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Varied menu, copious portions, friendly welcome: this coffee has everything to please, and it really does! The place is perfect for a family lunch, with its terrace accessible in good weather. The big strengths are its inventiveness, the freshness of its products, with a special mention for its pastries. With a tea or coffee, for a gourmet break, it's perfect! Especially as the environment is friendly on Agnew Park and Loch Ryan, and the staff is warm and particularly pleasant.

Here, you can have brunch, lunch, coffee... The objective of this establishment is clear: to tempt you! And it works all the more because the dishes are as appetizing as they are tasty, and at prices that allow all sorts of madness. Fresh and local products, homemade preparations inspired from all over the world: the chef has set himself the goal of awakening your taste buds, surprising you, but above all, delighting you. For coffee, same treatment: no concessions on flavours and origins. We serve you the best!

This restaurant is also a pub and a charming hotel. On the pub side, you can enjoy cocktails, craft beers & Co. On the restaurant side - named No22 -, the menu ranges from breakfast to dinner, with its variations: vegetarian menu, "Sunday roast" menu, "steak night" on Wednesday, "pizza vs pasta" on Tuesday... The menu combines traditional Scottish flavors with multicultural touches: a bit of Italian inspiration, spices from India, a pinch of French gastronomy, but above all greed and generosity in the plates!

The Weston is steeped in history, as it was the home of the Kilmaurs, including Reform Minister David Smyton. The building has been carefully transformed into a beautiful authentic pub and restaurant. John Cairns and his team welcome you all day and evening for breakfast, a drink, a burger, a plate to share... The bar was named Best Independent Pub in Scotland and was a finalist for Best Family Restaurant in 2018.

Both glamorous and casual, the Tree House has it all. Its very modern decoration makes it very pleasant for a gourmet or thirst-quenching break at any time of the day. You can enjoy a quick lunch at lunchtime prices, discover a gastro-pub menu in the evening or spend the evening in the pub area, where the selection of drinks mixes authenticity and modernity. On the plate, it's fresh produce, local production and inspiration from both the local and international markets. Animations in the pub are regular: live sessions, quizzes...

This Indian restaurant has an excellent reputation in Elgin. The chef, with his 25 years of experience, is an expert in the art of Indian cuisine. He offers a varied menu, taking his guests to the four corners of India, combining flavours, spices, herbs and textures that are as exquisite as they are exotic. The dishes blend tradition, creation and innovation. The ingredients are chosen for their freshness, quality and, whenever possible, purchased locally. The wine list further enriches the culinary experience here

The Knight restaurant, located in the Crown Hotel, is a traditional, well-established establishment in Newton Stewart. It is also a hotel that caters to both tourists and locals with a simple but varied menu, typical of Scottish pubs. You'll find all the classics of the genre, plus some international inspiration. The pub is just as friendly, with its selection of spirits, beers, ciders and billiards. Finally, the hotel*** offers 15 beautiful rooms with private bathrooms (£80/night in a double room).

This tiny little coffee is made with simplicity, and it's perfect just the way it is. A window and a table show you the snacks, cakes, sandwiches and daily specials. Coffee, cold and hot drinks are also on the menu. It's fresh, no fuss, and it's good! You can take a seat in the hall (limited number of places), but the best is to take advantage of the great and beautiful sunshine to sit on the terrace and watch the life of Oban: the boats in the harbour, but also the flow of passers-by, continuous on this small central square.

The store and the Visitor Centre provide all the information you need to visit the valley. At noon (between 12:15 and 3:00 pm), you will find hot meals, and for the rest of the day, it will be snacks, sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones, hot and cold drinks... The place is as pleasant for its environment as for the quality of the products prepared and served. You will also find a take-away coffee stand in the museum parking lot called Lucy's Ardfern. It serves cold and hot drinks.

This inn, which is a hotel, restaurant and pub, has existed since 1610! Recently renovated, it has remained a pleasant stop, whether you stop for a meal or for a night. As far as meals are concerned, it serves a 100% local cuisine, home-made, and taking up the classics of British and pub cuisine. You can enjoy the traditional pies, but also locally caught salmon or venison, in addition to fish & chips, macaroni and cheese or burgers. At lunchtime, a menu of sandwiches and snacks allows you to eat at very reasonable prices.

