Where to eat

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.

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 making the cut, last year’s winner Lucky Lychee ranks high (no11) bringing Malaysian flavours to Winchester, while Bauji in Worthing ...

Recently, I was asked to provide a hit list of restaurants for out-of-towners. Not the usual top-rated suspects but those wonderful, well-regarded places that sum up eating out in London without being too spendy. It was a surprisingly tough call. London’s reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic food scenes means that extremely worthy candidates live in every borough. ...

There’s no doubt that the North West’s food scene is one of the country’s most exciting, and Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 has taken note. Nine local spots have made this year’s list, each led by chefs who not only cook brilliantly, but know their communities inside out. The region also has extra reason to celebrate: Gisburn’s ...

Eleven London restaurants have earned their place in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, showing off the sheer range of the capital’s food scene, from cosy neighbourhood spots to eclectic, boundary-pushing menus. Among the standouts, Tiella Trattoria serves up a slice of Italian warmth with a generous side of hospitality, while the bold, punchy flavours of Indonesian favourite ...

The Welsh winners in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 prove that exceptional dining doesn’t always need grand settings – just outstanding talent, a deep respect for local produce and a strong sense of place. From a lovingly restored Monmouthshire farmhouse serving standout Welsh rarebit and expertly cooked fish, to Cardiff’s boundary-pushing Ogof where organic vegetables meet natural ...

Ending rough sleeping is firmly back in the political spotlight. In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham made it clear where he wants to start, telling the crowd outside Downing Street that his first instruction would be “to end rough sleeping in our country.” It’s a mission StreetSmart has been working towards for 28 years. Established in 1998, ...

From Scotland’s rugged eastern shores right down to Cornwall’s fishing villages, Britain’s coastline is home to some of the country’s most exciting places to eat – which is why they make up a fifth of the winners in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026. Some sit right on the water’s edge, while others are just a stone’s throw ...