(227 King Street, Hammersmith in London, United Kingdom)

The Ruby Grand’s lounge, conservatory and walled garden make it the ideal restaurant for a sunny aft...ernoon’s dining. Yet if the weather’s not playing fair, there’s as much delight to be taken in the menu as there is in the surroundings. The Ruby Grand offers simplistic, classic and always fresh British food with Mediterranean influences, the home smoked salmon with their renowned baby beetroots and horseradish typifying their perfectly simple approach. Freshness is paramount and always on display – peek into restaurant’s open kitchen and you’ll see the chefs hand crafting ciabbatas, foccacias and specially selecting the mince themselves for their burgers. Please note - on Sundays the kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - 3pm and 6pm - 11pmFri - Sat 11am - 3pm and 6pm - 12amSun 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 11pm The Ruby Grand restaurant boasts the largest garden in West London. [moreless]

(9 Conduit Street in London, United Kingdom)

The Gallery at sketch is a sensational gastro-brasserie located on the ground floor which has become... a magnet for the media, artistic, and fashion crowds. Open to the public throughout the day as a video gallery (with a new programme every six weeks), the Gallery is transformed for dinner, although video projections remain throughout the evening on the doubled height walls. The menu, created by Pierre Gagnaire and Mourad Mazouz, features dishes like ‘Kiki’ roast saddle of rabbit; Lobster fricassee; and the distinctive Malabar dessert, featuring the iconic French bubblegum. The emphasis is on natural produce, with seasonal garnishes. Diners are invited to continue the evening with drinks until the Gallery closes at 2am.Please note that sketch Gallery only takes bookings up to 1 month in advance. Should you request a booking further in advance to this, your booking confirmation will be delayed. Cancellation Policy – 24 hours notice is required for cancellations. £30 per person will be charged for late cancellation or no-show of dinner reservations. A credit card is required to reserve a reservation, 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.The venue will charge £30.00 per per person if cancelled within 48 hours. There is a 2 hour turnover on all tables.On Friday and Saturday evenings bookings are not tsken for the 8:30pm time-slot.Thursday to Saturday maximum table size is 8 diners. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(9 Conduit Street in London, United Kingdom)

toptable Dining Awards 2007 - Runner-up: Best Ambience & Best Loos categories Located on the first f...loor, the Lecture Room & Library at sketch boasts an elegant high-ceilinged dining room and a Michelin star. French master chef Pierre Gagnaire has adapted his distinctive menu style to create a range of unique menus that include an affordable Gourmet Rapide set lunch, in addition to the full à la carte and tasting menus. Each dish combines top-quality ingredients to create exquisite tastes and sensations, with menu highlights including the legendary starter – Langoustine Five Ways; a main course of pan-fried fillet of Simmental beef; and the indulgent Grand Dessert – five miniature signature delicacies. An award-winning international wine list of 1,200 bins is carefully chosen to complement the food.Please see our top tips for booking below. A credit card is required to secure a reservation, 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. The Lecture Room - Late cancellations (within 24 hours of the reservation) will incur a charge of £25 per person for lunch reservations, and £60 per person dinner reservations. No shows will incur a charge of £60 for lunch and £100 for dinner reservations. There is a 2 hour turnover on all tables. Opening hours: Tues - Fri 12pm - 2pm and 7pm - 11pmSat 7pm - 11pm [moreless]

(32-34 Wantage Road in Didcot, United Kingdom)

'Fine dining in stylish premises at affordable prices', that’s the mission that David King and Sue C...rowther, the owners of Didcot’s Splitz Bar and Restaurant have charged themselves with. Both locals and visitors to the area will undoubtedly agree that they’ve achieved that and a whole lot more. From the classic brasserie style interior with monochrome photographic prints on walls, black tablecloths and mood lighting to the friendly welcome from the front of house team. A menu created by ex-Manoir chef Chris is packed with ethical, locally sourced ingredients with every dish cooked freshly to order. Simple seasonal dishes are bursting with flavour leaving the diner in no doubt as to why the AA have awarded Splitz their rosette for culinary excellence. Opening hours: Tues - Thu: 8am - 11am, 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 9:30pmFri & Sat: 8am - 11am, 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10pmSun: 9am - 11:30am & 12:30pm - 4:30pmMon: Closed The Splitz building has come a long way – it was previously a motorbike showroom and hardware store. [moreless]

(Near Coventry in , United Kingdom)

