Each year, the prestigious British Restaurant Awards honour excellence in the country's contemporary dining scene. Awarded based on public votes, the BRAs cover a wide range of categories, with the winners revealed at a gala ceremony at The Crown Hotel in London on 28 August.
This year, a bunch of awards went to London restaurants – here's the full list of winners you can visit without leaving the capital:
- Best Luxury Restaurant: Penelope's
- Restaurant of the Year: Happy London
- Best Restaurant Chain: Thai Square
- Best Takeaway Restaurant: Chamisse
- Best Restaurant in London: Sumosan Twiga
- Best Bar: Archer Street Soho
- Best International Cuisine: Thai Square
- Best Vegan-friendly Restaurant: Farmacy (currently closed while they relocate)
The 2024 British Restaurant Awards showed some love for Manchester as well, with a couple of the awards going north:
- Best Culinary Experience: Peter Street Kitchen
- Best Restaurant in Manchester: 20 Stories
You can view the full list of this year's winners on the BRA website. Congratulations to all the recipients!