(Mount Road in Eastbourne, United Kingdom)

Something of a popular meeting place for older Eastbournians, the Hydro is a typical English seaside... hotel restaurant tall ceilings, chandeliers, thick dark carpet, upholstered chairs. The atmosphere’s always relaxed; once sat, the table’s yours for as long as you want it. The four course dinner menu changes every day; imaginative starters preparing the way for a good choice of mains, including a fish and vegetarian option. Desserts are pretty tempting. Though there’s always the free mints with your coffee. Please note - this restaurant does not take bookings for Sunday lunch from toptable.Gentlemen are asked to wear a tie to dinner. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12:30pm - 1:45pm & 6:45pm - 8:30pmSun: 6:45pm - 8:30pm [moreless]

(Dartmouth Road, Strete in Ockley, United Kingdom)

If good food, friendliness and views are what you’re after on a visit to Devon, join the good-humour...ed wise at the Kings Arms in Strete. The family-run former Edwardian hotel is a welcome pit stop for walkers exploring the idyllic South West Coast Path who appreciate the jolly atmosphere in the rural French-style restaurant. A rich larder of local produce inspires wonderful, loving cooking, with simple seafood such as Start Bay (spreading before you out of the window) lobster and River Dart oysters making up most of the seasonal menu. No wonder people return time and again; the Kings Arms Inn offers the best of British with talent and warmth. Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 6:30pm - 9pm Sun: 12pm - 3pm [moreless]

(Warwick Street in Norwich, United Kingdom)

Totally transformed by a recent re-fit, The Mad Moose in Norwich is everything you’d want in a warm ...and friendly local, though this certainly isn’t your normal, run-of-the-mill bar. Walk in and on the ground floor you’ll find the laid back Mad Moose bar, serving up a good variety of drinks, ales, wines and the like. Just upstairs is the 1 Up Restaurant – a far cry from your usual pub grubbery, complete with neutral walls, rich wood, beautiful table settings and delicious modern British menu. Tuck into rump of English lamb, creamed white beans, Jerusalem artichokes, confit garlic wilted baby spinach and truffled herb jus. Please note - this restaurant only accepts toptable bookings between 7pm and 10pm Monday to Saturday.Bookings of 10 or more diners must pre-order food. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 12pm - 12amFri & Sat 12pm - 12:30amSun 12pm - 12am [moreless]

(1 Camden Street in North Shields, United Kingdom)

Perched high on the bank side above North Shields atmospheric fish quay, the Magnesia Bank is an hon...est-to-goodness English pub dishing up real ales, good food and tremendous entertainment. Opened in 1989 in a converted Georgian Bank, the 'Mag' is very much a family business, run by Richard, his daughter Kate and wife Dee. Kick off with sparklingly fresh mackerel, its richness cut with tart gooseberry chutney, then follow with Moroccan lamb cooked with fresh chillies, coriander, mint and cumin and served with fruit couscous. Mind you, that would mean missing out on the awesome Aberdeen Angus burger, flavoured with fresh herbs and Jim Beam, topped with cheese and served with black pepper fries and tomato salad. On the other hand, there’s also the intriguing paprika-roast barracuda on Bombay potatoes and yoghurt... how’s a guy supposed to save room for dessert? Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 9:45pmSun: 11:30am - 8:45pm [moreless]

(19 Colinton Road in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

On the edge of Holy Corner, the newly opened second Olive Branch Bistro brings a little bit more rel...axed dining to Edinburgh. There’s no stuffed shirts here so bring your friends to enjoy an after work meal or a leisurely Saturday lunch with a glass of wine and the morning’s papers. You can sit and watch the world go by from the tall windows which stretch across the restaurant’s frontage while the buzzy atmosphere inside compliments the stylish but comfortable décor. Open every day from ten am you can pop in for breakfast, lunch or a weekend brunch or, of course, book a table for a tastebud tingling dinner with an Edinburgh twist. There is a turn around time of 2 hours on tables at lunch time and 2.5 hours in the evening. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 10pmFri: 9am - 11pmSat & Sun: 10am - 11pm [moreless]

(31 Great Windmill Street in London, United Kingdom)

