These are the coolest new restaurants opening across the UK

Feeling hungry?

Well from London to Leeds, Oxford to Somerset, new restaurants up and down the country are changing the foodie game.

The spectacular Gothic settings of Kings Cross mix with the gleaming financial district of Leeds city centre and the medieval spires of Oxford in our rundown – all of them bursting with fabulous new tastes and aromas.

Check out our picks below.

Booking Office 1869, King’s Cross, London

Set within the spectacular Gothic Revival setting of St Pancras International’s vast former booking office, and attached to the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Booking Office 1869’s surroundings are sure to impress as much as its food.

After a creative cocktail at the central bar (try the St Pancras Sgroppino with pear vodka, lemon and ginger sorbet and champagne), settle down for the likes of coal-roasted poussin, monkfish and potato curry or steak au poivre.

Find out more on their website.

Gees Restaurant & Bar, Oxford

This historic venue, which originally started life as a greengrocer and florist in 1897, has just reopened after a £1.5 million refurbishment.

The Grade II listed conservatory is now joined by two new dining spaces: secluded courtyard terrace the Secret Garden and private dining space Gees Gallery.

New head chef Matt Smith will serve up Mediterranean-style dishes using local produce, from wood-fired octopus to grilled lamb cutlets.

Find out more on their website.

Dakota Grill, Leeds

Think Yorkshire puds are the best bit of a Sunday roast? Well, now you can experience a whole menu devoted to them.

Executive head chef Craig Rogan – son of Michelin-starred chef Simon – has created four different pudding combos, including wild mushroom, pearl onion and smoked pancetta; Easingwold pork stuffing, black pudding and apple; and ox cheek and bone marrow mash.

Veggies can tuck into the Yorkshire blue cheese with caramelised onion gravy. Available on Sundays.

Find out more of their website.

Holm, South Petherton, Somerset

Somerset has become quite the go-to for good food in recent years and it’s bolstered by this new addition from the team behind London hits Salon, Levan and Larry’s.

A restaurant with rooms, it aims to be a friendly place for both locals and visitors alike.

Chef Nicholas Balfe uses Holm’s own garden and works with local suppliers to provide fresh ingredients for nature-inspired dishes such as mackerel with burnt apple and salsify, and BBQ leek with mushroom.

Find out more on their website.

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