Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2024

Posted on 16 January 2024 by angela

Welcome to our exploration of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, a prestigious accolade that has been spotlighting the UK’s culinary excellence since 2009. As a beacon of recognition for the gastropub industry, this award not only honours exceptional dining experiences but also guides enthusiasts to the UK’s finest pub dining destinations.

The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, a concept born in 2009, has become a coveted honour in the hospitality sector. Initially, the list was compiled through the insights of over 100 industry experts, including leading pub operators, editors, and food writers. This diverse group ensured a broad perspective and eliminated regional biases, establishing a gold standard for excellence.

Today, the industry’s landscape is shaped significantly by these awards. With a panel of over 200 professionals, including food critics, chefs, and pub operators, the selection process has evolved. The panel’s geographic diversity continues to spotlight hidden gems across the UK, maintaining the list’s integrity and relevance.

This year’s ceremony, set in the serene Forest of Bowland at The Parkers Arms, promises excitement. The announcement will include the Chef of the Year, Highest New Entry, Highest Climber, and the new Estrella Damm’s Sustainable Pub of the Year. The Parkers Arms, reigning supreme at the top, exemplifies the unexpected triumphs celebrated by this award.

From the rustic charm of The Abbey Inn in Byland to the urban chic of The Baring in Islington, London, each gastropub presents a unique story. The list includes longstanding favourites and new entrants, showcasing a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary flavours.

 

The 2024 A-Z list is as follows:

• Freemasons at Wiswell, Wiswell
• Heft, High Newton
• Parkers Arms, Newton-in-Bowland
• Pyne Arms, Barnstaple
• The Abbey Inn, Byland
• The Angel at Hetton, Hetton
• The Baring, Islington, London
• The Barrington Boar, Barrington
• The Beehive, White Waltham
• The Black Bear, Usk
• The Black Bull, Sedbergh
• The Bridge Arms, Canterbury
• The Broad Chare, Newcastle
• The Bull, Charlbury
• The Bull & Last, Islington, London
• The Bulls Head, Craswall
• The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea, London
• The Canton Arms, Stockwell, London
• The Coach, Marlow
• The Cornish Arms, Tavistock
• The Dew Drop Inn, Hurley
• The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton
• The Dog at Wingham, Wingham
• The Double Red Duke, Clanfield
• The Duncombe Arms, Ashbourne
• The Edinburgh Castle, Manchester
• The Fordwich Arms, Canterbury
• The Guinea Grill, Mayfair, London
• The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market
• The Hand & Flowers, Marlow
• The Harwood Arms, Fulham, London
• The Kentish Hare, Tunbridge Wells
• The Killingworth Castle, Wootton
• The Loch and The Tyne, Windsor
• The Longs Arms, Bath
• The Mariners, Rock
• The Masons Arms, Knowstone
• The Pack Horse, Hayfield
• The Parakeet, Kentish Town, London
• The Pipe & Glass Inn, Beverley
• The Rat Inn, Hexham
• The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate, London
• The Scran & Scallie, Edinburgh
• The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax
• The Sportsman, Seasalter
• The Star Inn, Harome
• The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe
• The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge
• The White Swan at Fence, Fence
• The Woolpack, Stroud