These Lancashire gastropubs are officially among the UK's best - including 'idyllic' venue and 'rural gem'
One Lancashire venue is ‘possibly the most idyllic pub’ on the list,
These four gastropubs in Lancashire have officially been named among the UK’s best.
Every year, Estrella Damm releases its Top 50 Gastropubs guide, recognising venues across the UK that serve high-quality food and booze.
Launched in 2009, the guide highlights the excellence and hard work of those in the sector, with venues voted for by an academy of industry experts.
The 2026 list sees The Devonshire in Soho (London) take the number one spot, but Lancashire has also impressed with two venues in the top ten.
The Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland is the region’s top gastropub, placing at number seven. Estrella Damm said the lovely venue is ‘possibly the most idyllic pub’ on the list, describing it as a ‘real treat’.
The Parkers Arms is closely followed at number nine by The Rum Fox in Grindleton, described as a ‘rural little gem’.
Outside of the main Top 50 list, two other locals venue made it into the Top 100. They are The White Swan at Fence in Burnley at number 51, and Three Three Fishes in Whalley at number 70.