These are officially the best gastropubs in the UK

Jennifer McShane
·3 min read

If you love the charm of a traditional British pub but fancy restaurant-quality food to go with your pint, you’re in luck. The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list for 2025 has just been announced, spotlighting the best pub dining experiences across the UK.

Topping the list for a third consecutive year is The Unruly Pig in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Described as ‘winsome and warm,’ this stylish spot pairs hearty yet refined food with a welcoming atmosphere, earning high praise from industry experts.

Over 350 hospitality insiders, including top food writers and celebrity chefs, cast their votes, and every pub on the list was recognised for its exceptional cooking, service, and atmosphere.

While the capital has its fair share of exceptional gastropubs, a countryside venue again claimed the top spot.

That said, London still made a strong showing, with The Devonshire in Soho coming in second place overall and securing the title of the best gastropub in London.

Since opening in late 2023, The Devonshire has gained quite a following, namely for its elevated take on pub classics and expertly poured Guinness.

a wide shot of a rustic gastro pub located in northumberland the restaurant is empty, ready for customers with glasses, menus, knives, and forks on the tables the pub is located in seahouses, northumberland
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Elsewhere, The Star Inn in the Yorkshire village of Harome claimed third place, praised for its ‘playful but refined cooking’ and dedication to seasonal ingredients.

Meanwhile, The White Hart in Fyfield, Oxfordshire, was named ‘One to Watch,’ and The Abbey Inn in the North York Moors took home the title of ‘Most Sustainable Pub of the Year.’

Want to see if your local made the cut? Here’s the full list of winners:

The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2025

  1. The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge, Suffolk

  2. The Devonshire, Soho

  3. The Star Inn, Harome, York

  4. Parkers Arms, Clitheroe, Lancashire

  5. The Mariners, Rock, Cornwall

  6. The Red Lion and Sun, Highgate, London

  7. The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe, Somerset

  8. The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent

  9. The Cornish Arms, Tavistock, Devon

  10. The Bull & Last, Highgate, London

  11. The Bull, Oxfordshire, Charlbury

  12. The Gunton Arms, Norwich, Norfolk

  13. The Fordwich Arms, Canterbury, Kent

  14. Harwood Arms, Fulham, London

  15. The Angel at Hetton, Hetton, Yorkshire

  16. The Edinburgh Castle, Ancoats, Greater Manchester

  17. The Baring, Islington, London

  18. The Pack Horse, Hayfield, Derbyshire

  19. The Woolpack Inn, Slad, Gloucestershire

  20. The Rat Inn, Anick, Northumberland

  21. Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax, Yorkshire

  22. Canton Arms, Stockwell, London

  23. The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling, Old Windsor, Berkshire

  24. The Black Bear Inn, Usk, Monmouthshire

  25. The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington, London

  26. The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria

  27. The Abbey Inn, Byland, Yorkshire

  28. The Pipe and Glass, South Dalton, Yorkshire

  29. The Coach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

  30. The Longs Arms, South Wraxall, Wiltshire

  31. The Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

  32. The Hand & Flowers, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

  33. The Bulls Head, Craswell, Herefordshire

  34. Heft, High Newton, Cumbria

  35. The Crown, Burchetts Green

  36. The Silver Cup, Harpenden

  37. The Waterman’s Arms, Barnes

  38. The Camberwell Arms, London

  39. The Dog and Gun, Skelton, Cumbria

  40. The Drapers Arms, Islington, London

  41. The Scran & Scallie, Edinburgh, Midlothian

  42. The Durham Ox, Crayke, Yorkshire

  43. The Eagle, Farringdon, London

  44. The Merry Harriers, Hambledon

  45. The Tamil Prince, Islington, London

  46. The Wild Rabbit, Kingham, Oxfordshire

  47. The Three Fishes, Whalley, Lancashire

  48. The Dog at Wingham, Wingham, Kent

  49. The White Swan at Fence, Fence, Lancashire

  50. The Double Red Duke, Bampton, Oxfordshire

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