{"id":46888,"date":"2025-04-24T15:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/46888\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:05:10","slug":"35-restaurants-with-the-best-views-in-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/46888\/","title":{"rendered":"35 restaurants with the BEST views in Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scene stealers<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;windowsrestaurant\/Facebook ; magdanatka\/Shutterstock&lt;\/p&gt;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/58a2059f7dd8273b4d5d44b59890645a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>windowsrestaurant\/Facebook ; magdanatka\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>Glass boxes perched on coastal bluffs, slick rooftop eateries that gaze across cityscapes, and country inns whose gardens open up to rolling hills and dense forests. Some of the UK\u2019s best restaurants happen to be set amid some of its most beautiful landscapes, and they\u00a0certainly make the most of them. From seaside terraces to fine dining spots whose windows frame famous landmarks, these are some of the UK\u2019s best restaurants with brilliant views.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read on to discover\u00a0the British\u00a0restaurants with the best views, counting down to the most beautiful of all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve based our ranking on how unique and beautiful the view from each restaurant is, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.<\/p>\n<p>35. Cherwell Boathouse, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>CherwellBoathouse\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9QB7ATxn7KH4pNdhVeK0AQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/c36bcb06f0922fc305ecbe5d4198fe3b&gt;<\/p>\n<p>CherwellBoathouse\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>How many restaurants have their own punt station, complete with handcrafted punts (flat-bottomed boats) available to hire for a jaunt up the river? Surely not many, and that\u2019s just one of the things that makes Cherwell Boathouse so charming. There\u2019s also the restaurant, which serves seasonal dishes in a Victorian working boathouse, and the views: of the tree-lined river and of the boats drifting past.<\/p>\n<p>34. The Petersham Restaurant, Richmond, Greater London, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>ThePetersham\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rYc_nX8imqijvh1qEQOOiQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/c05a82772ceb18f92e8f6b9ae5ddbfd3&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Perched atop Richmond Hill, The Petersham Hotel&#8217;s restaurant offers one of London&#8217;s most breathtaking vistas. Its grand Victorian dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame sweeping views of the River Thames and the pastoral meadows below. This protected landscape, immortalised by artists like J.M.W. Turner, provides a serene and timeless backdrop to every meal. The menu celebrates modern British cuisine with seasonal flair;\u00a0think Cornish crab with avocado, and roasted lamb rump with dauphinoise potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>33. Scotts, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>ScottsTroon\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/52sDTWIGCisbL_f_iql.gw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/d6f6d6e439f0b9374be876044d529dfe&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Seafood is the main focus at\u00a0Scotts, which overlooks the sheltered marina of Troon Yacht Haven on the Firth of Clyde. There\u2019s a kind of perfection in feasting on freshly caught lobster, oysters or a stunning plate of fish and chips while gazing out to the sea. Views stretch past bobbing boats and yachts towards the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.<\/p>\n<p>32. OXO Tower Brasserie, London, England<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy of OXO Tower&lt;\/p&gt;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29c39b36b3764bea4ec3157c76a584de.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With its distinctive lettering, copper spire and prime position by the River Thames, the 18th-century OXO Tower is a real London icon. Its top-floor restaurant and bar are wonderful too, with a brasserie menu of impeccably prepared British favourites. Big windows and a\u00a0terrace, which stretches out above the river, make the most of the vistas, from St Paul\u2019s Cathedral (pictured) to bridges spanning the water and boats cruising by.<\/p>\n<p>31. Lan y M\u00f4r, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>lanymorsaundersfoot\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tMHVF1fUp_apJmHuywlJDg&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/3dc5d2912179a0d96ad71aeeeb66f3d6&gt;<\/p>\n<p>lanymorsaundersfoot\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The only way to dine closer to the sea would be to have a picnic on the beach. Award-winning restaurant Lan y M\u00f4r\u00a0is a stone&#8217;s throw from Coppet Hall Beach \u2013 so diners have wide-open views whether they\u2019re seated on the terrace or in the restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling glass and bi-fold doors bring the outside in. The menu does the same, with seasonal plates showcasing beautiful Pembrokeshire produce, from cheeses to seafood.