The British pie – 10 fun facts you didn’t know
We’re a nation obsessed by flaky pastry and meaty fillings: pie, considered to be Britain’s national dish, is always on the mind. Here are 10 fun facts you probably didn’t know
1. Pie is an ancient dish invented by the...
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...
London restaurants for Christmas meals: our top five
For a festive meal to remember, head for one of these top London restaurants for Christmas meals
Best London restaurants for Christmas meals
Wiltons
For a special meal, Wiltons is hard to beat. Started as an oyster...
10 best hotels for autumn breaks in Britain
Summer may be over for another year, but the cosy, colourful temptation of an autumn break awaits. Here are the 10 best hotels for autumn in Britain
Though the summer heat maybe over and the...
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...
Review: Afternoon tea at 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel
INDULGE IN A FLORAL TREAT WITH AFTERNOON TEA AT 100 QUEEN'S GATE FOR A BLOOMIN' DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
If you visited or watched the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on television last week and it's given you...
Restaurant review: The Inn on Loch Lomond
A short distance from Scotland’s largest loch, this inn, set back from the shores of Loch Lomond is a good place to replenish yourself with whisky and local seafood after a busy day exploring...
6 historic British pubs
Britain has a long and celebrated history when it comes to local pubs. If you like your pint of beer with a touch of history, check out these time-honoured British establishments
George Inn
The George Inn...