Twenty classic London restaurants
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Six signs you’re in a great British pub
26 Oct, 2026
What makes a good pub great? For food and drink writer Suriya Bala, it takes more than a decent pint and a cracking pie – it’s the character, camaraderie and unmistakable sense of belonging that turn a pub into your pub.
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Where to eat in Margate: a local's guide
Margate marches to the beat of its own drum. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and fizzing with an energy not seen in other east Kent coastal towns, this rough-round-the-edges seaside resort mixes nostalgia and art with a fresh and exciting ...
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City eating guide – Edinburgh
Edinburgh is more than castles and cobbled streets – it’s one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations, packed with everything from cosy neighbourhood bistros to boundary-pushing tasting menus. Local James Porteous shares his top picks from the Athens of ...
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City eating guide – York
York is a city where a remarkable food scene has evolved alongside its medieval streets and magnificent Minster. From long-established pubs and local favourites to ambitious modern restaurants, there’s plenty to discover. Local food writer Jill Turton has watched that ...
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City eating guide – Nottingham
Nottingham might not be a city at the front of minds when it comes to cuisine but it’s truly one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations. From cosy neighbourhood haunts to multiple fine dining establishments, it has something for ...
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Where to eat in Chinatown: a local’s top eight picks
London local and founder of vegetarian Chinese supper club YING’S, Alice Hale, has grown up enjoying the best of London’s Chinatown. She shares her eight favourite spots, what to expect and what to order. One of my favourites is Chinese Tapas ...
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Old favourites that still deliver
London’s restaurant scene never stands still. New openings and must-book tables fight for our attention every week. But amid all the hubbub, it’s good to know that the old guard isn’t going anywhere… The Quality Chop House, which first flung ...
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Best restaurants in Bristol
Bristol is bursting with great food, from standout restaurants that draw diners from far and wide to independent cafés, brilliant bakeries, laid-back lunch spots and street food worth hunting down. Whether you’re after a special night out or a quick ...
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In conversation with Jay Rayner | Recipes and stories from a restaurant critic's life
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, Mayfair
In conversation with Jay Rayner: Recipes and stories from a restaurant critic’s life For our next 'In conversation with' event, Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman will sit down with award-winning restaurant critic and broadcaster Jay Rayner to talk about his new book, Nights Out in the Kitchen. The follow-up ...
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