Michelin announces 37 new Bib Gourmands for 2026

Just before revealing a host of new Michelin stars, the legendary guide has revealed the new restaurants in the UK which have received a Bib Gourmand for 2026.

A whopping 37 new restaurants have been given a Bib Gourmand this year. The majority of those restaurants are in England and Scotland, but four restaurants in the Republic of Ireland have also been recognised, alongside one Northern Irish spot, a single Guernsey restaurant, and two Welsh eateries. 

Michelin ordinarily releases the Bib Gourmand list shortly before the main ceremony for new stars, but last year chose to announce the arrival of new Bib Gourmands at the beginning of the main ceremony, where Michelin announced a host of new stars for 2025. This year, it seems to be back to business as usual, announcing the list online before the Michelin Star ceremony due to be held on 9 February at Dublin’s Convention Centre. The guide has noted, however, that the Bib Gourmand pictograms will only appear on the website after the ceremony, along with those restaurants due to receive Michelin stars. 

London typically gets the lion's share when it comes to Michelin Bib Gourmands. Among others making their debut this year are three exceptional restaurants, which also made the SquareMeal Top 100 London Restaurants Awards for the first time. England received 13 Bib Gourmands in total, including the much-praised Sierra Leonean restaurant Shwen Shwen. You can see the full SquareMeal Top 100 UK Restaurants Awards here. 

Other new additions in England, joining the ranks alongside Argoe, OTHER, and Bavette, which entered the guide last year, include a newcomer to Bristol’s Wapping Wharf, alongside a Chingford restaurant which captured foodie hearts thanks to its honest, simple cooking and pure soul.

Outside of England, Scotland racked up four new Bib Gourmands, including Glasgow’s The Clarence, which comes from the same team behind Cail Bruich. The guide also welcomes Alba into the mix, which offers globally inspired plates on Guernsey’s east shore, while Wales brought it home with The Gaff in Abergavenny and Purple Poppadom in Cardiff (a slick, Indian restaurant offering plenty of classics alongside unique dishes).  

Who won a Bib Gourmand in 2025? 

Bib Gourmands were first introduced in 1997 and are said to recognise restaurants that serve high-quality food for a fair price. They’ve since become a hallmark of must-visit restaurants up and down the country and include everything from street food cafes to casual fine dining restaurants.

Read more: Here’s our guide to what a Michelin Green Star means, as well as the top trends for dining out in 2026.