The Good Food Guide

Running from 1-25 May, @brightfest promises live music, theatre, comedy, dance, family shows, talks, workshops, exhibitions and plenty of outdoor events. To help keep you fuelled between venues, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite places to eat: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tYJMK0

An elegant family-run affair from Great British Menu 'Champion of Champions' Nikita Pathakji, a London launch from Aktar Islam and a restaurant with a good cause led by Monica Galetti are among the new openings to know about this May: eu1.hubs.ly/H0t_QFc0

Good Food Club members and their guests enjoy 20% off their bill when dining at @Bentleys_london. Explore all perks: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tYwc40

Good Food Club members enjoyed a fun-packed evening and fabulous food earlier this week, when Simon Rogan and his son Daniel, joined forces to cook at Daniel's restaurant AO in Southampton. Join the Good Food Club for access to exclusive events: eu1.hubs.ly/H0t_zsN0

The winners of Good Food Guide’s Britain’s Best Bakeries were announced in March, but after a flood of messages from readers championing favourites that didn’t make the final cut, we knew we couldn’t stop there. So, here are even more standout bakeries: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tYbDT0

Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman checks out Burro. His verdict? The kind of restaurant Londoners will return to – and visiting Italians will approve of too: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tXcWq0

On the reporters’ plates: best bites in April. Pasta at Padella Plea trei at Barang Chicken pie with morels at Willett's at The Belmond Cadogan Kale and palak patta chat at Bauji Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for more best bites: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tVfzD0

From 60-day aged Belted Galloway at the Barn to grass-fed Sunday lunch cuts at Myse and sirloins of Ruby Red at the Farm Table at Dart's Farm, these pubs, steakhouses and farm-to-table restaurants are the best places to celebrate Great British Beef Week: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tSMc30

Whether you call the South West home or you’re just passing through on a well-earned break, one thing’s guaranteed – you’re seriously spoiled when it comes to bakeries. From Gorse’s perfectly crusty sourdough to Pipit’s next-level patisserie: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tQg630

The London Marathon is set to be one of the capital’s biggest days out. To keep you fuelled from start line to finish we’ve mapped out the best places to eat along the route: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tQ8lw0

Good Food Guide owner and part-time restaurant critic Adam Hyman is putting down his pen and picking up a pan for his favourite charity event, Too Many Critics, in support of Action Against Hunger: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tQg670

Not just your casual neighbourhood bakery... check out this divine signature tiramisu croissant from Fred Bakery. So easy to see why it made our list of Good Food Guide’s 50 Best British Bakeries 2026. Read the full list: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tN85D0

Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman talks fire, flavour and fabulous food at Impala, one of Soho’s newest restaurants: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tKXlY0

It's your last chance to nominate for Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 in partnership with @SquareUK. Nominations close on 20 April: eu1.hubs.ly/H0ttW-20

Good Food Guide members and their guests enjoy 20% off their bill when dining at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill. Explore all perks: eu1.hubs.ly/H0ttXSG0

From Rambutan’s fried rice party to Larry Jayasekara’s pairing of nuanced spices with ultra-premium ingredients, here are the restaurants bringing the best flavours to Sri Lanka’s new year celebrations: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tsxGZ0

We have received over 33,000 nominations for Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 in partnership with @SquareUK! Tell us about your Best Local Restaurant and you could win £250 to spend at a Good Food Guide restaurant. Nominations close on 20 April: eu1.hubs.ly/H0trDzG0

From nerdy attention to the finest details to perfecting the art of a classic croissant, here are the bakeries from this year's line up that our editor found most transformationally delicious: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tnSQ_0

Aktar Islam (Opheem) reprised his role as director aka veteran as 4 chefs from London & the South East – Abbie Hendren, Dana Choi (Jang at The Royal Exchange), Josh Hughes (Hide & Fox) & development chef Vince Smith channelled film inspo. Read our reviews: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tkWmg0

Keren Sternberg’s baking at Don’t Tell Dad is among Britain’s best right now & stands out against a fiercely competitive field. Here’s what goes into her tangy rhubarb & toasted coconut danish. Read our 50 Best Bakeries in partnership with @SquareUK: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tg2pr0