Delicious sandwiches in an incredible environment... That's what the Sandwich Station offers, which takes great pride in offering fresh preparations made from high-quality, seasonal local produce. His challenge? Make the best sandwiches possible. The bread is kneaded and baked by the baker (Blackwater Bakehouse) and each ingredient can be linked to a local producer or a homemade recipe. You can also enjoy a delicious soup (the recipe changes every day), to warm you up when the weather is windy and rainy.

A little further along the Hove coast, just behind the colorful beach huts, Jo & Co is the ideal place for brunch lovers. Here, you can enjoy tasty, trendy dishes such as traditional pancakes with maple syrup and Greek yoghurt, or melting poached eggs and toast... The decor is bright and pretty, in light shades of yellow and blue, with beautiful wooden lampshades. The café was founded by Jo and Pete, a couple of adorable locals who know the area like the back of their hand.

In one of Penzance's pretty and lively shopping streets, this little bakery is a nice place to eat, have a snack or buy fresh, organic bread. Other Baker Tom's addresses can be found in various Cornish towns such as Wadebridge

or Falmouth. Choose from sandwiches, a variety of breads, cakes and focaccias. Everything is fresh, organic and made the same day. Then head off to explore the small coastal villages or discover the nearby Minack Theatre.

This seafood shack/restaurant has won several awards for its take-out food. What Kirsty and Fenella, the owners, cook is exclusively freshly caught fish and shellfish from the port of Ullapool. They also ensure the respect of sustainable fishing and a reasoned environmental approach. On the menu, according to the seasons and inspirations: crab cakes, lobster burger, fish & chips tempura style, scallops with wild rice... The dishes are to take away or can be tasted on the spot, in the open air.

A cosy, comforting little refuge overlooking the harbor for breakfast, afternoon tea or brunch. The welcome is warm and the staff are attentive. The café was opened by a New Zealander who dreamed of having her own establishment in England. Ultra-fluffy pancakes served with strawberries and vanilla yoghurt, fresh homemade scones, juices, hot chocolate - there's something for everyone at breakfast. And we can't wait for snack time!

A beautiful establishment, located along the beach and harbor, offering an incredible view of St Ives from its upstairs dining room. The setting is modern, with a trendy decor in pale tones. The service is absolutely adorable and very fast. The menu features ultra-fresh seafood and fish dishes. We recommend the monkfish curry or the mussels. You can wash it all down with Penzance cider and finish on a sweet note with one of the delicious desserts on offer, like a sticky English toffee pudding served with clotted cream!

Deli-ca-sea serves exclusively fried products to take away. Several variations of fish & chips are offered here, with a choice of sauces and two possible portion sizes (the small one is very copious, the large one is pantagruelike). Proximity to the port and the ethics of the store oblige: everything is ultra fresh. The freshly caught fish comes from the port opposite. In addition to fish & chips, there are burgers and vegetarian dishes. You can enjoy your fish & chips right in the boat in front of you, on the pebbles, while watching the departure or arrival of a ferry.

Elegant restaurant without being stuffy or expensive, the RedPoppy offers a simple and revisited British cuisine. At lunchtime, the spirit is pubfood and snack, with club sandwiches, paninis, soup of the day, fish & chips and burgers. In the evening, the cuisine is more elaborate with traditional dishes. For lunch and dinner, the ingredients are fresh, locally sourced and the dishes are prepared in-house with expertise and passion for taste. The "Traditional Scotish High Tea" menu, served between 5 and 6 pm, is particularly appreciated for its very good value for money.

This charming pub was voted "Pub of the Year 2018" in the Food & Drink category, and that is richly deserved. The establishment is located in a pretty village on the outskirts of Perth, in an inn whose birth dates back almost 200 years. 200 years of good and loyal service as a quality restaurant & pub, appreciated by locals and travelers alike. It must be said that the products are fresh and in season, and of course carefully selected for generous flavors. The beers and whiskies served at the bar follow the same policy.

