baltic Market

Photo by: VisitBritain

Man sitting at table, sprinkling cheese on pizza
Baltic Market

Meatopia UK

28th - 31st August 2025

A carnivore's paradise, with the world’s leading live-fire chefs serving up a whole host of exclusive meaty dishes.

Discover the flavours of Meatopia UK

Photo by: @meatopiauk /@hangfirebbq

Group of ladies in aprons Hangfire Bbq cooking at Meatopia Food Festival
Meatopia UK

This street food and nightlife venue is chock-full of amazing eats, craft beer and artisan cocktails.

Explore Escape to Freight Island

Photo by: Adam Pester/Escape to Freight Island

Cocktail bar at Escape to Freight Island, Manchester
Freight Island

Learn how to cook over a firepit, with live chef demos at this two-day extravaganza of all things food.

Discover the flavours of Abergavenny Food Festival

Photo by: Visit Wales

Chef serving up food at Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales
Abergavenny Food Festival

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 cocktail bar makes its very own gin – and you can too, on its distillery workshops.

Get to know Gyre & Gimble

Photo by: Gyre & Gimble

Location: Broads

A bartender pouring a cocktail with coastal gin at Gyre & Gimble in Norwich
Gyre & Gimble

As well as over 100 stalls and vendors, look out for cooking demos, celebrity chefs and tasting sessions.

Discover the Malton Food Lovers Festival

Photo by: Richard Ponter

Location: North Yorks

Malton Food Lovers Festival
Malton Food Lovers Festival

Calling all chocoholics! Every inch of this museum and experience is dedicated to our favourite treat.

Book tickets to Cadbury World

Photo by: West Midlands Growth Company

A boy, with curly hair, squeezing chocolate out of a bottle
Cadbury World

A must-visit for any urban foodie, this festival is set to tantalise your taste buds with local produce, artisan stalls, live music and plenty of street grub.

Tuck into the Sheffield Food Festival

Photo by: Marketing Sheffield

Crowds of people eating and drinking outside as part of Sheffield Food Festival
Sheffield Food Festival

Take your pick from authentic Indian curries, Ethiopian stews, traditional British pies and much more…

Get to know Gloucester Green Market

Photo by: Gloucester Green Market

Crowds of people shopping at Gloucester Green Market in Oxford
Gloucester Green Market

Buy everything from artisan pies and freshly baked bread, to hand-made crafts and small-batch gins.

Be inspired by Grainger Market

Photo by: NewcastleGateshead Initiative

A fishmonger serving a customer at Grainger Market in Newcastle
Grainger Market

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

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Two glasses of whisky standing on an oak barrel
The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery

Truffles, pralines, shortbread: this tiny chocolate shop sells handmade sweet treats of the finest quality.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Braemar Chocolate Shop

Photo by: Braemar Chocolate Shop / Ed Smith

Location: Cairngorms

Braemar Chocolate Shop
Braemar Chocolate Shop

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

More about The Oyster Shed

Photo by: Rebecca Schochenmaier / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Islands

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

Tuck into traditional Scottish fare on this foodie walking tour – such as smoked salmon, haggis and whisky.

Discover an Edinburgh Food Safari

Photo by: Food Safari

Location: Edinburgh

Food Safari
Edinburgh Food Safari

Churn the cheese scene up with a hands-on Cheese Making Day. Led by experts in all things dairy, you’ll learn the basics of making your own cheese.

Visit Teesdale Cheesemakers

Photo by: Teesdale Cheesemakers

A tour of Teesdale Cheesemakers, looking at the creation of local cheeses
Teesdale Cheesemakers

Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welsh cakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

Photo by: Blas ar Fwyd Cyf

Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

Sink your spoon into a traditional Bakewell pudding at this famous bakery and tea room.

Visit The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Hand holding Bakewell tart in front of bakery
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

One of Nottingham’s most lauded restaurants, this elegant bistro has been awarded two Michelin stars.

