(30 King Street in Bristol, United Kingdom)

The Cathay Rendezvous is a well-established Chinese restaurant on King Street, Bristol’s oldest thor...oughfare. Behind the elegant 18th century facade is a series of rooms on two floors. Named after the after the collection of world-famous Nanking Cango porcelain on display, the main royal blue-coloured dining space is the Nanking Room. The extensive menu broadly covers the main culinary traditions of China - Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan - with main courses usually satisfying most taste buds and hunger levels… aromatic crispy duck, soft shell crab claws stuffed with minced prawns, Canton fillet steak flambe. Those who prefer to have their decision made for them, the set menus can be relied on. The Sunday lunch ‘eat as much as you like for £9’ special is popular. Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 11:30pmFri & Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 12amSun: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 11pm The original building was the first purpose-built library in England. [moreless]

(Bury Road, Stradishall in Newmarket, United Kingdom)

The Cherry Tree, a former Suffolk farmhouse, has been feeding and watering travellers on the A143 li...nk between the Norfolk Broads towns of Beccles and Great Yarmouth since the 1940s. Very much the 16th-century English pub to look at – inglenook fireplaces, pewter jugs lining the walls, blue and white china, napkins folded inside wine glasses – The Cherry Tree is actually a restaurant and bar. Co-manager and chef Geraldine is famed for her home-cooked soups and sauces, especially the seafood one served with her chicken breast stuffed with crab meat and soft cheese. Prior notice would be appreciated, special events would be chargeablePlease note there will be a turn around on tables only in extreme circumstances. Opening hours: Mon: 10:30am - 2:30pmTue - Sat: 10:30am - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 11pmSun: 10:30am - 2:30pm The Cherry Tree is on Coeliac UK’s list of recommended restaurants. [moreless]

(The Cricketers' Arms, Rickling Green , Essex in near Saffron Walden, United Kingdom)

Overlooking the famous old cricket pitch at Rickling Green, one of Essex’s most attractive villages,... the 18th century Cricketer’s Arms ticks all the boxes of a country gastropub. Its two modern meets rustic dining rooms have lost little of the original charm. And the grub’s great. Light lunch dishes such as Italian stew and stirry egg noodles mostly double up as starters or mains. Dinner offers breast of duck served with bubble and squeak and a honey and orange jus, beef Wellington, and even grilled ostrich fillet. A suggested wine is listed with each dish; one of many nice touches. Credit Card details are required for bookings over 10 people. Cancellations within 24hrs of the booking will incur a £10 charge Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12pm - 11pm The Japanese-style terraced garden opens in warmer months. [moreless]

(Felin Fach in Brecon, United Kingdom)

The exterior of Brecon’s Felin Fach Griffin may be of ‘another country pub’ but step inside and it’s... almost as if chintz and row upon row of horse brasses never happened. Boldly coloured walls and plush leather couches sit happily alongside scrubbed wooden tables and chairs and historic beams, but it’s the food that we’re here for…the very food that has critics raving and the awards piling up. Locally sourced ingredients, including a selection from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden, provide a centrepiece for glorious dishes full of imagination. Make the most of melt in the mouth mains and to die for desserts but remember to leave room for the spectacular selection of Welsh cheeses which really make the meal.The Felin Fach Griffin has won the Best Family Restaurant award for the United Kingdom in the 2008 Good Food Guide. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12pm - 11pm The Felin Fach Griffin has not only won the True Taste of Wales Restaurant of the Year Award (05) but also two Les Routiers for Local Food Pub (04/05) and Local Wine Pub (06). [moreless]

(13 Norfolk Place in London, United Kingdom)

The Frontline restaurant is a welcome haven from the bustling streets of London’s Paddington. The re...staurant is part of the Frontline media club that uniquely combines eating, drinking and thinking. Profits from the restaurant support the charitable work of the Frontline Forum with its weekly programme of cutting edge documentaries and discussions that ensure the world’s causes and crises that fade from the headlines are kept in sharp focus.Food Traditional British cuisine is enhanced by seasonal variations and Frontline signature dishes. The food is sourced from specialist, independent producers and the fish is supplied directly from small boats off England’s east coast. The menu is unpretentious, uncompromising on quality and priced to be easy on the pocket. Starters include Smoked Eel with Beetroot and St Tolas Goats Cheese from the West Country and Potted Duck with Spiced Pickled Damson plums and toast. Mains include comfortable classics like Shepherd’s Pie and succulent Saddle of Welsh Mountain Lamb with Plum and Pistachio Stuffed Belly. Wine Malcolm Gluck, wine author and creator of Superplonk.com, has put together a remarkable wine list for Frontline with even more remarkable prices. "In sourcing the Frontline wine list I was aiming to create something I have been searching for in 30 years of eating out in London and never found: a restaurant with an extraordinary range of delicious wines, many of them unusual and out-of-the-way, all affordable at non-rip-off prices." Malcolm Gluck A credit card is required to reserve a table for six diners and above, if there is availability - this is simply to secure your booking, absolutely no money will be charged to the card except in the case of late cancellations. A fee of £10 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or a no show Breakfast is served until 12pm Lunch is followed by an afternoon menu including teas and cakes from 3pm to 6pmDinner is served from 6pm The Frontline Fair Wine policy means great wines at remarkably good prices. Rather than the 300% mark-ups of many restaurants Frontline simply add £10 and VAT to the cost price. So the better the wine the better the deal. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSat 6pm - 11pm [moreless]

