Food & Drink Worth Writing About
From Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden local favourites, every review here is first-hand and appetite-led. These aren’t generic food guides — they’re meals we’ve actually enjoyed (or endured), with honest reflections and recommendations.
Whether it’s dinner at Le Cinq in Paris, a seafood lunch by the sea in Nice, or a surprise discovery in a Scottish backstreet, we write about places that stood out — for the setting, the service, and most importantly, the food.
You’ll also find city guides for food lovers, with suggestions on where to eat, drink, and linger.
5 of the the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris
Paris has no shortage of restaurants, but only a few truly combine history, atmosphere and architectural detail. This selection brings together the grand dining rooms we know well and the classics high on our list for a future trip.
Dining at Hywel Jones. A Michelin Starred Experience at Lucknam Park
A Michelin starred dinner in one of Wiltshire’s finest country house hotels. Elegant dishes, warm service, and the highlight of our long weekend at Lucknam Park.
Emberwood Bath: Glowing Potential at the Francis Hotel
Emberwood brings a glow of modern brasserie style to the Francis Hotel in Bath. Dinner showed promise and polish in equal measure, but the kitchen’s heavy hand and uneven service suggest the flame needs a little fanning.
Pints, Plaques & a Little Stardust on Heddon Street
A few steps from the blue plaque marking David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust album cover, The Starman offers an easy mix of good food, craft beer, and musical heritage. Open since 2022, this stylish Heddon Street pub is as welcoming to Bowie fans as it is to regular London pub-goers and definitely worth a visit.
Rick Astley’s Other Hit: A Craft-Beer Bar in Shoreditch
Rick Astley’s Bar in London’s Shoreditch could have so easily been a kitsch ‘90’s throwback. Instead, his collaboration with Mikkeller created a cool bar with great beer and just a tiny nod to his pop career.