Britain’s best gastropubs have been revealed, with the top spot being clinched by an establishment beloved by many celebrities and praised for its “premium quality, homemade food, focusing on the best of British produce”.

The Devonshire in Soho, which takes pride in providing a cosy and inviting atmosphere and has a classic British pub style, has claimed the top spot in the 2026 rankings of the UK’s best gastropubs. The pub is located on one of the vibrant district’s narrow streets, surrounded by theatres, eateries and busy shops. On the ground floor is a traditional wooden bar where tourists and locals just out of the office gather round, with the crowds often spilling onto the pavement outside on sunny days.

What distinguishes The Devonshire from neighbouring bars is its reputation for serving the “perfect pint of Guinness”, with staff devoted to achieving the ideal pour. Its bar snack selection provides an opportunity to sample the culinary offerings, featuring treats such as sausage on a stick, scotch eggs and chips, amongst other British classics.

On the upper floor, the dining area has a more refined feel, with handwritten menus showcasing seasonal dishes and regional produce. With a dedicated butcher and baker amongst the staff, diners can be confident that everything is freshly prepared and locally sourced.

Standout offerings include Scottish beef, which is dry-aged and prepared in-house, alongside seafood from Devon, featuring lobsters and hand-dived scallops.

The Devonshire has attracted numerous celebrity admirers in recent years. Last summer, Hollywood stars such as Margot Robbie, Jon Bon Jovi, and Ed Sheeran were seen dining there. Yungblud and Florence Pugh even delighted customers by stepping behind the bar and attempting to pour pints themselves.

Second place went to The Unruly Pig in Woodbridge, which, in contrast, nestles within the Suffolk countryside. This 16th-century establishment boasts a classic pub atmosphere with exposed timber beams and a crackling fire, whilst incorporating a modern edge through vibrant contemporary artwork on the walls.

The cuisine represents a blend of British and Italian cooking, which they’ve christened ‘Britalian’, and uses fresh produce sourced locally wherever feasible. At the bar, there’s an extensive range of craft beers alongside more than 60 varieties of wine and fizz to complement your dining experience.

The menu changes monthly, and alongside its a la carte offerings, the gastropub provides a three-course lunch menu for £35pp, featuring three options per course. It also serves a popular Sunday lunch, where diners can choose a sharing roast platter for two or selections such as iberico pork and parmesan gnocchi.

Another London establishment, The Red Lion and Sun, took third place on the list. The pub, located in leafy Highgate Village, features two beer gardens that prove exceptionally popular during the summer months. Fourth place was taken by The Woolpack Inn, found in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Slad, which serves real ales and hearty food.

Full list of the top 100 gastropubs in the UK

1. The Devonshire, Soho, London
2. The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge, Suffolk
3. The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate, London
4. The Woolpack Inn, Slad, Gloucestershire
5. The Star Inn, Harome, York
6. The Angel at Hetton, Hetton, North Yorkshire
7. Parkers Arms, Clitheroe Lancashire
8. The Rat Inn, Anick, Northumberland
9. The Rum Fox, Clitheroe, Lancashire
10. The Cornish Arms, Tavistock, Devon
11. Canton Arms, Stockwell, London
12. The Dog at Wingham, Wingham, Kent
13. The Abbey Inn, Byland, North Yorkshire
14. The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe, Somerset
15. The Broad Chare, Newcastle
16. The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market, Norfolk
17. The Baring, Islington, London
18. The Merry Harriers, Hambledon, Surrey
19. The Fordwich Arms, Canterbury, Kent
20. The Bell, Langford, Oxfordshire
21. The Kentish Hare, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
22. The Crown, Burchetts Green, Berkshire
23. The Marksman, Hackney, London
24. The Hero, Maida Vale, London
25. The Kerfield Arms, Camberwell, London
26. The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent
27. The Mariners, Rock, Cornwall
28. The Bull, Charlbury, Oxfordshire
29. The Coach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
30. The Highland Laddie, Leeds
31. The Pipe and Glass Inn, South Dalton, East Yorkshire
32. The Silver Cup, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
33. The Waterman’s Arms, Barnes, London
34. Heft, High Newton, Cumbria
35. The Tamil Crown, Islington, London
36. Harwood Arms, Fulham, London
37. The Killingworth Castle, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
38. The Gurnard’s Head, St Ives, Cornwall
39. The Bull & Last, Highgate, London
40. The Kinneuchar Inn, Leven, Fife
41. The Tartan Fox, Newquay, Cornwall
42. The Queen of Cups, Glastonbury, Somerset
43. The Knave of Clubs, Shoreditch, London
44. The Mason’s Arms, Bampton, Oxfordshire
45. The Wild Rabbit, Kingham, Oxfordshire
46. The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd, Monmouthshire
47. The French House, Soho, London
48. The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling, Old Windsor, Berkshire
49. The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax West Yorkshire
50. The White Horse, Chester, Cheshire
51. The White Swan at Fence, Fence, Lancashire
52. The Cross at Kenilworth, Kenilworth
53. The Castle Inn, Castle Combe, Chippenham
54. The George, Kempsford, Fairford
55. The Hoop, Stock, Essex
56. The Scran and Scallie, Edinburgh
57. The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria
58. The Edinburgh Castle, Manchester
59. The Bull’s Head, Craswall, Herefordshire
60. The Camberwell Arms, Camberwell, London
61. The Parakeet, Kentish Town, London
62. The Boat, Lichfield
63. The Longs Arms, South Wraxall, Wiltshire
64. The Anchor and Hope, Southwark, London
65. The Pelican, Notting Hill, London
66. The Pack Horse, Hayfield, Derbyshire
67. The Drapers Arms, Islington, London
68. The Hand and Flowers, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
69. St Kew Inn, Bodmin
70. The Three Fishes, Mitton, Lancashire
71. The Bull Inn, Totnes
72. The Clarence, Glasgow
73. The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton, Cumbria
74. Heathcock, Cardiff
75. The Fat Badger, Notting Hill, London
76. The Chagford Inn, Chagford
77. The Eagle, Farringdon, London
78. The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington, north-east London
79. The Five Elms, Weedon Aylesbury, Bucks
80. The Horseguards Inn, Tiilington, Petworth, West Sussex
81. The Oarsman, Marlow
82. The Two Pigs, Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent
83. The Lady Mildmay, Newington Green, north-east London
84. The Royal Oak, Witney, Oxfordshire
85. The White Hart, Lydgate, Oldham
86. WildMoor Oak, Bromsgrove
87. The Double Red Duke, Clanfield, Oxfordshire
88. The Blue Stoops, Kensington, London
89. The Crown at Bray, Bray, Maidenhead
90. The Bucks Head, Sevenoaks, Kent
91. The Parlour, Kensal Rise, London
92. The Dog and Pickle, Essex
93. The Burleigh Arms, Cambridge
94. The Charlton Arms, Ludlow
95. The Suffield Arms, Gunton
96. The Hare & Hounds, Vale of Glamorgan
97. The Sun, Felmersham, Bedford
98. Pyne Arms, Barnstaple
99. The Standard Inn, Portscatho, Cornwall
100. The Swan, Bampton

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