Ideal Magazine

Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of the big city brings out the strongest of cravings for escapism. Some find solace at the bottom of a pint glass. Others, in substances more illicit. A few even find reverie through more mindful pursuits, whether that’s...

Brunch in London is rarely cheap. Like afternoon tea, it is served by dozens – scores – of restaurants across the city, and eggs and avo with a coffee and a Bloody Mary can easily end up costing more than a real lunch. Some have very strong opinions on brunch, namely that it’s a waste of time and money. We think having such feelings about something as minor as brunch...

The best part of fish and chips is the anticipation. It begins before the queue, where the smell of hot fat drifts out onto the pavement in curling, cartoon-like come-hither formation, and it builds while the fryer hisses behind the counter and the customer ahead of you deliberates over the merits of pickled eggs. By the time your order is called, you have convinced yourself ...

Last updated October 2026

Bristol’s restaurant scene is rightly revered, with Michelin-starred restaurants rubbing shoulders with thriving food markets, and top tapas bars found housed in shipping containers, all with access to some of Britain’s...

Last updated October 2026

Trends and tropes in the U.K’s dining scene come in tremors. As the last decade wore on, foraging, minimalism and plates of delicate precision seemed to give way to big, barbecued, bloke food and beer in the blink of an eye.

In recent years, a more ingredients-forward, Basque style of cooking whole fish and cheesecake ove...