Eating and drinking

Burns Night: plan your own party

Burns Night, the annual celebration of the life of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns is just around the corner. Here is all you need to know to throw the finest of Scottish parties.

The beauty of Burns

Whisky is essential, haggis a must and bagpipes a bonus when Scotland celebrates the life of its favourite son, Robert Burns If you’ve ever been invited to supper in Scotland on 25 January then you'll...

Festive feasts: A history of royal Christmas food

We serve up mouthwatering moments from history, tucking in with kings and queens as they have feasted through the centuries Wild boar’s head cooked in wine, boiled capon, roast goose, peacock, swan, fruit jellies, syllabubs...
Spread Eagle Hotel. Credit: Tony Murray Photography

Cosy winter pubs: 11 of Britain’s cosiest winter inns

As the nights close in there’s no better way to beat the winter chill than a visit to one of Britain's best cosy winter pubs - here are some of our favourites... Picture the scene:...

London Terraces: The best restaurants and bars to eat alfresco

Britain has seen scorching temperatures this summer, and restaurants across the capital have expanded their offering to maximise their outside space. This being London, if the weather turns, most provide wet-weather coverings, so rain...
stargazy inn

Restaurant review: Stargazy Inn, Port Isaac

In the picture-perfect traditional fishing village of Port Isaac on Cornwall’s rugged northern coast – the location of the TV programme Doc Martin – is the Stargazy Inn, perched on the edge of a cliff...
The Wordsworth Hotel in Grasmere

Win a luxury foodie trip to the Lake District

Win a two-night gourmet stay at a luxury spa hotel in the beautiful Lake District Enter our competition to win a two-night gourmet stay for two people at The Wordsworth Hotel, a pretty 4-star spa...
Best London Markets - Portobello Market

Top five London markets

For a true taste of London life, take a morning stroll around a city market before the crowds arrive Portobello Road Market Spanning the 1.5 miles from the shabby-chic charm of Ladbroke Grove to the high-end...
Eat and Drink Britain

Historic London Restaurants

Our pick of the best heritage restaurants, seasonal produce and pubs in Britain Historic London restaurants Combine a meal out with a trip back in time at one of London’s historic restaurants. Pinning down the oldest...
The Punchbowl Mayfair – one of London’s oldest pubs

The Punchbowl Mayfair: dine in one of London’s oldest pubs

It may be imbued with history but there is nothing outdated about this classy gastropub, hidden in well-heeled Mayfair The Punchbowl Mayfair is not the most conspicuous of places – you’re hardly likely to stumble...
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