Local guides

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.

The Isle of Skye is famous for its scenery, but there’s more to it than views. Let our Highlands and Islands expert Lucy Gillmore guide you through the best places to eat, from laid-back seafood spots to cosy cafés and standout restaurants worth visiting.

Fresh seafood, hidden gems, coastal walks and some of Suffolk’s best food spots. Discover Aldeburgh and Orford through food writer Tessa Allingham’s local lens – from beachside fish and chips to destination bakeries and charming pubs. Which of her Suffolk favourites will make your list?

An easy day trip from London by car or train, the independent charm of cool, sceney Whitstable is a magnate for summer holiday makers, out-of-season weekenders and spur-of-the-moment day trippers. Between the working fishing harbour, shingle beaches, pretty cottages and beach huts, there are vibrant eating and drinking destinations, ranging from coffee shops, cafés and wine bars to restaurants ...

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.

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!

With A Taste of Altrincham festival returning for a second year, from 27th February until 8th March, we asked local expert Emma Sturgess to give us her tour of the town’s culinary highlights.

Venturing into the Peak District? Ashleigh Arnott shares her hit list of proper coffee stops and great bakes worthy of a detour.

Heading towards the Year of the Fire Horse, Edinburgh native James Porteous reflects on a generational shift in Chinese cooking in the Scottish capital, offering up a few suggestions on where to find great regional dishes in what’s become Scotland’s unofficial Chinatown.

The UNESCO World Heritage city with its splendid cathedral and layers of Roman, medieval and literary heritage has attracted visitors for centuries.