The UK’s best restaurants for winter

Lastra Farm is passionate about great food and drink, and takes pride in creating delicious seasonal dishes and innovative takes on classics using the freshest ingredients and local produce from the local Anglesey larder. From locally caught lobster and crab to the freshest seafood when the boats land their catch, this is a must visit for not just seafood lovers, but those who enjoy the best British produce.

When it comes to great drink, food and a lively, friendly pub in Scotland this winter, the Novar is the place to be! This place takes pride in its food. That’s why the chefs work hard to bring you a fresh menu at great prices. Made from the finest ingredients, the dishes are sure to tempt the whole family. So, whether you fancy a traditional homemade steak pie or a tasty slow-cooked Mongolian beef, there is always something to try at Novar.

The Plough in Hemel Hempstead is a traditional British pub, carvery and restaurant that brings you everything that you would expect from a quality local, including cold beer, cask ales, fair trade coffee and a large selection of wines to suit everybody’s taste. There’s also an extensive menu of homemade classic British dishes. Come for the carvery though especially, it’s perfect for the winter and will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

The Chequers Inn, which is owned and run by the Holmes family, is a traditional rural pub situated in the heart of the Isle of Wight within the beautiful countryside. This pub is the perfect place to eat and drink when you’re on the island because the team pride themselves in providing fantastically fresh tasty food created with as much local produce as possible, within an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. There’s also a large children’s play area to keep little ones entertained for hours on end, so you can relax and enjoy your time here.

Stein Inn, nestled on the shores of Lochbay, overlooks the Outer Hebrides and has been staring out to sea from the coast of the Waternish peninsula since the 18th century. This is a pub with a past as testified by the wooden sign above the threshold, where the year 1790 is carved in making it the oldest inn in Skye. The menu focuses on local, sustainable produce, and though humble and simple everything is homemade which is exactly what we all crave during the cold winter months. Especially with log-burners and candlelight adding to the decor here.

The Bridge Inn Bar and Restaurant, beautifully situated by The Menai Suspension Bridge, is one of the most spectacular examples of engineering not only in Wales but in the world! Built in 1826 by Thomas Telford, the bridge was one of the longest suspension bridges ever built. At The Bridge Inn you’ll discover hand-pulled real ales supplied by Marston’s Brewery, alongside a wide selection of dishes sourced from as local as can be bought.

This friendly country pub showcases the best of Britain with excellent locally sourced local food at a great price. The Three Hills is the 2022/23 Great British Pub Award winner of the Best Country/Rural Pub in the UK, the 2023 National Pub and Bar Awards winner of the Best Pub/Bar in the East of England, has been voted two years running as one of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK and has been recognised with two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Plate! The Sunday Lunch here is the stuff of legend, so if you find yourself craving Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder, Treacle and Thyme Beef, Stuffed Porchetta or a Nut Roast over the winter months, then make sure to book a table at The Three Hills!

Offering a range of seasonal, modern British food taking influence from pub classics but brought up to date with modern flavours, techniques and passion, The Church is one-of-a-kind. This is a classic Victorian corner public house, full of wonderful features, in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Upon entering, the cosy front bar will be your first port of call. There’s a wide offering of beer, including cask ale from Everards of Leicestershire, alongside wine and cocktails. A comfortable, light dining room in the rear provides a full restaurant experience, a continuation of the offering throughout the pub. This is a perfect space for enjoying a meal with loved ones, whether a midweek dinner, creative weekend specials or a incredible Sunday roast.