Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High won a star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony.
When And Where Was The Michelin Guide Ceremony 2026?
On Monday the 9th of February 2026, The Michelin Guide Ceremony was held at the Convention Centre in Dublin, crowning two new two-star restaurants and 20 one-star. 37 brand new Bib Gourmands were also announced, alongside seven green stars; overall, 1,210 restaurants were included in the selection, bringing the total of starred restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland to 230, with 88 in London.
New Three Michelin Star Restaurants
It's hard to get three stars; indicative of gastronomic excellence and a craft that takes years to achieve, the award is not handed out lightly - and this year all pre-existing holders of the prestigious achievement retained their stars, keeping the number of restaurants in the UK and Ireland with three stars at ten.
New Two Michelin Star Restaurants
This year, a duo of restaurants were crowned with two Michelin stars, both of which can be found in London. Bonheur by Matt Abé in Mayfair took over the space formerly occupied by Le Cavroche in 2025, marking a monumentous occasion for the chef who'd spent a number of years looking after Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. His modern dishes, paired with classical techniques, earned him two stars within only months of opening.
Alongside Abé, Row on 5 was promoted from one to two stars within a space of a year. Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger have managed to execute an incredibly luxurious experience at the restaurant, perched on Savile Row, with the inspectors being particularly impressed by the Inverness langoustine.
You can expect a cultivated experience at Bonheur by Matt Abé.
New One Michelin Star Restaurants
It was a monumental win for Brighton this year, as it gained its first new star in 50 years, thanks to Maré by Rafael Cagali in Hove. Having only opened in 2025, the restaurant owned by the Da Terra chef alongside partner Charlie Lee, and head chef Ewan Waller, showcases a wide range of influence across its plates, spanning Cagali's Brazilian roots, along with forays into the Mediterranean, Mexico and Japan.
Meanwhile, two establishments from the Republic of Ireland gained their first star: Forest Avenue in Dublin for its produce-led dishes with impeccable skill, and The Pullman in Galway, where head chef Angelo Vagiotis served exceptional, ingredient-led food in refurbished Orient Express train carriages.
The Pullman offers a truly unique dining experience among lavish, revamped Orient Express carriages (pictured right).
This year, a trend among the 2026 stars was rejuvenation, with recognition for those who have embarked on new chapters. JÖRO, near Sheffield, and Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, on the Cornish coast, were both awarded a star for their brilliant cooking.
We saw a dining scene increasingly defined by destination restaurants and a deep connection to place. In Scotland, 1887 at The Torridon and Killiecrankie House both make the most of spectacular Highland settings, pairing warm hospitality with cooking that celebrates exceptional local produce, while in Harrogate FIFTY TWO turns garden-grown ingredients into creative, theatrical dishes.
Birmingham’s The Wilderness continues to balance edge with precision, and in Lichfield, The Boat’s long evolution (it's been in the Michelin Guide for over a decade) has culminated in cooking of newfound finesse rooted firmly in its local larder.
Beef cheek with Dark Woods coffee and Kampot pepper, smoked over local Ash & Birch, from JÖRO.
London’s latest Michelin star additions underline just how relentlessly dynamic the capital’s dining scene remains. From the exuberant Punjabi flavours of Ambassadors Clubhouse to the polished luxury-bistro approach at Corenucopia by Clare Smyth, the city continues to celebrate both heritage and reinvention.
There’s equal confidence in the capital’s pubs and neighbourhood spots too, with Kerfield Arms bringing refined yet unfussy Modern British cooking to Camberwell, while Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s Legado delivers bold, celebratory Spanish dishes in Shoreditch that will have you dreaming of returning.
Chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho (pictured left), and her grilled octopus and smoked paprika dish from Legado (right).
Elsewhere, Labombe by Trivet leans into flavour-first sharing plates, Somssi by Jihun Kim fuses Korean roots with French finesse, and Tom Brown at The Capital showcases meticulous, seafood-led cooking - a skill the chef excels at as showcased by the now-closed Cornerstone.
More classic luxury comes via Michael Caines at The Stafford, while Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High in Bishopsgate pairs sky-high views with a precise tasting experience.
Tom Brown at The Capital's lobster toast.
37 New Bib Gourmand Restaurants For 2026
This year’s Bib Gourmand selections reveal a particularly strong showing for Thai cuisine in London, reflecting the city’s growing appetite for regional, flavour-driven cooking. These restaurants capture the spirit of the award perfectly: generous, exciting food rooted in tradition, delivered with confidence and outstanding value.
- BIGFAN, Dublin
- BORGO, Dublin
- Forêt, Dublin
- Farmgate Lismore, Lismore
- Beau, Belfast
- The Gaff, Abergavenny
- Purple Poppadom, Cardiff
- Mara, Aberdeen
- Angeethi by Sagar Massey, Cardonald
- Sebb’s, Glasgow
- The Clarence, Glasgow
- Alba, St Peter Port
- Norman’s Neighbourhood Kitchen, Kirkburton
- Almanac, Glossop
- Erst, Manchester
- Cantaloupe, Stockport
- Piccalilli, Nottingham
- The Yurt at Nicholsons, North Aston
- The Oarsman, Marlow
- Gina, Chingford
- Shwen Shwen, Sevenoaks
- Jai Ho, Bishop’s Cleeve
- Post, Newnham
- RAGÙ, Bristol
- Counter Culture, Newquay
- Calong, Stoke Newington, London
- Oren, Dalston, London
- Cadet, Islington, London
- Goodbye Horses, Islington, London
- Singburi, Shoreditch, London
- Lai Rai, Peckham, London
- Canteen, Notting Hill, London
- Café Spice Namasté, Royal Albert Dock
- Akara, Borough Market, London
- Kruk, Peckham, London
- Tamila, Clapham, London
- ssam ssam, Wimbledon, London
Fan of the fancy? Check out our guide to Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK.
