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Winner of our Best Value Set Menu Award, The Devonshire, give us the exclusive recipe for their much-loved set menu dessert, the humble sticky toffee pudding.

The chef Shaun Hill has spent five decades behind the stoves. After finding fame feeding the diners of Ludlow (The Merchant House) and Devon – where he put Gidleigh Park on the gastronomic map – Shaun Hill reopened Franco Taruschio’s much-loved Walnut Tree in 2008, and quickly restored it to its former glory: though ‘glory’ may be too pompous an epithet for this whitewashed country inn on the B4521 near Abergavenny.

Chester brings a distinctive flair to the dining scene in Cheshire, with a growing number of restaurants that balance creativity, precision, and a strong sense of place. From bold Mediterranean flavours to plant-led plates and modern British cooking, this historic city is carving out a name for itself among food ......

News this week including a new venture for former Walnut Tree head chef Roger Brook and a second opening for Mexican brand El Pastor

We've been reading through thousands of your nominations on the hunt for Britain’s Best Local Restaurants 2026 in partnership with Square. Here’s a sneak peek at the restaurants currently leading the charge, but with nominations still open until 20 April, the competition is far from over. Nominate your favourite local ......