{"id":11769,"date":"2026-02-09T12:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=11769"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T20:01:01","slug":"michelin-guide-uk-ireland-2026-20-new-one-star-restaurants-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=11769","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Guide UK &#038; Ireland 2026: 20 new one-star restaurants announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/02\/09\/19\/51\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-at-19-43-25.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C104%2C0%2C170\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-hez36s-0 dFpFuY\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 iBibVd\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 jVZWGn\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 juUDRT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 cqPbFA\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-0 rAFIl sc-hez36s-16 jZSKtc\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-6 PdmgT\">\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content-container\" class=\"sc-aja53j-5 eZqxmv\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-aja53j-4 tawua\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 gZmYS\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 cglitp\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-aja53j-1 keLMOw sc-aja53j-7 eMEmGu\"><span data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-aja53j-3 dHXFkr\"><span data-action-type=\"Read more\" class=\"sc-aja53j-2 dcYUYI\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hUgQwJ sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-a5wy94-0 hyKPon\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland awards delivered a night of consolidation rather than upheaval, with 20 new one-star restaurants and two new two-star establishments announced, while no one-star or three-star restaurants lost their awards and no new three-star awards were made.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony, held on Monday 9 February in Dublin, was presented by Lisa Hogan, best known for <em>Clarkson\u2019s Farm<\/em>, alongside Amanda Stretton, the English racing driver and presenter. The international director of the guide, Gwendal Poullennec, paid tribute to Ireland\u2019s food culture.<\/p>\n<p>All 10 three-star restaurants in the UK retained their status, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which continues to hold the highest accolade under new head chef Kim Ratcharoen. <\/p>\n<p>Michelin\u2019s star rankings are intended as a guide for diners rather than an assessment of luxury. One star denotes high-quality cooking, worth a stop; two stars signal excellent cooking, worth a detour; while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. In 2020, Michelin introduced the Green Star to recognise restaurants leading the way in sustainability, from sourcing and waste reduction to energy use and wider environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Among the headline promotions were two restaurants moving straight into the two-star category. Jason Atherton\u2019s Row on 5, led by Spencer Metzger, was elevated from one star to two for its refined, contemporary fine dining, while Bonheur by Matt Ab\u00e9, which opened in November, entered the guide at two stars immediately. Bonheur is part of the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants group, and the promotion marks a notable moment for Ab\u00e9, formerly head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, further extending the Ramsay stable\u2019s presence at the upper end of the guide.<\/p>\n<p>London dominated the new one-star list, with additions including Legado, where Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho delivers regionally rooted Spanish cooking; Somssi, offering Korean-influenced fine dining at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair; and The Kerfield Arms, signalling Michelin\u2019s growing comfort with elevated pub formats. Gordon Ramsay High also picked up its first star just over a year after opening, further underlining a strong night for the Ramsay group<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the capital, the guide delivered several long-awaited regional breakthroughs. J\u00d6RO became Sheffield\u2019s first Michelin-starred restaurant, recognised for its modern British, produce-led cooking. On the south coast, Mare, led by Rafael Cagali, secured Brighton\u2019s first star in around 50 years, ending one of the guide\u2019s most conspicuous geographic gaps. In Cornwall, Ugly Butterfly earnt a star for Adam Handling\u2019s contemporary, sustainability-focused cooking overlooking Fistral Beach. <\/p>\n<p>Ireland and Scotland were also well represented. In Galway, The Pullman, housed in restored Pullman train carriages at Glenlo Abbey, was awarded a star for Angelo Vagiotis\u2019s modern fine dining, while Forest Avenue continued Dublin\u2019s strong showing. In the Highlands, 1887 at The Torridon hotel picked up its first star alongside a Green Star for sustainability, and Killiecrankie House was recognised for its modern Scottish cooking in a rural setting. The Channel Islands added to their reputation for punching above their weight with a star for Vraic, a seafood-led restaurant rooted in island produce.<\/p>\n<p>The evening also highlighted Michelin\u2019s continued push to recognise sustainability, service and talent development. Seven new Green Stars were awarded, including to Knepp Wilding Kitchen in West Sussex and Forest Side in the Lake District, while Tom Earnshaw of Bohemia in Jersey was named Young Chef of the Year. Shwen Shwen in Sevenoaks took Opening of the Year alongside a Bib Gourmand, reflecting Michelin\u2019s growing recognition of West African cooking in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Gender representation remains a persistent issue. While several women were recognised among this year\u2019s awardees \u2013 including Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho and Clare Smyth, whose more informal Corenucopia received a star \u2013 Michelin figures still show that only around 8 per cent of Michelin-starred chefs in the UK are women, a statistic that continues to shadow the guide\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>In a year defined less by shock promotions than by steady affirmation, Michelin\u2019s message was clear: British and Irish fine dining is holding its ground, broadening its geography and cuisines, and rewarding consistency, even if true upheaval remains elusive.<\/p>\n<p><h2>New one stars<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-kk992l-0 sc-1k7glnk-1 dDVXDN irZnNR\">\n<ul>\n<li><u>The Pullman, Galway, Angeloa Vagiotis<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Legado, London, Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>The Boat, Lichfield, Liam Dillon<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>FIFTY TWO, Harrogate, Adam Degg<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>1887, The Torridon, Scotland, Danny Young<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Tom Browne at The Capital, London, Tom Browne<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>The Ugly Butterfly, Cornwall, Adam Handling<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>The Ambassador\u2019s Clubhouse, London<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>J\u00d6RO, Sheffield, Luke French<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Gordon Ramsay High, London, James Goodyear<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Vraic, Guernsey, Nathan Davies<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Somssi, London, Jihun Kim<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>The Wilderness, Birmingham, Alex Claridge<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Labombe by Trivet, London, Philipp Reinstaller and Evan Moore<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>The Kerfield Arms, London, Jay Styler<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Michael Caines at The Stafford, London, Michael Caines<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Mare, Brighton and Hove, Rafael Cagali<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Corenucopia, London, Clare Smyth<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Killiecrankie House, Scotland, Tom Tsappis<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u>Forest Avenue, Ireland, John and Sandy Wyer<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>New two stars<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>New green stars<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Young Chef Award<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Exceptional Cocktails Award<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Opening of the Year<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Sommelier Award<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Service Award<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland awards delivered a night of consolidation rather than upheaval, with 20 new one-star restaurants and two new two-star establishments announced, while no one-star or three-star restaurants lost their awards and no new three-star awards were made. The ceremony, held on Monday 9 February in Dublin, was presented by Lisa Hogan, best known for Clarkson\u2019s Farm, alongside Amanda Stretton, the English racing driver and presenter. The international director of the guide, Gwendal Poullennec, paid tribute to Ireland\u2019s food culture. All 10 three-star restaurants in the UK retained their status, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which continues to hold the highest accolade under new head chef Kim Ratcharoen. Michelin\u2019s star rankings are intended as a guide for diners rather than an assessment of luxury. One star denotes high-quality cooking, worth a stop; two stars signal excellent cooking, worth a detour; while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine, worth a special journe&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11770,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11769"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11769"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11769\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}