The best restaurants England

The Culpeper offers an elegant travel experience, with a pub on the first floor, rooms to let on the second floor, a superb rooftop terrace, and above all, an excellent restaurant on the second floor that won our hearts. Nestled in a magnificent Victorian house, the establishment reflects simplicity and elegance in every detail. The menu, concise and perfectly mastered, follows the seasons and features a delicious weekend roast, which turns heads as soon as it leaves the establishment's open kitchen.

What strikes you first on entering The Mermaid is the setting. The place is still in its original state, but the decor works well, with hundreds of bottles of alcohol hanging from the ceiling, black-and-white photos of the region, wooden furniture and checkered tablecloths. You'd think you were in one of our Breton crêperies. Typical local dishes are served: lamb, pork, fish... There's plenty to choose from. And for dessert, of course, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Devon cream ice cream. Simple, hearty cuisine at reasonable prices.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This restaurant-bar is located in the Westgate Tower, the largest surviving medieval gateway in England, dating from the Hundred Years' War. A sublime restaurant and bar have been built here, as well as a museum, an Escape Room and even a karaoke room! The menu mixes traditional dishes with tapas. What's more, your meal ticket gives you free access to the Westgate Towers Museum and viewpoint. A great place for a beer by the canal.

In the heart of Soho, for breakfast, brunch or dinner at any time of day, stop by this lively restaurant! You'll discover a generous menu, a lovely blend of international flavors and original dishes to enjoy in a cosy yet festive atmosphere. Brunch lovers can enjoy their meal until 5pm, and from midday onwards, you can enjoy burgers, salads, meats, curries, bowls... And even a British cream tea for afternoon tea! All served promptly by an attentive team.

If you're wandering around old Portsmouth and looking for a good place for lunch or dinner, this friendly bistro is well worth a visit. Decorated like a cruise ship, it offers a view of the harbor and the sea (from the window tables). Prices are reasonable and the choice of home-cooked dishes is extensive: wood-fired pizza, fish and chips, bistro-style burgers, baked camembert, salads, steaks, Indian-spiced dal, fish from the catch of the day... We particularly appreciate the very welcoming and attentive staff. A sure bet.

It doesn't get much closer to the water than The Beach Club! From the terrace of this contemporary restaurant-bar, locals and visitors alike come to admire the sunset over the sea, cocktail or beer in hand. The atmosphere is friendly, and even becomes festive on summer evenings with DJs. You can nibble on everything all day long: tapas, pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, salads, pastries... and even breakfast on weekends. A beachside eatery just the way we like it!

At Le Carousel, every day is unique. The remarkable feature of this restaurant is the weekly invitation of a new chef, ensuring renewed pleasure for customers. This regular rotation welcomes a succession of internationally acclaimed chefs, bringing with them an infinite diversity of flavors. Before planning your visit, please consult the site to discover the guest of the month. But rest assured: the exceptional quality of the cuisine remains constant, and the atmosphere is always top-notch.

Nestled in a beautiful building in East Dulwich, this charming family-run restaurant has a warm and unpretentious atmosphere. Kartuli offers authentic Georgian dishes meticulously cooked with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Don't miss the traditional Khinkali, ravioli filled with minced pork, beef, and the secret touch, a delicious broth, all creating an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. A former wine cellar, Kartuli features an impressive list of award-winning Georgian wines.

Push open the big red door of this little café, the former home of the postmaster in the 1870s, tucked away in the tiny cul-de-sac along Ship Street next to a large mailbox. Inside, you can sit back and enjoy brunch (granola, muffins and savoury toast, sandwiches, English breakfast...), lunch (sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers...), delicious coffees and teas, in a warm and cosy atmosphere. The café also offers cocktails and Sunday roast on Sundays (remember to book!).