<\/p>\n<p>30. Riddle &amp; Finns, Brighton, East Sussex, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>riddleandfinnsBN1\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kbKOv0S_2VDGw1.B1BjeMw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/3d7eaae29cb49f1d809bca2f6815a172&gt;<\/p>\n<p>riddleandfinnsBN1\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Every table at\u00a0Riddle &amp; Finns\u00a0beach restaurant overlooks Brighton\u2019s famous seafront, making it a favourite spot for lunchtime feasts and sunset suppers. Huge windows frame the beach and the endless blue of the sea, along with the eerily beautiful remains of the West Pier. The restaurant, tucked beneath the promenade, serves delicious dishes packed with fresh seafood, from oysters served all ways to whole grilled lobster. The restaurant also has a location in\u00a0Brighton Lanes.<\/p>\n<p>29. The Windrose, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>www.thewindrose.co.uk\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zSlM3GTdWW7wwWOR1H_TLg&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/5e9064ad97b70915b4792b7f19e7c416&gt;<\/p>\n<p>www.thewindrose.co.uk\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Local favourite\u00a0The Windrose\u00a0is loved for exemplary dishes like lobster thermidor and sticky ribs, and for hearty breakfasts like fry-ups and avocado and poached eggs on toast. Perhaps even more so, it\u2019s loved for its views, with tables perfectly positioned by the marina and harbour. There\u2019s a heated patio too, so diners can get close to the water and experience the sea breeze even if it\u2019s a little chilly outside.<\/p>\n<p>28. The Botanist, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne &amp; Wear, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>TheBotanistNewcastle\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LtRbVX1xO8g.cP1q2ecmTw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/22ca6eb0dd1bd2d9bb43e7824e78e228&gt;<\/p>\n<p>TheBotanistNewcastle\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The windows at The Botanist frame what\u2019s regularly voted one of the country\u2019s most beautiful thoroughfares:\u00a0Newcastle&#8217;s Grey Street. High-perched views take in Grey\u2019s Monument, a 19th-century landmark, before sweeping down the street lined with Neoclassical buildings, including the grand Theatre Royal. The interior is pretty too, with the chain\u2019s signature cheery, bloom-filled d\u00e9cor, while the diverse menu has everything from Korean chicken burgers to cheese platters and Sunday roasts.<\/p>\n<p>27. The Hare &amp; Hounds, Bath, Somerset, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>TheHareHounds\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/w_TP.LcBeu38et4zToimQw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/bc2e1430be90cf699b25296e297f4903&gt;<\/p>\n<p>The Hare &amp; Hounds is just outside Bath city centre, yet it feels like it\u2019s right in the middle of the countryside. The stone-built inn serves a gastropub menu of British classics (like steak with peppercorn sauce\u00a0and fish and chips) surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and gazing across to the Iron Age fort of Solsbury Hill. Huge windows bring the vistas into the traditional pub-style dining rooms, but it\u2019s the tables on the terrace and lawn that really feel immersed in the landscape, with views stretching for miles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>26. The Belleek Restaurant, Killadeas, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>manorhousecountryhotel\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/cvF7KmHFWl6qUhKHA3EO8A&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/746e809f62b7ecc9f8fba5495eb269c6&gt;<\/p>\n<p>manorhousecountryhotel\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The views that surround the elegant Manor House Country Hotel\u00a0are pretty impressive, and its wonderful Belleek Restaurant enjoys the best setting of all. The dining room is wrapped around by tall windows that gaze over Lough Erne, backed by the Cliffs of Magho and with Bay Island so close it feels like you could reach it with a hop. The interior, with velvet-backed chairs and a shimmering chandelier, is suitably lovely, as is the menu of dishes like Irish Sea trout and duck breast with rhubarb.<\/p>\n<p>25. 1919 Restaurant and Bar, Malvern, Worcestershire, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>cottageinthewood\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/27gT_iKU8vFdHPq9Yg1kAQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/96431a471267685f49cc7fdfda9ba260&gt;<\/p>\n<p>cottageinthewood\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The Cottage in the Wood&#8217;s name is charmingly misleading, because it&#8217;s more like a grand hotel on a hill, really. But it hardly matters in such an incredible location. The hotel\u2019s 1919 Restaurant and Bar is the best place to appreciate the scenery here in the Malvern Hills, with views swooshing down and across the forested slopes, orchards, farmland and villages of the Severn Valley. The restaurant serves afternoon tea and a dinner menu of innovative, seasonally focused dishes with ingredients plucked from the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>24. Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>portheirias\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/H3PegFTUfMDv373GINRerg&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/a6cd3e474728ad30348c51737c831f4b&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Named for its chef-owner, Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand thanks to its exceptional menu, which\u00a0showcases Welsh produce beautifully through dishes like lobster linguine, lamb and grilled mackerel. If there was a separate award for views though, it would surely hold three stars. All tables are perfectly positioned so everyone can gaze over Porth Eirias\u2019 beach towards the sea.<\/p>\n<p>23. 20 Stories, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>20storiesmcr\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VT24My4T_Hw2fxmo4ufCtw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/9ac91c04da4af404536ed4a910c4b2ab&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Perched, well, 20 storeys up in Manchester\u2019s dynamic Spinningfields district, 20 Stories has 360-degree views across the city, so don\u2019t be surprised if dining there sparks an impromptu game of &#8216;spot the landmark&#8217;\u00a0(Manchester Cathedral is among the recognisable structures that can be seen). A menu of modern British dishes is served on the garden terrace, with tall trees and cosy fireplaces, or in the dining room surrounded by glass.<\/p>\n<p>22. Castell Deudraeth, Minffordd, Gwynedd, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>Portmeirion\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oh21sBUk3Qjwkt10sruk0w&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/0c7e391f79dbd19f76d2045080c88d82&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Part of Portmeirion village, Castell Deudraeth is a 19th-century castle-house, sensitively restored and reopened as a brasserie in 2001. The dining room is rich in period features and local materials such as Welsh oak and slate, but it\u2019s the views through the windows that really wow. The village is built into the cliffs overlooking a private peninsula, with diners able to take in vistas of the dramatic Meirionnydd mountains or the castle\u2019s immaculate Victorian gardens, while enjoying dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>21. Jamaica Inn, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>jamaica.inn.bangor\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZyTZFnKm2aj2Yh6.2550OA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/00055249a940ce73cce82f1c2501ab35&gt;<\/p>\n<p>jamaica.inn.bangor\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The beer garden is the best place to enjoy the sea views from Jamaica Inn, with tables right by the water \u2013 perfectly positioned to watch the waves and boats pass by. The big blue can still be appreciated from the charming dining room and bar though, with a diverse menu of dishes, from smoked haddock risotto to spiced chickpea fritters, served in the cosiest of settings.<\/p>\n<p>20. The View, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>CuillinHillsHotel\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/S5nAVZMU4pmidJm5YEZesA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/adda07371eb47832a246c852ac8862f1&gt;<\/p>\n<p>CuillinHillsHotel\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The View certainly sets expectations high with its name, but it somehow manages to exceed them. Enormous picture windows frame dreamy views across Portree Loch to parts of Skye\u2019s coastline and other islands beyond. The food is equally delightful, drawing on the best Scottish produce to create\u00a0dishes with just-caught scallops, crabs and lobsters, and locally sourced venison. Even the salt is from the island.<\/p>\n<p>19. Rocksalt, Folkestone, Kent, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>rocksaltfolkestone\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WuX4Ajkphp2LPzMOvYPYWg&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/a3d570f9bd0b76a8e295d7db285a7bda&gt;<\/p>\n<p>rocksaltfolkestone\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Perched over Folkestone Harbour, Rocksalt enjoys some of the loveliest views on the Kent coast \u2013 and it has some pretty strong competition. Tables are arranged on a terrace, right next to the water, or in the dining room, whose floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer a clear view out to the English Channel. On warm days, the whole restaurant is opened up to the soft sea breeze. The menu, unsurprisingly, focuses on seafood and seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>18. Le Pont de la Tour, London, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>LePontdelaTour\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/e2mR5aozEkh5wF7D2FoNFA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/cbf2602a52843e1aa5f807755dde0843&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Dining at Le Pont de la Tour is like straddling London and Paris. The riverside spot combines the French flair of a brasserie-style menu and live jazz with clear views of Tower Bridge. Picture windows bring the views inside, but it\u2019s the terrace \u2013 jutting towards the river and sheltered by a striped awning \u2013 that best frames the setting. Diners can sit out all year round too, with heaters, throws and blankets cosying things up in chillier months.