Gastropubs
Like the steam locomotive and the World Wide Web, gastropubs are a great British creation. Britain's first ever gastropub was The Eagle in London, and its no-nonsense attitude to good food started a food revolution. Gastropubs are the perfect place for high-quality dining in a relaxed and informal environment.
Top 10 Gastropubs in Britain
In 1991, 2 food fanatics, David Eyre and Mike Belben, wanted to open their own eatery. They didn't have enough money to open a restaurant so they bought a London pub instead. And so started a new revolution in food and drink - the British gastropub.
Next time you're in Britain, stop by at one of our favourites:
1. Anchor and Hope,
London - has a charming 'rundown' appeal and the food is second to none.
2. The Eagle, London - this is the grand-daddy of them all, the place where the London gastropub revolution started.
3. The Sportsman,
Kent - this quirky seaside pub has been voted "Good Food Pub of the Year" two years running.
4. The Stagg Inn,
Herefordshire - the first pub in Britain to get a Michelin star.
5. The Star Inn, Yorkshire - this Michelin-starred eatery combines a pub with an elegant restaurant.
6. The Punchbowl Inn,
Cumbria - an unassuming pub on the edge of a quiet Lake District valley serving wonderful earthy dishes.
7. The Bell,
Wales - this 17th-century inn serves a range of dishes from hearty country to al la carte.
8. The Felin Fach, Wales - one of the most laid-back, comfortable pubs in the country serving fine seasonal food.
9. The Harbour Inn,
Scotland - this island pub juts out over the harbour rocks so you can smell the sea as you dine on fresh fish.
10. The Applecross Inn, Scotland - located along the highest mountain pass in Britain, you can enjoy the sea and sky views with your food.