Michelin has unveiled the 2026 restaurant selection of The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland during the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at the Convention Centre in Dublin on Monday 9 February.

The latest selection features 1,210 restaurants, including 230 Starred establishments, with all Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurants retaining their distinction. London continues to perform strongly, with two restaurants awarded Two MICHELIN Stars this year. Across Great Britain & Ireland, 20 restaurants have received One MICHELIN Star, while 37 new Bib Gourmands have been awarded to venues offering high-quality cooking at accessible prices. Seven restaurants have also been recognised with a Green Star for their commitment to a more responsible approach to gastronomy.

The awards reflect the breadth of the dining landscape across Great Britain & Ireland. Dublin, hosting the ceremony for the first time, recorded a particularly successful year, gaining one new MICHELIN-Star restaurant alongside three new Bib Gourmands. Brighton and Hove also marked a milestone, welcoming a Starred restaurant for the first time in nearly 50 years. The selection showcases a wide range of cuisines and styles, including Spanish, Indian and Korean cooking.

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, said: “I am delighted that this has been yet another excellent year for our Great Britain & Ireland Guide. In a year filled with challenges and turbulence in the industry, chefs and restaurateurs have once again shown their admirable resilience and innovation. This is reflected in a record number of restaurants being added to the Great Britain & Ireland Guide this year.

"Our newly awarded restaurants, including a pair of new Two-Star eateries and 20 establishments receiving One MICHELIN Star, will rightly make headlines for their exceptional cooking. Finally, I am thrilled to see 37 new Bib Gourmands offering great value for money, alongside seven role-model restaurants receiving a Green Star.”

Two restaurants awarded Two MICHELIN Stars

Two restaurants have been newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland.

Bonheur by Matt Abé has earned Two Stars just months after opening. One of the most anticipated restaurant launches of 2025, Bonheur occupies the former site of Le Gavroche and marks a new chapter for Matt Abé following his time leading Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. The restaurant showcases Abé’s own style of cooking, with light, modern dishes underpinned by strong classical technique, particularly evident in the quality of the sauces.

Row on 5 has been promoted from One to Two MICHELIN Stars following its debut in last year’s Guide. The collaboration between Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger offers a refined and luxurious dining experience, with exceptional ingredients enhanced through technical skill and precise judgement. Inspectors highlighted the Inverness langoustine, served in several preparations.

There are now 28 Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants in Great Britain & Ireland.

20 new One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants

Twenty restaurants have been awarded One MICHELIN Star for the first time in 2026.

In the Republic of Ireland, Forest Avenue in Dublin has been promoted to Star level for Chef John Wyer’s ingredient-led, pared-back cooking, while The Pullman in Galway has been recognised for Angelo Vagiotis’ cooking, served within two restored Orient Express train carriages.

Scotland welcomes two new One-Star restaurants. Killiecrankie House near Pitlochry combines local produce with subtle Japanese influences under Chef Tom Tsappis, while 1887, overlooking Upper Loch Torridon, has been recognised for Chef Danny Young’s restrained and creative cooking.

Vraic in Vale, Guernsey, is another new addition. Led by Chef Nathan Davies, formerly of SY23 in Wales, the restaurant makes strong use of the island’s local produce in a striking coastal setting.

In England, JÖRO has gained a Star following its move from Sheffield to Oughtibridge, where Luke French’s bold yet measured cooking continues to evolve. In Harrogate, FIFTY TWO has been recognised for Chef Adam Degg’s technically assured tasting menu, delivered from a converted shipping container.

The Midlands sees first-time Stars for two long-standing MICHELIN Guide selections. The Wilderness in Birmingham has been recognised for Alex Claridge’s immersive dining experience, while The Boat’s Star in Lichfield has earned a Star for Chef Liam Dillon’s intricate, produce-driven dishes.

On the south coast, Maré by Rafael Cagali has become the first Starred restaurant in Brighton and Hove in nearly 50 years. In Newquay, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling has been awarded a MICHELIN Star following its relocation.

Adam Handling MBE, Chef/Owner of the Adam Handling Collection, and HRC Chef Ambassador for 2026, said: “When we first opened, Ugly Butterfly was all about moving fast, but now we’ve had the chance to really shape it into the restaurant we always envisioned. The refurbishment makes it even more fitting to the Cornish coast – a place to forget your worries, escape the city and just sit back and enjoy. We’ve relaunched with a bigger focus on seafood, reflecting our views over the ocean, while our nearby pub, The Tartan Fox, will be more meat-led.

"There’s a brand-new room dedicated to Afternoon Tea, creating a calm, relaxing space and the restaurant has been refreshed with more flowers and growing plants throughout. In the summer, the outside terrace will be gorgeous – a perfect spot to enjoy the South West at its best. To receive a second Michelin star for the Collection, and the first for Ugly Butterfly, at this moment is incredibly special. It recognises the hard work of the whole team and confirms that what we’re building here in Cornwall is something truly world-class.”

London accounts for a significant number of new Stars, including Legado by Nieves Barragán Mohacho in Shoreditch; Corenucopia by Clare Smyth in Belgravia; and Labombe by Trivet in Mayfair. Michael Caines at The Stafford has also been recognised, alongside Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, which has earned a Star for Chef James Goodyear’s cooking.

Elsewhere in the capital, The Kerfield Arms in Camberwell has become one of only two London pubs to hold a MICHELIN Star, while Tom Brown at The Capital marks the chef’s return to the hotel where he established his reputation. Ambassadors Clubhouse adds another MICHELIN-Star Indian restaurant for the JKS group, and Somssi by Jihun Kim has been recognised for its fusion of Korean and French influences.

In total, there are now 192 One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants in the 2026 Guide.

All Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurants retain their awards

All 10 Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurants have retained their distinction in 2026, reflecting continued consistency at the highest level of gastronomy.

Seven new Green Stars awarded

Seven restaurants have been awarded a Green Star for their leadership in sustainable practices, bringing the total number of Green Star restaurants in Great Britain & Ireland to 37.

37 new Bib Gourmand restaurants

Thirty-seven new Bib Gourmands have been awarded in 2026, recognising restaurants offering high-quality cooking at accessible prices. The new Bib Gourmands were announced on The MICHELIN Guide website on Monday 2 February, one week ahead of the ceremony.