Novel set in the first half of the 20th Century HUNGARY
GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of Murder At St Alfred’s – WHITSTABLE
14th June 2026
GIVEAWAY: WIN 1 of 3 copies of Murder At St Alfred’s by Julie Wassmer (no. 11 in the Whitstable Pearl Mystery Series and can happily be read as a standalone) – WHITSTABLE.
UK ENTRY ONLY
The brand new book in the Whitstable Pearl crime series, starring restauranteur and detective Pearl Nolan – now a major TV drama, starring Kerry Godliman!
For almost two centuries, St Alfred’s Church in Whitstable, Kent, has held special significance in the lives of its parishioners – including for private detective, Pearl Nolan, owner of the Whitstable Pearl restaurant.
Pearl’s son, Charlie, was christened in the church and her oyster fisherman father, Tommy Nolan, is buried in the old churchyard. Now, St Alfred’s is about to play another part in Pearl’s life as the setting for her wedding to Canterbury police detective, DCI Mike McGuire.
But two fateful events are about to threaten this happy occasion – the discovery of a body on hallowed ground and the return of a ghost from Pearl’s own past…
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Dishoom is always a winner, Hawksmoor for steak, and honestly a really good fish and chips by the sea is still hard to beat.
Maxy Farm Pantry & Restaurant in Preston
sō-lō Restaurant in Ormskirk has some amazing modern European dishes.
I love going to Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana which is in Deansgate, Manchester.
Always love a meal out at Mems Restaurant in Kings Lynn
La Bottega in Blackpool
The Ferry Inn, Llanstadwell, Milford Haven
The Cornish Arms in Tavistock, the most delicious Michelin star food, a real treat and not to be missed if visiting Devon.
I loved Trishna in Central London for my birthday, my first ever Michelin restaurant, and it didn’t disappoint
Sticking with Whitstable, you can’t go wrong with Wheelers Oyster Bar. It had been there forever when I worked in Whitstable in the 80’s and is still a family treat
The Beach House Restaurant
Oxwich Beach
Swansea
The location is idyllic and the food is exceptional
Beach House Restaurant
Oxwich Beach
Swansea
The location is idyllic and the food is exceptional
We love the Lounges chain! Great food and family friendly too
I enjoy the real Greek restaurant chain for something a bit different to what we prepare at home!
The Forge I Southport, but unfortunately it has had to close down. I have not found another as good.
bella italia
toby carvery
im happy in any pizza place
I really love Souk in central London. A taste of Morocco a couple of minutes from theatreland and Leicester Square. Central location just off Charing Cross Road but reasonably priced, absolutely delicious north African food.
Decor is excellent and there are lots of different areas so great for a party or a romantic couple’s date night. Finally, staff are lovely – friendly, helpful and efficient.
gotta love a Zizzi
i enjoy a Millers
a good chippy is my fav
i love to go for a carvery
i love a pizza hut
Chico’s Restaurant in Great Yarmouth!
Frederic’s bistro and also the Tandoor Mahal, both in Maidstone.
We have a little local Greek restaurant, wonderful food and not expensive.
The Talpore Beefeater Stockton always creates delicious meals with good service (even though they are part of a chain)
For me it’s The Magpie in Whitby. Amazing fish and chips and even dusted off a bottle of sherry for us when we were toasting my Nanna.
Hungry Horse in Chippenham, Had many a good meal there.
Miller & Carter is good for a steak out
Zarin’s Lounge our local Bangladeshi restaurant in Driffield. Might not be well known but the menu is different to many and the food delicious
Bundobust, Piccadilly, Manchester
The Barley Mow, Hartford, Cambridgeshire
Coast in Oban
Sorry, don’t really have a favourite family restaurant though Bills in Reding is fun.
The Four Crossroads, Boston, Lincs
Antonio’s, Milcote Road
The London Street Brasserie serves great food in a pleasant setting.
My favourite restaurant is the Clovelly Bay Inn in Plymouth. Great food and service every time
Our favourite restaurant in Hythe (Kent) – so not far from Whitstable! – is Everest (also in Ashford), a Nepalese place, so friendly and delicious! Another one I can’t resist in my other favourite geothermal place, Bath, is the Raven of Bath pub and their fabulous pies!
