Well, it finally happened, Manchester got its long-awaited second Michelin Star at the 2025 ceremony.
Joining Mana, which had previously held the city’s only star since 2019, Skof from acclaimed chef Tom Barnes earned the prestigious accreditation within its first year of opening.
If you do fancy venturing a little further out of the city, though, or you inevitably can’t a table anytime soon at either Mana or Skoff there are plenty of incredible spots scattered around the north.
Described in the guide as L’Enclume’s laid-back cousin, Simon Rogan’s second appearance in the list is praised for its ‘clean, uncomplicated approach’, one that keeps the focus on each main ingredient, ones which are also sourced from Rogan’s nearby farm or carefully sourced from trusted Lake District suppliers.
Prices
3-course winter lunch menu £49
6-course a la carte menu £95
The first solo outing from acclaimed chef Tim Allen is housed within a charmingly converted pub, and the menu is largely shaped by Tim’s passion for nature.
Prices
Tasting menu £105
Lunch menu 3-courses £52
Stunning Scandic-style dining set within a gorgeously restored 16th-century house, Moor Hall is now amongst elite company after winning its third star at the 2025 ceremony, with a Michelin Green Star thrown in for good measure.
Prices
Lunch menu £125pp
Provenance £235pp
Set within the spectacular grounds of Moor Hall, this beautiful rustic restored barn unsurprisingly shares the same ethos as its bigger sister in a slightly less formal setting, with much of the seasonal produce coming from the five-acre landscape that surrounds both venues.
Prices
3-course lunch £42pp
Set dinner menu £48pp
Sunday 2-course lunch £48 / 3-course £56
Sitting on the edge of the glorious Ribble Valley, Northcote has earned plaudits largely thanks to its relationships with numerous local biodynamic and organic suppliers, and Head Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen’s unparalleled ability to transform these goods into something truly magical.
Prices
3-course lunch £49.50pp / 4-course £49
Seasonal 5-course menu £135pp
Seasonal vegetarian menu £115pp
Occupying what was once the music room in a 17th-century country house, Michelin praises Shaun for his ‘creative, modern cooking’, labelling it a perfect fit for the lush surroundings.
Prices
Seasonal tasting menu £160
A 17th-century village inn that has been lovingly brought back to life by local couple Kevin and Nicola Tickle. Tasting menus are inspired by the seasons and Heft certainly represents one of the most reasonably priced inclusions in the often eye-watering list of Michelin Star spots. Read our review of Heft here.
Prices
Set lunch £45pp
Set dinner £120pp
Preservation techniques are utilised to perfection at the Black Swan, and sustainability shines, earning the team an additional Michelin Green Star. Tommy Banks explains: “Sustainability is at the core of our ethos. We source most of our produce from my parents’ farm, which uses sustainable farming practices (30 acres is dedicated to the restaurant), and the rest of our produce is sourced from like-minded suppliers.”
Prices
Lunch tasting menu £135pp
Dinner tasting menu £175
Found in the historic centre of York is Black Swan’s smaller, but no less impressive project, Roots. Large portions of the ever-changing seasonal tasting menu here also come from Tommy Banks’ parents’ farm, with everything else sourced from small regional suppliers.
Prices
The core menu £95
The signature menu £145
Set within a dazzling lakeside mansion, views of the surrounding fells are as much a part of the experience as the food. Designed to be a ‘reflection of the landscape in which it sits’ sustainability is integral to the offering, with the team foraging many of the ingredients that don’t come from their own Victorian kitchen garden.
Prices
6-course lunch menu £95pp
4-course lunch menu £65pp
8-course dinner menu £130pp
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the Old Stamp House occupies the cellars of an old house where William Wordsworth used to work as the Distributor of Stamps for Westmoreland. Blackburn brothers Ryan and Craig own the restaurant and their passion for the area shines through in the tasting menu, which is aptly named A Journey Around Cumbria.
