TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

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Tap & Railway

73/100 (1174 ratings)

Halloumi in Batter Chips and Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and service is very good. We were able to order from the table Via the app. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the peas. (You need to..."

Phillip Pye

"Went today as we are on holiday in the area. We turned up very wet with our dog and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. Food..."

Joanne Tucker

"Had a lovely family meal. Dessert came out first which was odd, but got sorted. Brocolli was very dry and floppy. Other than that all meals and..."

Matt Pearce

"Great meal. I recommend the pie and mash. very pleasant staff and a really good..."

jenny jack

"What's not to like, 2 meals for £12.99, huge selection to choose from, plenty of sharing platters too, friendly staff! they even provided a candle..."

Vivienne Harradence

"Lovely food tonight - everything was tasty and great value. Even though they were busy the staff provided excellent..."

Sharon Tedford

"We had a fantastic meal here. Everything came out freshly cooked and piping hot. The wings were divine, the burgers bursting with taste, and the fish..."

Lee Cleverly

"Very friendly welcome and didn't mind the odd requests. Food was slightly off with the meat a little tough, but well worth a..."

Michael Towlson

"Helpful, co-operative staff (one of our party has hearing problems so we require a quiet table; another has mobility problems so we don't need to..."

Anne-Marie Gilbert

"This is a good place to get food, the staff are friendly, and the portions are generous. The pub is family friendly, with an area dedicated to the..."

Jason Martin-Smith

"Great food today, my mum was very pleased with her burger, and my fajitas were tasty, but could of done with more sauce and cheese as it wasn't..."

Kirstin East

"Very good value, ample to very generous meal, staff very polite, friendly and helpful. A nice..."

Rob Wicks

"Really nice service! Nice food with quality but also sharp priced, intresting deal two main course for only 12.99 pond! But beside all of that what..."

Jacqueline Van Noort

"We had a lovely meal, freshly cooked and served by friendly staff. The place was spotlessly clean and very..."

Sandra Duffy

"Visited the Tap and Railway pub on 7th Dec for a group Xmas dinner. Although there were 13 of us the pub team served all our food at the same time...."

P Phillips

"Good food friendly staff . Shame they didn't have the Sunday lunch we wanted but I guess they were busy and had ran out . Only knocked a star off..."

Tina

"Had a group Christmas meal at the Tap & Railway. The team looked after us so well and everything was perfect. The food was really good and the..."

Tammy Sleet

Horns Inn

70/100 (3644 ratings)

Chocolate Brownie Pancakes

Chicken Crispy Chicken Strips

Lamb

Gorgeous Summer After Work Peroni

Fish

Banana and Caramel Pancakes

Pork

Salad

Gammon Steak with Two Eggs

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Buffet

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Took my mum and dad for a lunch time meal on Friday, staff very friendly and helpful, food was very nice and the cost was very reasonable, would..."

Martyn Hill

"Booked a meal for 23 of us for my Birthday and had an amazing meal and time , it was nice as we had our own little section Although I missed 2 meals..."

Fran Cornell

"We just been to the horn pub , and had a really nice meal. The staff was all ways..."

Julie Keith

"A lovely place to spend some time, staff are brilliant and the food is great. I have been here many times and have never had a reason to..."

Santos Nicky

"Lovely family meal food was delicious all came out together and hot!!! Service great lovely friendly staff! Will be..."

Toni Excell

"What a lovely week day lunch had here✨️ We usually come here on the weekend so it was wonderful to experience the service and ambience when a lot..."

Melissa Green

"Situated by the roadside, it is beautifully decorated inside. The outside beer garden is big and comfortable. Nice place for social gathering,..."

KM LAW

"Staying locally and The Horns Inn was recommended as a place to eat. We were really pleased we came here ! Such a nice welcome and friendly service..."

Michele Smith

"Great local pub, with a large range of food and drinks. Dan and his team are always very accommodating, and the layout is cozy and has a great beer..."

Kieran Burke

"I've been going here for over 30 years on and off. Generally a safe bet, some visits are better than others. Today was mid afternoon so fairly quiet..."

Ryan David

"The Horns has been refurbished and is very comfortable and welcoming. There is a new menu and it is amazing. I had the best gammon steak I have..."

Carol Hornsby

"Food was really good but I ordered something I only sometimes like- gonna come back again and order something I Know I like. Atmosphere was good if a..."

Peter Graham

"Lovely pub Lovely food Lovely atmosphere. Can get very busy but it is a good place to eat out, party etc. Good outdoor space for summer days out..."

