From fish and chips to whisky, get a taste of Britain on a UK adventure
The United Kingdom has some incredible food to offer visitors. Think comforting, uncomplicated dishes that are packed with flavour. Whether it’s at a humble countryside pub or a fine dining Michelin-starred restaurant, you’ll eat well on your UK adventure.
Below, you’ll find some specialities you might want to try, listed by country:
England
Full English breakfast: the full English breakfast is a weekend tradition for many Brits. Everyone serves it slightly differently, but regular features on the plate include bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, toast and mushrooms.
Sunday roast: just as the full English breakfast, a Sunday roast is a staple in restaurants, pubs and homes up and down the UK. It’s a comforting classic like no other.
Pies: classic English pies include shepherd’s pie, steak and ale, mince, and fish. There’s also apple pie for a sweeter alternative. They can be made with pastry (typically puff or shortcrust) or topped with mashed potatoes instead.
Fish and chips: you can’t come to the UK without ordering fish and chips at least once. While often associated with the seaside, you’ll find this dish up and down the country in all cities, towns, and villages – even in rural areas!
Scotland
Haggis: the national dish of Scotland, haggis is a must-try. It contains sheep offal, oats and spices and is unlike anything you’re likely to have tried before. It’s traditionally served with neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes).
Shortbread: this baked biscuit is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Made from flour, butter and sugar it’s a simple, but delicious, recipe.
Seafood: the miles of coastline and many freshwater lochs in Scotland make it the perfect breeding ground for some incredible seafood. Lobster, trout, salmon and oysters are of particularly high quality here.
Potato scones: also known as tattie scones, potato scones are typically served in a breakfast roll or as part of a full cooked breakfast. They’re a type of griddle scone made from potatoes and flour that will have you coming back bite after bite!
Full Scottish breakfast: this is very similar to a full English breakfast, but the main difference is that a full Scottish breakfast also includes haggis and potato scones.
Wales
Welsh rarebit: this classic Welsh dish is one for cheese lovers. It consists of an indulgent hot cheese sauce made by whisking cheese into simmering beer or ale, poured onto a slice of toasted bread. Think cheese fondue with a twist.
Lamb: the Welsh are famous for producing superior lamb, and it really does live up to the hype. Whether it’s roasted, slow cooked, or minced and fried, it’s got a flavour unlike any other lamb around.
Laverbread: made from edible seaweed, laverbread has nothing to do with bread as you know it. Instead, its texture is more like a purée. It’s often served with seafood, toast, or even as part of a cooked breakfast.
Welsh cakes: these traditional baked goods are a sort of cross between shortbread biscuits and pancakes. They’re best eaten warm with butter and jam.