Dine at Restaurant Sat Bains

Photo by: jonathan_2000720

Restaurant Sat Bains
Restaurant Sat Bains

Steeped in history, enjoy a coffee, tea, and food in a building that’s stood in Lincoln since 1540.

Relax in Stokes High Bridge Café

Photo by: Visit Lincoln

Black and white timber buildings hanging over the River Witham in Lincoln
Stokes High Bridge Café

From mixology workshops to gin distilling, this amazing venue is a must-visit for all cocktail lovers!

Visit the Cambridge Gin Laboratory

Photo by: Cambridge Distillery/Keith Heppell

Location: Cambridge, England

Cambridge Gin Laboratory
Cambridge Gin Laboratory

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

Discover Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Bath, England

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

Look out for supper clubs, art workshops and craft classes – all with a herbaceous twist.

Explore Jekka’s Herb Farm

Photo by: Jekka's Herb Farm

Rows of herbs for sale at Jekka's Herb Farm in Bristol
Jekka’s Herb Farm

This Cornish brewery is synonymous with top-quality beer, and offers tours and tastings galore.

Discover St Austell Brewery

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jon Attenborough

Location: Cornwall

Two men toasting with pints in a bar in the evening
St Austell Brewery

Enjoy the fresh and vibrant atmosphere celebrating local produce and indie traders as you shop at this foodie, vintage and gift market.

Visit Chester Market

Photo by: Chester Market

People eating food and drinking in Chester Market
Chester Market

Put together a beer hall, food hall and hotel, and you’ll get Holmes Mill. Visit for a deep dive into Lancashire’s flavours and entertainment.

Dine at Holmes Mill

Photo by: Holmes Mill

The historic buildings of Holmes Mill in Lancashire
Holmes Mill

Take a bite out of Glasgow’s food, culture and history on these fun, informative walking tours.

Discover The Wee Food Tour

Photo by: Norman Pogson / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Glasgow

Scottish Haggis Table Setting For A Burns Night Dinner With A Royal Stuart Tartan Napkin Celebrating The Birthday Of Robert Burns The Scottish Poet
The Wee Food Tour

Juicy lobster, succulent crab, and freshly caught mussels and oysters: it’s all on the menu!

Tuck into Lymington Seafood Festival

Photo by: Lymington Seafood Festival

Location: New Forest

Lymington Seafood Festival
Lymington Seafood Festival

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

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

Visit The Tides Restaurant

Photo by: The Tides Restaurant

Location: Northern Ireland

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

Top food and drink experiences

Britain has a diverse foodie scene, with plenty of unique and delicious dishes to be experienced. Find the best places and restaurants to eat in the UK here.

Photo by: Getty Images/Collection Mix:

Three young women friends enjoying dim sum lunch at a sunny pavement cafe

With more than a hundred food festivals across the country, Britain’s food scene is booming. Here are the top UK food festivals you don't want to miss!

Photo by: VisitBritain/Anastasia Ustenikova

Food truck and direction signs at a festival at Highclere Castle with house behind

Whether you're hopping from London to Cardiff or taking a road trip in the Scottish Highlands, we have something delicious just for you.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jacob Niblett

Girl taking a picture of her food at Mackie Mayor

Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty, with experiences that take you from farm to fork and brewery to beer.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Man standing in store room, holding wooden beer barrel

Britain’s drink scene is as diverse as its people, and we love a good knees-up.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Stuart Harper

Man wearing green apron standing next to copper pot

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

Photo by: VisitBritain

Close up of person holding plate with of food

Whet your whistle with Scottish whisky, raise a glass to English gin making – but did you know Wales is also leaving its mark?

Photo by: VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Two glasses of whisky standing on an oak barrel

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

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter

Find an array of traditional English inns and pubs offering roaring fires and local produce. In the colder months, an English inn can be the perfect place to be.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tommaso Fogliata

Pub decorated with many pots of flowers and flags

Top food and drink destinations

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