Top 50 for outdoor dining in the UK 2022

by OpenTable

Updated 21 July 2022

The reviews are in and with summer is finally upon us, it’s time to turn our attention to the best outdoor dining spots! Whether it is a great roof terrace, garden space or somewhere friendly to dine with you dog, our 50 best for outdoor dining in the UK 2022 highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, delicious menus and above all else, incredible outdoor spaces. The list is based on an analysis of more than 1.6 million reviews — all submitted by verified diners.

Albert's Standish

4.6

4.6 (7492)

£26 to £40

British

Wigan

About the restaurant

Albert's Standish is a stunning restaurant and bar which also has a private dining room and 2 private event spaces. The restaurant space can accommodate dining for 200 guests and a fabulous covered and heated outside dining terrace perfect for alfresco dining.

The venue has ample car parking and provides a picturesque environment for dining. The menu includes traditional British favourites like home-made Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie as well as cuisine inspired by the family’s travels around the world.

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays are also open for breakfast.

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Kathryn

Dined 1 day ago

The set menu has been extended, the menu has just a few dishes with a varied selection. The variety allows enough choice to visit numerous times and have a different menu choice each time. Customer service is excellent because the staff are friendly, knowledgeable on the menu and want to please - thank you - glad there is no sweet trolly. A personal reference to our host 👍

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4.4

4.4 (2522)

£26 to £40

Seafood

London Bridge

About the restaurant

We are determined to keep safe during this turbulent period. We have undertaken detailed risk assessments to work to mitigate the risk of Covid-19. One of the most important and notable precautions that we have taken is that we have taken our most of our restaurant outside for a complete Al Fresco experience. You will be enjoying the best seafood in a beautiful outside space in Borough Market once again!

Currently, we are taking reservations for both our indoor and outdoor areas. We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests, however, we may not guarantee it during busy times. We look forward to welcoming you to a taste of the seaside!

For parties over 6 please give us a call or email at restaurant@applebeesfish.com

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ADinervip

Dined on 1 Nov 2023

Absolutely love going here. Food is amazing and have recommended to friends.

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Applebee's Luxury Seafood Platter

Ate O'Clock

4.5

4.5 (4284)

£26 to £40

British

York

About the restaurant

You can book your table at: www.ateoclock.co.uk/bookings

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 27 Apr 2024

First time for us at this restaurant but we will definitely be back. Beautiful interior and service was very good start to finish. Great choice of food and the quality was excellent and value for money.

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Kingston

4.3

4.3 (1022)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Kingston upon Thames

About the restaurant

We’re not meant to have favourites, but Bill’s Kingston is up there. Find us right on the River Thames for lunch with a view, and head out to our riverside terrace for a cocktail (or two) in the sun. We’ve got plenty of room, so bring all your friends.

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Joe

Dined on 26 Nov 2024

Staff very good and very helpful. Food excellent I would definitely recommend to anyone.

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4.7

4.7 (1546)

£25 and under

British

Woking

About the restaurant

The Bird in Hand is a friendly independently owned and operated pub in the village of Mayford. Whether you are looking for a casual drink, formal get together, delicious Sunday roast or a beer in our lovely garden area we have you covered.
We offer a great selection of beers, wine & cocktails that can be paired with our fresh seasonal menus served in our formal dining area, casual bar area or large sunny garden. We are proud to have a passionate and dedicated team who are here to help you enjoy your experience with us.
We are dog friendly in our bar and garden areas.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children of any age may dine with us but must vacate the premises by 8pm.

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Stephanie

Dined 7 days ago

We had such a wonderful meal. Absolutely delicious food, great wine. The staff were very attentive and all very lovely. Would 100% recommend. We will definitely be going back.

Boro Bistro

4.5

4.5 (2218)

£25 and under

French

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Boro Bistro has established itself as a tiny slice of France in London.

Situated in the leafy shades of Southwark Cathedral and neighbouring Borough market, Boro Bistro proposes a nice bistro French food with large wine list, tasty Belgium beers, great range of platters of French cheeses and charcuterie to share with friends and family. We offer a tapas menu, you can choose from different tiny plates and jars so you can try various taste.

Come and enjoy our cosy garden like terrace for a relaxed moment.
Boro Bistro offers a vintage design with its sofas giving a relaxed and easy going ambiance.

If you are fond of festive atmosphere, join us on Thursdays for live music, good time guaranteed !

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Carole

Dined 1 day ago

The food was lovely but it was certainly a small plate . .portions are really small

Branca

4.7

4.7 (2435)

£25 and under

Italian

Oxford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Italian brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.

