Good food. Full bellies. Happy days.

Now we are talking. A bag of chips by the sea, a proper pub lunch or a curry worth making a stop for — good food is part of the adventure. These UK food and drink guides help you find a restaurant, café or takeaway that fits your day, then see what else is nearby. Start with Masala & Malt in Grimsby, Reel Plaice in Ayr or the food stops around your chosen town. Open the individual guide for the story and practical details. Nobody wants the best bit of the day to be a soggy sandwich in the car.

Classic day-out food stops

Choosing where to eat

With kids, look for a children's menu, high chairs and quick service. Groups should book ahead on weekends, as popular pubs and restaurants fill quickly. If anyone in your party has allergies or dietary needs, check menus online and ring ahead; by law, food businesses must be able to tell you about the main allergens in their dishes. For accessibility, ask about step-free entrances and accessible toilets, as older pubs and cafés can be tricky.

Hungry tips

Feeling peckish? Browse the cards above for great places to eat on your day out, then use the town pages to find food near the attractions you're visiting.

Put the food stop in the right place

It is easy to spend all your time choosing the attraction and leave lunch until everybody is hungry. Have a look at the food options while you are putting the day together. A café near the beach, a chippy after the arcades or a proper sit-down meal at the end can change the whole feel of the trip.

Use the individual guide to see what sort of place you are considering, then check whether it fits around the other stops. Opening times, bookings, dietary needs and access are worth checking with the venue when they matter to your group. Some places suit a quick drink and a snack; others are somewhere to take your time. If you need the rest of the day as well, go back to the day-out ideas, seaside guides or places to stay and build from there.

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Food and Drink List

Bistro @ The Loch, Motherwell

Bistro @ The Loch

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Monterey Jacks, Motherwell

Monterey Jacks

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Diner by the lanes, Motherwell

Diner by the lanes

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Sports Bar, Motherwell

Sports Bar

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Boardwalk Bar, Clacton-on-Sea

Boardwalk Bar

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Mario & Dino’s, Motherwell

Mario & Dino’s

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Beer Garden, Motherwell

Beer Garden

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Colmans Fish & Chips, South Shields

Colmans Fish & Chips

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Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Clacton-on-Sea

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

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Jas's Fish and Chips, Towyn

Jas's Fish and Chips

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Ocean Fish Bar, Cleethorpes

Ocean Fish Bar

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The Hope Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

The Hope Hotel

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Catch, Looe

Catch

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Fishers of Hunstanton, Hunstanton

Fishers of Hunstanton

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Neptune's Beach Cafe, Leysdown-on-Sea

Neptune's Beach Cafe

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Rockfish Weymouth, Weymouth

Rockfish Weymouth

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The Mermaid Fish Bar, Barmouth

The Mermaid Fish Bar

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Hemsby Beach Cafe, Hemsby

Hemsby Beach Cafe

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Riverhead Coffee, Cleethorpes

Riverhead Coffee

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Paletta Pizzeria, Barry

Paletta Pizzeria

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Les & Rita's Fish Bar, Rhyl

Les & Rita's Fish Bar

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Peter's Fish Factory, Margate

Peter's Fish Factory

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The Cottage Loaf, Llandudno

The Cottage Loaf

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Horatio's Bar, Brighton

Horatio's Bar

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Reel Plaice, Ayr

Reel Plaice

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1891, Rhyl

1891

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Henry's Bar, Paignton

Henry's Bar

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The Golden Lion Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Hunstanton

The Golden Lion Hotel Bar & Restaurant

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The Pelican Diner, Hastings

The Pelican Diner

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The William Hardwicke, Bognor Regis

The William Hardwicke

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The Jolly Sailors, Lowestoft

The Jolly Sailors

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Crispy's of Minehead, Minehead

Crispy's of Minehead

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Kay's Fish & Chips, Cleveleys

Kay's Fish & Chips

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Deep Blue South Parade Pier, Portsmouth

Deep Blue South Parade Pier

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Geccho's Restaurant, Bridlington

Geccho's Restaurant

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Tandoori Nights, Bridlington

Tandoori Nights

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The Latte Lounge, Bridlington

The Latte Lounge

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Wheelwrights Arms Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

Wheelwrights Arms Gorleston

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House Of Coffee, Ingoldmells

House Of Coffee

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Pie Palace, Ingoldmells

Pie Palace

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The Hide at Herons Mead, Ingoldmells

The Hide at Herons Mead

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Gerardo's, Mablethorpe

Gerardo's

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Mable's Tea Room, Mablethorpe

Mable's Tea Room

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The Dunes, Mablethorpe

The Dunes

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Askim's, Scarborough

Askim's

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Lifeboat Fish Bar, Scarborough

Lifeboat Fish Bar

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No9, Skegness

No9

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San Rufo's, Skegness

San Rufo's

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The Cosy Corner, Skegness

The Cosy Corner

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Fish Tram Chips, Llandudno

Fish Tram Chips

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Coffee Break, Clacton-on-Sea

Coffee Break

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Inghams Fish Restaurant, Filey

Inghams Fish Restaurant

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Dolphin Fish and Chips Restaurant, Eastbourne

Dolphin Fish and Chips Restaurant

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The Bank Bar & Grill, Blackpool

The Bank Bar & Grill

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31 Queen Street, Blackpool

31 Queen Street

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The Bridge, Blackpool

The Bridge

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Yorkshire Fisheries, Blackpool

Yorkshire Fisheries

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The Ginger Pig Kitchen, Weston-super-Mare

The Ginger Pig Kitchen

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Buoy And Oyster, Margate

Buoy And Oyster

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Steels Cornerhouse Restaurant, Cleethorpes

Steels Cornerhouse Restaurant

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Palm Court Restaurant and Bar, Brighton

Palm Court Restaurant and Bar

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The Cod End Fish & Chip Shop, Newquay

The Cod End Fish & Chip Shop

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Harbour Rest Cafe, Newquay

Harbour Rest Cafe

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Seastar Fish And Chips, Bournemouth

Seastar Fish And Chips

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Fish 'n' Fritz, Weymouth

Fish 'n' Fritz

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Johns Cafe, Barry

Johns Cafe

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Ye Olde Pumphouse, Hastings

Ye Olde Pumphouse

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The Ship Inn, Herne Bay

The Ship Inn

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The Ship Inn Restaurant, Folkestone

The Ship Inn Restaurant

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Paignton Pier Chippy Co., Paignton

Paignton Pier Chippy Co.

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The Lacon Arms, Hemsby

The Lacon Arms

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The Vikings (Hungry Horse), Goole

The Vikings (Hungry Horse)

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The Wellow (Hungry Horse), Cleethorpes

The Wellow (Hungry Horse)

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The Pear Tree, Humberston

The Pear Tree

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Beechwood Farm (The Farmhouse), Grimsby

Beechwood Farm (The Farmhouse)

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The Trawlerman, Cleethorpes

The Trawlerman

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The Jug & Bottle, Holton le Clay

The Jug & Bottle

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Oriental Express, Cleethorpes

Oriental Express

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Agrah Indian Restaurant, Cleethorpes

Agrah Indian Restaurant

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Millers Indian Restaurant, Waltham

Millers Indian Restaurant

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The Masala n Malt, Grimsby

The Masala n Malt

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Pizza Parlour, Grimsby

Pizza Parlour

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