England's oldest hotel isn't living in the past. At The Old Bell in Malmesbury, more than 800 years of history meet bold interiors, two AA Rosette dining, garden-led British cooking and one of the Cotswolds' most characterful escapes. We explore why this historic hotel deserves a place on every food lover's travel list.

From Michelin starred pub dining and riverside food halls to neighbourhood gastropubs serving exceptional seasonal cooking, Fulham has quietly become one of London's best places to eat and drink. The Knife rounds up four of the area's standout destinations, each offering its own reason to book a table.

Chef Shaun Rankin has spent nearly two decades refining the art of British fine dining. Now back on home soil at Grantley Hall – and with a new cookbook capturing the journey – he reflects on memory, mastery and the Yorkshire terroir that shapes every dish on his Michelin starred menu.

"Nature should always dictate the menu." Restaurant Isca Executive Chef Jack Hazell joins The Knife to discuss cooking with the equinoxes, why British produce deserves centre stage, the challenge of letting nature lead the menu, and how ingredients growing just outside the kitchen are shaping one of Sussex's most exciting new restaurant openings.

The former home of Michelin starred Leroy has entered an exciting new era. At Duchy in Shoreditch, chef Simon Shand and restaurateur Alex Grant draw inspiration from the historic Duchy of Savoy, blending the flavours of France and Italy through an ever-changing seasonal menu, exceptional produce and one of London's most thoughtful regional wine programmes.

Pine’s Cal Byerley discusses cooking from the Northumberland landscape, rediscovering his creativity, finding inspiration in overlooked ingredients and why sustainability’s restrictions make the restaurant’s food more ambitious – not less.

Red meat. Red wine. Wines poured exclusively from magnums. Vivat Bacchus' legendary Club Carnivore returns, celebrating South African braai culture with an indulgent five-course feast, expertly paired wines and one of London's most distinctive communal dining experiences.

“We’re a pub that happens to serve exceptional food.” Joe Walker has swapped fine dining and Europe’s fastest-growing food business for Britain’s high streets. In this conversation with The Knife, the new Executive Chef at Herts Pubs Company explains why nostalgia belongs on modern menus, why consistency matters more than ever, and how pubs can once again become the beating heart of their communities.

Almost 30 years after Sir Terence Conran first imagined Bluebird as a London ‘gastrodrome’, the iconic restaurant is rediscovering its British identity. Michelin-starred Miller Prada and Executive Head Chef Owen Sullivan lead a new menu where Marmite tart, railway mutton curry and Bloody Mary steak tartare give British classics a modern edge.

Just in time for World Kebab Day, Tagine & Grill has opened permanently at The Sun & 13 Cantons in Soho, bringing Moroccan charcoal cooking, open flatbread kebabs, vibrant sharing plates and weekly-changing tagines to one of London’s most energetic dining neighbourhoods.

Seabird is bringing the Balearics to Southwark this summer. Partnering with historic tequila house Herradura, the rooftop restaurant has unveiled a Mediterranean-inspired series featuring summer plates designed for sharing, bespoke tequila cocktails, panoramic city views and DJ sets curated by BBE Music. It's London's latest excuse to linger from long lunch to late-night drinks.

Liverpool Street is no longer just somewhere to rush through. From Michelin starred cooking and standout steakhouses to exceptional sushi and some of London's most exciting new restaurant openings, this part of the City has quietly become one of the capital's best dining destinations. Here's where to eat around Liverpool Street right now.

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, Old Pulteney has unveiled the oldest whisky in its history: a remarkable 50 Year Old, alongside a new 30 Year Old expression. The Knife travelled to Wick for an unforgettable two-day journey through Scotland's Maritime Malt, discovering why the sea, the people and 200 years of patience are present in every remarkable sip.

After a £10 million restoration, Bromley's historic Royal Bell has reopened as one of South East London's most ambitious hospitality destinations. Combining an all-day restaurant, artisan café, pizza kitchen, boutique hotel, members' club and live entertainment beneath one Grade II-listed roof, it's proving that heritage buildings don't just deserve preserving, they deserve filling with great food, great company and new stories.

London's Spanish dining scene continues to evolve, and Prince Arthur in Belgravia is one of its most exciting new additions. Combining a neighbourhood pub with a Basque-inspired restaurant, spectacular seafood counter and open-fire grill, the venue is led by Spanish chef Juan Ruiz, whose produce-led cooking celebrates the flavours of northern Spain.

Hilton London Bankside has unveiled an ambitious 76-room expansion, introducing 12 new room and suite categories, wellness-focused stays, family-friendly accommodation and a brand-new ninth floor with sweeping views across London's skyline. From Peloton-equipped rooms to luxury landmark-view suites, the design-led South Bank hotel is entering an exciting new chapter for 2026.

After 16 years running kitchens across the Firmdale Hotel Group, Robin Read could have stayed exactly where he was. Instead, he walked away to open The Counter in Tunbridge Wells. In this candid conversation with The Knife, he reflects on Michelin starred mentors, the realities of opening a restaurant in today's climate, family influences, and why his biggest regret is not taking the leap sooner.

The Broadcaster has unveiled its new menu, bringing seasonal British cooking to one of White City's most popular dining destinations. From yellowfin tuna crudo and Disco Scallops to wild garlic risotto and rare breed fillet, the new dishes showcase the best of the season, while a refreshed cocktail list and panoramic rooftop views make this a must-visit for food and drink lovers alike.

Burgher curries in Hastings. Uyghur noodles in Leicester. Nepali dumplings in Aldershot. Beyond Britain’s curry houses and tapas bars lies a hidden culinary landscape shaped by migration, identity and survival. The Knife travels the UK in search of its most underrepresented cuisines and the restaurants preserving centuries of history, one plate at a time.

"I’m not really a fan of nostalgia and storytelling in restaurants." It’s not something you hear often from a Michelin starred chef. In this candid conversation, Chris Archer discusses rural ambition, the pressure of retaining a Michelin star, why warmth matters more than polish, and the philosophy that’s helped turn Pentonbridge Inn into one of Cumbria’s most compelling dining destinations.