<\/p>\n<p>17. Six, Gateshead, Tyne &amp; Wear, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>sixbaltic\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iJKuSLY5ssa6Yn.0c8cf1A&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/f074d6dc22ce5b86bf97dda4e3adec12&gt;<\/p>\n<p>On the top floor of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, housed in a former flour mill and looming over the River Tyne,\u00a0Six\u00a0is the sort of restaurant people book for a special occasion, or just because they feel like splashing out. The food is incredible, with modern British dishes like ham hock terrine with hen\u00a0eggs and roast cod with a chorizo crust. But really, it\u2019s the view that people come for. The glass and steel surrounds frame bridges looping the Thames and vistas of Newcastle and Gateshead.<\/p>\n<p>16. White House, Rhuallt, Denbighshire, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>whitehouserhuallt\/Instagram src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ucqPA8DsKRDgj2Ku_.7p6Q&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/ed9b8bb0339009a5ee0754ee4feb0349&gt;<\/p>\n<p>whitehouserhuallt\/Instagram<\/p>\n<p>The windows at White House aren\u2019t just floor-to-ceiling \u2013 they\u2019re also wall-to-wall, which means everyone dining in the restaurant can soak up the verdant surroundings. Located in the village of Rhuallt in North Wales and set within immaculately landscaped gardens, the restaurant with rooms focuses on elevated comfort food with dishes like slow-braised pork belly, house-made pies and juicy burgers.<\/p>\n<p>15. Waters Edge, Ballachulish, Argyll, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>IslesOfGlencoeHotel\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/k8rcKjDDrF0rQ4JZ2fzGsQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/a4397c39d2c80e355e5c1a7ea5370264&gt;<\/p>\n<p>IslesOfGlencoeHotel\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Attached to the Isles of Glencoe hotel in the Scottish Highlands,\u00a0Waters Edge\u00a0really is right by the water, so close that diners can\u2019t see anything between them and Loch Laven but a pane of glass. Not even that, if it\u2019s warm enough to sit outside on the terrace. The lake and nature reserve are home to breeding ducks and backed by forest-clad mountains. The menu draws from land and water, featuring Loch Leven mussels, roasted rump of lamb and a venison burger.<\/p>\n<p>14. Percy French Inn, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>Slievedonard\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Itt1yXYLlfJ5mYwbFG0V9w&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/a0a91bf3929dae9c0cb17798d5fbb6f2&gt;<\/p>\n<p>It must be tough for diners at Percy French Inn to concentrate on their food, because what\u2019s outside is incredibly distracting. The restaurant, named after the writer, artist and composer, sits at the foot of the Mourne Mountains on the grounds of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, but it\u2019s the view of the sea \u2013 captured by a huge picture window \u2013 that really mesmerises. Luckily the dishes, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and seafood, are worthy of attention too.<\/p>\n<p>13. Ruin Beach Caf\u00e9, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>TrescoIsland\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7wH3psCRsu9jglYOc7vXmg&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/2d4ba3e6d44301cbf2acc0df01e71c82&gt;<\/p>\n<p>There are glorious views everywhere you look on the Isles of Scilly, a sunny archipelago off the Cornish coast. Yet, somehow, Ruin Beach Caf\u00e9 has managed to grab such a privileged spot that it must be the envy of the islands. The laid-back caf\u00e9, in a former smuggler\u2019s cottage, overlooks Raven\u2019s Porth beach. Its menu of wood-fired pizzas and Mediterranean-inspired fare perfectly complements the views over the sand to the island of St Martin\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>12. Shutters at The Godolphin, Marazion, Cornwall, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>thegodolphin\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EARGMuKdKvO.7jzR9NonSA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/4c05229c2f92ac3c08b7ed7823a6bff8&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Part of beachside hotel The Godolphin, Shutters is perfectly positioned to enjoy some of the finest views over the Lizard Peninsula and out to St Michael\u2019s Mount (pictured). The terrace is something of a sun trap during the warmer months, although the dining room\u2019s many windows and folding glass doors allow the scenery to be enjoyed even if it\u2019s blowing a gale. As with many of the best restaurants in Cornwall, the focus is on seafood \u2013 the fish and chips are especially good \u2013 and other delicious local produce.