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Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026

Now in its 16th year, our top 100 list captures something important about where dining in Britain is heading… namely that brilliant food and genuine innovation are thriving, often in the most unexpected of places. From tiny village trattorias to seaside bistros, these are the restaurants you need to visit before everyone else does…

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100 Best Local Restaurants 2026

100 Best Local Restaurants 2026

13 Jul, 2026

Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2026, in partnership with Square, is here.  This year, our teams of inspectors, reviewers and the thousands of you who nominated, have gone above and beyond to find those special places – ranked for the first time from 1-100 – that are the ...

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    Simon Rogan’s guide to eating in and around Southampton

    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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    Simon Rogan’s guide to eating in and around Southampton

    Britain’s best wine bars and restaurants for soaking up the sun

    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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    Britain’s best wine bars and restaurants for soaking up the sun

    Where to eat when you’re going to Wimbledon

    Where to eat when you’re going to Wimbledon

    The world’s oldest tennis tournament has started, with more than half a million visitors descending on SW19 during the fortnight. After a day spent courtside with strawberries and cream, skip the high-street chains and make a beeline for one of ...

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    Where to eat when you’re going to Wimbledon

    Our favourite pubs with beautiful gardens

    Our favourite pubs with beautiful gardens

    Long, hot days call for one thing: a seat in a great pub garden. From leisurely lunches to after-work pints and impromptu pit stops, these pubs have outdoor spaces worth seeking out. The food comes highly recommended, of course, but ...

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    Our favourite pubs with beautiful gardens

    A local's guide to the Isle of Skye

    A local's guide to the Isle of Skye

    The Isle of Skye is famous for its scenery, but there’s more to it than views. Let our Highlands and Islands expert Lucy Gillmore guide you through the best places to eat, from laid-back seafood spots to cosy cafés and ...

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    A local's guide to the Isle of Skye

    A local's guide to Aldeburgh and Orford

    A local's guide to Aldeburgh and Orford

    Fresh seafood, hidden gems, coastal walks and some of Suffolk’s best food spots. Discover Aldeburgh and Orford through food writer Tessa Allingham’s local lens – from beachside fish and chips to destination bakeries and charming pubs. Which of her Suffolk ...

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    A local's guide to Aldeburgh and Orford

    Escape to the coast: the best seaside spots to beat the heat this summer

    Escape to the coast: the best seaside spots to beat the heat this summer

    With the heatwave in full swing, these cafés, bistros and seasonal shacks are perfect places to cool off by the coast. All within a salty kiss of the sea, these spots are serving up unfussy dishes, cold drinks and a ...

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    Escape to the coast: the best seaside spots to beat the heat this summer

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Join us at Good Food Guide x Theo Randall Cucina Italiana

Join us on Saturday 18 July 2026 at a special lunch at Theo Randall Cucina Italiana to celebrate two milestones: the restaurant’s 20th anniversary and the launch of Theo’s sixth cookbook.  Located inside the InterContinental London Park Lane, the restaurant has been a mainstay of London’s Italian dining scene for ...

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Recent & upcoming dates

  • Jun 06

    Join us at Good Food Club x Fortnum & Mason Gin Tour

  • Apr 29

    Join Simon Rogan and his son, Daniel, for an exclusive dinner

  • Apr 18

    Celebrating 100 years of Veeraswamy: the oldest Indian restaurant in the UK

    Veeraswamy, Mayfair

  • Nov 29 2025

    Best Pubs lunch with Timothy Taylor's

    Dylans at the Kings Arms, St Albans