Michelin Guide UK & Ireland 2026: Matt Abé and Row on 5 earn two stars
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 has been unveiled at the annual ceremony in Dublin, with Bonheur by Matt Abé and Row on 5, the collaboration between Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger, both earning two Michelin stars.
There were no new three-Michelin-star promotions this year, with all existing top-tier restaurants retaining their awards.
Elsewhere in the selection, 20 restaurants were awarded one Michelin star for the first time, alongside 37 new Bib Gourmands, seven new green stars and a handful of special awards.
Two Restaurants Promoted to Two Michelin Stars
The highest new awards of the night saw two restaurants receive two Michelin stars.
Bonheur by Matt Abé entered the Guide at two-star level just months after opening. Located in the former Le Gavroche site in London, the restaurant marks a new chapter for Matt, following his time leading Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.
Michelin inspectors praised cooking that is light and modern, underpinned by outstanding classical technique, with particular emphasis on the precision and depth of the sauces.
Row on 5 was also promoted to two Michelin stars, having earned its first star last year.
The collaboration between Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger was recognised for its luxurious experience, exceptional ingredients and confident, refined cooking.
Inspectors highlighted the Inverness langoustine, served in several forms, as a particular standout.
The promotions bring the total number of two-Michelin-star restaurants in Great Britain & Ireland to 28.
All Three-Michelin-Star Restaurants Retain Their Awards
While there were no new additions, all 10 three-Michelin-star restaurants retained their status in the 2026 Guide.
They are:
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, London
CORE by Clare Smyth, London
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London
L’Enclume, Cartmel
Moor Hall, Aughton
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, London
Sketch – The Lecture Room and Library, London
The Fat Duck, Bray
The Ledbury, London
The Waterside Inn, Bray
20 Restaurants Awarded One Michelin Star
Beyond the top tiers, 20 restaurants were awarded one Michelin star for the first time, with new additions spanning England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
In Ireland, Forest Avenue in Dublin and The Pullman in Galway were promoted to star level.
Scotland saw new stars awarded to Killiecrankie House near Pitlochry and reigning National Chef of the Year Danny Young's 1887 overlooking Upper Loch Torridon. Vraic in Guernsey, by Nathan Davies, also joined the Michelin-starred ranks.
In England, new one-star restaurants included JÖRO in Oughtibridge, FIFTY TWO in Harrogate, The Wilderness in Birmingham, The Boat in Lichfield, Maré by Rafael Cagali in Hove, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling in Newquay, Legado in Shoreditch, Corenucopia by Clare Smyth in Belgravia, Labombe by Trivet in Mayfair, Michael Caines at The Stafford, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, The Kerfield Arms in Camberwell, Tom Brown at The Capital, Ambassadors Clubhouse and Somssi in London.
Together with retained restaurants, the Guide now features 192 one-Michelin-star restaurants across Great Britain & Ireland.
Bib Gourmands, Green Stars and Special Awards
Ahead of the ceremony, 37 new Bib Gourmands were announced, recognising restaurants offering good food at great value.
Seven new Green Stars were also awarded to restaurants demonstrating outstanding commitment to sustainability, bringing the total number of green star restaurants to 37.
They were: Eight at Gazegill, Glebe House, Timberyard, Forest Side, 1887, Knepp Wilding Kitchen and The Free Company.
On the night, five special awards were presented, including the Sommelier Award for Roxane Dupuy of Row on 5, the Opening of the Year Award for Shwen Shwen in Sevenoaks, and the Young Chef Award for Tom Earnshaw of Bohemia in Jersey.
Barbara Nealon won the Michelin Service Award for her work at Saint Francis Provisions in Kinsale, while Alasdair Shaw at Sebb’s in Glasgow received the Exceptional Cocktails gong.
Michelin Guide UK & Ireland 2026 at a Glance
1,210 restaurants recommended
10 restaurants with three Michelin stars
28 restaurants with two Michelin stars, including one new addition and one promotion
192 restaurants with one Michelin star, including 20 new additions
37 restaurants with a green star, including seven new awards
168 Bib Gourmand restaurants, including 37 new additions
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Michelin Guide UK & Ireland 2026: Matt Abé and Row on 5 earn two stars
