11 New Hotels & Restaurants To Visit Around The UK
As ever, the UK’s hospitality scene shows no sign of slowing down. From boutique hotels to great restaurants, these are the new places worth visiting in the coming months.
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GuestHouse No.124, Brighton
We rate GuestHouse’s boutique hotels for their chic interiors, friendly staff and thoughtful extras. In early October, the group will open an outpost on Brighton’s seafront. Spread across two former Regency-style townhouses, the 32-room hotel will have sea views and those signature interiors – think neutral palettes, plush furniture and vintage decorative accessories. Guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace bar, dine at Pearly Cow restaurant, and unwind with wellness offerings. True to the GuestHouse ethos, the hotel will feel like a home away from home, complete with record players in every room, a help-yourself pantry, and luggage collection on arrival.
Visit GuestHouseHotels.co.uk
Avington Lakes, Hampshire
One of the most exciting openings on this list, Avington Lakes is from the same team behind The Nici in Bournemouth. Set among 175 acres of Hampshire countryside and is just 90 minutes from London by train. On a historic family-run estate, there are a range of self-catered accommodation options, from the luxury Stillwaters House (sleeps 14) with its heated pool, gym and lakeside views, to cosy lakeside cabins and shepherds' huts, all featuring private decks and wood-fired hot tubs. Guests can enjoy bespoke dining experiences, riverside wellness treatments (like yoga and Pilates classes, meditation and wild swimming) and a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, paddleboarding and clay pigeon shooting.
Visit Avington.com
The Maltings, Norfolk
The Maltings in Weybourne, north Norfolk, is a ‘big house’ that offers all the luxuries of a boutique hotel. In a beautifully restored former malthouse, there are 28 rooms across the main house and old stables. Each one has cosy, country interiors, with printed fabrics, nature-inspired artwork and thoughtful pops of colour. The Grain Store, a striking double-height restaurant, serves British classics and larger sharing platters, like lobster and coal-roasted Norfolk beef, while the bar has plenty of craft beers and natural wines. Guests can relax in the library with books and boardgames, enjoy tea in the lounge, and explore the nearby walking routes.
Visit TheMaltingsWeybourne.com
The Reeds Lakeside Lodges at South Lodge, West Sussex
South Lodge hotel in West Sussex has opened a collection of eight lakeside lodges on its 93-acre estate. Each one overlooks the lake and has been designed with sustainability in mind, with upcycled, locally sourced or natural materials. The luxe lodges have open-plan living areas, two bedrooms, and a private terrace where you can enjoy breakfast or evening drinks. Guests will also have access to the impressive spa at South Lodge, home to three pools, a botanical sauna, a marble-lined salt and steam room, and the UK’s first heated natural swim pond. During a stay, you can also enjoy wild swimming, nature trails, and breakfast hampers filled with local produce.
Visit Exclusive.co.uk
Mýse Cottage at Mýse Cottage, North Yorkshire
Later this month Michelin-starred restaurant Mýse will open a three-bedroom cottage. Just across from the restaurant in the picturesque village of Hovingham, the 19th-century cottage features three chic bedrooms: Elm, Birch and Willow. Each room has been refurbished with a blend of soft, neutral tones and reclaimed wood, as well as thoughtful touches like Floks bedding and organic toiletries. Before settling in for an overnight stay, guests at Mýse will spend the evening in the restaurant’s beamed dining room, where chef Joshua Overington is at the pass. Autumn is one of the best times to visit as some of Yorkshire’s finest produce comes into season.
Visit RestaurantMyse.co.uk
Feasts, Shoots & Leaves
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Kelp Canteen, Falmouth
If you’re heading to Cornwall for a late-summer break, you’ll want to stop at Kelp Canteen, a newly opened shack on Falmouth’s harbourside that’s showcasing the area’s outstanding seafood. With a daily changing menu of fresh fish, shellfish and foraged seaweeds, the shack takes inspiration from the British seafood hut tradition. Expect dishes like crab on toast with crispy seaweed, a mackerel bun with gochujang mayo, and pots of local cockles and oysters. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or quick bite on the go, Kelp Canteen is open Wednesday to Saturday, and sits right on Custom House Quay, where you can BYOB and watch the sunset.
Visit KelpCanteen.com
Four Boys Café, Rock
Locals will know Fee’s Food as one of the best catering companies in Cornwall. Fee’s four sons recently opened a restaurant in Rock that has become one of the most popular in the area, with a steady flow of locals and tourists. The family run restaurant has beautiful views over the estuary towards Padstow, and is managed by Fee’s eldest son George, who sets a welcoming, laid-back tone, while his younger brother Alfie puts together weekly menus to show off Cornwall’s produce. Current highlights include sea bass crudo with broad beans and pickled lemon, whole sole with saffron butter, crab tagliarini, and meringue with strawberries and cream.
Visit FourBoysCafe.co.uk
Osip, Somerset
Young chef Merlin Labron-Johnson heads up Michelin-starred Osip, a small farm-to-table restaurant that was one of the most popular spots in Bruton. Labron-Johnson has now moved his restaurant to a refurbished 18th-century inn, just outside Bruton and minutes from Castle Cary’s mainline station (90 minutes from London). The new space is light, contemporary and minimalist, with an open kitchen that overlooks the garden. Almost all ingredients are sourced from nearby farms, with dishes reflecting the produce of the West Country – think gnudi with peas, broad beans and smoked whey; and potato brioche with lamb fat. Osip’s drinks list is a thoughtful collection of local spirits, sustainable wines and signature cocktails.
Visit OsipRestaurant.com
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Dongnae, Bristol
Husband-and-wife duo Duncan Robertson and Kyu Jeong Jeon are behind Bokman in Bristol, the city’s best Korean restaurant. Later this month they will open a second restaurant, Dongnae – the name means ‘neighbourhood’ in Korean. The menu is inspired by Kyu’s Korean heritage and the family’s time spent in Seoul. Expect traditional Korean BBQ dishes, bibimbap, freshly made kimchi and more, all prepared with seasonal ingredients and authentic Korean spices.
Visit Dongnae.co.uk
Louis, Manchester
This party restaurant by Manchester’s Spinningfields will open its doors on 13th September. Inspired by classic NYC diners, the restaurant has striking red, white and black interiors, with booth seating and areas for live music. Created by Permanently Unique Group (which is also behind Fenix in Manchester), the kitchen will be overseen by Ippokratis Anagnosteli (ex-Fenix) and Matteo D’Elia (ex-Broadwick Soho and Il Gattopardo). Diners can expect Italian-American classics – the menu is under wraps for now but think spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmesan, fettuccine alfredo and clam chowder. Expect a fun party atmosphere when doors open, with music and performances late into the night.
Visit LouisRestaurants.com
Pomus, Margate
The latest addition to Margate’s ever-growing food scene is Pomus, a neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and bottle shop in the town centre. Just ten minutes from the train station, it’s the first venture from Ryan Jacovides (ex-Jamie Oliver and White Rabbit Projects) and MasterChef finalist Tony Rodd, who leads the kitchen and its low-waste, gluten-free menus. Count on small plates like seared scallops and ginger pork belly, alongside hearty sharing dishes of barbecued onglet, and aubergine and falafel platters. The drinks list celebrates Kent’s finest wines, with local bottles and house aperitifs starting from £5 a glass.
Visit Pomus.co.uk
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