Michelin-starred restaurant are recognised for their exceptional food and upscale atmosphere but one man visited a pub in Buckinghamshire with this rating and was stunned by the bill
A man dined at the UK’s most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant and was taken aback by how much it cost. The sought-after Michelin Star is given by the Michelin Guide to restaurants that deliver exceptional food, with venues earning one, two, or three stars depending on the level of excellence.
With more than 100 Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK, many assume dining at one means spending a small fortune but content creator Callum Ryan proved that’s not always true. Callum, who’s built a following of 1.1 million and racked up 49.2 million likes on TikTok, is known for sharing his food adventures and travel stories on the platform.
One of his latest TikTok videos focuses on his review of The Coach in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, a one-star Michelin pub run by renowned chef Tom Kerridge.
Callum exclaimed: “I went to the cheapest Michelin Star restaurant in the UK and you won’t believe how much it cost.”
He tucked into a lunch set menu, starting with a tomato salad with burrata and basil pesto and declared: “I know you’re going to think I’m exaggerating but this was probably the best salad I’ve ever had.
“It was genuinely perfect. The only thing I would change is the portion sizes, I just wanted so much more but I can’t get over how cheap this was.”
Moving onto the main course, he enjoyed a smoked chicken macaroni cheese, finding the topping “kind of chewy” but otherwise praising the dish for its creamy richness, dubbing it a “really, really good main.”
Callum gave the pasta dish he sampled an impressive eight out of ten, before tucking into a delightful lemon posset for dessert.
He enjoyed the sweet treat so much that he considered returning to The Coach just to have it again.
In his final verdict, Callum praised the meal’s quality, presentation, and service, all of which he rated a perfect ten out of ten.
He revealed that the two-course meal would have set him back a mere £15, adding: “Of course, I went for three courses and the whole thing cost me £22.50 so I’d highly recommend that you go and check it out.”
His TikTok clip has racked up 104,200 views, more than 2,000 likes, and sparked dozens of comments.
Some critics took issue with the portion sizes, with one remarking: “Looks great but kids size portions.” Another seconded: “Cheap because such small portions.”
A third chimed in with: “That will never fill you up.” However, not all feedback was negative, with some users praising the eatery, with comments like “the breakfast there is even better”, “looks lush”, “I love this place” and “love that.”
The Michelin Guide also highlights other affordable options at Michelin Star restaurants, such as Bulrush in Bristol, which offers a six-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Thursday early evening for £65, or Le Champignon Sauvage in Cheltenham, where diners can enjoy a three-course dinner from Wednesday to Friday for £47.
