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Leading Restaurants in Southern England

Restaurants in Southern England, such as The Restaurant at Sopwell House and The Angel Inn are listed below. Southern England has an array of activities and cultural attractions on offer, ranging from the famous university town of Oxford to coastal Bournemouth. With many historical buildings and museums throughout the region, there is something to please everyone.

The Restaurant at Sopwell House

The Restaurant at Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Cottonmill Lane, Sopwell, St Albans

This magnificent Georgian house is the former country home of Lord Mountbatten. Now it is home to the award-winning AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant and accomplished Executive Chef James Chapman. With its contrasting cream and aubergine tub chairs,... more

The Angel Inn

The Angel Inn, Upton Scudamore, Warminster, Wiltshire

Upton Scudamore, Warminster

This 16th century coaching inn has been refurbished and transformed into a gastropub with rooms. The head chef believes in sourcing the best quality ingredients to produce simply cooked dishes that are well presented and packed with flavour. A... more

La Petite Auberge

La Petite Auberge, 107 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire

107 High Street, Great Missenden

For almost twenty years, chef/proprietor Hubert Martel and his wife have been in residence at La Petite Auberge, serving up seasonal French cuisine in this intimate, 30-cover restaurant. Tasty French classics like snails served in small potatoes with... more

Fox & Hounds

Fox & Hounds, 2 High Street, Hunsdon, Hertfordshire

2 High Street, Hunsdon

The Fox & Hounds sums up what pub dining should be about, large portions of good quality local cuisine, served up in warm, comfortable surroundings by attentive staff. This lovely country pub, in the pretty village of Hunsdon, has a bar, lounge as... more

The Tollgate Inn

The Tollgate Inn, Ham Green, Holt, Wiltshire

Ham Green, Holt

Housed in a charming 16th century local stone building, the interior of this gastropub is warm and welcoming with polished wooden floorboards, comfortable sofas and a wood-burning stove. There are two dining rooms as well as an outside terrace for... more

The Fat Duck

The Fat Duck, High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire

High Street, Bray, Maidenhead

The Fat Duck is Britain's most famous restaurant. Named one of the 50 best in the world, scientific chef Heston Blumenthal's outrageous sounding creations including snail porridge and sardine on toast ice cream have hit the headlines. Eating in the... more

Saveur Restaurant

Saveur Restaurant, 65 High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

65 High Street, Codicote, Hitchin

The Saveur is a fine dining establishment with a hotel on the high street of the pretty village of Codicote, 7 miles south of Hitchin. The kitchen creates French dishes using the freshest of ingredients, the source of which are clearly detailed on... more

The Dundas Arms

The Dundas Arms, 53 Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire

53 Station Road, Kintbury, Hungerford

The Dundas Arms is set on the Kennet and Avon canal in the charming historic village of Kintbury halfway between Hungerford and Newbury. The pub has had a major refurbishment and although you'll still find a roaring fire and locally brewed ales in... more

The Forester

The Forester, Lower Street, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire

Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury

Devon and Cornish seafood is a strong point at this beautiful 15th century thatched village pub in the Whiltshire Downs with its large inglenook fireplace, greensand stone walls and original beamed ceilings. There's the great value 'sensation... more

London Street Brasserie

London Street Brasserie, Riverside Oracle, Reading, Berkshire

Riverside Oracle, 2/4 London Street, Reading

The London Street Brasserie, or LSB to the locals enjoys an extremely good central location overlooking the River Kennet, close to the Oracle Shopping Centre and a short walk from the train station. LSB is a chic, bright and airy space with local art... more

The Little Angel

The Little Angel, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire

Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames

This food-led pub, just over the bridge from Henley town centre, is a destination for all seasons. Cosy up beside the open fire in the attractively contemporary bar in the winter or while away a sunny summer afternoon in the courtyard. The flexible... more

Fat Olives

Fat Olives, 30 South Street, Emsworth, Hampshire

30 South Street, Emsworth

A 17th century fisherman’s cottage close to Emsworth Harber, Fat Olives is light, modern and airy with a small walled courtyard that adds a further charming dimension. Expect to find local ingredients including rabbits, game, wild fish and foraged... more

Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant

Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant, Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset

Pound Street, Lyme Regis

The main restaurant of this smart boutique hotel offers the bright and airy dining room with linen clad tables and stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and Lyme Bay, famous both for the Cobb featured in the film The French Lieutenants Woman and its... more

Restaurant 36 On the Quay

Restaurant 36 On the Quay, 47 South Street, Emsworth, Hampshire

47 South Street, Emsworth

This elegantly decorated restaurant overlooking Emsworth bay is one of the best on the South Coast. Chef Ramon Farthing made his name hovering up awards in notable West Country restaurants such as Calcot Manor and Harvey’s of Bristol before opening... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Thames Street, Poole, Dorset

Thames Street, The Quay, Poole

With its smoky cream walls crowded with wine related art, simple wooden tables and wood flooring, Bistro du Vin offers modern European cooking in classic Parisian bistro-style surroundings close to Poole harbour. Order smoked salmon or... more

The Montagu Arms Hotel

The Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu, Hampshire

Beaulieu

The oak panelled Terrace restaurant in an 18th century country house hotel on the Beaulieu estate in the heart of the New Forest provides the stage for the prodigous talents of chef Matthew Tomkinson. There's delightful gardens views, but you won't... more

Hartwell House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Hartwell House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Oxford Road, Aylesbury

This magnificent stately pile, once home to prominent Whig landowners, is elegance personified. Decorative ceilings, panelling, antiques and paintings are part of this Jacobean and Georgian property overlooking 90 acres of parkland. Unstuffiness,... more

Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, Marine Drive, Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire

Marine Drive, Barton-on-Sea

There’s views of the Needles from the large terrace of this outstanding beachfront restaurant. Inside, pull up a stool at the open kitchen’s counter for a front row view of ex-Chewton Glen head chef Pierre Chevillard and his team working their... more

Howard's House

Howard's House, Teffont Evias, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Teffont Evias, Salisbury

Howard’s House is a privately owned hotel, hidden away in unspoilt countryside in the heart of Wiltshire. The ancient honey coloured stone building has not been subjected to any modern tampering which shows in the simple elegance of the airy... more

The Harrow at Little Bedwyn

The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, Little Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Little Bedwyn, Marlborough

This delightful country restaurant is run by chef Roger Jones with wife Sue providing charmingly informal service front of house. The modern split level dining room is painted in warm tones and features leather high-backed chairs and linen-covered... more

Queen's Arms Hotel

Queen's Arms Hotel, East Garston, Hungerford, Berkshire

East Garston, Hungerford

Situated in the picturesque village of East Garston, The Queen’s Arms hotel is cosy countryside retreat, whose location and quintessential Englishness informs its menu. The 40-cover restaurant has a constantly changing repertoire that evolves with... more

The Perch

The Perch, Binsey Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Binsey Lane, Oxford

The Perch Inn is a 17th century thatched inn set in the village of Binsley, which is said to be the inspiration for Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Located on the River Thames and boasting its own moorings, The Perch Inn is a popular stop for... more

Anokaa

Anokaa, 60 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire

60 Fisherton Street, Salisbury

You probably won’t have eaten in an Indian restaurant quite like Anokaa. Service in the contemporary dining room with its polished wood flooring and high backed leather chairs comes from waiters in full Indian dress. The menu is far from that of a... more

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn, Ermin Street, Hungerford, Berkshire

Ermin Street, Shefford Woodlands, Hungerford

The Pheasant Inn has been in private hands since 2001 and by providing high quality meals in a genuine Pub environment has developed a following of clientele who appreciate its friendly atmosphere. In 2008 The Pheasant expanded by adding 11 new... more

The Greene Oak

The Greene Oak, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire

Oakley Green, Windsor

This country dining pub is located in the idyllic village of Oakley Green, close to the culinary hot spot of Bray. Owner Henry Cripps has managed a string of successful London gastropubs and brings his style and expertise to bear here. A contemporary... more

