15 April 2026
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The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors are always on the road, assessing existing restaurants as well as uncovering new ones worthy of recommendation. While Stars and Bib Gourmands are only revealed at the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, the Inspectors add restaurants to the selection year round. These latest additions are released on a monthly basis and are highlighted by a 'New' symbol; you can find them here on the MICHELIN Guide website and on the free app. Bookmark this page and check back monthly for the latest live additions!
April 2026
In another bumper month of additions to the MICHELIN Guide selection, April sees 18 restaurants join the Inspectors’ roster of top dining destinations. It’s a particularly great month for the classic British pub, with seven of them added to the Guide – all offering a welcoming atmosphere and straightforward, full-flavoured food. If your tastes are more international, then we’ve also got everything from Chilean to Japanese cuisine for you to enjoy.
Fan, London
South AmericanOffering a modern take on Nikkei cuisine, where Japanese techniques meet Peruvian flavours, this neighbourhood restaurant is the first European outpost from a trio of friends who began the Fan journey in their native Lima. Chef Coco Sasaki takes inspiration from his grandmother, who played a big role in Peru’s Japanese community, while his co-founders are of Cantonese descent. Expect the likes of tiraditos, ceviche and nigiri on a menu that looks across the globe for inspiration alongside its Nikkei core, resulting in original and invigorating dishes.
The Jolly Gardeners, Chester
Traditional CuisineBrothers Ben and Joe Wright have been behind several successful restaurants in historic Chester and they have another winner in this refurbished 1850s inn that has lost none of its ‘proper pub’ character. Stripped-back and hearty dishes are the order of the day, with a sausage roll or the house black pudding hard to resist as a pre-meal snack, followed by more flavour-over-fuss dishes. They serve a roast dinner on Sundays, of course, and the cosy surroundings will provide the ideal backdrop for a comforting finish to your weekend.
The Refectory, Ugborough
Modern Cuisine‘Farm-grown, sea-caught, hand-foraged' is the tagline for this intimate restaurant on a sprawling regenerative farm. Following the closure of The Angel in Dartmouth, Chef Elly Wentworth headed here and now she’s cooking up fresh, produce-led dishes as well as leading the personable service, with 10 of the 18 guests sat at a kitchen counter. The locally made charcuterie and preserved garden vegetables are a great way to start. The all-European wine list has been passionately curated and has particularly strong selections from Austria and Portugal.
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Other April additions to The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland include:
10 Tib Lane, Manchester
Modern Cuisine
General Tarleton, Ferrensby
Modern British
Grantley Arms, Grantley
Traditional British
Hollow Bottom, Guiting Power
Traditional British
Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury
Modern British
LUCKY YU, Edinburgh
Asian Influences
LUSO, London
Portuguese
Le Nautique, St Peter Port
Seafood
MOI, London
Japanese
Mareida, London
Chilean
Motorino, London
Italian
NORA, London
Turkish
Osteria Angelina, London
Italian and Japanese
The Hart, London
Modern British
The Ship, Brancaster
Mediterranean Cuisine
Hero Image: A dish from the General Tarleton pub, just added to the MICHELIN Guide. © Andrew Hayes-Watkins/General Tarleton
March 2026
2210 by NattyCanCook, London
CaribbeanMany people will have heard Chef Nathaniel Mortley’s story in the run-up to the opening of 2210 – a classically trained chef, he spent time at HMP Brixton where he rekindled his love of cooking at inmate-run restaurant The Clink – but now it’s here, the focus has shifted to the merits of his Caribbean cooking. Well-known dishes like ackee and saltfish or jerk chicken are presented with a different spin, while Mortley’s training is evident in the well-honed techniques and carefully cooked produce. The lively atmosphere is a real bonus.
Dogstar, Leith
Modern BritishThe new kid on the block in the continuously excellent Leith dining scene on the edge of Edinburgh, Dogstar comes from Chef James Murray, who previously forged a reputation at Timberyard. Now in his own restaurant, he has assembled a delightful service team to run this lively converted pub, where the dishes are best shared among friends and aim to spotlight the seasonal local larder, from game and seafood to various cuts of beef written on the mirror and priced by weight. A wallet-friendly wine list adds to the appeal.
Sampa, Manchester
BrazilianAn engaging experience delivered with pride, passion and personality, Sampa is Chef Caroline Martins’ ode to the flavours of her native Brazil. The restaurant is even named after the nickname for her hometown of São Paulo. At a chef’s counter of just a dozen seats, she and her team are warm, friendly hosts as they serve and describe a procession of Brazilian dishes from coxinha to feijoada. To complete the experience, you can opt for the largely Brazilian wine flight or even a cachaça cocktail pairing for something different.
