UK's top 10 cities for foodies revealed – but does your area make the full list?

The UK’s top 10 cities for foodies has been revealed and London has taken the top spot.

Researchers analysed data from TripAdvisor which showed the number of Michelin star establishments, vegetarian-friendly and vegan-friendly restaurants in each UK city. Scores were awarded for each category based on the number of establishments in the each city.

Female-only tour company Solo Female Travelers Tours found London was the best UK city for foodies with an index score of 83.56. It received the highest score of 10 including the number of establishments offering table service, vegetarian-friendly spots and Michelin-star restaurants for those who enjoy fine dining.

Edinburgh secured the highest possible score of 10 for the number of restaurants offering local cuisine

Edinburgh secured a score of 61.26 and the highest possible score of 10 for the number of restaurants offering local cuisine or places where they can try Haggis Scotland’s national dish. Scotland. Brighton, scored 55.55. The seaside city receives a high score of 8.66 for the number of healthy-food restaurants.

‌In the north of England Newcastle upon Tyne ranked fourth, with 48.61. It scored 8.61 for the number of bars and pubs. The pubs were popular among those who enjoy comfort food such as bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie with a pint of beer.

UK’s top 10 cities for foodies

1. London 83.56

2. Edinburgh 61.26

3. Brighton 55.55

4. Newcastle upon Tyne 48.61

5. Plymouth 48.22

6. Bristol 47.19

7. Belfast 46.01

8. Cardiff 44.69

9. Reading 43.34

10. Leeds 41.81

‌Plymouth earned fifth place a score of 48.22. This South West city earned a high score of 9.35 for the number of gluten-free restaurants, meaning choice for those who have a food intolerance. Bristol took sixth place, with 47.19. The city was lauded for those on a plant-based diet scoring 8.33 for the number of vegan-friendly restaurants.

‌Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast scored 46.01. And similar to Edinburgh, received a high score 9.89 for the number of establishments serving local cuisine. Ulster fry is a traditional Irish breakfast of fried soda bread, back bacon, black pudding, sausages, potato farls, and fried eggs.

‌In eighth place Cardiff secured an index score of 44.69. Its highest scoring category was the number of gluten-free restaurants, where was awarded 7.97. Reading claimed the ninth spot, with an index score of 43.34. The South East city received a high score, 7.33, for the number of vegan-friendly restaurants.

Leeds was tenth with a score of 41.81. It offered a wide range of vegan-friendly restaurants and for that the North West city received a score of 7.06.

‌A spokesperson from Solo Female Travelers Tours said: “It’s interesting to see which UK cities make the ranking, particularly with only a selection of the most populated cities across the nation making an appearance. The findings reflect the best locations for foodies to live, as well as suggesting the cities to visit that can make a fun day out.

“However, the jump between London’s score of 83.56 and Edinburgh’s score of 61.26 is rather significant, despite both cities taking the top two places; it suggests that London is the ultimate city for foodies and won’t be stripped of its title anytime soon.”