Stoneleigh Park is an award-winning exhibition and conference centre set in 250 acres of Midlands co...untryside. Catering for 10 to a whopping 5,000 guests its impressive range of facilities includes a variety of conference rooms with capacities up to 1200 delegates, over 7500sqm of purpose built, fully serviced exhibition space, nearly 12,000sqm of additional low cost covered display space and, for that something different, over 250 acres of serviced outdoor event space, part of which are fishing pools, equine arena and a 8km four wheel drive track. Both formal and casual catering, from a packed lunch to a hog roast, can be provided virtually anywhere on site. Even then, special requests are welcomed. On site accommodation is available in the shape of the 58-room Stoneleigh Park Lodge. Parking is free. All of that's worked its charms on many a big corporate cheese, including IBM, Orange and Peugeot who are all recent clients. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 9am - 12 midnight [moreless]

(Alea Cacinos, 108 Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham, United Kingdom)

Walking into Tapestry Pan Med Grill, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stumbled onto the set of a... slick new Quentin Tarantino film. Super-chic and sexy, the colourful, moodily-lit restaurant is set in the heart of Nottingham's stylish Alea Casino. Tapestry's bold pan-Mediterranean menu, created by Head Chef Mickael Aiglemont, includes favourites such as the herb-crusted rack of lamb served with polenta, carrot spaghetti and lamb and lavender jus; roasted halibut served with wilted spinach, garlic, raisins, fresh pine nuts and saffron aioli; and the confit of Moroccan spiced duck served with lemon-scented couscous, rocket salad and olive oil. An extensive tapas menu, and Tapestry's signature sangria, make the bar ideal for fun nights out with friends. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 6pm - 11pm Head Chef, Mickael Aiglemont, has previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. [moreless]

(New Forest National Park, 16 Brookley Road in Brockenhurst, United Kingdom)

For a truly memorable New Forest experience, you simply must dine at the Thatched Cottage Gastronomi...c Restaurant. This delightful cottage, built in 1627, is nestled in the charming village of Brockenhurst within walking distance of the heaths and the village centre. The sensational menu is locally sourced and heavily organic, featuring delicious dishes such as wild sautéed mushrooms served with monkfish dumplings and champagne sauce; New Forest venison marinated in red wine served with wild berry sauce and vegetables, and sautéed foie gras de canard served on watercress salad with orange scented Muscat syrup. Thatched Cottage Gastronomic Restaurant is decorated with beautiful dried flowers from the surrounding forest, and it is a wonderful place for special occasions. Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 12pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9pmClosed Mon & Tue Thatched Cottage was originally built in 1627 and was converted into a boutique hotel and restaurant in 1991. [moreless]

(7 - 9 St. James's Street in London, United Kingdom)

Beautifully minimalist, smart, bubbling, and cosmopolitan - @venue could never be anything but a big... city restaurant. It feels as much like Manhattan as St James's. The ceilings are soaring, which is a blessing, given the size of the gigantic abstract paintings they hold. The lovely skylight stretches along one side of the dining room, shedding brightness all around. Food is modern British with lots of European touches, we recommend the bream with artichokes, red pepper confit & thyme. The staff is just as smart as the very smart clientele. Christie's wine department have overseen the wine list and it is a corker. So to speak. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 12pm – 3pm & 5:45pm – 12amFri 12pm – 3pm & 5:45pm - 12:30amSat 5:45pm – 12:30am [moreless]

(Old Bakehouse Lane , Chapel Street in Penzance , United Kingdom)

Penzance’s Bakehouse Restaurant is a real Cornish gem, not to mention something of a surprise. In a...mongst the twee Cornwall tourist traps The Bakehouse stands out as a venue for the modern, young and funky. With an uber-contemporary interior, all stainless steel, clubby atmosphere and blocks of bright colour, The Bakehouse also offers the holy grail of seaside dining – the terrace, perfect for al fresco summer meals. Using the best Cornish produce Chef Andy Carr, well known in the area, fuses the traditional British with summery Mediterranean and International influences so it’s bangers and mash on a cold winter’s evening but locally caught fresh fish on a sunny August afternoon. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 6:30pm - 10pm [moreless]

(The White Lion Hotel, Market Cross Place in Aldeburgh, United Kingdom)

The Bar at The White Lion Hotel in the Suffolk seaside town of Aldeburgh, is a charming restaurant s...erving hearty, home-cooked meals. With sea views, wicker furniture and framed black and white photographs on the wall, The Bar has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Head Chef, Eleanor Richmond, is passionate about using fresh produce from local suppliers, and the seasonal menu is always changing. Traditional lunches include fish and chips and a selection from the flavour of Suffolk menu, which is open Mon-Sat from 12-9pm. The bar also offers an excellent variety of real ales and fine wines. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2pm & 6:30pm - 9:30pm [moreless]