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Dean

Dined 5 days ago

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and great food, everyone fully enjoyed themselves

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.7

4.7 (2727)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll

The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!
Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!

We have live music every Saturday.

We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!

Please note;

Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.

Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

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Richard

Dined 5 days ago

The food was 10/10 and it’s exactly why we came after hearing from friends, the service was excellent very friendly staff throughout our visit, we were seated upstairs next to the window which was fine, my partner and I did have a bit of difficulty trying to speak as it was noisy however this did not damper our experience and we cannot wait to visit again. Those hot chicken wings were exceptional!! 10/10.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.5

4.5 (2726)

£26 to £40

Canadian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months. There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie!

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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Patrick

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic as always. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was incredible!

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4.4

4.4 (2471)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Dukes 92 was originally a stable block for the horses delivering foods off barges to the Merchants warehouse opposite. From these humble begininngs the building now houses Manchester's original bar and grill which has been refurbished and extended three times since its opening in 1991 the space today is informal and airy with the buildings heritage being reflected in a subtle blend of antique furniture and modern fixed seating.
With its most recent refurbishment Dukes can now properly call itself a venue with two bars, three private events spaces, a grill restaurant, excellent smoking facilities, canalside terrace and balcony overlooking the canal basin. Dukes continued appeal relies on its ability to transform from a relaxed, family friendly environment by day to a vibrant and stylish bar and grill by night.
The space has been extended and refurbished since its opening in 1991 and inside its interior combines contemporary features and its trademark antique furniture.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

Nice food good service lovely wine with friends as always a great experience

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4.6

4.6 (2393)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Henley-in-Arden

About the restaurant

Nestled in the picturesque village of Lowonsford, on the banks of the Stratford Canal, between winding country roads that used to be part of the Forest of Arden, The Fleur De Lys is the very best kind of country pub. Packed full of quaint charm and quirky corners beneath its C16th wooden beams, The Fleur is a cosy haven in the winter and an extensive paradise in the summer. There are so many tiny wonders packed into this historic building that you will always find something new to fall in love with when you visit. Our garden boasts an acre of land to run riot on and a low level wooden children’s playground, alongside over 30 tables and benches. We’re ideally situated for walkers and ramblers who wish to explore the canal towpath or a variety of local walks. If you’re intending on zooming through this part of Warwickshire on a bicycle, The Fleur makes an excellent intermediary watering hole to fortify you for the ride ahead.

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

Had an absolute wonderful time celebrating our daughter's birthday. Everything about the evening was spot on. Only slight (very slight negative) was the wait for our starters). Other than that the food, the menu choice, ambience and staff were excellent. Thank you for providing a great place for our celebration.

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4.7

4.7 (1911)

£25 and under

British

Dumfries

About the restaurant

The glass-fronted restaurant offering diners sensational sea views and a brand new dining experience in Dumfries and Galloway is the latest addition to Laggan, the rural destination of excellence near Gatehouse of Fleet. Gather will provide visitors and locals with delicious bistro style meals.

Gather will be open Thursday - Sunday from 8.30am. Last food orders being at 2.30pm.
Wednesday lunch only 12noon - 2.30pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Nicola

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Beautiful place, food eas great and service was excellent! Will definitely visit again.

Gees

4.5

4.5 (2977)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Oxford

About the restaurant

Oxford’s iconic glasshouse and stunning terrace remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food & service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.

Our kitchen features a wood fired oven & charcoal grill, ingredients are simply prepared and expertly cooked. Open every day from 09.00am until 10.30pm serving our all day menu, on Sunday we also offer a roast. Please feel welcome to just drop by for a glass or two in our new secret garden.

Expect a warm welcome and great food served by knowledgeable & friendly waiters.

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nadeen

Dined 1 day ago

Waiting staff were excellent and food was very good. I do find the acoustics very difficult in the main building. A few busy tables but not full but it’s very noisy.

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Experience

Christmas lunch at Gees

Experience

Christmas Party Menu at Gees

GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (3020)

£25 and under

British

Windsor

About the restaurant

GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant is a charming family run hidden gem. We are situated at Windsor Racecourse Marina, (next door to Windsor Racecourse), and we have lovely views over the marina and Windsor racecourse. During the summer enjoy alfresco dining on our lower deck and refreshing beverages on the top deck. During the colder months cosy up next to the roaring fire in our Shebeen where we serve our full menu We are dog friendly throughout so you can bring your pet pooch as long as they are well behaved.

There's free parking, lovely relaxed seating, a lively Shebeen bar and friendly staff waiting to serve exotic meats, espetadas - (our signature dish which is a skewer of meat or seafood, dripping with marinade over your side dish), sticky ribs and much more.

