The UK’s best restaurants, chefs and their teams across England, Scotland and Wales have been revealed at the AA Hospitality Awards in a glittering ceremony in London. The in-person ceremony - the first time in three years - was hosted by TV presenter Gabby Logan.
The AA awards honoured the best hospitality establishments in the UK. Restaurants and hotels were judged across 26 categories including Restaurant of the Year and Chefs’ Chef.
The four Restaurant of the Year Awards went to Socius (England), Chez Bruce (London), Gem 42 (Wales) and The Cellar (Scotland). Three winners of Restaurant with Rooms were The Angel (England), Crug Glâs (Wales) and The Bonnie Badger (Scotland).
Mark Birchall (Moor Hall) was crowned Chef’s Chef of the Year by his peers. Previous winners include critically acclaimed chefs Jason Atherton, Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux and Heston Blumenthal.
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught was recognised as the UK restaurant with the best customer service, winning the Food Service Award. Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester and Lympstone Manor Hotel were runners-up.
Here is the full list of all the top eateries in the country today.
AA's top restaurants in the UK
New 4 Rosettes
- Bohemia Restaurant, St Helier, Jersey
- The Dining Room at Whatley Manor, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
- Edinbane Lodge, Edinbane, Highland
- The Fernery at The Grove, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
- The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, Crieff, Perth & Kinross
- Grace & Savour, Solihull, West Midlands
- The Ledbury, London W11
- Ormer Mayfair, London W1
- Social Eating House, London W1
New 3 Rosettes
- Arkle at Chester Grosvenor, Chester, Cheshire
- The Chubby Castor, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Coast Restaurant, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
- The Dipping Lugger, Ullapool, Highland
- The Dower House Restaurant at the Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, Somerset
- The Flitch of Bacon, Little Dunmow, Essex
- The Great House, Lavenham, Suffolk
- HAAR, St Andrews, Fife
- Hammer & Pincers, Wymeswold, Leicestershire
- The Jackdaw, Conwy
- Langshott Manor, Horley, Surrey
- The Loch & the Tyne by Adam Handling, Old Windsor, Berkshire
- New Yard Restaurant, Helston, Cornwall
- Opheem, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Rafters Restaurant, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Restaurant 22, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Restaurant 8, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Restaurant Folium, Birmingham, West Midlands
- The Seacliff Restaurant, Sandy Cove Hotel, Ilfracombe, Devon
- The Sir Charles Napier, Chinnor, Oxfordshire
- The Victoria Oxshott, Leatherhead, Surrey
- White Swan at Fence, Burnley, Lancashire
Chef's Chef
- Mark Birchall, Chef Patron of Moor Hall, Aughton, Lancashire
Restaurant of the Year
- England – Socius, Burnham Market, Norfolk
- London – Chez Bruce, London SW17
- Wales – Gem 42, Newport
- Scotland – The Cellar, Anstruther, Fife
Restaurant with Rooms
- England – The Angel at Hetton, North Yorkshire
- Wales – Crug Glâs Country House, Solva, Pembrokeshire
- Scotland – The Bonnie Badger, Gullane, East Lothian
Food Service Award
- Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London W1
Finalists:
- Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, London W1
- Lympstone Manor Hotel, Exmouth, Devon
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said: “The past few years have been incredibly tough for the hospitality sector, from lockdowns to travel restrictions, supply chain issues to the rising cost of living. But these awards have highlighted how our industry has worked tirelessly to overcome adversity and create unforgettable experiences for the public.
"We would like to congratulate all the winners and shortlisted establishments for their hard work, passion and dedication to providing hospitality to the highest standards.”