Steve Hornsby

"Had a 50th birthday here on Saturday with large group. Service, food and communication was excellent- JJ, Sarah and Jackie behind bar, Poppy, Beth..."

Michelle Venn

"Good food good service good price plenty of food and drinks to choose from and dog..."

Chris s Wally

"Our MG club arranged a last minute evening meal for 25 members. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient, the food and service were..."

Ursula Bonner

"Went here on a Monday evening for wife's birthday. Got a text from in law's asking if we wanted inside or out. Looked like rain so said inside. ..."

Lee Kearnan

"Love this pub/restaurant. So welcoming and staff are all very friendly and accommodating. Food is really good and very competitively priced. Very dog..."

Trisha Gill

"What a wonderful place! Food was great, service was even better. Everyone was so helpful! I had my 90 year old father with me and unfortunately he..."

Micheal Jeremy

"Came here with mum and grandparents, took half an hour for our main to come which wasn't too much of a problem as it tasted very good! After 25..."

Hollie Payne

"A lovely pub with the most scrumptious food. Very reasonable prices and the atmosphere is just right. Thank you especially to Paula, who was..."

Harry

"Amazing service. Had such a lovely Sunday roast with lots of the bottomless roasties. The staff are so accommodating, great selection of beers too!..."

Geoffrey Bennett

Smugglers Haunt Beefeater

70/100 (1537 ratings)

Open Chicken Sandwich

j2o Orange & Passion Fruit

croissant

Rump Steak Medium and Chips

Chicken goujons

Crunchy Cheese Cake Slice

Beer

Fish & Chips

Cobb Salad Steak Sandwich Burger and Fries

Full english breakfast

Ribeye Steak with King Prawn

Accepts American Express

Seating

Validated Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Arrived here Friday stayed till Sunday we had breakfast 2 days there and dinner one of the nights can't fault it at all good was fantastic service..."

Kellyanne Slim Stevens

"Just back tonight from a three night stay at the Ferndown Premier Inn, of which the Smugglers Haunt is attached. We had 2 evening meals which were..."

Sharon Tanner

"Excellent food and my steak cooked to perfection!!! Fantastic and very helpful waiting..."

Graeme Day

"Went to the Smugglers yesterday for my parent's 64th wedding anniversary where we were seated promptly by our waitress, who was very pleasant. A few..."

Paul Morris

"On visiting the smugglers we were welcomed and seated promptly with friendly service and lovely food,no complaints, nice relaxing ..."

Jill Gilbert

"Wonderful food . Friendly helpful staff.Great for couples and..."

Bev Clout

"Had a Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it the lamb was cooked just right � service was good I'd happily go..."

Mark Bradley

"Updated as visited again. June and the staff were fantastic. I have been staying at the premier inn on the same site as the smugglers and I..."

Joe Brennan

"The food was amazing and the staff were super..."

David brockbank

"A typical Beefeater restaurant decor and atmosphere with decent quality food. Our visit was for the unlimited breakfast, which in itself was nice...."

Luke O'Hara

"Visited Friday 23 September. Extremely good value for money. Most helpful & friendly staff. Danielle was as always outstanding. Nothing is too much..."

Judi Richards

"Met up with friends here and it was our first time. The food was great and so was the service. It was lovely to sit in a restaurant and be able to..."

Sharon Bailey

"Staffs are nice and helpful. Kids meal is great! There were many options, sadly pizza and corn was not available that day. Good price and low..."

Monkey Choi

"Thank you Trini for looking after us. You're awesome and chatty and helped me with my awkward dietary requirements too. Food was great. Us Trio of..."

Caroline Shaw

"Overall great experience, no buffet breakfast which I prefer. One of the breakfast waitresses is a bit strange. Evening meals was great. Stayed for..."

Jem Jennings

"Great place to eat,always value for money.... lovely staff....just this time my steak was a wee bit fatty and tough but it will not stop me from..."

Abboman

"After a very late arrival at the hotel we had a most welcome breakfast with fantastic service provided by June and the team. They were really helpful..."

Owen Newton

"I have always loved Beefeater restaurants, but unfortunately, there are none locally where I live. So what a treat to find The Smugglers Haunt on my..."

Les Cooper

"Friendly service and good choice of food on the menu to choose from. Special 2 or 3 course menu great..."

Sarah Kynoch

"Came here for breakfast after a stay at the Premier Inn associated with it. We were served by June and she was lovely. Really friendly and very..."

Melanie Dean

"Really lovely service at this place - this is the second time we’ve been, and have had a fantastic welcome each time. The lunch menu was great..."

