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1. Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Shop
$ | |A frequent (and deserving) entry on "best fish-and-chips in Britain" lists, Aldeburgh's most celebrated eatery always has a long line of eager customers come frying time. The fish is fresh and local, the batter melts in your mouth, and the chips (from locally grown potatoes) are satisfyingly chunky. Upstairs you can bring your own wine or beer and sit at tables, but for the full experience, join the line and take out the paper-wrapped version. The nearby Golden Galleon, run by the same people, is a good alternative if this place is too crowded.
226 High St., Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5DJ, England01728-452250Known For
- One of the most famous fish-and-chips shops in Britain
- BYO wine or beer if you sit upstairs
- Long lines
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2. Falkland Arms
$ | |It's worth detouring a bit for this supremely appealing pub on the village green at Great Tew, about 8 miles northwest of Woodstock. The small restaurant offers a traditional but creative menu, which includes dishes like pea and shallot ravioli or a panko breaded mushroom burger. The bar stocks fruit wines and local ales and offers a small cocktail list; there's a fine selection of mugs and jugs hanging from the beams too. Book ahead on weekends. If you can't bear to leave, a spiral stone staircase leads to five guest rooms.
19–21 The Green, Great Tew, Oxfordshire, OX7 4DB, England01608-683653Known For
- Cozy, traditional pub atmosphere
- Classic pub food done very well
- Good sandwiches
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3. Feathered Nest Inn
$$$$ | |A ten-minute drive from Stow-on-the-Wold in Nether Westcote, this popular gastro-pub is as cozy and comforting as the name would suggest. The food here is exceptional, and the products are so local that the staff can usually point to the farm from where the meat was sourced. If you want to try as much as possible, opt for the six-course tasting menu (£80). Within the restaurant, a large bay window and terrace offer up views of the valley below, and attention to detail gives the pub some humorous touches such as the saddle-seated stools. If you decide that you are just too comfortable to move, there are four rooms to extend your stay in.
Nether Westcote, Oxfordshire, OX7 6SD, England01993-833030Known For
- Locally sourced produce
- High-end presentation
- Lovely valley views
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4. Henrock
$$$$ | |An informal restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan, Henrock is a superb addition to the dining scene in Bowness. Much of the fresh produce is grown on Rogan's farm in nearby Cartmel, and all of the dishes are seasonal with strong roots in British cooking. In addition to lunch and dinner, Henrock also has an imaginative afternoon tea menu with sweet treats such as chocolate and passion fruit tartelette and pink pepper, raspberry, and rose choux buns.
Crook Rd., Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JA, England015395-87766Known For
- Local ingredients
- Creative afternoon tea menu
- Michelin-starred chef
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch weekdays -
5. Hobsons Patisseries
$ | |Visitors and locals alike head for the half-timber Hobsons Patisseries to indulge in the famous savory pies or scrumptious afternoon teas. Just a couple of minutes walk from Shakespeare’s Birthplace, it’s an almost obligatory lunch stop.
1 Henley St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PT, England01789-293330Known For
- Delicious cakes and pies
- Cheap eats
- Low-key afternoon tea
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6. Lambs of Sheep Street
$$ | |Sit downstairs to appreciate the hardwood floors and oak beams of this local epicurean favorite; upstairs, the look is a bit more contemporary. The updates of tried-and-true dishes include herb-crusted rack of English lamb and panfried calf's liver with creamed potato, wilted spinach, pancetta, and crisp shallot. Desserts are fantastic here, and daily specials keep the menu seasonal. The two- and three-course fixed-price menus (not available for Monday lunches) are good deals.
12 Sheep St., Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EF, England01789-292554Known For
- Good-value set meals
- One of the oldest buildings in Stratford
- Modern twists on British classics
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7. Noble Rot
$$$ | Bloomsbury |There's an old Amsterdam coffeehouse vibe at this dark and creaky wine bar and restaurant on historic Lamb's Conduit Street in Bloomsbury. Run by two wine buffs and cult wine magazine publishers, you'll find deceptively simple ingredient-driven British dishes like roast Yorkshire pheasant with bread sauce and quince. There's an ever-changing French and British cheese plate menu, fantastic focaccia, sourdough, and soda bread, and an ambrosial wine list.