De-consecrated in 1974, St. Mark's Church has been converted into an amazing covered market with a myriad of food stalls (sushi, baos, seafood, fresh pasta, artisanal ice cream...). Tables and chairs are available for those who want to eat there, and it is possible to make reservations (recommended if you come with a group of ten or more people). Be sure to visit the cocktail bar in the nave, and the amazing wine cellar in the vaulted ceiling crypt. A rooftop is also open to the public.

This chain opened in 2013 in Portstewart and has since conquered other Northern Irish towns including Belfast. Here, you can sit back and sip a hot or cold drink in comfortable surroundings, with the range of drinks changing with the seasons. The same goes for the food, where you can enjoy sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, hot dogs, soups, toast, a traditional Irish breakfast and pastries. Whatever you choose, you'll always find something gourmet on offer. Dripping, crunchy, refreshing and comforting: we're bound to melt!

This bar with its tropical atmosphere is also a restaurant. We come for our Hawaiian and Asian dishes, prepared to perfection: cauliflower curry with coconut cream, Malaysian rendang, four types of poke bowls, burgers... But, surprise, Cornish mussels are also on the menu! The cocktails are renowned and the large terrace faces the Maritime Museum. A great place to eat and relax.

When a seafood restaurant like this is located on a quay, you can be sure that the fish is fresh! This restaurant offers delicious, upscale cuisine based on fish and seafood caught directly from the waters off the Dorset coast. The chef is committed to using fresh, local produce for an exquisite culinary adventure. Perfectly executed dishes, beautifully presented... An excellent address well worth the detour.

Run by Rob and Donna, this cozy little restaurant is one of the best in the area. The menu is concise, but the dishes are technical, perfectly executed and original, prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. Enjoy, for example, barbecued monkfish with crushed butternut, truffle and fried goat's cheese ravioli with onion purée, or braised chicken with butter sauce. The menu changes every month, always featuring meat, fish and a vegetarian dish. You'll appreciate the warm welcome.

A great address in the heart of Sidmouth! Here, a chic, coastal atmosphere reigns, between pretty vintage tables and contemporary pastel decor. This gastro-pub, located on the esplanade, offers British cuisine made with fresh, local produce. On the menu, meats mingle with fish and specialties from the south of England: fish & chips, fish pies, braised chicken... Burgers and pizzas are also available. The dishes are hearty, very well executed and the service is attentive. One of the best restaurants in the area.

It doesn't get much more typical than this neighborhood pub! Just 10 minutes from the station and the city center, this pub is the locals' haven for a good beer after work or the traditional Sunday Roast. In fact, you'd better book ahead if you want to make the most of it - they're often fully booked!

With its large menu of comfort food, a dozen choices of brunch dishes, sandwiches, salads, tapas, burgers, soups, South American and Asian dishes... This restaurant with its canteen atmosphere is a must in Newquay. Its large dining room provides plenty of room to sit back and enjoy the typically British decor. The drinks menu is as extensive as the food menu, with over 15 types of beer and cider and more than twenty cocktails. A pleasant place for lunch or dinner after a walk or surf session.

This restaurant, decorated in wood and reminiscent of a ship's interior, is a favorite with lovers of rock music and unusual places. We come here for its simple menu, featuring burgers, steaks and other grilled meats, as well as salads and tapas-style small plates. The dishes are good, executed almost before your very eyes in the open kitchen. You'll even find mussels caught in Cornwall. For a meal or just a beer, this friendly restaurant is popular with the surfing community.

We love the relaxed atmosphere of this delightful bar-restaurant. The modern, bohemian decor, punctuated by tropical plants in every corner of the room, can't fail to make you feel at home for lunch, dinner, or just a drink with friends. The cocktail list is long, the menu simple but original - a dozen small dishes (or large tapas) - all homemade, fish, meat or vegetarian, to share or enjoy just for yourself! A good little restaurant, contemporary and elegant, that we recommend with our eyes closed!

Just a stone's throw from the Yarmouth Pier, this traditional pub is a pleasant, friendly place to take a break and enjoy a meal at any time of day. You'll find pub classics such as fish and chips, lasagne, burgers, grilled meats, pizzas, sandwiches... as well as the house's signature dishes: the famous pies, curry-flavored sea bass fillet or pulled pork with colcannon. With its friendly welcome and fast service, this is a good address to discover when visiting the village.

