Pubs across the UK have been recognised for their food in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list 2023. Top of the list was The Parkers Arms in Clitheroe, Lancashire, voted number two last year.
Of the top 50, 22 of the venues are in the South of England. The North of the UK claimed 16 of the top 50 spots.
The top pub is truly Northern and female-owned, headed up by Kathy Smith and Stosie Madi. Set deep in the Lancashire hills, Parkers Arms is called ‘a little gem' and takes pride in sourcing local produce from the very best suppliers.
Coming in at number two is last year’s winner and the host of this year’s list, The Unruly Pig in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Head chefs, Dave and Karl, are known as the “dynamic duo” and are the real powerhouse behind the entire kitchen team.
Voted at number three, Freemasons at Wiswell, is set in the quaint Ribble Valley village. Its menu blends the ultimate gastronomic experience with a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
Further to the south, The Mariners, set in Rock, Cornwall was voted number 11 on the list this year. Celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth and his wife, Emma relaunched the pub in 2019 and work with Cornish suppliers to gather the very best produce for their menu.
This year’s highest climber was The Cadeleigh Arms in Tiverton, Devon, moving up 31 places from last year to claim number 17 on the list. Tucked away in the hills above the River Exe, the dog-friendly gastropub is known for its welcoming charm.
There are five new entrants on this year’s Top 50 list including The Baring in London, the highest new entrant, which came in at number 23. The Baring is the ideal neighbourhood pub, focusing on cooking sustainably.
In the East, on the marshy coastline of Norfolk you’ll find The White Horse, another new entrant, voted number 34 on this year’s list. Other awards announced today (Monday) were One to Watch – given to The Victoria Oxshott in Surrey.
The Oarsman in Marlow, Bucks, was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Brook House in Fulham won best Front of House Team, while Chef of the Year went to Tom De Keyser, head chef of The Hand & Flowers in Marlow.
Top 50 Gastropubs publisher, Chris Lowe said: “We are thrilled to see such a strong list of contenders this year, including five new entrants! The Top 50 Gastropubs provides a space for food and drink lovers the opportunity to explore the best that the UK has to offer.
The Top 50 Gastropubs 2023 list is as follows:
1 |
Parkers Arms, Newton-In-Bowland |
2 |
The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge |
3 |
Freemasons at Wiswell, Wiswell |
4 |
The Sportsman, Seasalter |
5 |
The Kentish Hare, Tunbridge Wells |
6 |
The Angel at Hetton, Hetton |
7 |
The White Swan at Fence, Fence |
8 |
The Hand & Flowers, Marlow |
9 |
The Fordwich Arms, Kent |
10 |
The Red Lion and Sun, London |
11 |
The Mariners, Rock |
12 |
The Cornish Arms, Tavistock |
13 |
The Harwood Arms, London |
14 |
Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax |
15 |
The Coach, Marlow |
16 |
The Beehive, Great Waltham |
17 |
The Cadeleigh Arms, Tiverton |
18 |
The Pack Horse, Hayfield |
19 |
Pyne Arms, Barnstaple |
20 |
The Black Swan, Ravenstondale |
21 |
The Moorcock Inn, Sowerby Bridge |
22 |
The Guinea Grill, London |
23 |
The Baring, London |
24 |
The Masons Arms, Knowstone |
25 |
Canton Arms, London |
26 |
The Rat Inn, Anick, Hexham |
27 |
The Pipe and Glass, Beverley |
28 |
The Longs Arms, South Wraxall |
29 |
The Dog at Wingham, Canterbury |
30 |
The Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon |
31 |
The Hardwick, Abergavenny |
32 |
The Loch and The Tyne, Old Windsor |
33 |
The Bull & Last, London |
34 |
The White Horse, Brancaster |
35 |
The Black Bull, Sedbergh |
36 |
The Swan, Bampton |
37 |
The Bell Inn, Langford |
38 |
Scran and scallie, Edinburgh |
39 |
The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton |
40 |
The Duck Inn, Stanhoe |
41 |
The Duncombe Arms, Ashbourne |
42 |
The Black Bear Inn, Usk - Wales |
43 |
Heft, High Newton |
44 |
The Broad Chare, Newcastle |
45 |
Woods, Dulverton |
46 |
The Gunton Arms, Norwich |
47 |
The French House, London |
48 |
The Eagle, Farringdon, London |
49 |
The Butchers Arms, Hepworth |
50 |
Royal Oak, Whatcote |
For the full list, visit www.top50gastropubs.com