Prices
Lunch menu £55pp
Dinner menu £95pp
Formerly HRiSHi, the Gilpin restaurant changed its name to mark the arrival of new chef Ollie Bridgewater a couple of years back. Diners can pick between a 3 or 6-course tasting menu, which the guide describes as ‘precise as they are restrained, flavours are natural and distinct and dishes deliver sophistication without recourse to over-elaboration.’
Prices
Origin dining experience £90pp
Source culinary journey £120pp
Lunch tasting menu £75pp
The Samling’s dining room has been built to get the most from exquisite views out onto Lake Windermere and the hearty tasting menu offers guests more substantial servings than most, while still retaining all the sublime depth of flavour you’d expect from a Michelin Star restaurant.
Prices
12-course menu £165pp
8-course menu £110pp
5-course meu £80pp
The guide heaps praise on Pentonrbridge Inn’s chef Chris Archer and his ability to ‘deliver depth with just a handful of ingredients’. A little further afield, the 18th-century inn sits amongst winding countryside close to the Scottish border.
Prices
8-course menu £125pp
4-course menu £80pp
A spot steeped in tradition, The White Swan was once upon a time a favourite amongst local miners who would dip in on their way home from work. Still humbly described as a ‘great pub’, the team explain: “For us, it’s about just doing everything as well as we can, sending out the best food, pouring the finest drinks, making people feel at home”.
Prices
5-course set lunch £75pp
5-course set dinner £75pp
6-course set dinner £105pp
Just up in the North Yorkshire Dales National Park, set in a now Scandi-converted 15th-century stone-built inn, The Angel and Chef-owner Michael Wignall firmly relies on spectacular simplicity, world-beating local produce and, of course, world-beating service.
Prices
Tasting menu £105pp
A La Carte 3-course Lunch £95 / 3-course Dinner £105
A rejuvenated, quaint 14th-century inn provides a delicious dining setting at the Star Inn up in Harome. Guests can unwind around the terrace and gardens before tucking into a local-championing menu from Head Chef Steve Smith.
Prices
Evening tasting menu £150pp
Lunch tasting menu £75
A La Carte mains from £32
At Myse, in the picture-perfect Hovingham, the stripped-back Yorkshire pub’s tasting menu, which employs a variety of modern and traditional cooking techniques, is celebrated by Michelin judges for its ‘originality and great depth of flavour’.
Prices
Lunch £115pp
Dinner £145pp
Having previously held a star for six years during his time at the now-closed HRiSHi, esteemed chef Hrishikesh Desai has another with Cedar Tree in Brampton. Based inside Farlam Hall Hotel, Michelin says ‘the refurbished country house setting adds an air of elegance to proceedings’, while Hrishikesh’s Indian heritage has shaped the exemplary food.
Prices
Tasting menu £130
Joining the impressive catalogue of Michelin-starred Lake District spots, Lake Road Kitchen’s globally-influenced tasting menu is described as ‘flowing with ease from one skilful dish to the next, with each one demonstrating balance, restraint and harmonious flavour combinations.’
Prices
12 Servings – £165 per person
8 Servings – £110per person
5 Servings – £80 per person
Michelin explains that Skelton’s Dog and Gun Inn is a ‘proper village pub which does what pubs do best’, which is one of the fastest ways to sell us on anything. With three courses available for £68, and the tasting menu for £89, it definitely offers one of the more modestly-priced Michelin spots, which is always a bonus.
Prices
Tasting menu £89
Three-course menu £68
A brand-new addition to the list, Forge, which is set within the heart of the 200-acre Middleton Lodge Estate, celebrated earning its first star at the 2025 ceremony, Helmed by Jake Jones, who was also the 2024 Young Chef Winner, the tasting experience is very much another huge celebration of Yorkshire.
Prices
6-course tasting menu £65
10-course tasting menu £105
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Wed 29 Jan 2025
Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume continues to be a benchmark of excellence, retaining its three-star status, its third coming in 2022m during the team’s 20th anniversary year. Praised for its ever-evolving menu, much of the produce showcased throughout the menu comes from Rogan’s nearby 12-acre farm, a choice that also earned the restaurant a Michelin Green Star back in 2021.
Prices
Tasting menu £250pp