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items: The UK’s best kept secrets: 6 underrated destinations to visit this summer
items: Best restaurants in Brighton
items: Best country pubs in the UK
items: Romantic UK getaways for food lovers
items: Best UK city breaks for food lovers
items: Best fish and chip shops in the UK
items: The best restaurants to eat in Norwich
items: The best restaurants to eat in Oxford

The UK’s best kept secrets: 6 underrated destinations to visit this summer
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date: 2025-05-16T12:11:03.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
subject: travel
description: Visit somewhere new in the UK this summer with some of these underrated towns and counties filled with foodie hotspots, from Scotland to Wales
encoded: When planning a UK staycation, certain locations may immediately spring to mind: a seaside trip to Brighton, Edinburgh in August for the festival or Bath for a historic city break. Those destinations are rightly popular but at peak times in the year, you can expect big crowds and pricey accommodation. Thankfully, the UK has so much more to offer with plenty of lesser-visited and less well-known areas that have just as much to offer, especially for foodies. We’ve chosen a selection of locations across the country to suit every taste, including mini city break, rural escape, seaside stay, coastal tour or full-on gastronomic getaway. Aughton and Ormskirk, Lancashire For lovers of fine dining The rural village of Aughton, next to Ormskirk in West Lancashire, has just 8,000 residents but boasts five Michelin stars, making it the perfect destination for an indulgent foodie break in the countryside. Immerse yourself in nature with a walk around Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, where you might spot Sparrowhawks and Yellowhammers among the woodland, orchards and wildflower meadows. The local Ormskirk speciality of gingerbread is taken very seriously: there's even an annual festival in the town centre (taking place this year on 13 July). You can also sample the gingerbread at Ormskirk market every Thursday and Saturday, along with other Lancashire produce from the market’s 100 stalls. Aughton is home to the UK’s newest three-Michelin-starred restaurant Moor Hall. Chef Mark Birchall uses local produce, some grown in the restaurant’s beautifully maintained kitchen gardens, to create complex, beguiling tasting menus. For a more casual meal, head to Birchall’s one-Michelin-starred The Barn just across from the main building. Stay over in one of fourteen rooms including the recently opened luxurious garden rooms. In the village centre, chef Tim Allen runs the Michelin-starred sō-lō. The converted village pub has been elegantly fitted out and provides the perfect backdrop for Allen’s sop…

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Best restaurants in Brighton
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date: 2025-04-22T10:02:33.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
subject: Andy Lynes
subject: Brighton
subject: brighton food guide
subject: Cocktails
subject: Curry
subject: Eat out in Brighton
subject: Fish
subject: food guide
subject: Seafood
subject: seaside food
subject: small plates
subject: travel
description: The trendy seaside town of Brighton has no shortage of great places to eat and drink – try creative seafood, unique Sunday roasts or inventive Indian thalis
encoded: Brighton is often named one of the best places outside of London to eat in the UK for a very good reason. The seaside city boasts a plethora of independent restaurants that cover every taste and occasion. There are multi-course tasting menus for special celebrations and small and sharing plates for a casual get-together with friends. If you’re a serious steak lover or a committed vegetarian, Brighton has got you covered. If you like things spicy, there are excellent Thai, Indian and Southeast Asian options; the flavours of France, Spain and the Mediterranean are on your doorstep, too. Add in a great cafe and brunch culture, street food, great cocktails and wine lists that celebrate local Sussex vineyards and you’ve got an unbeatable culinary combination. Check out our travel hub for more guides with recommendations on the top restaurants in each city. We have guides for more southern cities, such as Bath, Bristol, Exeter and Cheltenham. 20 best places to eat and drink in Brighton Alberta’s at the Windmill For a Sunday roast They do Sunday lunch a bit differently at this atmospheric back street boozer, close to Brighton’s shopping quarter, with local craft ale on tap, tunes on vinyl and a sun-trap pavement-side terrace. Chef Ali Munro puts a southern American spin on a British classic by frying a whole local chicken and serving it with roast potatoes, greens, roast roots, Yorkshire puddings, pork sausage and unlimited gravy (available for pre-booking only, £24 per person). The weekday menu is just as tempting with a generously proportioned ‘chicken schnitt’ sando served in a homemade Japanese sub roll and the huge, hot and crispy buttermilk fried chicken wings. Mains from £10. thewindmillbrighton.com Dilsk For local foraged food Chef Tom Stephens (ex-Simon Rogan and Tom Kerridge) serves exquisite tasting menus based around seasonal East Sussex produce, including some foraged from the coastline. The elegant semi-basement space in the boutique Drakes Hotel on the seafr…

