UK Directory
SquareMeal for UK local SEO
SquareMeal is a free industry UK directory (DR 72). Included in every CitationHQ campaign.
Reviewed by James Burfield··industry directory
Domain Rating
72
Monthly traffic
1M
Free to list
Yes
Verification
Membership / certification check
SquareMeal is the UK's leading premium restaurant and venue directory. Free listings with paid promotion options for restaurants, bars, and event venues.
Why SquareMeal matters
- Domain Rating 72 — strong authority signal that meaningfully boosts your local SEO trust
- 1M estimated monthly visits
- Industry-specific directory — high-relevance signal for category authority
What you need to list
- Verified UK business address
- Business name matching Companies House (where applicable)
- Business category
- Verification step (typically email, phone, or postal)
What works
- +Domain Rating 72 — strong authority signal
- +High topical relevance — Google sees industry-specific authority
- +Verified members only — strong trust signal
- +Targeted audience already searching for your service
- +Often appears in branded SERP results
What to watch
- -Membership / certification requirement restricts access
- -May involve annual fees
- -Restricted to certified or qualified members
Best for these UK industries
SquareMeal is particularly relevant for these business types — but works as a citation source for any UK business.
Restaurants
How CitationHQ submits to SquareMeal
- You enter your business details once. We normalise the data — name, address, phone, postcode — into a single canonical format used across every directory.
- Our automated process opens SquareMeal's submission flow, fills the form with your normalised data, and uploads any required photos or descriptions.
- Membership / certification check is initiated. We monitor the verification flow and complete it where automated, or flag it on your dashboard if a manual step is required.
- You see the status of every directory — including SquareMeal — live in your campaign dashboard, with screenshots of submitted forms as proof.
Submit to SquareMeal + 58 more in one campaign
No forms to fill. Consistent NAP. Full results dashboard.
Start your campaignFrequently asked questions about SquareMeal
SquareMeal restricts listings to verified members or certified professionals in its category. You'll typically need to provide proof of qualification, professional indemnity insurance, and a verified UK business address. CitationHQ flags listings that require certification so you know what's needed.
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