Manchester may already be groaning under the weight of pizza places, but Emma Sturgess finds room – quite a lot of room, actually, at 18 inches across – for Proloco, the new venture from Honest Crust’s Richard Carver. Expect crisp-based sharing pies, small plates worth grappling over, and a bar that will sell you a £7 negroni or an alcohol-free ...

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

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE In partnership with Timothy Taylor’s  With Cask Ale Week 2026 putting Britain’s national drink back in the spotlight, beer writer Pete Brown asks why a beer deeply rooted in British drinking culture is so often misunderstood. The answer lies in what makes cask unique: it’s fresh, living and finished in the pub, where the skill of the ...

Norwich has a lot going for it when it comes to eating out. There’s great local produce on the doorstep, a good mix of independent restaurants and plenty of chefs doing their own thing. You’ll find everything from relaxed neighbourhood spots and unfussy plates to more ambitious fine-dining kitchens, with cooking that ranges from modern British to food inspired by ...

Leeds has one of the North’s best dining scenes. From Bavette, named Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant 2024 to The Highland Laddie, our No1 pub in 2025, the city is full of places that know exactly what they’re doing.  There’s brilliant bistro cooking, big regional flavours, charcoal, fermentation and some seriously good vegetable-led food, alongside the neighbourhood favourites that ...

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 the country’s finest bakeries and superb local cheeses, Bath’s food scene is well worth exploring between festival events. Here are ...

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…

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 pubs like The Broad Chare and homely bistro The Small Canteen to Kenny Atkinson’s Quayside venture Solstice, there’s something to ...

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 restaurants recognised, Edie’s brings contemporary European cooking to Carlyon Bay in St Austell, while The Lost Kitchen in Chettiscombe, Devon, ...

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 or dinner.