The United Kingdom is known as having some of the best comfort food on the planet, from bangers and mash to fish and chips to pasties and pies of all sorts. And while you'll certainly find these many culinary delights pretty much anywhere you go in the country, there are some cities that do it a little better when it comes to food, including a wide selection of international cuisines. Of course, once you've had a good meal you'll probably fancy some entertainment, and while a night in the British countryside could get a little boring, there are plenty of metropolitan areas that can give you both the tasty treats and amusing activities you crave. Here are just a few of the best UK cities when it comes to both food and entertainment.

Brighton

In all of the UK, Brighton is probably one of the most attractive cities around, largely due to its artsy population. The time to go is during the famous arts festival that bears the city's name, but if you're more interested in tantalizing your palate than checking out an artist's palette, there are plenty of food festivals throughout the year, as well. And when it comes to keeping yourself busy, you'll find all manner of amusements, from water sports to shopping to
nightlife. In truth, all you have to do is people watch; it's practically impossible to get bored with the never-ending parade of eccentric residents and visitors walking by.

Port Isaac

But if you want to change speed a bit, the fishing village of Port Isaac is another good bet. It might not sound like a haven of food and fun, but you'd be surprised. It lies in the southern section of the country in Devon, an area dubbed "The English Riviera", so you know it's going to be gorgeous at the very least. And if you're interested in the entertainments of the English countryside and coastline, this area will yield some of the best beaches in the UK for a little sun and surf, plenty of opportunity to fish, and you'll have access to all kinds of traditional pubs for some evening entertainment. Surprisingly, this quaint and unassuming little town also has some of the best food around, according to insiders. And you can bet it's true since members of the royal family have been spotted in the environs on occasion.


You probably thought London was going to get left off the list! But there are advantages to visiting the biggest and best known cities in a country, and food and entertainment are two of them. Whether you're following the lead of the Griswolds and checking out Big Ben and Parliament, you're shopping and taking in the theater in Covent Garden, or you're catching a magician Surrey show, there is no end to the amusements you can find in the Big Smoke. And when it comes to food, forget it! There is probably no better place in the whole of the United Kingdom to find absolutely any kind of dining, from the everyday (French, Italian, Chinese) to the odd and unexpected (like springbok steaks served in South African restaurants). This city is a foodie's delight.