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Best country pubs in the UK
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date: 2023-08-01T15:39:46.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
description: Food writer Andy Lynes has picked the best country pubs across the UK, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland, for the ultimate local lunch recommendations
encoded: These days, country pubs don’t just mean a cracking traditional Sunday lunch. You’re as likely to indulge in a multi-course tasting menu of the finest local and seasonal produce as you are a plate of roast beef. You might find yourself in a listed building with exposed beams and open fires, or encounter elegant contemporary interior design. But whatever the setting, you can be assured of eating and drinking (and sleeping, if the pub has rooms) extremely well. Best country pubs in the UK Brackenrigg Inn Penrith, Lake District The Brackenrigg Inn is situated just a stone’s throw away from lake Ullswater, the second largest lake in England, the pub offers cosy but luxurious rooms with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside and lake. The rooms feel traditional with local artwork and books and there are plenty of little luxuries too, including an abundance of plump pillows, extra blankets and complimentary drinks and treats. The bathrooms are smartly tiled with a walk-in-shower and heated towel rail. Guests staying at the pub can also use the facilities of nearby hotel Another Place, where there’s a spa and swimming pool with mountain views, three restaurants and a luxurious library with complimentary tea and coffee and a wealth of board games. The pub itself has a traditional menu which features a selection of locally sourced meats and cheeses, the homemade steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding are must-try dishes. In winter you’ll find open fires and board games to settle down with after a long lake-side walk. Find out more at Brackenrigg Inn. The Applecross Inn Applecross, Wester Ross, Scotland There are stunning views of the Skye mountains across the water from this family-run inn that’s located in a village on the remote and peaceful peninsula of Applecross. Take a seat in the cosy and inviting bar with its exposed stone walls and pine-clad ceiling for ales brewed in Applecross itself. On the menu, the finest local seafood including langoustines, sca…

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Romantic UK getaways for food lovers
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date: 2023-07-26T15:31:57.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
description: From charming seaside towns, to cute countryside villages and elegant historic cities, explore the best of the UK's destinations for a romantic and food-filled getaway, with restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes where you can dine on world class dishes, as well as brilliant hotels and B&Bs for every budget
encoded: 1. St Ives, best for relaxing on the beach, art and seafood St Ives is one of Cornwall's most attractive seaside towns. It not only boasts four gorgeous sandy beaches and characterful cobbled streets lined with independent shops, but also two world class art galleries (Tate St Ives and The Barbara Hepworth Museum) and a long standing reputation for excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, many of them on the beach or with sea views. Where to eat in St Ives One Fish Street: An intimate and elegant restaurant and bar just off the harbour front where, from Tuesday to Thursday, they serve an eight-course tasting menu, then Friday to Monday it becomes a casual grill house. Source Kitchen: Simple yet smart dining room tucked away on St Ives’ famous cobbled Digey. A concise, daily changing menu of good value dishes celebrates the best Cornish produce. Ugly Butterfly: There’s incredible views over sandy Carbis Bay from this glamorous glass box of a fine dining restaurant from chef Adam Handling that’s focused on sustainability. Porthminster Cafe: This iconic beachside restaurant has been serving an eclectic Asian and Mediterranean inflected menu with some foraged ingredients for more than a quarter of a century. Porthminster Kitchen: A seat on the elevated terrace at this casual restaurant is the perfect spot to take in the harbour views and enjoy globally influenced dishes with top quality Cornish ingredients. Porthmoor Beach Cafe: Set just below the Tate St Ives gallery, there’s great beach views and a seafood-led menu that roams from Europe to North Africa and Asia at this casual but smart all-day diner. No 27 The Terrace: The dining room of this Georgian guesthouse in an elevated position about the town overlooks the bay and offers simply prepared bistro classics. St Eia: This stylish wine bar and shop is set just off the harbour and offers a short list of tapas-style dishes to accompany a serious and extensive list of modern wines. Where to stay in St Ives Carbis Bay: Fa…

