Where to eat

With a new bistro hitting Edinburgh next month, we’re craving a dose of comfort and Francophile charm. From Stuart Ralston’s dish-scrapingly good Vinette to Best Local Restaurant Bavette and the candle-dressed tables of Camille at Borough Market, here are some of our favourites. 

If you’ve been keeping things dry this January, the end is in sight and it’s time to plan where to enjoy a glass of something good. As we’re in the middle of Restaurant Month, we’ve curated our favourite bars and bistros where fine wines and fresh cooking is paired with an unusually great deal. From a fabulous formule du midi ...

Discover 30 top restaurants offering exceptional meals for under £30 during The Good Food Guide Restaurant Month 2026. From French bistros to Keralan curries, enjoy brilliant food for less across Britain.

Offers for Restaurant Month 2026 have been flooding in in the hundreds and among them are some restaurants that are regularly hovering at the top of my to-eat list. In London there’s neighbourhood favourite Perilla, which punches well above its weight in the flavour stakes, and Roe, one of the few good reasons to head to Canary Wharf. Even better: ...

It’s The Good Food Guide’s Restaurant Month 2026, and there’s never been a better time to push the boat out and treat yourself – and others – to something truly special. We’ve partnered with 400 restaurants across the country to bring you exclusive offers that make exceptional food more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned gourmand or simply in ...

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but during The Good Food Guide’s Restaurant Month 2026, you can certainly treat yourself to a fabulous midday meal without spending a fortune. With more than 400 restaurants participating nationwide,  there’s an offer here to suit every taste whether you’re looking for a simple steak frites or a full three courses. To help you,  we’ve picked 29 of our favourites where ...

Sardinian wild fennel soup in a garment factory in Bow, a nourishing frittata in Bloomsbury, the perfect jambon beurre in Covent Garden… While eating a little more lightly to kick off the new year, we’ve picked out our favourite selection of cafés, delis and laid-back restaurants for a simple, seasonal and delightfully delicious lunch.

Leeds has shaped one of the strongest dining scenes in the North, built on character rather than flash. It is the home of Bavette, The Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant 2024, and The Highland Laddie, which claimed the top spot in our 100 Best Pubs 2025 list. Together they capture the city’s strengths: confident cooking, clear ideas and a ...

The Lake District remains one of the country’s great walking regions, and its restaurants have long understood that many visitors arrive with a dog in tow. The places below show how well the Lakes can balance good cooking with a relaxed welcome, giving walkers a set of dog friendly places to eat that never feel like a compromise. In Ambleside, ...

Tucked away in pretty villages and down winding country lanes, many of Britain’s loveliest pubs are only accessible by car. But for non-drivers, there’s plenty to explore by train too. This selection from our 100 Best Pubs 2025 – from the village of Yeoford in Devon to Dunkeld at the gateway to the Highlands – are all within a satisfying ...