1. There’s a pub in Britain that holds two Michelin stars. Pub food at Michelin star level? There is an immense amount of pressure involved in becoming a Michelin star restaurant. Britain’s pub The Hand & Flowers in the beautiful Georgian town of Marlow on the River Thames has managed to achieve just that. Run by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, you’ll need to plan ahead to get a table here – there’s usually about a six month-long wait!

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2. Afternoon Tea was known as ‘Scandal Water’ in the 19th century, however some things just don’t change. Getting your girlfriends together and spending a few hours gossiping over a cup of English breakfast tea used to be referred to as ‘Scandal Water’. As time went on it was referred to as afternoon tea. You can take a sip of ‘scandal water’ at super cool hotel The London EDITION, where the specialised tea pairs with different sweet or savory dishes.

3. Kate Moss, the English born supermodel has helped launch a fish and chip bar, with the help of good friends Anna Wintour and Lindsey Lohan. Sexy Fish, located in London provides a theatrical atmosphere, with interior best described as mid century glamour and Europe’s largest Japanese Whiskey collection. Sexy Fish is just one of Britain’s many stylish and delicious Chinese and pan-Asian restaurants. For Michelin-starred Chinese try Hakkasan Hanway Place, you’d be crazy not to try their Peking duck with caviar, and grilled wagyu with king soy sauce.

4. Despite myths, the Brits do eat very well. From vegan to Halal, Britain has a wealth of restaurants, cafés and bars that cater for everyone. A common misconception made by many is that Britain is extremely limited in their cuisine options, however we have proven this to be incorrect. For your finest organic food being healthy, ethical and flavorsome try Kitch, Canterbury, southeast England. Those looking for a vegetarian experience should make their way to Primrose Hill. While Primrose Hill hosts Britain’s largest selection of vegetarian restaurants, you can’t go past Manna, the capital city’s oldest vegetarian restaurant.  

5. There are more than 700 cheeses produced in Britain. The countries love of cheese is thought to date back to Roman times and was even mentioned in a book dated back to 1086, written for King William the Conqueror. According to The British Cheese Board today there are more than 700 different cheeses produced in the UK, including several varieties of Cheddar, Caerphilly, Double Gloucester plus all the delicious varieties. Try too many of these and you’ll be rolling around Britain like a cheese wheel!

6. Love oysters? there is an entire festival dedicated to this seafood  itself. If you’re after fresh fish Selsey and Shoreham in West Sussex are your go-to areas. With two of the few remaining fishing fleets on the south coast, you won’t get fresher fish anywhere! Lovers, you heard it here first - if you’re looking to shake things up and love oysters, you cannot go past the Whitstable Oyster Festival that takes place every summer and takes over the town...Did someone say aphrodisiac?

7. Think of your two favourite foods. Now combine them together. Chocolate and booze you say? Chocolate is thought to have come to Britain from Europe in the 17th century and started being sold in London’s elite chocolate houses first as a luxury drink. Combining chocolate and alcohol – absolute genius! The British didn’t stop there, they took it one step further and have integrated it into a number of meals – to taste-test, head to Cocoa Ooze in Aberdeen and order a chocolate taco! How did we not think of this sooner?!

8. Britain holds the smallest pub on the planet. This may have not been a major surprise to you.... but you will be shocked at just HOW small The Signal Box Inn actually is. This tiny timber structure is a former railway signal box. It's the ultimate mini-bar and seats just four customers plus two standing at an absolute squeeze. Despite the diminutive size, it serves a large choice of cask ales, lager, bitter, spirits, wine and cider, an absolute must an British pub!

 (These interesting facts have been compiled by STA Travel). 

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