England Local Food

Local Food

British food is famous for being on the unhealthy side, perhaps the most notable aspect being English Breakfasts of Bacon, Eggs and Sausages. The UK has not been known for it's cuisine and has a somewhat poor reputation for food, however, the reality is that there is a large enumber of excellent restaurants throughout the UK representing a wide variety of cuisine types.

One of the most common meals in Britain is the Indian curry which has been touted as the most commonly ordered meal in Britain. The are a number of traditional foods which are generally meat based with a leaning towards roasts and hearty stews or pies. Fish and Chip shops can be found throughout the UK and are almost a national institution. Similarly the pub meal is a tradition which is alive and well throughout the UK, many pubs offer generous meals which can be enjoyed in the great atmosphere of one of the UK's famous drinking establishments.

The constituent countries have their own variations on the signiture dishes such as Black pudding and Haggis for Scotland or Potato bread in Northern Ireland. One of the more bizarre of these signitures is the deep fried mars bar which was invented in Scotland. Cheeses are also well represented throughout the UK.

The main drinks of choice thoughout the UK are ales, lagers, ciders and whisky. There are a huge number of variations on these and most regions will have their own signature ales and in Scotland there are almost as many Scotch whiskies as there are towns. A worthwhile publication to seek out for those who like to indulge in a drink is the "Good Pub guide" which has a comprehensive list of pubs and hotels and a rating system to help narrow down the stunning array of choices.

Be very careful if you are driving following a drink as the legal limit for blood alcohol levels is a low 0.03%