England’s Euro 2016 campaign is about to kick off and patriotism has gripped the country. If the hype has you brimming with national pride, why not embrace it by indulging in some of our home nation’s signature dishes? We’ve brought you a triple header of the best places to chow down on traditional English grub and ensure you’re all fuelled up to cheer on the Three Lions.
Live and let fry
Leaf Tea Shop, Bold Street
You can’t get much more English than a tea house, but if a steaming pot of our national drink isn’t enough to get you belting out ‘God Save the Queen’ at the top of your lungs, Leaf’s superb Full English Breakfast will be. The eatery’s take on the fry up is more traditional than a bowler hat-wearing bulldog, with smoked bacon, sausage, beans and eggs dominating the plate.
Back of the net
Docklands Fish and Chips, Albert Dock
Covered in batter, smothered in salt and doused in vinegar with a side of chippy chips is the only way to serve fish in England and you’ll reel in the catch of the day at Docklands. The Albert Dock eatery ticks all of the right boxes when it comes to our nation’s favourite pairing, serving up some of the freshest and tastiest fish and chips around.
Mash of the day
Pi, Mossley Hill
Nothing channels our inner Saint George like a hearty plate of pie and mash with a pint to wash it down. You’ll find the best of both those worlds at Pi in Mossley Hill, a pie-centric bar and restaurant that serves a selection of fine ales and beers in authentic dimpled tankards.
