Book It: Four amazing pubs with exceptional grub
Fine dining has had its day. It's time to celebrate British pubs at their gourmet best.
THE CROWN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Best for: getting in on the buzz
Crooked walls and inglenook fireplaces are given a contemporary spin at this Elizabethan coaching inn. The new Hawkyns Restaurant, led by twice Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar is the talk of the town, serving up British classics with a twist. Don’t miss out on injecting doughnuts with your choice of filling!
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THE MASH INN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Best for: daily changing menus
There’s a craftsman’s touch in every corner of this beautifully restored 18th-century coaching inn, including the wood grill where chef Jon Parry works his magic. Sample the tasting menu (£55 per head), sip damson brandy in the snug then float up to one of five cosy rooms.
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THE STAR INN AT HAROME, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Best for: honest and exciting cooking
Chef, patron and holder of a Michelin star, Andrew Pern has spent 20 years running this country pub, which has punters flocking to enjoy its ‘modern Yorkshire’ fare. Satisfied diners can then wander across the road to one of the nine boutique rooms.
Read the full review: The Star Inn, North Yorkshire
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THE QUEENS ARMS, SOMERSET
Best for: rustic country fare
Set at the foot of The Ridge, one of the best walks in the south west, with views stretching to Glastonbury Tor, is The Queens Arms. Expect outstanding food, divine views, a lengthy gin menu– and church bells in the morning.
Read the full review: The Queens Arms, Somerset
