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The National
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The National
See the 2 'superb' pubs named the best in Scotland
The Barrelman in Dundee was awarded the title of North Scotland Pub & Bar of the Year, while The Kenmuir Arms in Dumfries and Galloway was named South Scotland Pub & Bar of the Year. A number of locations across the UK were recognised in their respective regions, with The Bull in Charlbury being named the country's best. 'Delightful' and ' superb' pubs and bars named the best in Scotland The Barrelman in Dundee has received a lot of praise from patrons on Tripadvisor, with users giving the bar a 4.5/5 out of 397 reviews. One happy visitor said of the National Pub & Bar Awards winner: "Dined here with my partner on Monday evening for a casual birthday dinner and we were not disappointed in the slightest. "All of the staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The drinks came quickly, and the cocktails were spot on." Another added: "Really decent place with an indie feel to it. The staff were top-notch, and they helped create this atmosphere. Dog friendly also, which helped too. Food is decent with plenty of options." The Kenmuir Arms was also commended by customers and dubbed a "superb" pub to visit. One person said of the Dumfries and Galloway bar and hotel: "What a truly wonderful place with everything you need for an incredible stay. "Excellent surroundings literally only 15 minutes from Glen Luce. The beautiful restaurant overlooks the stunning gardens and river." Recommended Reading: Another added: "Wholeheartedly agree with previous reviewers: Superb stay in this delightful small hotel with excellent food. "Beth and Christopher were fantastic hosts. The whole premises are fresh and of a high standard. "Both the Snug bar and the restaurants are welcoming, and the room facilities are comprehensive."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Best pubs in the UK revealed – is your favourite boozer on the list?
Use our interactive map to see if your local made the list CHEERS TO THAT Best pubs in the UK revealed – is your favourite boozer on the list? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE best pubs in the UK have been revealed, check to see if your favourite boozer is on the list. The National Pub and Bar Awards has crowned its winner for Pub and Bar of the Year 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The awards, organised by the Pub and Bar magazine, celebrate the best venues in the UK based on a range of criteria including service, style of offer, marketing and customer journey. Almost 100 county winners were chosen from the shortlist. This was then followed by a grand final where regional winners and the National Pub and Bar of the Year were announced. The Bull in Charlbury, Chipping Norton 13 The Bull Charlbury was crowned the pub of the year The Bull in Charlbury, Chipping Norton came out on top with the boozer being recognised for its "beautiful" pub garden and pints served at the bar. The boozer has received glowing reviews from punters who praised its "cozy" feel and "terrific" food. The Bull is an hour train ride from London Paddington and an eight minute walk from Charlbury station. The Tollemache Arms, Harrington 13 The Tollemache Arms, Harrington was crowed the best pub in the East Midlands The Tollemache Arms, Harrington was crowned the best pub in the East Midlands for 2025. The boozer describes itself as a "17th century Quintessentially British Pub," offering both food and drinks to customers. Customers have praised its "incredible" Sunday lunch and staff. The popular boozer is just a 14 minute drive from Kettering town centre. Locals Heartbroken as Auchenmalg's Only Pub, The Cock Inn, Closes Down The Gunton Arms, Norwich 13 The Gunton Arms, Norwich has been crowned the best pub in the East Midlands The Gunton Arms, Norwich has been voted the best pub in the East of England. The popular haunt is just an 10minute drive from the market town of North Walsham or an hour on public transport. The haunt was previously a country house hotel before being converted into a pub in 2009. The Red Lion & Sun, London 13 The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate has been voted London's best boozer The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate has been voted the best pub in London. The privately owned boozer boast two beer gardens, wood burning fire, daily changing menu and an extensive wine and whiskey list. The pub is just a 13minute walk from Highgate station in London. The Black Swan Inn, Seahouses 13 The Black Swan Inn, Seahouses Northumberland has been voted the best pub in the North East. This scenic pub has been crowned the best in the North East and boasts scenic views of the North Sea and nearby Farne Islands. Food from its menu is sourced locally from fishermen and butchers in the Northumberland area. It describes itself as "upmarket" and "sophisticated" and recently undergone a half-a-million-pound renovation. The Bull's Head, Mobberley 13 The Historic Bulls Head Inn has been voted the best in the North West The Bulls Head Inn has been voted the best boozer in the North West. It describes itself as "nostalgic" and boasts a large beer garden and seasonal food menu. Dundrum Inn, Newcastle, Northern Ireland 13 Dundrum Inn, Newcastle has been voted the best in Northern Ireland The Dundrum Inn, located in Newcastle, Northern Ireland has been voted the best in the region. The pub has existed for over 109 years and runs a host of fun events including a class on how to pour your own pint of Guinness. The Barrelman, Dundee 13 The Barrelman, Dundee has been voted the best in North Scotland The Scottish pub is located right in the centre of Dundee and refers to itself as a "laid back" bar. Customers can expect a fun menu which includes a cheesecake of the day and fresh Scottish produce. Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway 13 The Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway has been voted the best in South Scotland The Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway has been voted the best in South Scotland. As well as an extensive drinks menu, the pub boasts a daily changing specials board of pub classics. Each showcasing the best of local produce. The Beckford Arms, Tisbury 13 The Beckford Arms pub in Tisbury, Fonthill Estate in south Wiltshire has been voted the best in the area The Beckford Arms has been voted the best in the South West. It is located on the edge of a park land on the Fonthill Estate and serves traditional local ales alongside meat from local farms and fish landed daily on the Cornwall Coast. Britannia Inn, Swansea 13 Britannia Inn, Swansea has been voted the best in Wales The Britannia Inn, Swansea has been voted the best in Wales. The pub is a family run business situated in the North Gower, with views over-looking the Loughor Estuary. Alongside drinks the pub serves locally sourced Gower Salt Marsh Lamb, asparagus, Selwyn's Seaweed, Swansea smoked salmon, and Gower Gold Ale. The Wildmoor Oak, Bromsgrove 13 The Wildmoor Oak, Bromsgrove has been voted the best in the area The Wildmoor Oak, Bromsgrove has been voted the best in the West Midlands. Customers have raved about its "lovely interiors" and "gorgeous outdoor space". The pub is a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride from Birmingham city centre. Pinnacle Sports & Games, Leeds 13 Pinnacle Sports & Games, Leeds has been voted the best in Yorkshire and the Humber Pinnacle Sports & Games, Leeds has been voted the best in Yorkshire and the Humber. As well as serving food and drinks, it also boasts pool tables and an iterative darts board. Better yet, it is just a five minute walk from the city's train station. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Best pubs in the UK revealed – is your favourite boozer on the list?
THE best pubs in the UK have been revealed, check to see if your favourite boozer is on the list. The National Pub and Bar Award s has crowned its winner for Pub and Bar of the Year 2025. The awards, organised by the Pub and Bar magazine, celebrate the best venues in the UK based on a range of criteria including service, style of offer, marketing and customer journey. Almost 100 county winners were chosen from the shortlist. This was then followed by a grand final where regional winners and the National Pub and Bar of the Year were announced. The Bull in Charlbury, Chipping Norton 13 The Bull in Charlbury, Chipping Norton came out on top with the boozer being recognised for its"beautiful" pub garden and pints served at the bar. The boozer has received glowing reviews from punters who praised its "cozy" feel and "terrific" food. The Bull is an hour train ride from London Paddington and an eight minute walk from Charlbury station. The Tollemache Arms, Harrington 13 The Tollemache Arms, Harrington was crowned the best pub in the East Midlands for 2025. The boozer describes itself as a "17th century Quintessentially British Pub," offering both food and drinks to customers. Customers have praised its "incredible" Sunday lunch and staff. The popular boozer is just a 14 minute drive from Kettering town centre. Locals Heartbroken as Auchenmalg's Only Pub, The Cock Inn, Closes Down The Gunton Arms, Norwich 13 The Gunton Arms, Norwich has been voted the best pub in the East of England. The popular haunt is just an 10minute drive from the market town of North Walsham or an hour on public transport. The haunt was previously a country house hotel before being converted into a pub in 2009. The Red Lion & Sun, London The Red Lion & Sun in Highgate has been voted the best pub in London. The privately owned boozer boast two beer gardens, wood burning fire, daily changing menu and an extensive wine and whiskey list. The pub is just a 13minute walk from Highgate station in London. The Black Swan Inn, Seahouses 13 This scenic pub has been crowned the best in the North East and boasts scenic views of the North Sea and nearby Farne Islands. Food from its menu is sourced locally from fishermen and butchers in the Northumberland area. It describes itself as "upmarket" and "sophisticated" and recently undergone a half-a-million-pound renovation. The Bull's Head, Mobberley 13 The Bulls Head Inn has been voted the best boozer in the North West. It describes itself as "nostalgic" and boasts a large beer garden and seasonal food menu. Dundrum Inn, Newcastle, Northern Ireland 13 The Dundrum Inn, located in Newcastle, Northern Ireland has been voted the best in the region. The pub has existed for over 109 years and runs a host of fun events including a class on how to pour your own pint of Guinness. The Barrelman, Dundee 13 The Scottish pub is located right in the centre of Dundee and refers to itself as a "laid back" bar. Customers can expect a fun menu which includes a cheesecake of the day and fresh Scottish produce. Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway The Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway has been voted the best in South Scotland. As well as an extensive drinks menu, the pub boasts a daily changing specials board of pub classics. Each showcasing the best of local produce. The Beckford Arms, Tisbury 13 The Beckford Arms has been voted the best in the South West. It is located on the edge of a park land on the Fonthill Estate and serves traditional local ales alongside meat from local farms and fish landed daily on the Cornwall Coast. Britannia Inn, Swansea The Britannia Inn, Swansea has been voted the best in Wales. The pub is a family run business situated in the North Gower, with views over-looking the Loughor Estuary. Alongside drinks the pub serves locally sourced Gower Salt Marsh Lamb, asparagus, Selwyn's Seaweed, Swansea smoked salmon, and Gower Gold Ale. The Wildmoor Oak, Bromsgrove 13 The Wildmoor Oak, Bromsgrove has been voted the best in the West Midlands. Customers have raved about its "lovely interiors" and "gorgeous outdoor space". The pub is a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride from Birmingham city centre. Pinnacle Sports & Games, Leeds 13 Pinnacle Sports & Games, Leeds has been voted the best in Yorkshire and the Humber. As well as serving food and drinks, it also boasts pool tables and an iterative darts board. Better yet, it is just a five minute walk from the city's train station.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Reopened Oxfordshire pub named best in the UK at national awards
A 15th-century pub has beaten hundreds of others across the country to be crowned the UK's Bull, in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, was named the National Pub of the Year at the National Pub and Bar Awards - which were held in London on praised the rural pub for "blending quintessential qualities with the finesse and flawless service of a contemporary operation".Murray Ward, from the pub, told the BBC that the award "means a huge amount", adding: "We're delighted and we're very humbled as well." Mr Ward said Tuesday's success had been a "double whammy", after The Bull was crowned the best pub in the south east, and then in the UK as a whole, within 15 minutes of one another."It is definitely one of the main highlights of my career, and definitely a highlight for a Tuesday," he said. Praising the pub, those judging the awards said The Bull had "cemented its reputation as a leading countryside pub" since it reopened in July praised it for its "stripped-back design, brilliant front-of-house team and exceptional food coming out of the kitchen"."We're very lucky for what is a relatively small pub in a rural area that we're pretty busy and have a really good and consistent local following," Mr Ward added: "What we do is pretty honest and pretty simple, and we have a really amazing and really young team that push every single day to make sure that everything is better than it was the day before."The Bull is owned and operated by the Public House Group - which also runs London venues The Hero and The Pelican. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
See the 2 'superb' pubs named the best in Scotland
A number of locations across the UK were recognised in their respective regions, with The Bull in Charlbury being named the country's best. 'Delightful' and ' superb' pubs and bars named the best in Scotland The Barrelman in Dundee has received a lot of praise from patrons on Tripadvisor, with users giving the bar a 4.5/5 out of 397 reviews. One happy visitor said of the National Pub & Bar Awards winner: "Dined here with my partner on Monday evening for a casual birthday dinner and we were not disappointed in the slightest. "All of the staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The drinks came quickly, and the cocktails were spot on." Another added: "Really decent place with an indie feel to it. The staff were top-notch, and they helped create this atmosphere. Dog friendly also, which helped too. Food is decent with plenty of options." The Kenmuir Arms was also commended by customers and dubbed a "superb" pub to visit. One person said of the Dumfries and Galloway bar and hotel: "What a truly wonderful place with everything you need for an incredible stay. "Excellent surroundings literally only 15 minutes from Glen Luce. The beautiful restaurant overlooks the stunning gardens and river." Recommended Reading: Another added: "Wholeheartedly agree with previous reviewers: Superb stay in this delightful small hotel with excellent food. "Beth and Christopher were fantastic hosts. The whole premises are fresh and of a high standard. "Both the Snug bar and the restaurants are welcoming, and the room facilities are comprehensive."
