Overview
- Estrella Damm published its 2026 Top 100 list, highlighting culinary excellence across the UK and sharing the results via its channels.
- Oxfordshire secured seven spots, led by The Bull in Charlbury at 11th, with The Wild Rabbit in Kingham at 46th and The Double Red Duke in Bampton at 50th.
- Lancashire landed four places, with Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland ranked 4th, joined by The Three Fishes (47th), The White Swan at Fence (49th) and Freemasons at Wiswell (56th).
- Special honours on the Estrella Damm list include One to Watch for The White Hart in Abingdon, Sustainable Pub for The Abbey Inn in Byland and Chef of the Year for John Hooker of The Cornish Arms in Tavistock.
- The Morning Advertiser confirms its Top 50 Gastropubs ranking will be unveiled at a London ceremony in January, with entries named including Parkers Arms and The Rum Fox, and no pubs from Greater Manchester or Merseyside reported this year.