Lovely South African wines, creative cocktails, extensive range of gins and even Don Pedros the South African 'milkshake cocktail'.

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Gary

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

I’m moving my boat to the marina over the next couple of weeks so went to GoGo’s for breakfast with my son and we were not disappointed!! Great food Great service You’ll see a lot more of the Berry’s!! Thank you🙏

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New Years Eve Hog Roast and Live Music Event

Jolly Fisherman at Craster

4.7

4.7 (4930)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Craster

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Combining stunning sea views with delicious home cooking and beautifully kept ales, this is a tastefully refurbished pub with tradition and character at its heart. We’ve taken great care to retain the charm of this historic pub with stone flagged floors, low beamed ceilings and comfortable seating. In the winter months, you can relax by one of our roaring open fires and in the summer enjoy the view from one of the most spectacular beer gardens in Northumberland.

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Fiona

Dined 4 days ago

Have visited the Jolly Fisherman on several occasions and it never disappoints. The menu is outstanding, the service terrific and it has a great ambience whether outside on a sunny day or sitting by the log fie on a winter's evening. On this occasion our party of six had the Captain's Corner to ourselves in the bar area. It was very cosy and we were able to relax with our dog (who enjoyed his own 'Sunday Roast' doggy treats) . The menu has plenty of variety, the Sunday roasts hearty and delicious and the fish pie wonderful. We look forward to our next visit. Highly recommend. Many thanks.

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Popular dish

Seafood Platter

Popular dish

The Jolly's Famous Crab Sandwich

Popular dish

Shetland Mussels

La Goccia

4.4

4.4 (1517)

£41 and over

Italian

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Petersham Nurseries interpretation of Italian ‘cichetti’ is showcased within La Goccia, a vibrant and accessible restaurant offering an extensive menu of small sharing plates. The emphasis on seasonality is key to the lunch and dinner menu that changes regularly. An open grill and a wood burning oven adds an element of drama and theatre to the ambiance, as food is prepared in front of diners. During spring and summer months, tables flow out on to Floral Court, giving diners the opportunity to eat and drink al fresco. La Goccia Bar has a lively and botanical atmosphere, serving nature inspired cocktails. A perfect meeting point which overlooks Floral Court, the interior reflects the ever-changing seasons and inspirational floral displays in the courtyard beyond.

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Stacievip

Dined on 11 Oct 2024

What an absolute incredible restaurant. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tapas style Italian experience. The spinach salad was phenomenal.

Lussmanns - Harpenden

4.7

4.7 (2728)

£25 and under

Modern European

Harpenden

About the restaurant

Situated in an 18th century former coach house overlooking Leyton Green, Lussmanns Harpenden has a delightful rural character and feel. Guests can enjoy courtyard dining in the charming walled garden and private meals in our lovely first floor room. We are a short stroll from leafy Rothamsted Park, the boutique high street shops and Public Halls.

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Ifor

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent quality food. Lussmans really does make the best fish cake! Another member of our group tried the chicken fricasee and noted that the sauce was mesmerising! We also love the non alcoholic cocktails, especially Wilfried’s Spritz and Soft Passionfruit Martini. Lovely table service throughout the evening bring both attentive dnd not feeling like we had to rush to get the table cleared.

McLarens on the Corner

4.2

4.2 (2064)

£25 and under

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

We are a neighbourhood bar & restaurant serving up sumptuous food, delicious cocktails, and a whole lot of love.

Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food
🐶 Dog-friendly
🍽️ Last food orders 8.45pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Drinks only bookings welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 10 or more

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Ann

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal at McLarens ,great service and value.

Parsonage Grill

4.4

4.4 (2116)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Oxford

About the restaurant

Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5-star Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.

Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, and beautiful outdoor dining area, the Parsonage Grill displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists.

Our expert team takes pride in using the best local produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes with a modern, light touch.

Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

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Pru

Dined 4 days ago

We celebrated our fifth anniversary with Sunday lunch today. From a very warm welcome to the great food and excellent service, we cannot wait to return. Truly memorable lunch.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at the Parsonage Grill

Experience

Christmas Lunch at the Parsonage Grill

Experience

Christmas Party Menu at Parsonage Grill

Quod Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (5082)

£26 to £40

European

Oxford

About the restaurant

Accessed from the High Street and through a glass lobby, Quod restaurant with its terrace and bar, forms the hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Formerly a banking hall it was transformed by owner Jeremy Mogford to become Oxford's largest and most successful restaurant. Stylish, contemporary design describes the space which houses an amazing collection of young British art. Sandra Blow, Craigie Aitchinson and Gary Hume adorn the walls. There is a spectacular terrace where diners can enjoy a morning coffee, the superb value two course lunch or a cocktail.