51 Lamb's Conduit St., London, Greater London, WC1N 3NB, England020-7242–8963Known For
- Paradise for oenophiles
- Unpretentious seasonal British and French wine-friendly fare
- Excellent value two- and three-course set lunch menu
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8. Old Fire Engine House
$$ | |Scrubbed pine tables fill the main dining room of this converted fire station near Ely Cathedral; another room, used when there's a crowd, has an open fireplace and a polished wood floor, and also serves as an art gallery. The menu could include fenland recipes like sea bass with shrimp and dill sauce, as well as more familiar English fare, such as steak and kidney pie. Desserts might include treacle pudding (a sticky, steamed cake) or housemade ice cream.
25 St. Mary's St., Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4ER, England01353-662582Known For
- Seasonal produce
- Regularly changing menus
- Afternoon tea
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9. Old Stamp House
$$$$ | |The quality of locally sourced and foraged food has been raised to a new level by this Michelin-starred restaurant, which, together with the Lake Road Kitchen, has given Ambleside unexpected status on the British gastro map. Chef Ryan Blackburn has created a menu anchored to Cumbrian traditions but at the same time mouthwateringly creative and contemporary. Look for hand-dived scallops with pumpkin, braised daube of beef with smoked celeriac, and Cumbrian gingerbread with rhubarb soufflé. The restaurant has an unprepossessing setting, down steps in a dim room, but there's history in the whitewashed, rough-hewn walls: Wordsworth once worked here as "Distributer of Stamps.” A tasting menu is also available at lunch and dinner.
Church St., Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0BU, England01539-432775Known For
- Creative seasonal menu
- Celebrity chef
- Excellent wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues., Reservations essential -
10. Rules
$$$$ | Covent Garden |Opened by Thomas Rule in 1798, London's oldest restaurant is still perhaps its most beautiful. The epitome of High Victorian design, overflowing with antique portraits, prints, cartoons, busts, and taxidermy, here you can indulge in traditional British fare like jugged hare, steak and kidney pie, or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. For a taste of the 18th century, choose game from the restaurant's High Pennines estate, including roast grouse, mallard, or pheasant. Snag a table in one of the skylit rooms or the spot where the Victorian-era Prince of Wales had trysts with the famed beauty and actress Lillie Langtry.
35 Maiden La., London, Greater London, WC2E 7LB, England020-7836–5314Known For
- The oldest restaurant in London
- Traditional British game-based fare
- Famous diners from Charles Dickens to Evelyn Waugh
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Mon. -
11. Silo
$$ | Hackney |If you've ever wondered what the future tastes like, it might just be the 11-course tasting menu here at Silo, a sleek zero-waste restaurant opened by pioneering chef Douglas McMaster in this on-trend area of East London. Clever use of techniques like smoking and dehydration will change how you think about everyday ingredients like carrots and potatoes, while the occasional meat dishes—game and offal feature often—are melt-in-the-mouth delectable (those not in the mood for the full 11 courses can go à la carte with the small plates menu). The local neighborhood may still be a bit rough around the edges, but Silo, with its beautiful high-ceilinged dining room, black-clad staff, and wow cooking, is one of the chicest dining experiences in town.
Unit 7 Queens Yard, London, Greater London, E9 5EN, England020-7993–8155Known For
- Atmospheric views of London Stadium and the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower
- Innovative design is full of surprises, including a bar made of recycled Italian shoe leather
- Ingredients like house-churned butter and house-rolled oats that typify the zero-waste philososphy
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12. Talbooth Restaurant
$$$ | |This sophisticated restaurant serving excellent seasonal British fare is set in a Tudor house beside the idyllic River Stour. Outside, there are lighted terraces where food and drinks are served on warm evenings; inside, original beams, leaded-glass windows, and a brick fireplace add to the sense of history. The menu at lunch and dinner may include thyme-roasted partridge with salsify and grapes, or John Dory with razor clam chowder. For dessert, try the fresh fruit pavlova. In summer, evening barbecues are occasionally held on the terrace.
Gun Hill, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6HP, England01206-323150Known For
- Superb British-French cooking
- Excellent service
- Beautiful waterside location
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. mid-Sept.–early June, Reservations essential -
13. The Corner House
$$ | |Set just outside the medieval city walls, this historic pub turned restaurant serves locally sourced British produce with creative culinary twists. Mains include confit pork belly with burnt-ends croquettes and cod loin with creamed bacon and leak, but it's the "nibbles" (snacks) that are really inventive—try the sausage roll, served as three thick slices with housemade mushroom ketchup. It's a little pricey, but the food is excellent and the portions are very generous. There are also five appealing bedrooms available upstairs, with prices starting from £100, including breakfast.
