Editorial

First, find the secret door. Then prepare to lose all restraint: Kid’s exuberant Turkish cooking makes ordering “one or two” from each section feel less like a suggestion and more like a dare. Luckily, Hilary Armstrong, editor of GFG’s sister brand CODE, was up for the challenge…

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.

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

It’s a small patch of London that summons folk far and wide. Be it movie buffs seeking ‘that blue door’, antique hunters chasing a bargain, or the two million revellers who descend in August for a Caribbean carnival, Notting Hill calls – and the world answers. Suriya Bala takes us on her foodie tour of this buzzing London neighbourhood.

There’s something special about a restaurant where family is quite literally part of the recipe. Across Good Food Guide’s Best 100 Local Restaurants 2026, that spirit runs deep – parents and children working the same pass, siblings splitting front and back of house, legacies passed quietly from one generation to the next. The result is restaurants that feel less like ...

London local and founder of vegetarian Chinese supper club YING’S, Alice Hale, has grown up enjoying the best of London’s Chinatown. She shares her eight favourite spots, what to expect and what to order. One of my favourites is Chinese Tapas House for jianbing, a Chinese street food similar to a crêpe with an egg, coriander, chilli sauce and cracker inside. ...

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 ...

Margate marches to the beat of its own drum. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and fizzing with an energy not seen in other east Kent coastal towns, this rough-round-the-edges seaside resort mixes nostalgia and art with a fresh and exciting food scene. So, if you’re looking for a perfect brunch, that hidden local gem you’d never stumble across or a ...