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PhilippaR

Dined 3 days ago

As always Quod was warm and inviting - looking stunning with the Christmas decs ! The food and service were excellent . We had the Ravioli and Risotto both of which were good . Desserts were scrumptious ! Ambience was good but still calm so conversation flowed . Recommend a visit . Thanks to all the staff

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Popular dish

Chicken Tikka Masala

Experience

Afternoon Tea in Quod

Experience

Christmas Day in Quod

Red Lion - Grantchester

4.1

4.1 (2442)

£25 and under

British

Cambridge

About the restaurant

We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.

Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

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Fran

Dined 4 days ago

Very welcoming, this is our second visit and the staff on both occasions have been very friendly and the food is delicious with very generous portion sizes. Great atmosphere, will definitely be returning.

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Popular dish

Roast Lamb

Rooftop Gardens

4.3

4.3 (3674)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Norwich

About the restaurant

Norwich's First Rooftop Bar and Restaurant located on the top floor of The Union Building. Our unique urban venue invites you to eat from our luscious modern menu, grab a drink from our vibrant bar and enjoy the stunning 360-degree panoramic views.

PARKING
Rose Lane car park – 3-min walk. 24/7.
Union Building car park – 1-min walk. Weekends, Sat-Sun: 08:00 till 18:00. Evenings, Mon-Sun: 18:00 till 08:00.

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Kelsey

Dined 4 days ago

Been here for dinner a few times now, always impressed with the friendly and welcoming service. The food is amazing and well presented. The atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. The roast dinner is definitely something to try. Well worth the visit!

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch - £40 per person

Experience

Christmas Bottomless Brunch - £40 per person

The Bank At Bude

4.6

4.6 (2797)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Bude

About the restaurant

Opentable top 100 UK restaurants winner 2022

The Bank is Bude’s resident cornish tapas bar set alongside the tranquil surroundings of the River Neet in North Cornwall.

We pride ourselves on our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing the perfect accompaniment to food made for interaction and sharing. The atmosphere is often described as electric and welcoming to all who dine with us. The Bank is a truly unique dining experience with the quality of food and service at the forefront of everything we do.

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Nigel

Dined 5 days ago

Good food but don't order too much! Very good service

The Black Swan Ockham

4.0

4 (3184)

£26 to £40

British

Cobham

About the restaurant

The Black Swan Ockham nestled in the idyllic Surrey countryside is the local culinary hotspot, offering an inventive British menu using some of the best in fresh local & seasonal produce.

A delightfully eclectic eatery the pub & restaurant presents a stunning international wine list, a great selection of real ales and a cosmopolitan décor with open fires and plenty of comfy seating. During the summer months enjoy one of Surrey"s finest Al fresco dining experiences in our beautiful gardens.

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Carrie

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely food and great service as always , definitely recommend and looking forward to spending Xmas day there 🎄🥂

The Boatman

4.4

4.4 (2214)

£25 and under

British

Windsor

About the restaurant

Please note, guest request are not guaranteed. You can request to be seated on the terrace, but it's not guaranteed as these tables are open to the elements. On a sunny day, tables are allocated outside based on the date the booking was made (early birds!) We will do our upmost to accommodate you outside if we can. Please call us on the day to see where you will be seated as special requests are not guaranteed. We have zero tolerance for aggressive behaviour.

The Boatman, is Windsor’s only pub on the river at the foot of Windsor Castle overlooking Eton Bridge. Serving freshly cooked food all day everyday from midday to 9pm at night, in the cosy bar, restaurant or in the stunning riverside all-weather conservatory, there is a fine selection of wine, ales, cocktails to choose from.
The bar area and terrace is dog friendly, we cannot accept any pets in the conservatory or restaurant.

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Michelle

Dined 4 days ago

A great Sunday lunch with the family. A wide menu selection and still roasts available late afternoon which went down well with our group! Pretty generous portions and good quality food. Ambiance and service were great, felt very Christmassy and cosy. Definitely recommend!

The Britannia Richmond

4.6

4.6 (2163)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Britannia is Richmonds leading independent restaurant and bar.
Located in the centre of town and down a very pretty cobbled alleyway, we are next to historic Richmond Green and two minutes from the Waterside.
We have two large outside spaces - A roof terrace for traditional dining and a garden that lends itself to drinks and lighter fare.
The bar inside is cosy with the bustle of a busy space and the upstairs restaurant tables have white cloths and lamps for a more intimate feel.
Serving Day Boat Fish and Chips to grilled Lobster, Vegan and Vegetarian dishes along with award winning Mackens of Chiswick Steaks, simply the finest food in the area.
Our Wine list has more than a nod to the old world, showing not only the best of Burgundy and Bordeaux but also more eclectic boutique wines from Italy, Spain and even the USA.
We pride ourselves on our cocktails. Vesper Martinis sit alongside Hemingway Daiquiris and a large selection of Spritz for the summer months.

