Three pubs in Norfolk named among best in country |
They have been praised by the National Pub & Bar Awards, which celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry.
All 94 county winners from across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will head to the grand final, where the UK's best will be announced.
The Gunton Arms (Image: Denise Bradley)
The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead, The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market, and The Kings Head, Letheringsett, have all been shortlisted.
The Ringstead pub has been awarded three AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, and chef-patron Gareth Rayner was named 'Chef of the Year' at the Norfolk Food and Drink Awards in 2023.
The Gunton Arms is set on a sprawling deer park in north Norfolk and is renowned for its open-fire cooking and its menu, which is packed with local venison and vegetables grown on site.
The Kings Head in Letheringsett is an AA Rosette country inn and previously the Norfolk County Winner of the National Pub & Bar Awards.
The Kings Head in Letheringsett (Image: Newsquest)
It is known for its locally sourced food, real ales, and a warm, modern country pub atmosphere.
Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which hosts the event, said: "Our bigger and better format that debuted in 2025 was such a success, we can’t wait to roll it out again this year.
"We just want to do what we can to spread the word about these brilliant businesses."