The first Michelin Guide was published for the British Isles in 1911 and originally contained driving information to motorists. It ran for five years until it was suspended during World War I and resumed from 1922 until 1930 now titled 'Great Britain'. In 1974, a new guidebook was released in its modern form, solely a restaurant and hotel guide titled, 'Great Britain and Ireland.'
As of the 2026 guide, there are 181 restaurants in England (including Greater London) with a Michelin-star rating, a rating system used by the Michelin Guide to grade restaurants based on their quality.
As of the 2026 guide, there are 34 restaurants in Northern England with a Michelin-star rating.
As of the 2026 guide, there are 46 restaurants in Southern England with a Michelin-star rating.
As of the 2026 guide, there are 13 restaurants in the Midlands with a Michelin-star rating.