<\/p>\n<p>11. Pizzatipi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>pizzatipi\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9ZUYnePKf1d5o1xYt5.HyA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/2b148139cb34e113b8c51d561e8ee8da&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Pizzatipi proves that views don\u2019t have to come with fancy tablecloths or a steep price tag. The restaurant, run by four brothers, sits on the banks of the river Teifi, with tables under a tipi or on a terrace jutting right over the water. As the name suggests, the thing to order here is pizza, baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven and served with a range of salads.<\/p>\n<p>10. Chaophraya, Edinburgh, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>ChaophrayaEdinburgh\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Auh.GUMeNCIeCONDcerJNQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/bf4ea7d3e7645beaded9082fd3243099&gt;<\/p>\n<p>ChaophrayaEdinburgh\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>Tucked four storeys\u00a0up in a building on Castle Street, it would be easy to stroll right by Chaophraya and miss out on some of the best food and views in the city. This gem of a restaurant serves innovative Thai dishes in an elegant, sleek dining room that knows better than to compete for attention with what\u2019s outside: a dramatic view of Edinburgh Castle, showcased by the glass walls.<\/p>\n<p>9. Ynyshir, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>Ynyshir\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kP45CqxXR07BZVGXwshYNw&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/f0ab6c4c410e654f911f7221c24159d6&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Between the mountains and the sea, Ynyshir\u2019s setting is about as spectacular as they come. The restaurant with rooms looks out onto the verdant mountains of Snowdonia National Park with the burnished gold sands of Borth Beach nearby, so diners can enjoy some of the country\u2019s best cuisine against an equally impressive backdrop. This two Michelin\u2013starred restaurant\u2019s tasting menu is\u00a0ever changing but always showcases\u00a0prime Welsh ingredients, which completes the experience.<\/p>\n<p>8. Panoramic 34, Liverpool, Merseyside, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>Panoramic34\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DzvUOdYso9uA4pL7TB88TA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/3bd0ab2f13ef06fd629a0a8957a30f7e&gt;<\/p>\n<p>The highest fine dining spot in Liverpool,\u00a0Panoramic 34\u00a0showcases the city\u2019s skyline from the 34th floor of the West Tower. Tables are perfectly positioned so everyone can gaze out of the floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the restaurant for 360-degree views. Diners can enjoy dishes such as king scallops with razor clams and sirloin of beef while looking out at the river or city landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>7. Ugly Butterfly, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>UglyButterflybyah\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ybZswanZhaNcYfZ7U1DYmQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/10cd0d44f2fddf1897d0e4460e4d46e5&gt;<\/p>\n<p>UglyButterflybyah\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>From the pictures, you might be forgiven for thinking this fine dining spot is located on a tropical Caribbean beach, but Ugly Butterfly is actually nestled in the breathtaking Carbis Bay on the Cornish coast. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of the shoreline, making it an unforgettable backdrop for chef Adam Handling\u2019s innovative, locally inspired cuisine. Open all day, the restaurant welcomes guests for everything from hearty breakfasts to romantic evening dinners. But don\u2019t leave without trying the acclaimed Cornish-inspired afternoon tea \u2013 a true standout that\u2019s as beautiful as the view.<\/p>\n<p>6. Windows Restaurant, Glasgow, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>windowsrestaurant\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/39tM4ZPsgVWen7EqMQErog&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/0b214a8a4c12362c3636bb6bcde0f6c3&gt;<\/p>\n<p>windowsrestaurant\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>On the seventh floor of the swanky Carlton George hotel, Windows Restaurant has incredible views over the city. Diners can feast on dishes made with seasonal, top quality, regional produce, from Scotch beef to langoustines, while gazing over Glasgow\u2019s rooftops, spires and chimney pots. The dining room, as the name suggests, is surrounded by huge windows that frame the views, and there\u2019s a rooftop terrace for warmer days and nights.