Tucked away in the Ribble Valley, family-run trattoria La Locanda has built a loyal following with authentic regional Italian cooking, heartfelt hospitality and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. GFG reviewer Clarissa Hyman tells us why it simply had to be the winner of Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurants 2026…

This year, 47 restaurants are making their debut in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants, each one earning its spot thanks to the loyal diners who’ve championed it. From tiny but mighty Ar Bord on the Isle of Mull to seafood supremo Nathan Outlaw’s newest venture in Cornwall, these standout newcomers stretch from one end of Britain to the ...

Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2026, in partnership with Square, is here.  This year, our teams of inspectors, reviewers and the thousands of you who nominated, have gone above and beyond to find those special places – ranked for the first time from 1-100 – that are the beating heart of every community, venues where the welcome is ...

Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman tells us why this year’s 100 Best Local Restaurants campaign is about more than just finding great places to eat…

Born and raised in Hampshire, award-winning British chef and restaurateur Simon Rogan knows Southampton and the surrounding countryside better than most. From family-run gems to some of the county’s finest restaurants, these are the places he returns to whenever he’s back home.

From the sun-drenched rooftop of Old Sessions House to a prime picnic table on the shores of Ulva, these are some of our favourite restaurants and wine bars for enjoying the summer heat.

For Spencer Metzger, Chez Rose is more than a restaurant – it’s a tribute. Named after his grandmother Rosemary, whose cooking shaped his early love of food, the Mayfair restaurant marks the chef’s first solo venture, bringing classic French bistro cooking to a space filled with both personal memories and polished ambition. Elizabeth Carter visited to see whether the food ...

The world’s oldest tennis tournament has started, with more than half a million visitors descending on SW19 during the fortnight. After a day spent courtside with strawberries and cream, skip the high-street chains and make a beeline for one of these Good Food Guide favourites. 

From long-awaited London launches to ambitious destination dining across Britain, here are the new openings to look out for in 2026.

Long, hot days call for one thing: a seat in a great pub garden. From leisurely lunches to after-work pints and impromptu pit stops, these pubs have outdoor spaces worth seeking out. The food comes highly recommended, of course, but whether you’re dining, drinking or simply passing by, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting.