#44 Bristol, Folkstone, Aughton.
Where's for dinner, Michelin UK edition.
There’s nothing quite like seeing people celebrate their food successes, and that’s exactly what Monday was awash with as restauranteurs, chefs and food professionals gathered to celebrated Michelin’s new selection of celebrated UK restaurants for 2025.
Some were already on the list (my list that is, not Mr Michelin Man’s), others and now firm new editions. So it made sense to make this week all about newbies gained their much deserved limelight.
London always gets a lot of love - I’ve popped the full list of stars at the bottom - but for now, here are three that captured my attention OUTSIDE of the capital.
Because it’s about time more restaurants got acknowledged beyond London.
1. Wilson’s, Bristol - One Michelin Star
If you like small, independent, farm-to-table restaurant experiences, Wilson’s should be on your list. Especially now they have been awarded their first Michelin Star
There’s a real air of calm about this place - in the food, interiors and general surroundings. Browsing their website and Instagram has me planning another trip to Bristol just to visit.
Founded by partners, Jan Ostle & Mary Wilson - who bring together skill sets in cheffing and biodynamic agriculture - Wilson’s began by cultivating its own two acre garden in 2016.
An impressive six courses are available both for lunch and evening, for £73 per person, and a reduced three courses Wednesday, Thursday & Friday lunchtimes, for £35 (bargain if you ask me). The entire menu is also built around their beautiful market garden and the vegetables, herbs and fruit it provides.
In covid , the team bought up an old bakery down the road, turning it into their new space “The Bread Shop”, feeding the local community with their farm produce, and now home to their ferment, curing and preserving operation. And god do their sarnies look good.
If I lived in the area, honestly I would there all the time.
Book a table here.
2. Hide and Fox, Folkstone - Two Michelin Stars
Before we go, North, we’re heading down South now, and this time to the Kent coast, to Hide and Fox, the newly awarded two Michelin Star restaurant.
Together Alice - high flying manager and sommelier - and Allister - award winning chef with a fresh take on classic British and European food, bring something new to the Kent food scene.
There is a lot to love here, with a brilliant choice of menus. Decide between Five Courses, Eight Courses, Three Courses, Vegetarian, as well as as options for pescatarian, seafood free, gluten free menus (praise be).
Their biggest - the eight - pairs a beautiful selection of seafood (South Coast Mackerel), fish (Salt Cod), veggie (Morels) and red meat (Venison), plus three desserts if you can squeeze them in, taking form in Baron Bigod Cheese with Jamaican Cake and Pear, Buttermilk Mousse and Custard Tart.
They even host events and wine pairing dinners, with two currently in the diary. Discover Sauvignon Blanc on 26th February and Simpsons Wines Dinner for later in March.
Find out more about their event here and book a table here.
3. Moor Hall, Aughton - Three Michelin Stars
Big up the North. Not enough Northern restaurants are on the Michelin list, but Moor Hall in Aughton (between Liverpool and Manchester) was the only new restaurant to gain three.
I spend a lot of my time this neck of the woods, so naturally I feel the need to check this place out.
Set in a stunning grade II listed building with history dating back to the 13th century, and amongst five acres of gardens, you’ll be pleased to know this isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a restaurant with rooms. (Don’t get me started on their new garden rooms. Just breathtaking.)
On site, the “restaurant” - the one recently awarded three stars - is headed up by Chef Mark Birchall and was ranked third in the top 100 list in last year’s National Restaurant Awards.
I’ll admit, this ain’t cheap, with the Provenance dinner menu setting you back £235 per person, but dine for lunch and you’re look at £125 per person. With so many accolades, maybe just maybe it’s worth the special treat.
If you do decide to stay and fancy a more budget friendly meal, their sister restaurant, The Barn - also has one Michelin Star - so you’re definitely in good hands. Set menus start from just £48 per person, for a three course lunch (highlight for me has to be the Roasted Cornish skate wing), or £56 for dinner.
A note on the website mentions catering for allergies with separate menus, so that’s very good to hear for anyone (like me) with specific dietary requirements. Might have to make the trip.
Book a table to stay here.
A huge congrats to all the newly Michelin-awarded restaurants:
New one Michelin star restaurants
33 The Homend, Ledbury
64 Goodge Street, London
AngloThai, London
Avery, Edinburgh
Caractere, London
Cornus, London
Dosa, London
Forge, Middleton Tyas
Gorse, Cardiff
Lita, London
Lyla, Edinburgh
Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall, Caistor St Edmund
Oma, London
Plates, London
Mauro Colagreco, London
Row on 5, London
Skof, Manchester
Starling, Esher
Wilsons, Bristol
New two Michelin star restaurants
Hide and Fox, Saltwood
Humble Chicken, London
Ritz Restaurant, London
New three Michelin star restaurants
Moor Hall, Aughton
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