Orwells at Shiplake

Orwells at Shiplake, Shiplake Row, Binfield, Oxfordshire

Shiplake Row, Binfield

Upcoming chef Ryan Simpson recently opened Orwells in an 18th-century Oxfordshire country pub. Inspired by its beautiful kitchen garden and views across the rolling countryside, he serves food from ‘fisherman, farmers and foragers’. The menus... more

Brasserie Blanc

Brasserie Blanc, 71/72 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

71/72 Walton Street, Oxford

For most people, dinner at Raymond Blanc's temple of fine dining Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons is reserved for special occasions only. But a meal at his casual French brasserie is an altogether more affordable option. This smart contemporary dining... more

Crab House Cafe

Crab House Cafe, Ferrymans Way, Wyke Regis, Dorset

Ferrymans Way, Portland Road, Wyke Regis

Reminiscent of a beach hut in some tropical isle, this restaurant offers fantastic views over the Portland coast and great food to boot. On sunny days large pink, tasselled parasols provide diners sitting on blue benches with shade. The oysters... more

Jamie's Italian, Portsmouth

Jamie's Italian, Portsmouth, S92/S93, Portsmouth, Hampshire

S92/S93, Market Square, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Part of Portsmouth's trendy Gun Wharf Quay retail development near the historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower and the pubs of 'Old Portsmouth', this industrial chic trattoria is as fresh and funky as its creator, telly chef Jamie Oliver. Yes, its part... more

Castleman Hotel & Restaurant

Castleman Hotel & Restaurant, Chettle, Blandford Forum, Dorset

Chettle, Blandford Forum

The character of this restaurant with rooms dating from the Queen Anne period has been skilfully preserved without making it feel like a stuffy, museum artefact. Dinner is served in the high-ceilinged restaurant with delicate primrose yellow walls... more

Maliks

Maliks, 101 High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

101 High Street, Marlow

Heston Blumenthal is famously fond of this award winning upmarket neighbourhood tandoori restaurant. Smart yet cosy, with lots of exposed brick and linen on the tables, Maliks takes Indian cuisine to the next level with carefully considered ... more

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn, Lower Froyle, Alton, Hampshire

Lower Froyle, Alton

Mind your head on the low wooden beams as you make your way through to the dining room. The atmospheric bar is a great place for a drink, but don't linger so long that you miss out on the great food. The menu covers all the bases with pub favourites... more

Colette's at The Grove

Colette's at The Grove, Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire

Chandler's Cross

This no-expense spared restaurant within a Grade II listed building boasts fine views of lake and vale. The dining room features cream leather dining chairs, modern art and all the napery and fine glassware trimming expected of such a high-class... more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Hartham Park, Corsham, Wiltshire

Hartham Park, Corsham

Restaurant setting don't come more impressive than an 18th century Georgian mansion set in 50 acres of stunning grounds in the Wiltshire countryside. The elegantly restrained interior of dark wood flooring and burgundy red walls is in keeping with... more

Malmaison Brasserie

Malmaison Brasserie, Great Western House, Reading, Berkshire

Great Western House, 18/20 Station Road, Reading

Part of a nationwide group of glamorous, eccentrically designed boutique hotels, Malmaison Reading offers reasonably priced, modern European food right in the city centre. The seasonally changing menu might include a very French terrine of chicken,... more

Jamie's Italian, Oxford

Jamie's Italian, Oxford, 24/26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

24/26 George Street, Oxford

Jamie’s Italian shares many personality traits with its eponymous founder. It’s loud, busy, bustling, genuine and jolly. Windows are lined with trays of fresh pasta and hung with San Danielle hams. There’s a spray painted, urban-jungle feel running... more

Hartnett Holder & Co

Hartnett Holder & Co, Lime Wood, Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Lime Wood, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst

It might sound like a firm of accountants, but rather cryptic name of this relaxed and stylish New Forest restaurant actually refers to its culinary team. Angela Hartnett is arguably the UK's most high profile female chef and runs Murano restaurant... more