For the authentic experience of a British pub meal, we recommend the White Hart with your eyes shut! Since 1400, this pub has welcomed locals and visitors alike between its stone walls and rustic beams. Access is via a pretty beer garden paved with flowers. The choice of dishes is classic for this kind of place, but ideal for hungry tummies: mac & cheese, pies, sausage & mash, lasagne, meats, burgers, jacket potatoes... Just a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, this is the ideal pub to take a break from a day of sightseeing!

Excellent pub in the heart of the Barbican, by the quayside. The food is hearty and homemade, almost gastro-pub style, except that here, as is often the case, you order at the bar! Salads, burgers, lasagne, grilled meats, sausage & mash... good, simple and efficient! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the terrace is often packed when the weather's fine, and the place is a great place to meet local people. The Ship regularly plays host to small live music groups to liven up the evenings for locals and visitors alike!

Vintage and very welcoming, this little café is ideal for a lunch break or a good snack. At the counter, chocolate cake, croissants, puddings, cookies, muffins and other pastries are tempting. If you're in the mood for something savory, the café offers sandwiches, salads and soups, all at very reasonable prices. We love the wide selection of teas, barista coffees, homemade smoothies andice teas. In cooler weather, we recommend the delicious and ultra-comforting kale/cauliflower soup!

This atypical little restaurant is ideal for a healthy, gourmet lunch, set amidst vintage objects. You can come for a delicious brunch, or to nibble if you're feeling peckish, with a choice of salads, soups, toast, bagels and eggs cooked in a variety of ways. With tea or coffee, sweet tooths can enjoy porridge, granola, pancakes and many pastries. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. A small terrace at the rear of the establishment is ideal for sunny days.

In the back streets of St Leonards-on-Sea, just outside Hastings, this restaurant is renowned for its delicious home-cooked food, using fresh, local produce. The emphasis is on local fruit, vegetables and meats, and organic produce, even wine. The restaurant also prepares good vegetarian dishes, and you can come here for Sunday Roast. And if you're looking for fresh fish and seafood, head for the seafront Boatyard, Farmyard's little brother!

This iconic and authentic British restaurant, created by Margaret Banfield, is set amidst the "Net Shops" of old Hastings, the large black wooden huts unique to Hastings, where fishermen stored their fishing tackle. The view over the harbour is superb. Maggie's has been serving traditional fish and chips for over 30 years, using fresh fish caught less than 30 kilometers away. A must-visit address if you haven't yet tasted this genuine British specialty!

Like its counterparts all over southern England, the Cosy Club in Bournemouth is a pleasant restaurant with a warm atmosphere. With its chic, vintage and very British decor, it's the place to come for morning brunch, a light lunch or a good dinner, alone, with friends or family. You'll find classic pub fare, as well as European and world dishes such as risotto, grilled salmon with noodles, Spanish-style chicken and vegetarian dishes. Excellent cocktails and a wide choice of beers. A safe bet.

Housed in a former woollen mill, this microbrewery, pub and restaurant is one of Southampton's must-visit spots for local beer and typical British fare. Aidan, the brewer and owner, has created over 15 different types of beer, available from the tap or in bottles. For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy authentic pies, burgers and all kinds of grilled meats (ribs, wings...) accompanied by vegetables or fries. The food is a little pricey but tasty, and we love the atmosphere and the music.

Inside this charming café-restaurant, you'll find a creative corner (photos, ceramics) next to a pretty fireplace and charming flower-filled tables. You'd think you were in an English doll's house. You'll eat the best scones, which have won several awards. But the place is also renowned for its well-stocked crêpes, which you can enjoy savory or sweet, with meat or vegetarian versions. The hot drinks are also worth a detour!

More than a restaurant, it's an experience that awaits you here. For around two hours, a series of 6 dishes with a theme that changes every six weeks (theme, destination, concept) is served up in a perfectly rhythmic ballet. You can choose from a classic or vegetarian tasting menu, or one that includes a wine and food pairing. The plates are beautifully presented, and the explosions of flavor linger in your mouth for a long time. With every dish served, explanations are provided, making the experience complete and truly atypical.