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Best UK city breaks for food lovers
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date: 2023-06-28T11:37:38.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
description: There has never been a better time for food lovers to take a city break in the UK. Plan your trip around these food-focussed highlights from 12 of the UK cities most interesting food scenes
encoded: Recommendations compiled as of the publish date. If you think there is any incorrect or out of date information in this guide please e-mail us at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk From tasting menus, small plates and street food, to artisan bakeries, properly brewed beer and top-notch coffees – so many places across the country are getting everything right. Bath Best for afternoon tea With its perfectly preserved Georgian buildings, Bath is unquestionably one of Britain’s most elegant cities, and a World Heritage Site, too. It’s the ideal setting in which to indulge in that most English of pastimes, afternoon tea (The Pumphouse is stunning), but a burgeoning dining scene means there’s everything from gastropubs to fine dining to enjoy. Where to eat in Bath The Beckford Canteen: mid-range, no-nonsense dining room with focus on seasonality and some local South West suppliers. Town + House: tiny pub with contemporary interiors, good cocktails and a brilliant kimchi chicken burger. Live music on Sunday nights. Landrace: intimate and stripped back first-floor dining room serving local seasonal dishes with British and Italian influences. The ground-floor bakery and cafe is one of the best in the city. The Chequers: a new chef and menu has reinvigorated this popular and stylish gastropub on a backstreet close to the Royal Crescent and The Circus that now boasts a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Book ahead for the highly rated Sunday roast. The Elder: hunting lodge meets old fashioned London gentleman’s club at this elegant hotel restaurant from wild food expert Mike Robinson. Venison from local estates is a must order. The Scallop Shell: a smart fish and chip restaurant serving day-boat fish and hand-cut chips, beloved of Marco Pierre White. The Oyster Shell takeaway is also under the same ownership. The Dark Horse: sip modern inventive cocktails that incorporate locally sourced ingredients at this award winning and atmospheric basement bar. Where to stay in Bath The Queensbury: char…

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Best fish and chip shops in the UK
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date: 2023-05-31T09:27:51.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
subject: best fish and chips
subject: Family
subject: Fish and chips
subject: Summer
subject: Tony Naylor
subject: travel
subject: Uk
description: Bag yourself the best fish and chips near you this summer. Our guide brings you the best chippies to visit across the UK.
encoded: Recommendations compiled as of the publish date. It's an iconic British dish that tastes even better by the sea in summer. With our handy guide to the best chippie hotspots on the map, you will be guaranteed the proper experience. We love nothing better than crisp batter, soft flakes of fresh fish and moreish chips. If you share our passion, read on. Colmans Fish & Chips South Shields This legendary South Shields chip shop and café has been in the same family since 1926. Its original coal-fired fryers are long gone, usurped by high-spec, ultra-modern Kiremko ranges that produce dishes such as real scampi (made using Whitby Bay langoustine tails) or Thai-style prawn fishcakes. Colmans uses day-boat fish for its seasonal specials such as line-caught North Atlantic haddock and cod approved by the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council). Both are cooked in a top-secret batter. £. The Bay Stonehaven A pioneer in seafood sustainability (and a long-term MSC affiliate), this seafront takeaway in Stonehaven near Aberdeen is equally focused on finessing the quality of its fish and chips. Owner Calum Richardson is so well respected that swanky Edinburgh seafood restaurant, Ondine, uses his batter recipe. Served with richly savoury chips cooked in beef dripping, The Bay’s haddock supper is knockout. Do not miss the smoked haddock fishcakes. £ Burton Road Chippy Lincoln Proper homemade mushy peas (a silken joy!), rigorous frying to order and its renowned fat, crisp and fluffy chips – made from carefully stored and prepared, locally grown Maris Pipers – are just some of the reasons that have made this Lincoln takeaway café an award winner. In many ways, Burton Road is the perfect blend of old and new. All its cod and haddock is MSC-compliant, while its menu runs from pickled eggs to hand-cut, panko-coated squid. £ Cod’s Scallops Nottingham Combining fishmongers, takeaways and cafés, these two smartly seaside-themed branches of Cod’s Scallops offer a modish fish and chip experience that …

