Forget the postcard clichés. From artisan sourdough and open-fire feasts to historic inns, reimagined pubs and destination restaurants, the North Cotswolds has a food scene worth travelling for. The Knife discovers five places putting flavour firmly on the map.

Discover SAUCE at The Painswick, where new Head Chef Kian Puerta-Terron is bringing fresh energy to Cotswolds dining. From inventive stuffed padrón peppers to an exceptional steamed halibut, The Knife checks in for a taste of his seasonal British cooking with a twist.

After helping The Stafford earn a Michelin star, Simon Ulph made an unexpected move: leaving London for the Lake District. Now at the helm of Rowan at Rothay Manor, he talks to The Knife about family, Cumbria’s extraordinary produce, lessons from some of Britain’s best kitchens and why he’s "not cooking for guides".

For the latest instalment of 'Check In, Dine Out', The Knife heads to Marylebone and Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. From Mediterranean cooking over the Josper grill at The Montagu Kitchen to Riviera-inspired cocktails and private picnics in Portman Square, this is a London hotel putting food and drink firmly at the heart of the stay.

The Knife launches its new 'Check In, Dine Out' series at Monkey Island Estate, a private retreat on the Thames where modern British dining takes centre stage. From hand-dived scallops and riverside Champagne to afternoon tea beneath historic frescoes and charcuterie enjoyed aboard a private boat, this is a hotel with plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.

From running out of food at an East London pop-up to building a Michelin starred restaurant and international hospitality group, Dave Pynt has never been interested in making Burnt Ends "fancier". He talk to The Knife about signature dishes, brewing beer in Singapore, barbecue in the Maldives, a possible London return, and why sometimes the smartest thing a chef can do is leave a great dish alone.

Royal banquets, One Hyde Park and now one of Suffolk's grandest family hotels. The Ickworth's Executive Head Chef Paul Reader talks to The Knife about refined dining, brilliant local produce, getting children's menus right, the unseen work behind great hospitality, and why running a kitchen isn't so different from an F1 pit stop.

What does five-star dining look like in 2026? For Heiko Riebandt, it isn't caviar, truffles or unnecessary theatre. The Great Southern Killarney's Director of Culinary tells The Knife about putting Kerry's remarkable produce centre stage, bringing a 170-year-old hotel into a new era and why the best luxury can sometimes be surprisingly simple.

From Naples to the Algarve via Sydney, Barcelona and the Caribbean, Andrea Ciuccio has built a career across some of the world's great food destinations. In this exclusive interview with The Knife, the W Algarve Executive Chef discusses "a cuisine of memory", seasonal Portuguese produce, why hotel dining must raise its game, and the one dish every guest should order.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From frying fish in his family’s Coventry chip shop to leading one of the Midlands’ most exciting kitchens, Leo Kattou’s journey has been anything but conventional. In this conversation with The Knife, The Bower House head chef opens up about Michelin pressure, rediscovering Cyprus, building healthy kitchen culture and why the true sound of a great restaurant isn’t silence…

Cape Town’s food scene is having a moment, and few cities right now blend world-class dining, dramatic landscapes and genuine personality quite like South Africa’s coastal capital. From the theatrical tasting menus of La Colombe and Salsify to oceanside luxury at The Twelve Apostles, long lunches at The Vineyard and the electric energy of The Pot Luck Club, these are the restaurants and hotels defining modern Cape Town dining right now.

Often called the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is known for its Roman history and honey-coloured streets — but its food scene deserves just as much attention. From farm-to-fork dining in Cirencester Park to Neapolitan pizza, artisan cafés and historic coaching inns, discover the restaurants helping shape this charming Cotswolds town.

Mallory Court has always been elegant, but in 2025, it feels newly assured. With the opening of Stu Deeley’s modern British restaurant, The Warwick, the Warwickshire hotel enters a confident new chapter defined by seasonality, craft and quiet excellence. From kitchen-garden produce to nostalgic desserts done properly, this is why Mallory Court is crowned The Knife’s Hotel of the Year.

East Devon is having a moment. From fire-lit feasts in the woods to cliff-top seafood, kitchen-garden dining and Michelin starred brilliance, this stretch of Jurassic Coast is home to some of the South West’s most exciting food experiences. Discover seven standout venues redefining the region in The Knife's latest spotlight article.

Forget predictable tagines. At Le Trou au Mur, owner James Wix has redefined Moroccan dining by sourcing recipes straight from his team’s family kitchens. The result? A soulful, one-of-a-kind menu.

Michelin starred chef Luke Selby is heading to North Wales to become Chef Partner at Palé Hall Hotel. Launching in early 2026, the partnership will see him reinvent the hotel’s dining scene, oversee its historic Bryntirion Inn, and champion Welsh produce and talent in a bold bid to place North Wales on the international culinary map.