UK Foods & Drinks to Treat Yourself With

Although we live in the UK, it’s easy to forget about the incredible food and drink that the country has to offer. You can find moreish food and tastebud-tingling drinks in every area of the UK with some places offering experiences that go hand in hand with their delicacies. Here, we’ve pulled together some of the best food and drinks you can treat yourself to in the UK from a wine-tasting overnight stay in the UK to a cheese tour around the country!

London Afternoon Tea

Is there anything more quintessentially British than afternoon tea in London? Traditional afternoon tea allows you to enjoy a platter of fresh pastries and cakes served with delicious tea or champagne. Afternoon tea is a classic British tradition that started in the 1800s to fill a gap between lunch and dinner. It’s now become an ever-popular way to treat yourself to delectable treats.

Sussex Wine

Explore world-class wines produced from hand-harvested grapes in Sussex. Sussex and its surrounding counties are surrounded by limestone chalk soils and a cool climate which results in the production of high-quality grapes for sparkling wine, similar to those found in Champagne, France! It is, therefore, home to many luxurious wine estates that produce delicious wines and breath-taking views. 

Treat yourself to wine tasting with an overnight stay in the UK to really immerse yourself in the experience. The wine is created in Sussex’s exceptional landscapes making it the perfect place to sip some Sussex sparkling wine. 

Scottish Whisky

Whisky making began in Scotland when winemaking methods were brought to Europe. As monks in Scotland had no access to grapes, they instead used grain mash. This produced an early form of the popular spirit, whisky. Now, skilled distillers can take pure water from crystal clear streams and golden barley from local fields and transform them into the spirit we know and love today. 

With over 130 distilleries in Scotland, there are lots of Scotch whiskies to enjoy. If you visit Scotland, you can even join in on the many whiskey tours that are spread across the country. It gives you the opportunity to explore each unique whisky flavour and character. If you’re a whisky lover, treat yourself to some delicious scotch whisky in the UK!

Cheese

The UK is a nation of cheese lovers! Cheese is bought by over 98% of UK households with the average person eating 30g a day. Cheese is one of the best foods to treat yourself to as there is so much choice available. A cheese board is a popular feature at parties whilst it’s also not uncommon to enjoy a cheeseboard between one or 2. From a classic Cheddar to a Cornish Blue, there are so many cheeses to choose from. 

A cheesy tour to some of the UK’s towns most famous for cheese can be the perfect way to enjoy cheese with a loved one or a friend. Explore the delights of Cheddar in Somerset, Stilton in Cambridgeshire or Wensleydale in Yorkshire, just to name a few!

Somerset Cider

Somerset is at the very core of the English cider making scene and has the largest number of registered farmhouse cider-makers in England. It’s steeped in history and is known for producing some of the finest and oldest ciders in the world. If you’re a cider lover, enjoying the diverse range of authentic Somerset ciders is the best way to treat yourself. 

Enjoy a cider tasting experience with the best Somerset-made cider in the comfort of your own home or take a trip to the heart of the West Country for beautiful cider tasting experiences.