Where to eat
Finding that special place to eat out can often be time consuming. So we have compiled a guide to the best places in England to eat – regardless of the type of cuisine you favour, or the ambience you’re searching for. We’ve compiled a list of the best gastro pubs in England.
With its unique restaurant and party booking service, www.toptable.co.uk (www.toptable.co.uk/index.cfm?refid=enjoy) knows a thing or two about fine dining. Discover which of England’s restaurants are worthy of a place in their top ten restaurants. Find out more about obtaining produce direct from farm shops and where to find the best farmers’ markets.
We also pay tribute to the national pastime of tea-drinking. You’ll discover all you need to know about the best places to take your tea, from tea shops to grand hotels, as well the variety of teas available and whether there’s a pianist to enhance your delectation.
At the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham in November 2006, the Enjoy England stand met hundreds of visitors from around the UK and quizzed them on their eating and drinking habits, and in particular their favourite establishments to visit.
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In 1991 David Eyre and Mike Belben decided to open their own eating place. They didn't have enough money to open a restaurant so they bought a pub in London's Farringdon Road. This started a new revolution in food and drink - the gastropub.
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What could be better than a good honest curry? Pat Chapman’s Good Curry Guide to Britain’s best curry restaurants broke new ground when it was first published in 1984, by being the first restaurant guide to specialise only in the British curry experience.
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What better way to get a true taste of England than by paying a visit to one of England's many farm shops. There are over 3,000 farm shops scattered throughout England's beautiful countryside.
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Tea and afternoon tea have played important roles in our culture for many years. To discover how we celebrate these great English traditions take a look at our guide to England's many tea shops and tearooms.
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Find a restaurant anywhere in England with our selection of quality restaurants across the country from Michelin star to family run restaurants and gastro pubs. See our special offers!
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