The list is the result of a poll of 1040 independent experts, who each cast 10 votes for  estbablishments where they have enjoyed their best restaurant experiences during the previous 18 months. This means that restaurants cannot apply to be on the list.

Not until the following year and even then it will only be the results of the voting that determines this, or if we are advised that it will be closed.

The results and the awards are organized and published by William Reed Business Media. None of the sponsor partners has any involvement with the compilation of the results or awards. None of our commercial partners, nor any of the employees of William Reed Business Media, votes in the poll.