1 Dover St., Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HD, England01227-780793Known For
- Building that dates back to 1574
- To-die-for treacle bread
- Five lovely guest rooms available upstairs
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14. The Dining Room at The Goring
$$$$ | Victoria |Downton Abbey meets The Crown at this quintessentially English, old-school dining salon located within an Edwardian-era hotel down the road from Buckingham Palace. A favorite with royalty and courtiers, here you can enjoy daily specials like traditional beef Wellington or antediluvian quirks such as Eggs Drumkilbo (a hard-boiled egg/lobster seafood cocktail with caviar)—a onetime favorite of the late Queen Mother.
Beeston Pl., London, Greater London, SW1W 0JW, England020-7396–9000Known For
- Plush salon designed by Viscount David Linley
- Glazed lobster omelet with duck fat chips
- Royal history and pedigree
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Rate Includes: No lunch Sat. -
15. The Fellpack
$$ | |Created by four friends who have returned home to the Lakes, the menu at the Fellpack is designed as a celebration of Cumbria's ingredients and traditional recipes, albeit with a quirky twist. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a vintage Airstream trailer serving burritos and fries.
34 Lake Rd., Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DQ, England01768-774999Known For
- Food served in handmade dishes
- Delicious, hearty cuisine
- Awesome landscape photography
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16. Tower Bank Arms
$ | |With a porch that appears in a Beatrix Potter story and a location just a rabbit's hop from the author's home, you might expect this pub to be something of a tourist trap, but luckily it's anything but. The meals are tasty and copious, making use of local ingredients. There's a slate floor, a crackling open fire, and a bar that stocks some of the best beers around. Four bedrooms upstairs offer a good-value alternative to pricier lodgings.
Off B5285, Near Sawrey, Cumbria, LA22 0LF, England01539-436334Known For
- Literary influences
- Standard pub fare
- Some of the area's best ales
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17. Two Brewers
$$ | |Locals congregate in a pair of low-ceiling rooms at this tiny 17th-century establishment by the gates of Windsor Great Park. Those under 18 aren't allowed inside the pub (although they can be served at a few outdoor tables), but adults will find a suitable collection of wine, espresso, and local beer, plus an excellent menu with dishes like roasted cod with butter sauce and samphire or steak frites with brandy and peppercorn. On Sunday the pub serves a traditional, hearty lunchtime roast.
34 Park St., Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 1LB, England01753-855426Known For
- Classic, adults-only British pub
- Traditional lunchtime roast on Sunday
- Historic setting
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18. Adam and Eve
$ | |Reputedly one of Norwich's oldest pubs, and one of the oldest in the country as a whole, this place dates back to at least 1249. From noon until 7, the kitchen serves such hearty pub staples as fresh, hot pies. Theakston and Adnams beer are available on tap, as is Aspall cider (the very alcoholic, British kind). Food is served until 6:45 pm.
17 Bishopsgate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RZ, England01603-667423Known For
- Extremely old pub
- Good comfort food
- Bit of a Norwich institution
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19. Admiral Benbow
$ | |One of the town's most famous inns, the 17th-century Admiral Benbow was once a smugglers' pub—look for the figure of a smuggler on the roof, and (if it's not too busy) ask to see the tunnel used for contraband. There's a good selection of West Country ales, and in the family-friendly dining room, decorated to resemble a ship's officers' mess, you can enjoy pizzas, seafood, and steaks. Seafaring memorabilia, a brass cannon, model ships, and figureheads fill the place.
46 Chapel St., Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4AF, England01736-363448Known For
- Great historic character
- Cozy and relaxed vibes
- Family-friendly atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri. -
20. Albion Inn
$ | |You feel as if you’re stepping back in time at this Victorian pub; the posters, advertisements, flags, and curios tell you the idiosyncratic landlord keeps it as it would have been during World War I. The candlelit restaurant forms one of the three snug rooms and, unsurprisingly, serves traditional fare such as lamb’s liver, corned beef hash, and gammon (thick-sliced ham) with pease pudding. You can stay overnight here as well.
Park St., Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1RN, England01244-340345Known For
- Old-fashioned British food
- Historic, old-school ambience
- Local hangout
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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