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Diane

Dined 3 days ago

I’ve been here a couple of times now and always well looked after . The staff are great and the food is amazing .

The Cherry Tree

4.7

4.7 (6502)

£26 to £40

British

Bolton

About the restaurant

The Cherry Tree at Blackrod is an independently owned restaurant and bar that aims to provide an unpretentious style of classic cooking with an emphasis on using seasonal produce, sourced as locally as possible.

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Patriciavip

Dined on 17 Oct 2024

We really love the menu choices the food quality and the service in general . Our only issue is that the first order of drinks is too slow . Will always recommend the Cherry tree as an excellent venue and great menu choices and offers

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Popular dish

Braised Blade of Beef Casserole

Popular dish

Seared Minute Steak Sandwich

Popular dish

Mozzarella Garlic Pizza Bread

The Crabtree

4.5

4.5 (1200)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fulham

About the restaurant

'The Crabtree, with its spectacular position downstream from The River Cafe,
has a huge sprawling garden, a glazed colonnade and frontage on to the
Thames shaded by a weeping willow. The prawns in chilli hot oil and the toast
spread with tomatoes and onions were good, so much so we ordered them
again when we returned for Sunday lunch. Sunday roasts with 'all the
trimming's' - we tried beef and pork - had everything a Sunday roast should
have. Somewhere rather spiffing to go' (Fay Machsler, Evening Standard)

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Amy

Dined 5 days ago

We loved having our Friendsmas lunch at Crabtree. It was super festive, the service was fantastic and every effort was made to accommodate our group and make us comfortable.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.6

4.6 (1829)

£25 and under

British

York

About the restaurant

Great food, fine ales, plenty of gin and a friendly atmosphere – what more could you want from a restaurant and country pub! 2024 has seen an extensive £150,000 refurbishment creating a stylish and contemporary restaurant & country pub..

Set in the tiny, picturesque village of Skipwith only ten miles south of York, it is the main destination inn in the area. The delicious created dishes on our menu are locally sourced and reflect the changing seasons, mirroring the wonderful walks to be found through Skipwith Common, right on its doorstep.

The Drovers Arms has already notched up many awards:
🥇WINNER - Visit York Tourism Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020, 2021 & 2022
🥇WINNER - Selby District Business Awards - Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year category 2020 & 2023
🥇WINNER - Welcome to Yorkshire, White Rose Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020
Business Owner Graham Usher who has over 20 years’ experience in some of Yorkshire’s best hotels, are justifiably proud of The Drovers Arms.

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Rachel

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, plenty of it, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Nice buzz about the place and pleased they are doing well, all hard workers in there, busy bees! Left feeling very satisfied after a scrummy Sunday roast! Thank you.

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Experience

Yorkshire Afternoon Tea

4.4

4.4 (1951)

£25 and under

British

Woking

About the restaurant

The Drumming Snipe is a contemporary Pub Restaurant nestled in the village of Mayford, between Woking and Guildford. Offering a warm and relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy the perfect mid week meal, a delicious Sunday roast or a Friday night catch up with a great selection of cask ales, wines and cocktails to choose from.
Guests are invited to dine in our quirky horse trailers, covered and heated terrace or feast in our exquisite dining room but most of all – to enjoy our great quality menu, simply prepared.

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

The quality of the food overall was very good, however the sticky toffee pudding could have been hotter and the custard less runny. The staff were very pleasant but as our stay continued and the number of covers increased thet did appear stretched and we had rather a longer wait for our dessert course than I would usually expect dining here. The ambience during our two hour dining experince was rather spolit towards the end by excess noise from other diners so much so that it became difficult to hold a conversion at normal voice level. Please accept these as constructive comments as we really like eating at the Drumming Snipe and hope to be back in the new year.

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Experience

Festive Menu - £32per person (£15pp deposit)

The Dun Cow

4.5

4.5 (3062)

£26 to £40

Pub

Holt / Edgefield

About the restaurant

A proper pub! With a great range of ales and wines to wet your whistle after a long coastal walk and great team of chefs to appease your appetite
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome

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JANET

Dined 3 days ago

The atmosphere was lovely, Christmas decorations were being put up, and everyone was enjoying the evening. The service was excellent, both our waitresses were very attentive,even though it was very busy. This is obviously a very popular restaurant in the area. The food was excellent,but we thought a little expensive. It is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area. A coach load of young men were about to enter as we left, not sure how that changed the situation .....

