A London pub has been named among the best in the UK for its food after making the top 10 of the annual list from Estrella Damm.
The Devonshire in Soho was second on the list, just missing out on the top spot to The Unruly Pig in Suffolk.
The top 50 from this year's list was revealed at a ceremony held at Plaisterers’ Hall, London on Monday, January 27.
It is compiled using hundreds of votes from food critics and writers, gastropub chefs and other food influencers.
Ed Bedington, editor of The Morning Advertiser, which organises the Estrella Damm Top Gastropubs list, said: “It’s fantastic to see the Unruly Pig hold onto the top spot for the second year running, and the third time in total.
"It’s also great to see a number of new entries into the list this year, notably the Devonshire which has powered its way to the front of the pack with non-stop praise and publicity coming from all quarters.
"This list demonstrates the innovation, standards and excellence that thrives across the pub sector and long may it continue.”
The full list of the top 100 gastropubs can be found on the website here.
Why The Devonshire London has been named among the UK's best gastropubs
Self-described as a "classic London pub", the Soho spot serves homemade bar food from the in-house butcher and bakery.
The Devonshire offers a traditional pub downstairs and the Wood Elm Grill restaurant and dining rooms upstairs.
In the restaurant, meals include Scottish beef that's dry-aged and butchered on-site, langoustines from Oban and lobster and scallops from Devon.
The London gastro pub also serves up the likes of pumpkin risotto, lamb hotpot, potted shrimp and smoked salmon.
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On Google Reviews, The Devonshire has a rating of 4.4/5 with one guest sharing: "Truly a culinary experience that must be had. Local ingredients cooked to perfection."
Another said: "Loved everything about this restaurant/pub. The culture, menu, service and ambience. I ate outdoors on the terrace on top and loved it."
While on Tripadvisor, one fan said: "Great food and excellent service. We all had the set mine [menu] which today was ... Prawn Cocktail to start ... Skirt Steak and Chips followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard ... All highly recommended."
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