Bristol has missed out on a spot on the Top 50 UK gastropubs of 2023 after a long list of the nation's best venues was released. The coveted pub guide - sponsored by Estrella Dam and likened to the Oscars of the pub world - announced the top places on this year's list at a ceremony on Monday (January 23)
The top spot was taken by Lancashire pub Parkers Arms, which is situated in an area of outstanding beauty with a menu that uses locally-sourced, foraged food. Last year's winner, The Unruly Pig in Suffolk, fell only by one place and was still praised for its winsome and wonderful pub food.
Last year's long list saw Redland's The Kensington Arms make it into the top 100 at number 80, a Pony restaurant group pub that has been praised for its astounding Sunday lunch offering. There were no new additions to the long list for Bristol this year despite the city's rich pub culture.