The Ewe and Lamb

4.7

4.7 (3525)

£26 to £40

British

Bromsgrove

About the restaurant

The all new Ewe & Lamb delivers an exciting unique eating and drinking concept to Bromsgrove which we’re sure you’ll be delighted with! The bar and restaurant offers a wide variety of the finest in modern British cuisine with Mediterranean influences ranging from light bites to restaurant style food including classic char grills and appetising fish dishes. These are prepared using fresh and preferably local produce accompanied with a tempting selection of real ales and fine wines. Whether it is a drink in the bar, a brunch or light lunch, a quick bite after work or a full a la carte dinner, the Ewe & Lamb aims to deliver a bar and restaurant experience everyone will enjoy through an excellence of food, the quality of service and surroundings which are stylish and contemporary

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Kevin

Dined 6 days ago

Another super dining experience at our local bistro restaurant. Easy booking and great service arraxt us to dine here. We both fancied the steak baguette and it was delish. Just what we needed after a tough work week. Merlot & Madri Lager helped wash the food down. Thanks everybody.

The Ferry Inn

4.8

4.8 (1783)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Cardigan

About the restaurant

The Ferry Inn is an award-winning riverside pub & restaurant located beside the River Teifi, offering extraordinary estuary and countryside views.

We're serving gastropub fare in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Dine with a view from our indoor restaurant areas, in our log cabin dining area or out on our multiple waterfront terraces.

We are renowned for locally sourced produce, in particular freshly caught fish specials that change based on local availability.
Our menu is regularly described as 'pub food with a twist' and has recently been awarded the Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs for a fourth year.

Families, Dogs & Muddy Boots are all welcome.
We are very dog friendly but please let us know if you're bringing a dog.

We look forward to welcoming you to our idyllic riverside pub.

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Liane

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great meal in a lovely environment with a great atmosphere. The staff are very attentive.

The Fleece Inn

4.6

4.6 (2158)

£25 and under

Home cooking

Evesham

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Fleece Inn, Bretforton.
The Fleece Inn is the perfect rural retreat, the quintessential English country pub. Just a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswolds and boasting roaring open fires for the winter months, open garden and apple orchard for the summer sun and a friendly welcome all year round.
With real ales and ciders aplenty this historical pub is a favourite with Real Ale lovers, and the welcoming atmosphere and good food attract visitors from all over the world.
Seasonal and local ingredients are prized, including our famous Asparagus menu in Spring.

Reservable tables are in the pub (standard) or undercover in our orchard (outdoor). There are lots of orchard picnic tables that are not reserved in advance, available for eating and drinking in the sunshine! Dogs are welcome throughout the pub & orchard.

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Sam

Dined 2 days ago

Best pub we’ve been too so far, we try and go once a month for a meal and then watch one of the bands and every time we’re so happy with the service, food and atmosphere. Also the Moris dancing and the new year party is brilliant!

The Folly

4.5

4.5 (1465)

£26 to £40

British

Oxford

About the restaurant

The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant.
Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford.

Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.

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Caroline

Dined on 27 Nov 2024

Lovely venue but VERY cold. I was so shocked that they added 12.5% service charge to the afternoon tea, which was already expensive. Such a shame.

The Fox at Willian

4.4

4.4 (2677)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Letchworth

About the restaurant

The Fox is an award winning pub & fine dining restaurant with rooms located in picturesque Willian near Letchworth, North Hertfordshire. It has a great locals bar serving a wide selection of real ales and lagers, dog friendly. Our newly refurbished stylish, relaxed 2 rosette restaurant serves an abundance of locally sourced seasonal produce with an accessible wine list as well as an extensive bar menu.

We have created a beautifully landscaped outside dining area with heating and lighting. Each table has an umbrella for cover, but please come prepared for inclement weather. If the weather takes a turn for the worse and you have booked an outside table we may not be able to accommodate you inside.

The Fox also boasts 8 beautifully designed bedrooms adjoining the pub which are open all year round. 5 of our our bedrooms are also dog friendly.

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Jeanette

Dined 6 days ago

Very good food and service. Will definitely go there again!

The Granary Square Brasserie

4.2

4.2 (8484)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

King's Cross

About the restaurant

Granary Square Brasserie, a new restaurant brand from the team behind the Ivy Collection.

The brasserie buzz through breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and cream teas in the afternoon. Throughout the day the lounge area will be perfect to relax with a drink or for informal meetings with luxurious vintage leather chairs and low brass tables. As the sun sets and we get ready for dinner, the DJ set will begin, and cocktails will flow.