Renowned for its coffee, which it features every month, this address also offers delicious homemade English cakes (shortbreads, cookies, scones...), a different soup every day, fresh sandwiches, a traditional beef stew and a wide choice of hot and cold drinks. From breakfast to afternoon tea, you'll be able to enjoy your meal at low cost, seated in comfortable sofas or vintage chairs. The team is very pleasant and the shop even makes its own compost. When the weather's nice, you can enjoy a terrace area.

Established on the seafront since the 1720s, along the England Coast Path, this historic establishment is the closest pub to France. With its old first-aid station look, this pub offers typical British Kent cuisine. Meat and fish dishes are served with vegetables, shellfish and the famous fish and chips. A vegan menu is available, as is the traditional Sunday Roast on Sundays. Live music sessions, quiz nights and even open-air cinema take place all year round.

A mecca for student life, we love spending time in this relaxed pub. It's spacious and there's plenty of room for everyone. The 6 draught beers change regularly, and the menu, typical of a modern pub (brunch, English breakfast, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches...), is affordable. On weekends and when matches are on, the atmosphere is often over-the-top! It's a great opportunity to meet and socialize with the locals.

For the best pies (savory, of course), go here! In fact, the restaurant was awarded the prize for the best British pie in 2023, and they're well worth a visit. The à la carte menu also includes a selection of sandwiches and local dishes to suit all tastes and budgets, as well as a wide choice of local beers. This authentic restaurant, just a stone's throw from the National Museum, mainly welcomes regulars for both business lunches and moments of relaxation. The wood-panelled dining room offers a warm, intimate atmosphere.

The hotel is strategically located between Oxford station and the city center. It is open from 9am, which can be very useful if you arrive early in the morning. Locals particularly appreciate the bottomless brunch, served daily for 90 minutes with unlimited Prosecco or house beer (£29 per person). On the menu, you'll find delicious sweet-and-sour pancakes and a selection of egg dishes. And don't miss the rich selection of cocktails! The friendly atmosphere makes you want to return for dinner.

In a casual chic bistro atmosphere, Bullitt Hotel's award-winning restaurant, Taylor & Clay Grill, features incredible local meat cooked on a bespoke Asador wood-fired grill, but also fresh seafood prepared with great refinement. Chef Saul O'Reilly's talented team cooks the finest Iberian Pork Pluma, presented with a Romesco sauce, and an excellent salmon fillet, served with couscous and lemon tagine. The establishment also offers a fine selection of wines.

Located between the Grand Opera House and City Hall, Flame is a unique venue combining a delicious, theatrical dining experience with a stunning interior décor, filled with chandeliers and elegant antiques. Serving some of Ireland's finest meats, this delicious restaurant also has a strong sense of effective drama with its fully visible kitchen where chefs deliver every dish from the "Asador Grill", the name given to the amazing wood-fired grill. Nevertheless, this institution also offers excellent vegetarian options.

Nestled in a cobbled Belgravia alleyway, dating back to the ^mid-19th century, this pub became famous for being the location where the notorious Post Train hold-up was planned in 1963. This historic tavern is associated with both daring malefactors and notable celebrities such as Bing Crosby and Princess Margaret. With its warm ambience, aged furniture and walls adorned with memorabilia, the Star welcomes you to an authentic setting.

Just a stone's throw from Queen's University, Holohan's is a family-run restaurant housed in an old listed building. Owner Sabina offers an authentic culinary experience based on fresh local produce and genuine Irish hospitality, with seasonal menus and updated classics. With its roots in North-West country cooking, try Cráibechán, a delicious savory porridge made with pearl barley, and of course the signature dish, Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake.

Just steps from Queen's University and the Botanical Gardens, this family-run Italian restaurant features a Tuscan-inspired design highlighting an ochre palate. It's home to hearty Mediterranean cuisine, with a menu featuring traditional southern Italian dishes. From arancini with chorizo and fried rice to delicious pennete con polpette served with homemade rosemary meatballs, and a tasty orange and chocolate cheesecake to end the meal on a sweet note. Delizioso!