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The best restaurants to eat in Norwich
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date: 2023-01-23T10:18:52.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
subject: Andy Lynes
subject: Beer
subject: Dessert
subject: distillery
subject: Fish and chips
subject: FRENCH
subject: Gin
subject: Northeast
subject: Norwich
subject: Pizza
subject: Pub
subject: Seafood
subject: Thai
subject: travel
subject: Uk
subject: Vegan
subject: Vegetarian
subject: Wine
description: In East Anglia’s medieval city you’ll find daringly modern food, from insect-garnished salads to haute cuisine barbecue crisps and mammoth breakfast toasties!
encoded: All recommendations have been reviewed and approved as of the publish date and will be checked periodically. If you think there is any incorrect or out of date information in this guide please e-mail us at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk Peek into the heritage, half-timbered buildings of Norwich and you may be surprised to discover cutting edge culinary delights. We've compiled a list of the top restaurants, bars and cafés where you can sample the best of local cuisine, from traditional pub fair and casual afternoon teas to fine dining with innovative flavour combinations, creative cocktails and dazzling desserts. Taking a trip South? Read our other city guides – we have expert recommendations for the best restaurants to eat in Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Cambridge. Best restaurants in Norwich at a glance Benedicts - Special occasion Farmyard - Casual dining, special occasion Roger Hickman - Special occasion Hawthorn - Casual dining Woolf & Social - Casual dining, cheap eat The Assembly House - Casual dining, special occasion, kid friendly Shiki - Casual dining, cheap eat The Wine Press - Casual dining, special occasion J.C Pinto - Casual dining The Fig Bar - Casual dining Ten Bells - Casual dining Rooftop Terrace - Casual dining The Vine - Casual dining Grosvenor Fish Bar - Casual dining, cheap eat, kid friendly Wild Thyme - Casual dining Benedicts Special occasion Former Morston Hall head chef Richard Bainbridge combines comfort food and haute cuisine at his simple yet smart neighbourhood bistro that celebrates Norfolk produce. There’s a healthy dose of nostalgia about dishes like ‘Nanny bush's seasonal trifle’ – (a winning dish on BBC 2's Great British Menu, 2015), a milk jam with puff pastry, thyme and bay leaf ice cream. The wine pairing with the six- or eight-course tasting menu is imaginative and may include an alpine cheese soup with garden herb tortellini. Their sample set lunch menu is £28. Farmyard Casual dining, special occasion Farmyard’s neon-pink sign a…

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The best restaurants to eat in Oxford
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date: 2023-01-19T10:25:50.000Z
creator: Andy Lynes
subject: Travel
subject: UK Travel
subject: Andy Lynes
subject: best restaurants
subject: British pub food
subject: cafes
subject: oxford
subject: oxfordshire
subject: Restaurants
subject: Tapas
subject: where to eat
description: Discover a trendy tapas spot, a range of cool cafés, fine dining restaurants and a host of traditional pubs serving up modern bites in beautiful Oxford.
encoded: All recommendations have been reviewed and approved as of the publish date and will be checked periodically. If you think there is any incorrect or out of date information in this guide please e-mail us at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk Planning a relaxing getaway to the beautiful city of Oxford? What better way is there to explore than through your stomach? We have gathered the best places to eat in Oxford to make finding delicious food simple and easy. If you enjoy this guide, check out our other helpful city guides - we have expert recommendations for the best restaurants to eat in Liverpool, Manchester, York and Newcastle. Best restaurants in Oxford at a glance The Magdalen Arms - Casual dining Arbequina - Casual dining, cheap eats The Mason Arms - Casual dining, special occasion Old Parsonage Hotel - Casual dining, kid-friendly Gee's - Casual dining, kid-friendly Brew - Cheap eats 2 North Parade - Casual dining Branca - Casual dining, kid-friendly Cherwell Boathouse - Special occasion The Feathers - Casual dining, special occasion, kid-friendly Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons - Special occasion Rooftop Restaurant at Ashmolean - Casual dining The Rusty Bicycle - Casual dining, cheap eats Quod - Casual dining, special occasions The Magdalen Arms Casual dining On a Saturday night, it feels like all of Oxford has made a beeline for this rustic yet chic gastropub to feast on generous platters of whole shoulder of lamb. Sister pub to The Anchor & Hope in London, The Magdalen Arms takes a gutsy approach to modern cooking; expect starters such as Cornish mussels marinière, and mains such as Hereford steak and ale suet crust pie and buttered greens for two. The wine list offers plenty of choices around the £30 mark, and the bar staff make a mean mojito. If it's sunny, ask for a table on the terrace. Mains from £13. Arbequina Casual dining, cheap eats This converted chemist’s shop on Oxford’s Cowley Road is where you'll find some of the best tapas in the country. Request a s…

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