Rob Joyce

"After a day out travelling I decided to stop here for tea. For starters I had the Buttermilk chicken Goujons and for main the smothered chicken melt..."

Adam

"Front of house were very nice and pleasant, I stayed next door and had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. Very good value for money and Staff..."

Terry Harris

"The fact this pub/restaurant is still around shows its always a good choice. Staff nice & helpful. Reasonable food promotions. Price/deals. Good..."

Michelle Reynolds

The Nightjar

70/100 (2938 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pub with the friendliest staff. David Ruane, Abbie, Dean, Paige all work very hard..."

Gem Barton

"The food here was nice and the speed in which we were served when ordering from the app was fast. The tables were clean and despite there being lots..."

steve dub

"Lovely weatherspoons, has all the usual spoons menu and drinks. Good bit of space and good location. Only went in for breakfast but it was fab (went..."

marvelwhopesdc

"We eat here whenever we are in the south.. unfortunately on this occasion the food was cold.. not luke warm but cold.. so yes, that was unfortunate...."

Izzy Izzy

"Well located in the town center. We enjoyed the manager’s special and had the drinks on offer Very good quality and freshly prepared food Staff is..."

PH PC

"Such a shame the lease isnt being renewed. Has been a staple of Ferndown for such a long time, catering for young and old alike. Never had a bad..."

Jason Thomas

"A lovely light and airy space on a summer's afternoon and eve. Pleasant staff and quick service. Food and drinks very reasonably priced. Nice place..."

Cathy Hodson

"Fill in your details or use your phone to check in. I had the vegetarian brunch with coconut kefir water for £6.85, served by Victoria. She is a..."

paul brown

"First time coming here today I was looking for an all breakfast the nearest to it after 11am is the brunch they do so I got that and a pint of..."

Richard Maunder

"This is a very busy pub and it was lovely and friendly. Love having the chicken tikka masala with rice, naan and 2 poppadoms. My friend ordered the..."

Kathleen Collett

"Nice place, very relaxed at lunchtime. Food good prices. Seats are a bit manky looking though. Toilets look clean. Strong stink of fags before you..."

Batty Mouse

"Another good Wetherspoons. The eggs Benedict was really delicious and I'm told the full Engleeeesh was nice too 😉..."

Mr. Chill

"Nice pub layout with raised sections. Plenty of room at 9:30pm on Friday evening. No big queues to be served Variety of beers. And pump beers at..."

Ray Budynkiewicz

"Good pub, food as expected. Very busy on curry night, but managed to get a..."

Louise Smith

"Very busy and popular pub with great value grub and brilliant selection of cheap..."

Abboman

"Love this place! Good, fresh food..."

Isabelle Valentine

"A well-kept wetherspoons. Good service and atmosphere. Only downside is the tables are a little crapped in areas and feel very..."

Vikki Russell-Stapylton

"Nicely priced, breakfast, App ordering is incredibly easy, mornings it's never too crowded or..."

Psimon Hardy

"Great pub and a great atmosphere. Food looked good but we only had drinks. Pricing is cheap and the pub is..."

Kirk Brownen

Tap & Railway

70/100 (1252 ratings)

Halloumi in Batter Chips and Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and service is very good. We were able to order from the table Via the app. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the peas. (You need to..."

Phillip Pye

"Went today as we are on holiday in the area. We turned up very wet with our dog and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. Food..."

Joanne Tucker

"Had a lovely family meal. Dessert came out first which was odd, but got sorted. Brocolli was very dry and floppy. Other than that all meals and..."

Matt Pearce

"Great meal. I recommend the pie and mash. very pleasant staff and a really good..."

jenny jack

"What's not to like, 2 meals for £12.99, huge selection to choose from, plenty of sharing platters too, friendly staff! they even provided a candle..."

Vivienne Harradence

"Lovely food tonight - everything was tasty and great value. Even though they were busy the staff provided excellent..."

Sharon Tedford

"We had a fantastic meal here. Everything came out freshly cooked and piping hot. The wings were divine, the burgers bursting with taste, and the fish..."

Lee Cleverly

"Very friendly welcome and didn't mind the odd requests. Food was slightly off with the meat a little tough, but well worth a..."

Michael Towlson

"Helpful, co-operative staff (one of our party has hearing problems so we require a quiet table; another has mobility problems so we don't need to..."

Anne-Marie Gilbert

"This is a good place to get food, the staff are friendly, and the portions are generous. The pub is family friendly, with an area dedicated to the..."