Love Italy in Ringwood. Delicious Italian cuisine
Harry Ramsden in Blackpool taste sensational
I very rarely eat out but love the style and food in the Yo! Sushi chain of restaurants.
The Swiss Cafe .Bexhill on sea,Great Food & Atmosphere run by a lovely Family
The Royal Standard of England, one of the oldest pubs in Britain, based in Bucks. Beautiful place and yummy food.
The Wolseley in London. It always feels special without being too over the top, and it’s perfect for a long lunch or a treat breakfast.
The Spy Glass Inn Isle of Wight
Love Da Carlo’s in Boston Spa – a family-run Italian restaurant
Meet Argentina is favourite of mine. So many to choose from though.
The Ebrington Arms. N. DEVON.
The Lion and Pheasant Shrewsbury
The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen, Swansea
Used to go to Pablo’s Fleetwood which I really enjoyed dining at.
As the main protagonist in this series, Pearl Nolan, runs a restaurant in Whitstable, share with us your favourite restaurants around the UK. . . we love our local restaurant The Old Custom House Penarth |- Waterfront Restaurant
Whitby has some lovely places, like Trenchers & The Magpie xxx
Harvey’s bar & restaurant in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
One of my favourite restaurants in the UK is Verdi’s on the Mumbles seafront. Perfect for good food with a gorgeous coastal view!
One of my favourite restaurants in the UK is Verdi’s on the Mumbles seafront – perfect for good food with a gorgeous coastal view!
Moor Hall (Aughton, Lancashire)A stunning 16th-century manor house featuring a two-Michelin-starred British fine-dining experience. It offers incredible tasting menus and beautiful grounds.
My favourite restaurants are usually family run; Syriana in Urmston (Greater Manchester) is my current favourite. Their fresh salads and great selection of warm mezzes mean that even a veggie like me has plenty of choice.
81 Hamburger Heaven in Northampton – the last remaining restaurant of the fabulous Buddies chain
That’s a tough one! There are so many different styles of restaurant that I love, from the Michelin starred Club Gascon in London to the traditional seaside cafe Needles Eye in Milford on Sea.
The Ivy in Leeds
The Five Little Pigs in Wallingford (named after an Agatha Christie book as she lived locally for many years) is a wonderful small restaurant. Eco friendly, using sustainable and local produce and engaging with other local businesses and the community to provide interesting and imaginative initiatives as well as cooking superb food and amazing cocktails.
Lovely ethos and great staff too.
Mint and mustard Caerdydd
The Mulberry, which overlooks the marina in Conwy.
I love many family run buisnesses restaurants such as The County Lodge & Brasserie in Carnforth and The Hive in barrow and cocos soul food in Preston and Shiraz Palace in Liverpool they hold great memories and are great places to go 🙂
My favourite restaurant in the UK is ‘Hull Sashimi’, you can enjoy the great Japaese dishes there!
Haven’t been for a long time but we used to love the River Cafe by the Thames in Hammersmith.
Toby Carvery
Pablo’s at Eastbourne marina is beautiful with delicious Mediterranean food. Sitting outside overlooking the boats on a sunny day you could imagine you’re in the South of France!
Rumour Has It in Sunderland
We very rarely eat out so I’m not particularly familiar with restaurants! I like Harvester for it’s unlimited salad bar lol
My most favourite restaurant is a Turkish restaurant, Sumak, in London’s Crouch End! It is my home from home, I take all my friends there, & as well as the high quality of the food, they are happy for us to while away the afternoon chatting, and not hassle us to leave/order more food & drinks!
The Shed in Swansea
My favourite was Le Petit Bistro in Guernsey which unfortunately has closed. Many fond memories
Favourite restaurants are
Vivido, Harrogate
The Tannin Level, Harrogate
Osteria, Amble
Drum and Monkey, Harrogate
Violets TeaRoom for a good cuppa. Quatt Farm shop for a full English breakfast