For your trendy ‘Cal Ital’, this Soho institution is ‘Old Pal Ital’ – traditional, tried and tested ...Italian favourites prepared by one of the most experienced Italian kitchens in London. This Soho Italian restaurant has been serving regulars and tourists for more than 40 years and the same head chef has been working here for at least 30 of those. The interior of the lower floor is bright, cheerful and welcoming with its signed cartoons on the walls while the upstairs is cosy with its old wooden beams. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm -11:30pmSun: 12pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(58 Milson Road in London, United Kingdom)

We defy you to walk on by the decadent reds and fairy lights twinkling in the window of The Priory H...ouse and not be irresistibly drawn in. The cosy Mediterranean themed interior is all sophisticated dark leather dining booths, natural stone, copper, wood, sumptuous reds and mirrors - perfect for a romantic tête-à-tête, get together drinks with friends, family dinners, long lunches, light dinners … need we go on? In the summer months The Priory House restaurant’s big draw-card is the lovely French doors which fling open to reveal a patio for alfresco dining. An in-depth and extremely well priced tapas menu continues the Latin theme, with sharing dishes such as deep fried halloumi and pinenuts, dolcelatte & spinach risotto balls with romesco sauce, Pimientos rellenos and Spanish tortilla. Or head to the bar upstairs and try one of their classic-with-a-twist cocktails, such as the Passionfruit Mojito, Cosmobulitan or a Cuban side car. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 11pmSat 6pm - 11pm [moreless]

(The Dorchester, Park Lane in London, United Kingdom)

Located in the heart of London's Mayfair, The Dorchester has been a pinnacle of luxury for nearly ha...lf a century. This sense of history certainly hasn’t been lost on The Promenade, home to the hotel’s justifiably famous afternoon teas. Recently refurbished by Thierry Despont, The Promenade is now not only a gastronomic work of art, but a visual one as well. Start with a glass of Dorchester Rose Champagne followed by finger sandwiches, warm scones from the bakery and a selection of french pastries. Piano player during afternoon tea. Afternoon tea served at two sittings: 2:30pm & 4:30pm. An unmissable part of British life perfected. A minimum charge of £12 per person is applicable. There are two sittings for afternoon tea: 2:30pm & 4:30pm. Bookings for 4:30pm will not be seated until 4:45pm.Please be aware that this restaurant does not take toptable bookings at the weekend. Opening hours: Afternoon Tea: Mon - Sun: 2:30pm - 6:30pmtoptable bookings are at: 2:30pm or 4:45pm Mon - Sun. The Promenade was voted by the British Tea Council as the best place in the UK for afternoon tea. [moreless]

(29 Roseburn Terrace in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

When Graeme Pacitti opened The Restaurant in West Edinburgh, he didn't move far from Murrayfield w...here he had been responsible for catering for the Scottish Rugby Union. Here, he has created a smart and relaxed restaurant in which to enjoy his very creative world fusion cuisine. The Murrayfield shopfront restaurant has wooden floors, white linen, classic bentwood cafe chairs, exposed brick, and original art by Scottish artists. The straight-talking menu includes starter of Scotland's finest haggis with whisky cream sauce, and main course of medallions of peppered venison coated with blueberry and thyme sauce. The welcome is warm, the ambience unhurried. Interesting independently-supplied wine list. Opening hours: Mon: ClosedTues & Wed: 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 9pmThurs - Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 10pmSun: 11am - 2pm & 6pm - 9pm [moreless]

(Deganwy Quay , Deganwy in Conwy, United Kingdom)

Set in the historic coastal town of Conwy, North Wales, The Vue is a thoroughly modern dining experi...ence with a contemporary dining room, discreet but attentive service and, of course, excellent food. The Vue isn’t just a name – look out of the windows and you’ll be treated to a spectacular vista over the estuary to Conwy Castle. Simply decorated the dining room lets the windows do the talking, keeping to a subtle but plush palate, complete with comfortable seating and immaculate place settings. A European menu includes cleverly put together dishes using fine ingredients and beautiful presentation. A choice of A La Carte or Table d’Hote is available. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 7am - 10am, 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 10pm [moreless]