Where to eat

Scotland has plenty to celebrate in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, with 14 restaurants making the prestigious list. From cosy island dining rooms and neighbourhood bistros to seafood specialists and family-run favourites, this year’s Scottish winners prove exceptional food can be found in every corner of the country. Standout stories include Ar Bòrd (No3, Scotland’s regional winner), ...

It was a stellar showing for the Central and East of England in this year’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list, with 16 earning a place among the country’s finest. Leading the way is Wild in Berkhamsted (No8 on the list and the region’s winner), where seasonal, ingredient-led cooking is shaped by its farm-to-table approach. Also recognised are Fern in Uppingham ...

Some of the best food in Britain right now is happening far from the bright lights of major cities. For Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 list, our reviewers didn't just book a table; they went hunting. Down coastal roads, into sleepy market towns, across to far-flung islands – anywhere a brilliant independent chef might be quietly cooking ...

This year, 47 restaurants are making their debut in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants, each one earning its spot thanks to the loyal diners who’ve championed it. From tiny but mighty Ar Bord on the Isle of Mull to seafood supremo Nathan Outlaw’s newest venture in Cornwall, these standout newcomers stretch from one end of Britain to the ...

From the sun-drenched rooftop of Old Sessions House to a prime picnic table on the shores of Ulva, these are some of our favourite restaurants and wine bars for enjoying the summer heat.

The world’s oldest tennis tournament has started, with more than half a million visitors descending on SW19 during the fortnight. After a day spent courtside with strawberries and cream, skip the high-street chains and make a beeline for one of these Good Food Guide favourites. 

Long, hot days call for one thing: a seat in a great pub garden. From leisurely lunches to after-work pints and impromptu pit stops, these pubs have outdoor spaces worth seeking out. The food comes highly recommended, of course, but whether you’re dining, drinking or simply passing by, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting.

With the heatwave in full swing, these cafés, bistros and seasonal shacks are perfect places to cool off by the coast. All within a salty kiss of the sea, these spots are serving up unfussy dishes, cold drinks and a relaxed atmosphere – ideal for long lunches, sunset suppers and escaping the hottest part of the day.

Vineyards, kitchen gardens, country estates and some of the South East’s richest farmland: West Sussex has plenty going for it. Happily, its best restaurants know exactly what to do with all that bounty. These are the ones we're booking this summer. Image: Chalk / Jo Hunt

If you're planning a special meal for Father’s Day, here’s our pick of some of the best places to show him just how much you love him.