The Michelin Guide Great Britain And Ireland 2005

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2005 is launched on Friday 21 January, priced at £15.99.

This year sees the addition of two new symbols; one indicates establishments with a particularly interesting wine list, and the other, hotels with a spa providing a facility for relaxation and well-being.

Major changes in the restaurant listings include a new ‘2 star’ entry and 17 new ‘1 star’ establishments, plus 27 new Bib Gourmand entries offering ‘good food at moderate prices’.

Following the introduction in 2004 of the Bib Hotel - ‘good accommodation at moderate prices’ – this year’s tally of entries has increased with the addition of 27 new addresses with this award.

Aimed at making travel a more pleasurable experience, the guide includes 5445 establishments, with everything from farmhouse B&Bs to luxury hotels, and from pubs to three star restaurants. This makes it a must-have for anyone who regularly stays in hotels or enjoys eating-out; whatever their budget.

One of the keys to the success of The Michelin Guide is its independence. Michelin’s inspectors visit the establishments in complete anonymity and settle every bill. In this way, they are in the same situation as any other ordinary client. They make their judgements in all objectivity, without any favours in return. This method is unique in Europe, and represents an irreplaceable guarantee of reliability.