The cheapest Michelin Guide restaurants in the UK and Ireland - where you can dine like a king from £25pp for three courses

Dining out at a Michelin Guide-approved restaurants is not, as some would have you believe, a pursuit only reserved for those with large budgets.A handful of establishments approved by the dining guru guide are actually far more affordable than you might think.From bold Bristol spots to a celebrity-run pub in Marlow and a whole host of restaurants across the country, there's plenty to choose from.And while dinner menus are often the most popular, opting for lunch can often be the key to saving the most cash.Here's a guide to the cheapest menus available at Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK and Ireland.Bon appétit! The Walnut Tree, Llanddewi Skirrid On the list is The Walnut Tree, Llanddewi Skirrid, with images of the culinary delights taken from Love The Walnut Tree's InstagramFinally, Walnut Tree in Llanddewi Skirrid is frequented by many regulars but is good enough to lure in visitors to the Welsh borderlands.Three courses for lunch or dinner Wednesday to Saturday cost £50.It's worth checking out the wine list, too. One guest wrote: 'Had a stunning family birthday lunch. The table in the garden is so special - felt like we are in a south of France surrounded by lavender. Great attentive service and delicious food.' Bulrush, Bristol Bulrush in Bristol kicks things off on the budget-friendly list, with pictures from the restaurant's social mediaThe Michelin-starred Bulrush in Bristol offers a mini version of its signature tasting menu three days a week at 5.30pm. Instead of £90 for nine courses, diners pay £65 for six.The cuisine is Anglo-French, and a hint of Japanese flavour is incorporated into the dishes. Meanwhile, a lunch menu is available on Fridays and Saturdays for £48.Campagne, Kilkenny Kilkenny-based Campagne brings the elegance of France to the tableThis Kilkenny-based Michelin star restaurant offers French-inspired food and wine served in charming, elegant surroundings.Expect roast hake, leg of rabbit and chocolate mousse among other delights on the menu – and three courses early evening or at lunch time cost from €52 (£44). One diner wrote: 'I loved the restaurant from the moment I walked in. You can really tell the attention to detail in the room. 'The food was delicious, well thought-out with clean flavours and beautiful presentation.'Next up with its gourmet offering is Chestnut, located in BallydehobRestaurant Chestnut, BallydehobRestaurant Chestnut is an intimate 18 seater-restaurant.It is set in a former character-filled pub in Ballydehob.The establishment's menu is inspired by nature.It has been described as ever-evolving and is designed around the best of the seasons' ingredients.The head chef is Rob Krawczyk, who was born in County Cork. Four courses start from €78 (£67).The Fordwich Arms, Fordwich The Fordwich Arms is both picturesque and full of delicious itemsBritain's smallest town is home to the next option on the list, a pub and restaurant set in Fordwich with a 1930s bar and oak-panelled dining room with three open fires.In the summer months the riverside location has a beautiful dining terrace and a garden with views over the river Stour.Chef-patron Daniel Smith has previously been awarded Observer's Young Chef of the Year, and his seasonal menu showcases the best of local Kentish ingredients.Three-course meals cost just £45. Next up on the Michelin Guide list is Forest Avenue in Dublin, with ravioli on the menu (picture taken from social media)Forest Avenue, DublinGlass-fronted restaurant Forest Avenue is situated close to the canal in Dublin and is run by a husband-and-wife duo.With a minimalist style, open kitchen and efficient service, the restaurant is less glitzy and more simple, but ingredients are top-notch.'Dishes are free of overcomplication and put the emphasis firmly on the superb ingredients, such as glisteningly fresh cod with an original celeriac beurre blanc,' the Michelin Guide explains.Three courses for dinner on a Wednesday or Thursday costs €80 (£69). The Hand and Flowers, Marlow Tom Kerridge's Hand of Flowers pub in Marlow joins the Guide's budget listThe Hand and Flowers is the only Two-Michelin-Star restaurant on this list, so it's especially impressive that a meal costs less than £50. By much-loved chef Tom Kerridge, the rustic pub offers delicacies such as artichoke and morteau sausage tart, curry-roasted jumbo plaice and a honey lavender ice cream.Three courses on select dates and times are £45.The Hinds Head, Bray Hinds Head in Bray has a standout fish and chips option, as captured here on the restaurant's Instagram accountThe Hinds Head is the product of famed chef Heston Blumenthal, and visiting is a great way to taste his food without splashing the cash. Triple-cooked chips feature prominently – indeed, one menu item is actually listed as ‘chips and fish’.'Carefully engineered and executed to near perfection, my meal at The Hind's Head was a wonderful introduction to the playful and inventive world of Heston Blumenthal. Every dish was a feast for the senses,' one guest this summer wrote. The average price for a three-course meal is £67.50.House of Tides, Newcastle Upon Tyne Up next is House of Tides in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with food photographs shared on its social mediaHouse of Tides is Newcastle's only one-star Michelin and Four AA Rosette-awarded restaurant.Lemon sole, carver duck and a pineapple parfait grace the menu, alongside other delicacies such as pork and tuna tart. One guest wrote: 'Loved our experience at House of Tides. The food was amazing, the staff were amazing and the atmosphere was amazing. Each course was presented beautifully. We felt really valued and we really appreciated the staff explaining each dish. What an absolute treat. Would definitely recommend.' Here, you can get three courses for £65 on Thursday and Friday evenings. Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham Situated in Cheltenham, Le Champignon Sauvage is known for its elegant dishes, shared on InstagramLe Champignon Sauvage, situated in Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, also joins the list.Featuring classically-based cooking with a French influence but centred around British produce, you can expect dishes such as pork belly with maple-glazed celeriac and hen of the woods mushrooms.Three courses cost £52 at select dining times. Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac Joining the list is Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac'A relaxed restaurant from seafood master Nathan Outlaw, his Fish Kitchen is all about showing off the best of the daily catch,' the Guide explains.On the menu, you can expect small plates to share, followed by fresh fish and shellfish, in a typical Cornish seafood establishment with quality, style and flair.Three courses for dinner Monday to Friday cost £69.Pea Porridge, Bury St Edmunds Head to Pea Porridge in Bury St Edmunds for Mediterranean-influenced fine dining, pictured above (taken from the restaurant's Instagram)Quirky, bohemian and artsy, Pea Porridge is situated inside cottages that date back to 1820 and were once used as a bakery.As well as a set menu, a la carte items include Moorish spiced kid goat tagine, Wagyu beef steaks and other Mediterranean-style delicacies.Three courses for dinner Wednesday to Saturday cost £58 on average, and four courses for lunch Thursday to Saturday are £55. Pipe and Glass, South Dalton Pipe and Glass in South Dalton is one of Yorkshire's best pubsThis beautiful Michelin-starred gastropub has created its own garden, so kitchen staff can raid it for fresh ingredients.'This East Yorkshire pub’s passionate owners have nurtured it into a destination dining inn, where you’ll be greeted by a lovely terrace full of colourful planters,' the Michelin Guide reveals.Inside, expect cosy interiors, gorgeous views and top quality pub food.Three courses at select meals start from £64. Star Inn at Harome, Harome Head to the Star Inn at Harome for cosy interiors and quality food (picture from Star Inn's Instagram)Along the river Ouse, a meal at the Star Inn is an unpretentious yet quality affair.The restaurant’s market menu offers the chance to sample its Michelin-starred fare at the reasonable price of £30 for three courses.One visitor wrote: 'We recently visited The Star Inn at Harome and were thoroughly impressed. The restaurant and pub are simply outstanding, combining exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a wonderful atmosphere in a truly unique setting.'Another chimed in: 'We visited the Star Inn for a quiet family birthday celebration, and the tasting menu certainly did not disappoint. Showcasing the very best seasonal ingredients, each course was beautifully presented and full of flavour.' Starling, Esher Starling in Esher, Surrey is a one Michelin-starred neighbourhood bistroYou might recognise head chef Nick Beardshaw from the BBC’s Great British Menu.But that doesn’t mean dining at Starling will bust your budget.In fact, head there for lunch on Wednesday or Thursday, and you’ll enjoy three courses for just £37.50.The Barn, Aughton The Barn in Aughton is perfect for a countryside meal with a viewSourcing many ingredients from its surrounding five acres of land, The Barn's sample three-course set lunch costs £52 (Thursday-Saturday) and the dinner menu costs £59 Wednesday-Friday.You can save more money by dining on the vegetarian menu.'Dishes showcase bold, punchy flavours and top-notch ingredients, while the hand-crafted cocktails are enhanced with their own fermented produce,' the Guide explains.The Coach, Marlow Perhaps one of the best-known spots on the list is The Coach (picture from @thecoachmarlow on Instagram)Located in the heart of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, The Coach is owned by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and offers refined pub classics in a relaxed, informal setting, making it a top choice for fine dining on a budget.The menu changes weekly, showcasing seasonal British produce with contemporary tweaks to familiar favourites.Diners can tuck into starter dishes such as heritage tomato and burrata salads, or rich mains including smoked haddock scotch egg, deep-fried cod with pease pudding, or braised lamb shoulder.Three courses cost from £25.The Cross, Kenilworth Up next on the purse-friendly list is The Cross in KenilworthBehind an unassuming humble front door, this old town centre pub is now a highly acclaimed gastropub, and has held a Michelin star for years. Feast on gourmet roasts in the wood-panelled former school room and order drinks at the bar – which was once a butcher’s shop. A three-course pub classics menu costs £45 here. The Sportsman, Seasalter The Sportsman in Seasalter features seating with a view, shown in images taken from the restaurant's own website Serving a fresh twist on the classics, it's previously been described as the best pub in the UKThis popular Kent gastropub has been awarded a number of accolades in recent years – since it was taken over by brothers Stephen and Phil Harris in 1999.In 2015, The Sportsman – described by its owners themselves as a 'grotty rundown boozer by the sea' – was crowned the best pub in the UK.Seven years earlier, in 2008, the pub received its Michelin star, priding itself on a menu of locally sourced ingredients.Three courses go from £60. The White Swan, Fence Seeking a great pub? Look no further than The White Swan in Fence, BurnleyThe White Swan in Fence is a local pub that serves food, award-winning real ales and wines.They say: 'With our small seasonal menu you know immediately that the ingredients are fresh and well chosen.'Our menu changes regularly and it takes a great deal of knowledge, experience and focus to create food that while delighting in its simplicity, is also highly accomplished and beautifully done.'Three courses start from £69.