The restaurant is beautiful with cut glass pendant lights, banquettes upholstered in silk and velvet and exotic kilim rugs. The striking central bar, located in the heart of the room, is perfect to survey the scene and enjoy an aperitif cocktail.

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Janvip

Dined 3 days ago

Best Ivy Brasserie I’ve been to. Everything was good. Thanks.

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The Grange Restaurant at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

4.5

4.5 (2152)

£25 and under

British

Princes Risborough

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a meal at The Grange, Saunderton in the heart of the Chiltern Hills

We are excited to welcome you for a simple à la carte menu bursting with fresh, seasonal ingredients. So, take a deep breath and unwind at The Grange Restaurant.

Book your table inside or outside on our terrace or courtyard with freshly-prepared breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea available every day from 9am to 4pm.

We want all our customers to arrive feeling welcome and safe, and leave feeling happy, knowing that every visit supports our life-changing charity work at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People - helping deaf people leave loneliness behind.

The Grange is AA Covid-Confident Accredited, still taking a sensible approach to keep all our customers, volunteers and staff safe. Please note, we take payment only for food and drink during your order, before you are served. We look forward to welcoming you - and, of course, dogs are welcome too!

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Joy

Dined 3 days ago

The food at The Grange is always fresh and delicious what ever you choose.

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Experience

Afternoon G&Tea – £29.95 per person

Experience

Classic Afternoon Tea – £22.95 person.

Experience

Sparkling Afternoon Tea – £27.95 per person

The Greene Oak

4.7

4.7 (2845)

£26 to £40

British

Windsor

About the restaurant

The Greene Oak is a contemporary 1 AA Rosette pub and restaurant in the heart of Oakley Green near Windsor in Berkshire. Taking hospitality back to it's roots with a warm welcome from our genuinely friendly team, gastronomic experiences showcasing outstanding suppliers and produce but most of all – to enjoy our great quality menu, simply prepared.
The Greene Oak prides itself on offering a diverse selection of wines, beers, cask ales and ciders. Our carefully selected wine list offers an accessible range of bottles to suit all tastes and dishes and don't worry if you are driving, we have an extensive lo and no alcohol list too.
There is a large garden and terrace which is covered and has heaters, with two horse boxes for the perfect unique dining experience. There is ample parking and dogs are very welcome in the bar.

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Sanjay

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic Sunday roast dinner as always. We visit here often and it really does not disappoint everyone. Fresh, hot, tasty food on a cold day in the perfect atmosphere and surroundings. The staff are really attentive and friendly providing a great service. Thank you.

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Experience

Festive Menu - £38 per person (£15pp deposit)

Experience

New Years Eve Tasting Menu -£70 pp (£25pp deposit)

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6

4.6 (16561)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Brighton

About the restaurant

Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

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RodE

Dined on 27 Nov 2024

How do you improve from perfect. From the sencond we hand in our coats.... and what style the staff have!! The service was perfect.. with our server, correctly, judged our personalities. The semilion was present but gave us valuable assistance in our choice of drinks, as did our lovely server. The food was gorgeous and what a day to remember!!! Thank you .

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The Ivy in the Lanes Festive Afternoon Tea

The Jolly Sailors

4.5

4.5 (1618)

£25 and under

British

Brancaster Staithe

About the restaurant

Attention: Please note that all reservations made will be located in our inside restaurant, our tables located in our large pub garden, bar area and covered garden room are available for walk-ins only.

Voted the nation’s favourite family pub, our 18th century village local on the Norfolk coast serves real ales from our microbrewery Brancaster Brewery, home cooked wholesome food, great pub classics including Jolly Smokehouse specials, local seafood, stone baked pizzas and ice cream from a garden beach hut (and not forgetting the largest selection of rum on the coast!).

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emma

Dined 3 days ago

Been a favourite of ours for years never fails prompt friendly professional welcoming great team 🤩

The Old Inn

4.7

4.7 (2870)

£26 to £40

British

Wimborne

About the restaurant

The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

Our favourite local to eat at…….staff, ambience and food all excellent. Everyone is given such a warm welcome at this quintessential English village pub especially on a cold winters day with the log fire roaring 🔥 Highly recommend ❤️

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Popular dish

Garlic Pizza

The Old Thatched Cottage

4.6

4.6 (1502)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Weston-Super-Mare

About the restaurant

As a proudly independent, family-run restaurant, we bring together over 50 years of expertise and the very freshest ingredients around to create a first-rate, affordable dining experience in Weston-super-Mare.