Other March additions to the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland include:
Aces foodcraft, London
Creative
Alta, London
Spanish
Black Radish, London
Modern British
Lupa, London
Italian
Malverleys, East End
Modern British
Noted, Chester
Modern Cuisine
Poon’s, London
Chinese
Rake @ the Compton Arms, London
Traditional British
Restaurant Roku, Croyde
Modern Cuisine
Stem + Stem, London
Modern British
Tatar Bunar, London
Modern Cuisine
The Hook, St Peter Port
Meats and Grills
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9, Edgworth
Modern Cuisine
The Whitehouse, Lochaline
Modern British
Yaatra, London
Indian
2025 Additions to the MICHELIN Guide
Over 150 restaurants were added to the Inspectors' selection in the 12 months leading up to our 2026 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, covering all manner of styles and cuisines. Below is a brief selection of the many restaurants that are worth seeking out.
Margaret’s, Cambridge
Modern BritishAnyone who loves the MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant Twenty-Two in Cambridge will have been delighted by the news of its owners Sam Carter and Alex Olivier opening their second venture. Located just next door to its older sibling, it’s something of a passion project for the duo and has the feel of an upmarket bistro, pairing simplicity with elegance in its design. The cooking reflects the seasons with great skill, mining wholly satisfying flavours from the ingredients in dishes that have the confidence not to overcomplicate things.
Crown, Bray
French, Modern BritishIt’s always such lovely news when Simon Bonwick opens up a new restaurant. Having been at the helm of several top-drawer dining pubs over the years, he now finds himself at The Crown in Bray. Once owned by Heston Blumenthal, the place now has the Bonwick DNA all over it, from the no-nonsense, big-flavoured dishes to the quirky touches like his signature ‘rather nice sauce’ and self-appointed tagline as a ‘pipe and slippers kind of pub’. You can still pop in just for a drink, but you’d be a fool to miss such honest, accessible food.
The Free Company, Balerno
Regional CuisineYou would be amazed what you can find just a short drive from Edinburgh city centre. In this case, a rural idyll and a labour of love, run by two brothers as a regenerative farm and downright delightful restaurant. The former milking barn is now a cosy bar, parlour and converted hayloft, where you can enjoy detailed, flavoursome dishes using ingredients from the farm, be they beef, lamb, pork or fresh seasonal vegetables. The team’s ethos is clear to see in the house-made charcuterie and ‘scrumpets’ made from vegetables many kitchens would discard.
Lena, Dublin
ItalianOne of the hottest tickets in Dublin, this sister restaurant to Etto and Uno Mas is the kind of neighbourhood Italian we’d all love to have at the end of our road. It’s the residents of the Portobello district who are the lucky ones in this case, with the restaurant perched on a prime site by the canal. With its simple furnishings and wood parquet floor, there’s a rustic edge to the décor which feels fitting for the cooking. Expect big, bold flavours from a menu that plays the Italian greatest hits, accompanied by a broad range of Italian wines.
Prince Arthur, London
BasqueBasque food seems to be having a moment in London. With Tomos Parry drawing on the region’s cuisine for the wildly successful Brat and Mountain, plus the likes of Donostia and Ibai all thriving, now ex-Brat chef Adam Iglesias is mining his Basque roots at this lovely Belgravia pub. As is often the way with this kind of cooking, expect an abundance of high-quality ingredients skilfully grilled over a wood fire, whether that be lobster, turbot or beef rib.
Pip, Manchester
Modern BritishManchester’s hospitality scene received a shot in the arm earlier this year when the global Treehouse hotel brand arrived on the corner of Deansgate. Its aim is to take disused buildings and transform them into chic spaces with the help of repurposed materials. For the Manchester branch, Chef Mary-Ellen McTague has taken the reins of its flagship restaurant, a fittingly stylish space with an almost country-chic quality. Her cooking shows pride in northwestern produce and packs bags of flavour into every dish, whilst maintaining a fine sense of balance.
The Swan Inn, Fittleworth
Traditional BritishIt took three years of hard work to restore this 14th-century pub – but it was well worth the wait. An immaculate-looking building where no expense seems to have been spared, everything from the panelled walls and fine paintings to the brick floors and rear courtyard oozes appeal. The menu is a treat too, packed with traditional British dishes that don’t mess around when it comes to flavour. Think devilled kidneys on toast, ham hock terrine and perhaps a rib of beef to share from the blackboard. It’s pub classics in a classic pub.
Allt Yr Afon, Wolf’s Castle
Modern CuisineGood things come in small packages, they say – and that’s certainly true of this six-table restaurant tucked away in the Welsh countryside. It’s actually a small package inside a bigger package, specifically the brilliantly named Wolfscastle Country Hotel, which is known as a wedding venue but should also be known for this lovely little eatery. Its menu has a proudly Welsh heart, with ingredients from the local area shown off by the chefs’ evident skill. The charming service team will no doubt enhance your visit.
