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08 Sep, 2026
First, find the secret door. Then prepare to lose all restraint: Kid’s exuberant Turkish cooking makes ordering “one or two” from each section feel less like a suggestion and more like a dare. Luckily, Hilary Armstrong, editor of GFG’s sister brand CODE, was up for the challenge…
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Best restaurants in Bath
Heading to the Jane Austen Festival 2026 in Bath? You’ll find plenty to admire in the city’s elegant Georgian streets – and plenty to persuade you to stay for dinner. From excellent restaurants and seasonal, locally sourced menus to one of ...
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Best restaurants in Newcastle
It’s the Great North Run this weekend, the world’s biggest half marathon. Whether you’re taking on the 13.1 miles or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll need somewhere good to eat – and Newcastle’s thriving food scene won’t disappoint. From proper ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: South West winners
The South West has become a magnet for exciting, independent cooking, and this year’s Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants shines a light on the region’s impressive mix of ambitious chefs, thoughtful menus and distinctive dining spots. Among the ...
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Take cover! Britain’s best all-weather outdoor dining
Summer might be packing its bags, but outdoor dining doesn't have to end with it. From covered terraces to cosy courtyards, these are some of the best spots in Britain for all-weather dining – perfect for an atmospheric autumn lunch ...
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A local's guide to Notting Hill
It’s a small patch of London that summons folk far and wide. Be it movie buffs seeking ‘that blue door’, antique hunters chasing a bargain, or the two million revellers who descend in August for a Caribbean carnival, Notting Hill ...
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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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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: South East winners
The South East’s food scene has plenty to shout about in this year’s Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants, celebrating everything from unfussy bistros and intimate dining rooms to restaurants taking inspiration from kitchens around the world. Among those ...
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In conversation with Dylan Jones: The secret history of London restaurants
In conversation with Dylan Jones: The secret history of London restaurants from Langan’s Brasserie to the Wolseley For our next ‘In conversation with’ event, Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman will sit down with best-selling author Dylan Jones to talk about his new book, Table Hopping. Told with his trademark wit, ...
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