Our menus are refreshingly honest, simple and uncomplicated; we serve brilliant steaks and top-notch seafood and our daily specials are second-to-none. We’ve got a great selection of wines and our bar is stocked with locally-sourced ales, continental beers and small batch spirits. There's a great cocktail list too!

The restaurant itself offers the perfect mix of old and new… original features, period charm and the only remaining thatched roof in Weston-super-Mare, combined with a laid-back atmosphere and a really-very-cool, beach-facing terrace area complete with glowing fire pits.

A discretionary 10% service charge will be added for parties of 10 or more guests.

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Massimo

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Can't wait to go again

The Terrace Restaurant RHS Garden Wisley

4.4

4.4 (3885)

£26 to £40

British

Ripley

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Terrace Restaurant at RHS Garden Wisley
Located within the stunning RHS Garden Wisley, The Terrace Restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience, with lunch served at your table featuring fresh produce from the gardens where possible. Please note that garden entry fees apply for non-RHS members.

Dietary Information:
All dishes are prepared in an environment where nuts and gluten are present and may contain traces. If you have dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking (we require at least 48 hours' notice) and kindly remind the server when placing your order.
Opening Hours:
• Lunch: Served daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
• Afternoon Tea: Served daily from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
• Breakfast/Brunch: Available on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:45 am
To book Afternoon Tea, please ensure you select the "Experiences" time slot from 2:30 pm.

Wisley Glow Dinner Reservations:
Available from 22nd November to 5th January.

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Rosievip

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent meal and super service from all the staff . A lovely way to end our visit to Wisley .

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4.3

4.3 (2624)

£25 and under

British

Alcester

About the restaurant

Sally, Dave and their team at The Throckmorton, Coughton look forward to greeting you.

Following a major refurbishment in Autumn 2014 under the new ownership, Sally and Dave pride themselves on offering fresh, local, homemade food every day from 9am to 9pm.

The various menus include restaurant quality seasonal dishes from the ‘Chef’s Recommendations’ section through to a great selection of fresh fish and tasty steaks.

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Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Popped over for breakfast with mum ..fab service ..fab food.. looking forward to Christmas Day..

The Weeping Willow

4.5

4.5 (1818)

£25 and under

British

Bury St. Edmunds

About the restaurant

Based in the heart of Suffolk, The Weeping Willow has a wealth of local breweries and drinks suppliers on the doorstep. Step in to experience the specially selected ales, beers, ciders and fruit cordials in a relaxed, family friendly environment. The Bar has been designed to have ale at one end and Champagne at the other so there is something for everyone’s thirst!

Our Head Chef, Lewis Ryan and our General Manager, John Mills are delighted to be working together on such an exciting new and innovative venture.

The mouthwatering menu aims to cater for everyone (including children) using locally and seasonally sourced produce; from Nibbles and Picky Bits to Willow Classics and from small plates to delicious desserts. All dietary requirements are considered in the design of the menu, which also features a vegan section.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 9 Sept 2023

Had Birthday dinner for our daughter in the Raspberry Room the staff and food were excellent however it was very hot in there could have used a couple of fans

The White Hart at Fyfield

4.7

4.7 (3095)

£26 to £40

British

Fyfield

About the restaurant

The impressive accolades of Oxfordshire Restaurant of the Year and Best Gastropub, are richly deserved for the White Hart. Set in the picturesque village of Fyfield, The White Hart is the ultimate country pub and offers one of the finest foodie dining experiences in the county. Housed in a stunning 15th century chantry, customers can choose to eat under the soaring eaves of the great hall, up high in the minstrel's gallery, in the cosy bar by the fire or on the beautiful patio terrace.
With a passion for provenance, the kitchen sources food from the very best local suppliers and grow much of their own fruit and vegetables. Mark even fishes for his own crayfish and trout from the local reservoir! Cooking is modern British and menus change daily depending on what is fresh and seasonal - with the signature slow roasted pork belly, with foot long crackling, being a favourite.

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Wendy

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful meal, well presented good quality and service was good.

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Popular dish

Sticky toffee pudding

Woodforde's Brewery Tap at The Fur & Feather Inn

4.3

4.3 (1587)

£25 and under

British

Norwich

About the restaurant

The Fur and Feather is Woodforde’s very own brewery tap and shop, where the beer travels metres, not miles. Visit us to find the full range of our beers along with our guest ales, and book a table in the restaurant where our chefs use fresh & seasonal ingredients to create flavours to compliment your drink.

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Lynsey

Dined 2 days ago

fantastic food and a great setting, the staff are always very attentive, only request is but steak on the menu as an option

Cranside Winter Village

4.1

4.1 (1257)

£25 and under

Asian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Cranside, Glasgow's ultimate outdoor drinking, dining, and entertainment destination!