The wallet-friendly Michelin star restaurants you can eat at and one offers three courses for just £25

FINE dining doesn’t always have to come with an eye-watering bill to match. If you’re looking to treat yourself to a fancy night out without blowing the budget, a host of top-tier eateries across the UK and Ireland are serving up Michelin-starred grub for a steal. Michelin meals don’t have to break the bank, we’ve rounded up the best value restaurants with the prestigious title From fancy country pubs to cosy village hotspots, you can tuck into award-winning food without breaking the bank. And one award-winning spot is even dishing up three courses for a bargain £25. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! If you’re looking to wet your whistle and fill your belly on the cheap, check out the full list of wallet-friendly spots below. The Hand and Flowers, Marlow – £39.50 Celebrity Chef Tom Kerridge’s Hand and Flowers inn is famed for its rustic plates. Credit: Alamy Tom Kerridge’s iconic Two-Star rustic pub is renowned for its haute cuisine with modern twists don’t cost the earth. You can grab a set two course menu for £39.50 and a three-course meal packed with simple refined flavours for £45 between Monday and Thursday early evenings, or for Friday lunch. The Cross, Kenilworth – £45 The Cross Restaurant in Kenilworth, Warwickshire offers a top menu at accessible prices Credit: Alamy This charming spot offers technical cookery skill without the scary price tag. You can tuck into three courses of their “Pub Classics” menu, featuring dishes like slow-braised beef cheek, for just £45 Wednesday to Friday for dinner, or Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Fordwich Arms, Kent – £45 Michelin-starred,Fordwich Arms is located in the Kent town of Fordwich,Canterbury,Kent Credit: Alamy Perched by the river in England’s smallest town, this seasonal pub serves up high-end dishes made with superb local produce. Most read in Money A three-course midweek dinner (Wednesday and Thursday) or lunch (Wednesday to Friday) will set you back a very reasonable £45. Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham – £45 Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham offers £45 set meals making it affordable luxury Credit: Alamy A proper Cotswolds institution that has been serving up classical French-style cooking using top British produce for over three decades. Their fixed-price menu costs just £45 for two courses and £52 for three courses from Wednesday to Friday for dinner, and Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Walnut Tree Inn, Abergavenny Wales – £42 The Walnut Tree Inn Restaurant Abergavenny Wales offers two courses for under £50 Credit: Alamy Nestled in the rolling Welsh borderlands, this legendary restaurant is famous for its top-notch wine list and classic dishes cooked to perfection. You can tuck into a fabulous three-course meal for £50 and two courses for £42 across lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Saturday. Campagne, Kilkenny Republic of Ireland – £44 (€52) Campagne is an Irish favourite nestled in Kilkenny Credit: Unknown This delightful Irish favourite delivers bold, classic flavours with zero unnecessary fuss. Their early evening menu (Wednesday to Saturday) and Sunday lunch menu both offer three stunning courses for €52 (around £44). Pea Porridge, Bury St Edmunds – £55 Pea Porridge is a cosy spot in Suffolk offering four courses for £55 Credit: Alamy Housed in two converted 1820s bakery cottages, this cosy spot uses a charcoal oven to dish up bold courses packed with spice. You can grab a three-course à la carte dinner from Wednesday to Saturday for an average price of £57, or a four-course lunch for £55. The Barn, West Lancashire – £52 The Barn in Lancashire offers lunch for £52 Credit: Google maps The relaxed sibling to the Three-Star Moor Hall estate serves up punchy flavors and incredible handcrafted cocktails. Three courses on their midweek dinner menu (Wednesday to Friday) come in at £59, while Thursday to Saturday lunch costs £52. The Coach, Marlow – £20 The Coach is an institution and offers three courses for £25 Credit: Doug Seeburg – The Sun Another hit from Tom Kerridge, this super casual boozer offers great vibe and wallet-friendly value. While dinner à la carte averages around £60, you can bag a sensational three-course set lunch menu for a bargain £25 and a two-course meal for just £20, making it the most affordable fine-dining experience on our list. The Sportsman, North Kent – £60 A popular Kent inn The Sportsman isn’t the cheapest on our list but still good value Credit: Alamy Stock Photo This famous Kent coastal inn keeps things simple, unfussy, and packed full of natural flavor. Their brilliant midweek three-course menu runs Tuesday through Thursday for both lunch and dinner at a slightly pricier £60. But for what you’re getting, we still think it’s good value. Starling, Surrey- £37.50 Starling in Surrey has an option to enjoy three courses for £37.50 Credit: Unknown A proper neighbourhood restaurant without the bells and whistles you often expect from a high end restaurants. An à la carte dinner averages £65 (Wednesday to Saturday), but their set lunch menu from Wednesday-Thursday is a steal at £37.50 for three courses. Chestnut, West Cork, Republic of Ireland – £47 Chestnut is a lovely village favourite on the south-west coast of Ireland Credit: Unknown Tucked away in the coastal village of Ballydehob in Cork, this lovely Irish spot offers a shorter tasting menu that won’t blow the budget. They do an incredible Prix Fixe dinner menu of two courses for €55 per person (£47). However, you’ll need to be quick – the restaurant is closing this autumn. Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac Cornwall – £69 Seafood maestro Nathan Outlaw’s popular eatery is right on the Cornish coast Credit: Alamy Seafood maestro Nathan Outlaw’s relaxed Cornish eatery celebrates the absolute best of the daily local catch. Their dinner menu costs £69 per person for an elaborate five course feast. Comment now