Jason Martin-Smith

"Great food today, my mum was very pleased with her burger, and my fajitas were tasty, but could of done with more sauce and cheese as it wasn't..."

Kirstin East

"Very good value, ample to very generous meal, staff very polite, friendly and helpful. A nice..."

Rob Wicks

"Really nice service! Nice food with quality but also sharp priced, intresting deal two main course for only 12.99 pond! But beside all of that what..."

Jacqueline Van Noort

"We had a lovely meal, freshly cooked and served by friendly staff. The place was spotlessly clean and very..."

Sandra Duffy

"Visited the Tap and Railway pub on 7th Dec for a group Xmas dinner. Although there were 13 of us the pub team served all our food at the same time...."

P Phillips

"Good food friendly staff . Shame they didn't have the Sunday lunch we wanted but I guess they were busy and had ran out . Only knocked a star off..."

Tina

"Had a group Christmas meal at the Tap & Railway. The team looked after us so well and everything was perfect. The food was really good and the..."

Tammy Sleet

Pure Drop

70/100 (2023 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We originally had called in at The Thatch for a meal and stood at the bar for ten minuets being ignored I had even heard one of the staff say...«not..."

Lee Doak

"Popped in yesterday (a Monday lunchtime) and can gladly write: "What a nice place!" Clean, tidy, spacious and airy. Great selection of drinks and..."

Jeff Webb

"Went here for my mums birthday meal, lovely food, great service and very courteous staff... nice sized portions too....good value for money,..."

Denise Mackrell

"Won a competition to eat here, Just had the most amazing food, really friendly owners and staff and a lovely evening all round! Bbq ranch burger is a..."

Clare Grant

"Was a lovely friendly welcoming restaurant great choice of gins and food really nice food staff very friendly and helpful will most definitely be..."

Tracy Spicer

"As always, prompt friendly service. Good food nice size portions. Good choice and good value. Pleasant place to eat..."

Sue Moody

"Lovely food tonight! Melt stack cooked perfectly and the gammon was Melting as it was eaten! Even though it was busy staff were happy and very polite..."

Sam Potter

"Love the refurbishment. Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Food was fantastic. Will definitely..."

Helen Mascall

"Great service and welcoming friendly atmosphere from the bar staff. Ringwood real ale great (as always!) Tasty food served - good value too..."

Tim Milton

"Food was lovely and the staff were very accommodating. Went above and beyond to offer us a Special meal offer as it was a birthday booking. Four of..."

June Ferris

"Good sized pub plenty of outside seating. Very good value for food and drinks. When I visited (on a Monday) I was impressed to find there was a game..."

Edd Boyer

"Walking into this busy pub you could feel the great atmosphere. Everyone smiling and cheerful and the team working hard to serve all the customers...."

Sailor Freddie

"We had a lovely meal here whilst we were away. The only reason I’m not giving the full five stars is because there was a quiz on and it was a..."

Kirsty Pincombe

"We were a party of 2 adults 1 disabled a baby and a dog and we arrived at the Pure Drop assuming we would be able to park in a disabled bay...."

Julie Robinson

"Great steak night! We've been today in Pure drop for a 'Steak and drink' night. The steak was cooked absolutely fantastic, as I have ordered medium..."

Polly Beaven

"Absolutely spot on, we always have had a great experience at the pure drop. Any time we take friends or family out we will always take them to the..."

terry parker

"Apart from 40 minute wait between main course and desert we were more than satisfied. Food was very good and the only two staff on duty covering..."

Bernard Cooke

"Group of friends in for lunch. We were served by Alison and Karen. They were really lovely, made us very welcome. Nice menu, excellent food, best..."

Jacqueline B

"Great experience at the pure drop, staff were wonderful, they have a great sense of humour, very welcoming, attentive and making time to have..."

Trudie Barnes

"Thank you for making Fathers Day a really enjoyable experience. From the bar staff to waitresses, they were the right amount of attentive. The..."

Rachel Titmus

"Our new local since moving to the area. Love the place. Lovely staff and great food. Lots of different events on each week to suit..."

Lauren Donworth

"Was in yesterday 5/8. There was a young bar maid that was sensational. It was busy she was taking at least 3 orders and pouring them all at the same..."

jamie nicholls

"We had a lovely evening celebrating my daughters 15th birthday. There was 12 of us altogether and we were made to feel very welcome. The Pure drop..."

Michelle Miles

"The food and service was very good but I had scampi and chips and was given a teaspoon of tartare sauce! I asked for some more and got another..."

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