(The Grand Hotel, Sea Front in Torquay, United Kingdom)

The spectacular Torquay sea front is the setting for your meal at Gainsborough Restaurant. Part of ...the imposing Victorian inspired Grand Hotel the restaurant is a large, bustling space whilst still retaining a relaxed holiday feel thanks to excellent service and, of course, those all important sea views. Bright, airy and comfortable this is certainly somewhere to relax and enjoy high quality food after a hard day on the English Riviera. The Gainsborough’s dining room features a daily changing menu overflowing with beautiful locally sourced ingredients with, of course, an excellent line in fresh fish. There is a 3% sur charge when paying with AMEX. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 7pm - 10pm [moreless]

(45 Port Hill, Bengeo in Hertford, United Kingdom)

The Hillside is the kind of rural pub conversion that makes perfectly sane people up sticks and move... to the country. The next day. Its appeal is simple: passionate seasonal cooking, great wine, and efficient service in a small, convivial, smokeless space. Every morning, multi-award winning chef Justin Sharp is on the phone with local suppliers to decide what’s finest to cook with that day. Game – especially venison from nearby Puckeridge is a big player. As, in summer, is lobster classic thermador style or in garlic butter, with a spice mango salsa. Magnificent stuff. Please note - this restaurant operates sitting times on Friday and Saturday evenings: 7pm, 7:30pm, 9pm and 9:30pm. Opening hours: Tue: 6:30pm - 10pmWed - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6.30pm - 10pmSun: 12pm - 2:30pmMon: Closed Dinner guests are offered a refreshing aperitif of sparkling riesling sec with a dash of frambroise liqueur. [moreless]

(12 Goose Green in Altrincham, United Kingdom)

The House in Altrincham is your classic, family-run, ‘everyone’s treated like one of our own’ style ...restaurant. Serving mainly a modern British menu with hints of French influence, Adam, the head chef and owner, hand-picks the best from the local area to create regular daily specials, including a great selection of fresh fish. In fact, if there’s something in particular you fancy, be it Halibut to foie gras to a simple cod and chips, let the restaurant know beforehand and they’ll try to ensure you have it (subject to what’s available, of course). Next door is the newly-opened House Wine Bar, which features a modest selection of hand-picked wines. If only your house was like this. Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10pmFri & Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 11pmSun & Mon: Closed [moreless]

(16 Hoxton Square in London, United Kingdom)

Like the idea of doing good just by eating out? Much like Jamie Oliver's Fifteen round the corner, t...he Hoxton Apprentice is a charitable venture that trains the local community’s long-term unemployed. There’s nothing worthy, mind you, about the décor -a sexy, modern dining space set over two floors of a high-vaulted former primary school. The food, too, is simple, and easy on the pocket. A pleasing menu of European favourites is split into small and large (you choose whether to have a dish as a starter or a main) servings of ‘bowls / breads’ (including baba ganoush), ‘colds’ (bruschetta of the day), ‘hots’ (fillet of beef with dark ale jus, roast pumpkin and roast plum tomatoes), and tasty sides. Good brunch and roasts. There's a nice little pavement terrace for sunny afternoons, and service is really friendly. Opening hours: Tues - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSat - Sun 11am - 11pm [moreless]

(81 Great Eastern Street in London, United Kingdom)

The Hoxton Grille restaurant in London made a big splash when it landed there – an un-selfconsciousl...y stylish spot that had the nerve to turn its back on heaving Shoreditch and centre its dining room around a restful courtyard. Then it left out the culinary trickery and served classic dishes and long-time favourites simply made from the best ingredients. Then it made them affordable. Crikey. The cool, smart dining room with swooping leather banquettes and witty décor attracts an arty, clever crowd. The bar has its own scene, and DJs at the weekend. The easy-going wine list features more than 25 by the glass and more than 20 by the carafe. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7am - lateSat & Sun 7:30am - late [moreless]