Restaurants and pubs
From cosy inns and pubs to the smartest places in town, Country Life reviews the very best pubs and restaurants across the country. From pre-theatre dining in London to the best places to eat in The Cotswolds, Country Life reviews the best restauraunts in the country regularly.
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Black Roe restaurant review: A luxury slice of Hawaii in London's urban jungle
London's Black Roe restaurant is making a name with its take on 'poke', the Hawaiian take on sushi that's creating a bit of a buzz. Rosie Paterson tried it out.
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Simpson's on the Strand, the most English of all restaurants, now flying the flag for British bubbly
Simpson's is a restaurant so English that they even banned the word 'menu' – and while they're still serving Champagne, they're now making a real effort to champion the English alternatives. Octavia Pollock went along to try it out.
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The Cary Arms & Spa, Devon: A boutique bolthole in Babbacombe Bay
The Cary Arms & Spa in Devon's delightful Babbacombe Bay is a boutique bolthole by the sea that's won all sorts of awards – Heather Clark paid a visit.
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The Bottle & Glass Inn review: A dog-friendly pub with a touch of fine dining
Emma Earnshaw appreciates the fine dining and friendly welcome at the Bottle & Glass Inn, Binfield Heath, near Henley on Thames in Oxfordshire.
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Salt restaurant review: The Stratford hotspot masterminded by the brightest new talent in British food
Paul Foster’s recently opened restaurant in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon is causing a bit of a stir. But is it worth its… salt? Vicki Gumbley put it to the test.
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The royal afternoon teas at London's top hotels to celebrate the Royal Wedding
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Ginza Onodera restaurant review: Comfort food for the mobile gastronome – and a main course priced at a month's rent
Once an exotic rarity outside its home country, sushi is now ubiquitous and top-quality Japanese food is found all over the world – so can this restaurant in London make it feel special? James Fisher paid a visit to find out.
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Review: La Poule au Pot – 'A heady atmosphere, fit for romance and plotting'
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to La Poule au Pot, says James Elwes, who highly recommends the iconic Belgravia restaurant.
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Restaurant review: Coda by Eric Chavot, fine dining at the Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall has opened a top-end restaurant whose opening schedule and entire those is about serving those who have come to watch a performance. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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The Pointer, Brill: A hotel, pub and restaurant oozing character and class
The Pointer has won all sorts of awards in the last few months, but does it justify all the acclaim? Toby Keel paid a visit to find out.
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GBR restaurant review: 'A surprisingly unstuffy and a calm oasis'
GBR in London's Dukes Hotel offers a laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for Sunday brunch, as Rosie Paterson found out.
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The best fish and chip shop in Britain for 2018 has been officially crowned
The best fish and chip shop in Britain has been named as Millers of Haxby.
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Il Pampero: An Italian restaurant in Belgravia dishing up that home-cooked feel
Nestled in the heart of Belgravia, on the ground floor of The Hari Hotel, is the recently-opened Italian restaurant il Pampero. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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45 Jermyn St: A rare find where you’ll be planning your return before you even leave
Tucked away within Fortnum & Mason is 45 Jermyn Street, a delightful restaurant full of glamour and theatricality. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
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Zuma: Precision, chaos and some of London's finest Japanese food
In the heart of Knightsbridge lies Zuma, a restaurant aiming at truly top-class Japanese food– and hitting the mark in style, as James Fisher reports.
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Seven of the best breakfasts in Britain
One of the best-loved national meals in the world, the humble fry-up is enjoying a renaissance. Here are the very finest places to start your day that pack the best breakfast punch.
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10 reasons why the Full English Breakfast is one of the world’s great meals
Famous the world over, the ‘full English’ breakfast is making a comeback, finds Ellie Hughes, as she tucks into a good old fry-up of eggs, bacon, sausages and beans.
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Strand and deliver: Simpson's is back
Saved from being swallowed up by a high-street chain, Simpson’s is back. Emma Hughes inspects the menu.
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The 10 best restaurants in Yorkshire
Country Life's choice of the very best restaurants and places to eat throughout Yorkshire.
