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Kirstie McCrum

Top 50 UK gastropubs unveiled and 22 are in the South of England

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

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