Restaurants and Brasseries non-members

High-end, modern European cuisine in a sophisticated ambience with slick and modern décor.

Chic Indian restaurant, one of a small chain of Indian restaurants across the south east founded by Bashir Islam. This restaurant is where the Spice Merchant Group Chef, Vijay Anand, is based. Large Indian garden with three separate seating areas and enough space to comfortably accommodate 140 people. Al fresco summer dining, also suits private parties.

Britain's largest restaurant, seating 1000 people. Set price, buffet at numerous food "stations" with food from around the world.

Two Michelin starred restaurant, recently voted London's best-rated top-end restaurant by Harden's. Run by Australian chef Brett Graham. Modern Australian / French cuisine. A very fine dining experience.

Restaurant serving Argentinian food, which is heavily meat-focussed, although they serve fish and vegetarian dishes too. Also cater for events and parties with Argentinian-style barbeques.

A palatial, traditional British interior. Set menus, or à la carte. Traditional and modern British food. Sommelier's recommended wine by the glass option. Open 7 days a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. £30 entertainment charge on Saturday nights.

A café bar bistro, set in a 17th century building, owned and run by Michael & Lucy Hjort, Melton's Too uses local produce to create innovative food in a modern British / European style.

Three restaurants: Italian, Thai and English, all immaculately decorated with opulence and indulgence. Has accommodation, and an outside terrace which are equally luxurious. Fine dining experience across a wide price range. Runs clay shooting events.

Authentic Thai food served in tapas style - small portions so that you can try a number of options.

Sher-E-Punjab is a family-run restaurant, offering authentic, traditional and contemporary Punjabi fusion cuisine.

Two Michelin-starred restaurant in a glorious tudor-style hotel, run by Michael Caines, often a guest on the BBC's Saturday Kitchen.

Cantonese, Pekinese and Szechuan Chinese cuisine set in a charming period building, with modern and subtly Oriental décor. Comprehensive menu with a good selection of set menus. "Eat as much as you can" Sunday buffet.

Inspired by the 1950s West End Italian restaurant of the same name, Hugo's is a 70-seat bar and restaurant offering an all-day menu of Mediterranean flavours. Ingredients are from local produce. The wine list is good and not too large and for a restaurant of its calibre the prices are reasonable too.

Fish and chip shop.

A stylish Italian restaurant which serves innovative food, well-presented. They offer a wide range of largely Southern Sicilian-based dishes. Offers a large list of Italian wines. Has an Italian feel with attentive front of house staff, offering a menu that changes with the seasons four times a year, providing tasty, attractively presented, quality cuisine.

Specialises in locally caught fish. Situated on the edge of Chesil Beach with fantastic views and an outdoor area for when the weather is good. Affordable prices.

Set in an old power station with the remains of the old machinery and modern dining furniture, constantly changing as a living art exhibition, this is an an unusual and intriguing atmosphere which may not suit all tastes.

"Lower East Side" New York, North American / Italian food and style. No reservations, often long queues. Get there before 7pm. Serves food until midnight.

Bakery, café, and restaurant, run by chef Rosie Sykes, and owned by food writer Tim Hayward. Also supplies wedding cakes.

Chinese (Cantonese) restaurant serving very fresh seafood and meat dishes, including lots of offal dishes. High quality, intense flavours. Bare and functional interior. Highly rated restaurant.

Traditionally authentic Afghan cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. No credit cards. No license. Bring your own alcohol.

French bistro serving freshly prepared seasonal dishes, with a large choice of wines. Le Mistral recently won the accolade of “Best International Restaurant in Derbyshire 2009 and 2010” at the Derbyshire Food and Drink Awards.

Located in an old bank vault, serving mainly high quality, traditional British food, with some French and American East Coast influences.

Traditional Italian and American food, using high quality ingredients in a Venetian bàcaro style. Owners: Russell Norman and Richard Beatty.

Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown, offering excellent value for money, and reliable quality. Sister restaurant to the one of the same name in Bayswater.