This pub in Yorkshire has been crowned the third best pub in the UK

Another year, another fabulous victory for pubs around Yorkshire, as our region holds its own yet again on the prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs list.

The Estrella Damm pub guide awards, now in their 12th year, celebrate the best food-driven pubs around the country.

The 50 front-runners were announced last year but the pubs’ rankings were only revealed at a ceremony in London this week.

And for another year, Yorkshire has nabbed plenty of room on the Top 50 Gastropubs list.

Even better, one of our very own has been grabbed the top spot and been crowned the third best in the UK. Class.

That pub is The Star Inn over in York.

Labelled by the awards as ‘the perfect country pub’, they said: “Star Inn chef-patron Andrew Pern is something of a local celebrity, not least because he’s had the pub for more than 20 years and owns several other sites across the north-east of England.

“The Star’s name has become synonymous across the country with a dedication to fine produce and playful but refined cooking.”

Just a short train ride away from Leeds, we’ll be making the trip over to York very soon indeed.

But anyway, onto the next.

The Angel at Hetton was crowned a very respectable fifteenth place, famed for its Michelin “pub food reimagined in a cosy environment that looks out across stunning landscapes.”

Next up and maybe closest to us is the Shibden Mill Inn in Halifax that took the 21st place, which was celebrated for not only its incredible food but for its boutique guest rooms and beautiful surrounding areas.

Sounds like a dream staycation waiting to happen if you ask us.

The Abbey Inn in Byland came closely behind in 27th place, the third venue from The Great British Menu’ winner and Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has been a favourite since it opened and one we’re very keen to try.

Other pubs featured in the top 50 are The Pipe and Glass in South Dalton and The Durham Ox in Crayke.

We don’t know about you, but we’re really craving some proper pup grub now.

You can read the Top 50 Gastropubs list here.

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Featured image – The Star Inn at Harome