The best restaurants serving British food in England

Friendly café with great staff and great music. Very good food that everyone will like. My favourite in knaresborough.

First class unassuming service on a pretty quiet mid week January evening. Food throughout very good and well presented. Excellent value, as was the wine by the glass especially the 2022 Languedoc chardonnay.

Ordered a small breakfast. I had one taste of the hashbrown and grease seeped onto my mouth. I cut a small piece of bacon and took on mushroom and they were full of grease. I left the whole thing. On the way out I complained to the girl who took my order at the till. She said 'sorry about that, I will ket them know'. No offer of refund or even a chat with the owner. I had breakfast there about a year ago and it wasn't greasy. Maybe a change in cooking methods or change in chef.

Photographs of the two rooms with open fires look delightful, especially the room with the old fashioned range and hearth, but it seems there is every chance, even if you book weeks in advance, you won't be seated in either but placed in a small room at the rear warmed only with electric heaters. This room should be reserved for walk-ins, or have it made clear when booking - you must book by phone - that you will not be sitting in one of the rooms featured prominently on the website, or, indeed, online reviews. You have an unspoilt interior but this unsatisfactory arrangement is like a throwback to a time when pubs did not have to try too hard. This wasn't putting off punters on the night we visited however. The small bar area was packed. And although there was nobody at all sitting in one of the dining areas with open fire we were informed all of these tables were reserved and directed to the back room. Food may be a notch above average for a regular pub but is short of gastro standard. There appears to be some work going on at the rear currently. Difficult to find a space and several inconsiderately parked vehicles.

Amazing food! Great gravy and very hearty. Bursting with flavours. Gives a good rendition of comforting British food with a modern flare.

Good selection of beer. Great for entertainment

Absolutely incredible food, lovely atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. You can byob for a corkage fee of only £3pp so can bring a bottle of wine and get a bit sloshed to make the food taste even more incredible. Came here for 2 year anniversary with my girlfriend, was very special. Compliments to the chef, best food I have eaten in a long time!

This is a small friendly hotel in a very nice location. We stayed just one night and will definitely return. The room was well appointed and our dinner and breakfast were exceptional. It’s rare to find food cooked with this level of creativity and skill in the UK. The sun was shining and we walked from the hotel onto the Monsal Trail. It’s a perfect base from which to explore the best of the Peak District. The Riverside team were fantastic and work very hard to make things perfect. Thank you for looking after us so well.

I'm thinking i need to stay here longer 😔

Over the Bridge is an absolute gem. I had a fantastic night’s sleep, the room was really comfortable and nicely furnished. Breakfast was delicious. Everything was spotlessly clean and well-looked after. Trevor was friendly and charming. Highly recommended!

Food and service here is exceptional. We chose to try the new wine flight, absolute bargain at £35. For those who have never tried one, they’re great. The wine is chosen especially to complement the course you’re eating. So you don’t have to worry about choosing the right bottle to accompany the whole meal. Each glass is perfectly matched. Five glasses of top end wines. Fantastic value and the perfect way to eat, drink and be merry. The meal started with 'Yeast two ways', freshly baked, thickly cut crusty bread with roasted yeast butter, how to elevate simple bread and butter to fine dining standards- it tasted amazing. Followed North Shields crab with apple which worked really well so light and refreshing. We shared a twice-baked Epoisses cheese soufflé. Dusted with aged Parmesan and baked with a cider cream and Onion Chutney. Absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious, indulgent... and a cheese lover's dream dish. The lamb course with beetroot melted in the mouth. The Snips Whispers dessert of sweet parsnip crisps with parsley sorbet and parsnip custard was unusually delicious! We were so full at the end of it all. Full and happy 😊 We did push the boat out and had a few cocktails in between courses, hence my poor beer pouring skills. Such a cool place with a soundtrack and food to match. If you're a true foodie you need to tick this place off your list 😉

On behalf of Leverington short mat bowls club I would like to thank the staff for their polite efficiency and good service. As expected the fish and chips were as usual of a very high standard and all twenty diners were very pleased. Would recommend to everyone, such good value.

Really friendly staff. Received a great welcome and the Sunday roast was amazing! Possibly one of the best in Ashford. Good selection of beers and ciders on tap. Reasonable prices. Will definitely be visiting again

Good fish and chips. Decent sizes. Not the best curry sauce... But would go back.

Lovely staff, fantastic food and decent prices.