A friendly weekday café near Oakham serving breakfasts, lunches, homemade bakes and locally roasted coffee. Expect generous portions, warm service and a strong focus on Rutland suppliers.
A Leicester institution reinvented for a new generation. Following a major refurbishment in 2026, The Old Horse combines the character of a traditional city pub with improved dining spaces, a standout beer garden and a menu designed for everything from a quick pint to a relaxed meal.
See Nottingham through its food and drink. This guided walking tour combines independent food and drink stops, local stories and generous tastings, offering a fresh perspective on one of the East Midlands’ most vibrant cities.
A family-run restaurant in Swineshead serving authentic Cambodian cooking alongside a handful of British favourites. Expect freshly prepared dishes, warm hospitality and flavours rarely found anywhere else in Lincolnshire.
A smart village pub near Lincoln serving British pub classics, seasonal dishes and small plates, with beer gardens and nicely designed, cosy indoor spaces.
No. 5 Market Place in Wirksworth is a stylish, welcoming restaurant from chef Sam North, serving confidently modern food with strong local sourcing and friendly service.
The English Olive Co near Long Sutton is a pioneering Lincolnshire food producer and the UK’s first commercial olive grove, with 18,000 olive trees planted on a family farm.
Pasture-raised chicken from Ailsworth, produced by Tom at Castors Pastures with care, patience and strong attention to welfare.
The Pear Tree in Woodhouse Eaves is a warm, intimate Italian restaurant serving fresh pasta, pizza and seasonal dishes from a focused menu.
Well-made, hand-stretched pizzas in Rothley, served via the “Lift of Dreams”, with fresh ingredients, a relaxed upstairs dining room and thoughtful beer pairings.
Refreshed Rushton village pub serving carefully cooked classics in a characterful stone building overlooking Northamptonshire countryside.
17th-century East Langton pub serving seasonal, restaurant-level cooking, local beers and regular themed food nights.
Large, refurbished country pub on the edge of Bradgate Park serving well-cooked classics, sourdough pizzas and good drinks.
Friendly brewery and taproom in the heart of Stevenage. Pop in for Six Hills beers and other craft favourites from around the UK and beyond…
Artisan bakery following traditional techniques using local ingredients. Chef turned baker Pete has taken over from Jo’s Loaves…
A farm shop near Rushton with butchery, café and strong local sourcing from producers across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.
Limas in Long Eaton is a relaxed small-plates restaurant with creative, regularly changing dishes, two AA Rosettes and strong gluten-free options.
Grange Cafe & Bar 52 in Sedgebrook serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, wine and Sunday roasts, with locally sourced cooking from Helena of Lime House Kitchen and a relaxed courtyard setting.
Artisan bakery in the heart of Hitchin featuring a range of sourdoughs baked using traditional techniques and local ingredients…
Jorge Café at Eastwell Crossroads is a relaxed daytime café serving fresh local and Mediterranean-inspired food, coffee, pastries and light lunches.
Boot & Shoe in Flintham is a stylish village pub from the team behind Lincoln’s White Horse, serving seasonal food, good beer, cocktails, burgers, pies and well-regarded Sunday roasts.
Weavers Wines in Nottingham is a long-established family wine merchant offering expert advice, a strong world range, and a history dating back to 1844.
Mother and daughter led shop selling crafts and foods from across Hertfordshire including their own range from Bluebadger Foods…
Mother and daughter led food producer. Creating a range of vegan and vegetarian products and sauces inspired by South Korea…
Family-run Italian restaurant with authentic, beautifully cooked dishes and exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere…
Husband and wife-run independent bakery in Ware and St Albans. Serving up fresh bread and a diverse variety of baked goods daily…
Independent group of cafes, run by school friends Olly and Alex; delivering excellent coffee and wonderful filled bagels…
Cropwell Bishop Creamery & Cheesemaker’s Shop is a fine stop for Stilton, Beauvale, Blue Shropshire, light lunches and good coffee in Nottinghamshire.
San Pietro in Scunthorpe is a converted windmill restaurant with boutique rooms, serving refined Sicilian food in an award-winning, family-run setting.
Hatfield shop dedicated exclusively to brigadeiros, beautifully moreish Brazilian chocolate treats. Corporate gifting, workshops and events…