<\/p>\n<p>5. Cafe Fish, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>TobermoryMull\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Zave1K7BqvJOYB4QFRK3rA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/a8278e2ec7d6d14e2cec20069743b5dc&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Cafe Fish occupies the upper terrace of the white Calmac building, right at the edge of Mishnish Pier, for views over fishing boats and out towards the Sound of Mull. So, you can effectively see exactly where your lunch or supper came from. The caf\u00e9\u2019s own fishing boat brings in its daily catch each afternoon, unloading langoustines, lobsters, hake and oysters just an hour or two before they land on diners\u2019 plates. There are also lovely views of the rainbow-hued houses that perch above the pier, so there\u2019s really no bad seat in the house.<\/p>\n<p>4. Gara Rock, East Portlemouth, Devon, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>Gararockhotel\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/NQ7k870FWBi0GZCmfv1ynA&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/36284c59e8dcf40ab04efb35eafa5fd5&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Gara Rock perches on a clifftop in East Portlemouth near Salcombe, and the views are as glorious as that might suggest. Picture windows fill with green-topped bluffs and shimmering sapphire sea as guests dine on dishes made with locally caught seafood, seasonal vegetables and meat sourced from nearby farms. In summer, the air is scented with woodsmoke from fire pits outside.<\/p>\n<p>3. Harry\u2019s Shack, Portstewart, Northern Ireland<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>HarrysShack\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Pkqvj10UU8js4pI2dwAi4w&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/2e98e58f4c386a0b061cb08c76459849&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Offering freshly caught seafood and good old fish and chips all year round, Harry\u2019s Shack proves that simple is sometimes best \u2013 at least when it comes to beautifully prepared produce and equally delicious views. The shack is right by Portstewart Strand, with sea and sand views that look equally lovely in sunshine, during a storm or at sunset. People can book for a set menu dinner or pop by for a casual lunch.<\/p>\n<p>2. Duck &amp; Waffle, London, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>duckandwaffle\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zaUMRbJrT3GKqzQQJbQIpQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/82a1cc813f748d12a5d26932861d9bc7&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Perched 40 floors above London&#8217;s Liverpool Street in the 755-foot (230m) Heron Tower, Duck &amp; Waffle has been a sky-high staple since 2012. Open 24\/7, the restaurant is best known for its namesake dish: crispy duck leg confit topped with a fried duck egg, all served on a golden waffle \u2013 available any time, day or night. The menu also features standouts like grilled octopus with chorizo, and a spicy ox cheek doughnut. If you&#8217;re around for the weekend, snag a spot for brunch \u2013 it&#8217;s worth the hype.<\/p>\n<p>1. The Hidden Hut, Portscatho, Cornwall, England<img class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p\"\/>thehiddenhut\/Facebook src=https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fJ2Du3NmGlcRK55wKitkXQ&#8211;\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ&#8211;\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/lovefood_uk_306\/393c7e0b16a68515536bb403a4cc7bf9&gt;<\/p>\n<p>The National Trust\u2013owned\u00a0Hidden Hut is a simple lunchtime spot in a simple shed-like structure. Getting here, however, is anything but simple. It\u2019s a short trek from the car park to Porthcurnick Beach, down granite steps to the sand and then up a different set of steps to a hill where the secluded caf\u00e9 finally reveals itself. The setting is spectacular, with views sweeping over the golden sand and ocean bluffs. Throw in salads made with just-caught mackerel, veggies from the allotment and delicious cakes, and you pretty much have perfection. Over summer, there are usually open-air dinner feasts, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovefood.com\/galleries\/106195\/the-smallest-restaurants-in-the-world?page=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Now discover the smallest restaurants in the world;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Now discover the smallest restaurants in the world<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last updated by Natasha Lovell-Smith.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scene stealers windowsrestaurant\/Facebook ; magdanatka\/Shutterstock Glass boxes perched on coastal bluffs, slick rooftop eateries that gaze across cityscapes,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46889,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5018,3,4],"tags":[25731,748,25730,393,4884,1144,280,712,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-46888","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"category-uk","9":"category-united-kingdom","10":"tag-brilliant-views","11":"tag-britain","12":"tag-dining-room","13":"tag-england","14":"tag-great-britain","15":"tag-northern-ireland","16":"tag-restaurants","17":"tag-scotland","18":"tag-uk","19":"tag-united-kingdom","20":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114393561639467825","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46888\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}