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New Restaurant Openings in 2026
30 Jul, 2026
From long-awaited London launches to ambitious destination dining across Britain, here are the new openings to look out for in 2026.
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: Scotland winners
Scotland has plenty to celebrate in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, with 14 restaurants making the prestigious list. From cosy island dining rooms and neighbourhood bistros to seafood specialists and family-run favourites, this year’s Scottish winners prove ...
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Where to eat in Whitstable
An easy day trip from London by car or train, the independent charm of cool, sceney Whitstable is a magnate for summer holiday makers, out-of-season weekenders and spur-of-the-moment day trippers. Between the working fishing harbour, shingle beaches, pretty cottages ...
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Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026: Central & East of England winners
It was a stellar showing for the Central and East of England in this year’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list, with 16 earning a place among the country’s finest. Leading the way is Wild in Berkhamsted (No8 on the list ...
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The secret restaurants worth driving hours for
Some of the best food in Britain right now is happening far from the bright lights of major cities. For Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 list, our reviewers didn't just book a table; they went hunting. Down ...
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The Newcomers: the Best Local Restaurants making their debut in 2026
This year, 47 restaurants are making their debut in Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants, each one earning its spot thanks to the loyal diners who’ve championed it. From tiny but mighty Ar Bord on the Isle of Mull ...
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Simon Rogan’s guide to eating in and around Southampton
Born and raised in Hampshire, award-winning British chef and restaurateur Simon Rogan knows Southampton and the surrounding countryside better than most. From family-run gems to some of the county’s finest restaurants, these are the places he returns to whenever he’s ...
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Britain’s best wine bars and restaurants for soaking up the sun
From the sun-drenched rooftop of Old Sessions House to a prime picnic table on the shores of Ulva, these are some of our favourite restaurants and wine bars for enjoying the summer heat.
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Join us at Good Food Club x 100 years of Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis, Soho
Join the Good Food Guide team at midday on Saturday 19 September 2026 for a celebratory event marking 100 years of Quo Vadis in Soho, and the launch of Chef Proprietor Jeremy Lee’s new book Kitchening. Located in the intimate private dining room of the legendary Quo Vadis building, where so ...
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