Editorial

South-facing sun traps, hidden roof terraces and kitchen gardens budding into life. As the weather gets warmer, we invite you to take a seat at these Good Food Guide restaurants primed for excellent alfresco dining.

Restaurateur Aleksandar Taralezhkov, of Dolma Bar in Margate, talks about his native Bulgarian cuisine through the lens of migration, cultural identity and national self-perception, arguing that Bulgarian food doesn’t need reinvention, it needs articulation.

A new generation of cafés, bakeries, breweries and food producers is quietly reshaping Bute’s identity from faded Victorian holiday spot to full-on foodie destination (with very fancy loos). Emma Henderson shares the spots worth seeking out on this west-coast island.

Stretching for 115 miles between Exmouth in Devon and Studland in Dorset, the Jurassic Coast Path winds its way through England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers walkers the perfect combination of sweeping sea views, rugged landscapes, fossil-strewn beaches, charming villages… and wonderful places to stop off and refuel along the way. From waterside seafood restaurants and perfectly ...

From Padstow’s heavyweight food scene to under-the-radar village gems, North Cornwall is quietly becoming one of Britain’s most interesting places to eat out. Bude native and writer Emma Henderson takes us on a culinary road trip around this beautiful area… just don’t call it Devon!

A stable of the British spring calendar, the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises world-class blooms, sustainable gardens, biodiversity, innovative planting schemes and, for only the second time in the show’s history, gnomes! If you’re planning a visit, chances are you’ll be looking for something fabulous to eat after a long day of floral appreciation. Our selection of restaurants near ...

From the golden beaches and rugged bays of the Tyne and Wear north coast to Northumberland’s dramatic cliffs, medieval castles, puffin colonies and picturesque fishing villages, this stretch of shoreline offers some of the most breathtaking views in the country. The route runs for almost 80 miles, from Tynemouth in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. But this coastline ...

Reborn as The Trof, this Manchester stalwart blends pub comfort with elevated dining. Food writer Emma Sturgess talks cosy interiors, sharp drinks and a confident menu based on thoughtful cooking and a side order of local spirit.

May is National Walking Month and there’s no better place to embrace the benefits of getting out and about than on the coastal paths around Britain. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the best seaside hiking routes, with recommended eating spots to try along the way. We’re kicking things off this week with Wales’ Pembrokeshire Coast ...

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