Food and drink in East Yorkshire

Yes. The Pipe and Glass Inn at South Dalton holds a Michelin star and is widely regarded as one of the finest dining experiences in the north of England. The Westwood Restaurant in Beverley is also recommended in the Michelin Guide, and L'Opaline in Beverley is owned and run by Eddie Scott, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals. East Yorkshire has a fine dining scene that goes well beyond what most visitors expect.

East Yorkshire has a food and drink scene with genuine credentials. The region is home to a Michelin starred restaurant, a Michelin Guide recommended dining room and a MasterChef champion's restaurant. Bridlington is one of Europe's most productive lobster fisheries, landing over 300 tonnes annually. Beyond the headline names, East Yorkshire has a thriving network of independent cafés, farm shops, artisan vineyards, distilleries and breweries, brilliant local markets and some of the finest fish and chips in the country.

There's a lot more to do here than just eat and drink, though you could happily do just that. East Yorkshire has cookery schools and courses where you can learn new skills, distilleries and breweries that open their doors for tours and tastings, and vineyards offering picnics and wine tasting experiences. You can also explore the food and history of Beverley on a guided tour with Beverley Bites, combining great stories with great tastes in one of England's finest market towns. It's a brilliant destination for anyone who likes to really get under the skin of a region's food culture. Take a look at our food and drink experiences page to find out more.

Yes, and the plant-based offering here is genuinely impressive. Junk Soul Smothered in Beverley, Blonde's in Cottingham, The Nut and Nettle in Bridlington and the vegan treats at Snakebite Coffee in Beverley are just a few of the brilliant dedicated options you'll find across the region. Many of East Yorkshire's mainstream restaurants, cafés and pubs also offer creative vegetarian and vegan menus as a matter of course. Browse our vegan and vegetarian page for a full rundown of the best plant-based eating and drinking across East Yorkshire.

Absolutely, East Yorkshire is a very dog-friendly destination and many of its best cafés, pubs and restaurants are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs. From beachside cafés to cosy country pubs with roaring fires, you'll find plenty of places where the whole family, four-legged members included, can pull up a chair. Browse our dog-friendly places to eat and drink for a full guide.