In a prestigious event at The Midland Hotel in Manchester, MICHELIN has unveiled its 2024 Guide for Great Britain & Ireland, marking the 50th anniversary of its presence in the region. This year’s edition includes 1,162 restaurants, highlighting The Ledbury as the newest addition to its exclusive Three MICHELIN Star category.
Elevating the culinary landscape, The Ledbury emerges as the Guide’s ninth Three MICHELIN Star restaurant, a testament to its unparalleled dining experience. This year also introduces six restaurants ascending to Two MICHELIN Stars and eighteen new One Star establishments, demonstrating the Guide’s dedication to recognising outstanding culinary talent across Great Britain & Ireland.
“The dining scene in Great Britain & Ireland continues to be both innovative and impressive. With a new Three MICHELIN Star and 6 new Two Star restaurants, the selection’s global standing has grown even further. Among all of the newly awarded Stars, both the quality and variety of the dining experiences are wonderful to see. There are enormously talented chefs turning their hands to anything from wood-fired sharing plates to finely tuned sushi. To have so much positive news to share with the industry, at a time when restaurants are facing so many challenges, gives me great pride and is proof of the continued vitality within British and Irish dining. That this has happened in the 50th year of the Great Britain & Ireland Guide is proof of how much gastronomy has grown and evolved in that time.”
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide
The awards reflect a geographical diversity that spans from Cornwall to Cork, with London securing significant recognitions, including a new Three Star, three Two Stars, and eleven One Stars, further solidifying its position as a culinary powerhouse. Notably, Birmingham celebrates its first Two Star restaurant, showcasing the expansive reach and inclusivity of the Guide’s selections.
Three MICHELIN Stars: A New Benchmark with The Ledbury
The Ledbury, led by the esteemed Brett Graham, has been distinguished with Three MICHELIN Stars, celebrating its commitment to excellence and innovation in gastronomy. The restaurant’s dedication to sourcing and utilising superlative produce, including in-house grown mushrooms and deer from its own estate, sets a new standard for culinary excellence.
Two MICHELIN Stars: Celebrating Culinary Diversity
The introduction of six new Two MICHELIN Star restaurants marks a significant year for British and Irish gastronomy. Notable among these are Birmingham’s Opheem and London’s Gymkhana, both receiving their first Two Stars and celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine through progressive and classical approaches respectively.
London’s Trivet, led by Jonny Lake, transitions from One to Two Stars, while Brooklands at the Peninsula Hotel, with Francesco Dibenedetto at the helm, and The Glenturret Lalique in Crieff, led by Mark Donald, further enrich the Guide’s selections. County Cork’s Terre, under Vincent Crepel, rounds out the new Two Star awards, each establishment showcasing unique culinary narratives and exceptional dining experiences.
One MICHELIN Star: The New Vanguard
The 2024 Guide’s eighteen new One Star recipients, including London’s Akoko and Chishuru for West African cuisine, Sushi Kanesaka and Humble Chicken for Japanese, and others like Mountain and Humo, highlight the diversity and vibrancy of the culinary scene across Great Britain & Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovation: The Green Stars
The MICHELIN Green Star recognition, awarded to six restaurants including ANNWN and Exmoor Forest Inn, underscores the Guide’s commitment to sustainable gastronomy, celebrating those at the forefront of eco-friendly practices in the culinary industry.
Special Awards: Honoring Excellence
The MICHELIN Guide also bestowed five Special Awards, acknowledging individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional talent, mentorship, and innovation within the culinary sector. Among the recipients are Michel Roux, celebrated with the Chef Mentor Award, and Jake Jones of Forge, recognised as the Young Chef of the year, highlighting their significant contributions to the industry.
As The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 charts the region’s culinary excellence, it not only recognises the pinnacle of gastronomy but also celebrates the diverse, dynamic, and sustainable practices that define today’s dining landscape.