Malmaison Brasserie

Malmaison Brasserie, 3 Oxford Castle, Oxford, Oxfordshire

3 Oxford Castle, Oxford

Malmasion, the select nationwide group of eccentrically designed boutique hotels sentence you to enjoy reasonably priced, modern European cooking in this dramtically converted former prison. The seasonally changing menu might include the French... more

Whatley Manor

Whatley Manor, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Easton Grey, Malmesbury

A wonderfully restored Cotswolds manor house set in 12 acres of magnificent grounds is home to the luxurious Dining Room. Cream walls, floral fabrics and comfortable, upholstered armchairs create a relaxing ambience in which to enjoy chef Martin... more

The King's Head at Ivinghoe

The King's Head at Ivinghoe, Station Road, Ivinghoe, Bedfordshire

Station Road, Ivinghoe

Situated in beautiful, ivy clad 17th century building overlooking the village green, The Kings Head has plenty to recommend it even before you open a menu. The traditional dining room features oak beams and open fireplace and offers a taste of olde... more

Forbury's Restaurant & Wine Bar

Forbury's Restaurant & Wine Bar, One Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire

One Forbury Square, Reading

Forbury's Restaurant & Wine Bar has a modern, stylish interior offering European cuisine with a French twist. Regularly changing menus and a weekly market menu are available for lunch and early evenings. The private dining room can seat up to sixteen... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Hotel du Vin & Bistro, 14 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire

14 Southgate Street, Winchester

With its smoky cream walls crowded with wine related art, simple wooden tables and chairs and pine flooring, Bistro du Vin offers modern European cooking in classic Parisian bistro-style surroundings. Order a well made steak tartare or high quality... more

The Harbour Restaurant

The Harbour Restaurant, Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch Harbour Hotel, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch

The Harbour Restaurant is the main hotel restaurant open daily for Lunch, Dinner and Afternoon Tea. The Head Chef has created new yet traditional menus with a modern twist. His menus reflect the changing seasons using only the best produce from local... more

The Black Rat

The Black Rat, 88 Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire

88 Chesil Street, Winchester

This handsome 18th century building used to be a pub. Exposed beams and brickwork and chunky wooden tables still give the place a homely feel, but the focus now is firmly on food and wine. There's a cosy first floor bar for those all important ... more

Egan's

Egan's, 24 Gosport Street, Lymington, Hampshire

24 Gosport Street, Lymington

The interior may have a homely feel about it but an arresting menu awaits the intrepid diner at Egan’s. Located in a former police station Egan's offers an array of reasonably priced modern British dishes. Your meal could commence with pan fried... more

Aubergine at The Compleat Angler

Aubergine at The Compleat Angler, Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel, Marlow Bridge, Marlow

Aubergine at the Compleat Angler This handsome Thameside hotel has recently undergone a major refurbishment and taken the opportunity to open a sister restaurant to long standing Chelsea favourite Aubergine. The elegant dining room features a... more

The Hind's Head

The Hind's Head, The High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The High Street, Bray, Maidenhead

This lovingly preserved Tudor inn is owned by Heston Blumenthal and is just a few paces from his The Fat Duck restaurant in the centre of the idyllic Thameside village of Bray. But don't expect to eat the experiemental chef's outré creations here;... more

The Kingham Plough

The Kingham Plough, The Green, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

The Green, Kingham, Chipping Norton

In the gentile honey-stoned surroundings of the Cotswolds, this impressive pub and hotel has earned a notable reputation for its quality food as much as its elegant countrified ambience. Chef/proprietor Emily Watkins (formerly sous chef at The Fat... more

Brasserie Blanc

Brasserie Blanc, 262 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

262 High Street, Berkhamsted

Raymond Blanc brings the sort of French elan that makes his Oxfordshire hotel and restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ so magical to his group of affordable city centre brasseries. Set in a handsome Georgian building, the dining area is spread over... more

Brasserie Blanc

Brasserie Blanc, 1 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire

1 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

For most people, dinner at Raymond Blanc's temple of fine dining Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons is a once in a lifetime treat. But a meal at his casual French brasserie is an altogether more affordable option. Situated in the modern harbour-side... more

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