1.
There’s a pub in
Britain that holds two Michelin stars
Pub food at Michelin star level?
SHOCKING. After we all saw the film ‘burnt’ starring everyone’s favourite
Bradley Cooper, it gave us a glimpse into the immense amount of pressure that
is involved in becoming a Michelin star restaurant. Britain’s Pub The Sportsman located in Kent, Southeast
England, has managed to achieve just that. The hyper-local ingredients take
pride in provenance to a new level. With vegetables from the garden, and pork
and lamb from the farms next door, you’d be crazy not to taste the finest
quality pub food in history.
2.
Afternoon Tea was
known as ‘Scandal Water’ in the 19th Century
It may have been the 19th Century, however
some things just don’t change. Getting your girlfriends together and spending a
few hours gossiping over a cup of English breakfast tea used to be referred to
as ‘Scandal Water’. As time went on it was referred to as afternoon tea. What better way to
catch up on the latest goss whilst sipping on a fragrant cuppa and nibbling on the
daintiest little sweet treats. You can take a sip of ‘scandal water’ at super
cool hotel The London EDITION, where the
specialised tea pairs with different sweet or savory dishes.
3.
Kate Moss makes an exception to her rule
“nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”… only because she’s in her hometown.
That’s right everyone, Kate
Moss does eat! The English born supermodel helped launch a fish and chip bar,
with the help of good friends Anna Wintour and Lindsey Lohan. Sexy Fish, located in London provides a
theatrical atmosphere, with interior best described as mid century glamour and
Europe’s largest Japanese Whiskey collection. Sexy Fish is just one of Britain’s many stylish and delicious
Chinese and pan-Asian restaurants. For Michelin-starred Chinese try Hakkasan Hanway Place, you’d be crazy
not to try its Peking duck with caviar, and grilled wagyu with king soy
sauce.
4.
Despite myths, the Brits do eat more than Cornish
Pastries.
From vegan to Halal, Britain has a wealth of restaurants,
cafés and bars that cater for everyone. A common misconception made by many is
that Britain is extremely limited in their cuisine options, however we have
proven this to be incorrect. For your finest organic food being healthy,
ethical and flavoursome try Kitch,
Canterbury, southeast England. Those looking for a Vegetarian experience
should make their way to Primrose Hill. While Primrose Hill hosts Britain’s
largest selection of vegetarian restaurants, you can’t go past Manna, the capital city’s oldest
Vegetarian restaurant. With a menu that has been fine-tuned over the years,
dishes will take you on a round-the-world trip without having to leave your
table (and for a slither of the price).
5.
There are more than 700 cheeses produced in Britain.
Britain’s love of cheese is
thought to date back to Roman times and was even mentioned in a book dated back
to 1086, written for King William the Conqueror. According to The British
Cheese Board, (yes there’s a Board
dedicated to cheese – where do I sign up?) today there are more than 700
different cheeses produced in the UK, including several varieties of Cheddar,
Caerphilly, Double Gloucester plus all the delicious varieties. You’ll be
rolling around Britain like a cheese wheel!
6.
Love Oysters? There is an entire festival dedicated to the seafood
itself.
If you’re after fresh fish
Selsey and Shoreham in West Sussex are your go-to areas. With two of the few
remaining fishing fleets on the south coast, you won’t get fresher fish
anywhere! Lovers, you heard it here first - if you’re looking to shake things
up and love oysters, you cannot go past the Whitstable
Oyster Festival that takes place every summer and takes over the town…Did
someone say “aphrodisiac”?
7.
Think of your two favourite foods. Now combine
them together. Chocolate and booze you say? #STOPIT
Chocolate
is thought to have come to Britain from Europe in the 17th century and started
being sold in London’s elite chocolate houses first as a luxury drink.
Combining chocolate and alcohol – absolute genius! The British didn’t stop
there, they took it one step further and have integrated it into a number of
meals – to taste-test, head to Cocoa Ooze in Aberdeen and order a chocolate
taco! How did we not think of this sooner?
8.
Britain holds the smallest pub on the planet
This may have not been a
major surprise to you…. But you will be shocked at just HOW small The Signal
Box Inn actually is. This
tiny timber structure is a former railway signal box. You read correctly. As the
ultimate mini-bar, it can seat just four customers plus two standing at an
absolute squeeze. Despite the diminutive size, it serves a large choice of cask
ales, lager, bitter, spirits, wine and cider, an absolute must go to British pub!
After a few drinks you’ll get very friendly with the other patrons, no doubt!
For
your chance to try any of the above classics, book your holiday NOW to Britain
through STA Travel. Lay-by your flights for just $99 – your stomach will be
thanking you for it.
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