Small Somerset village has one of the best Gastropubs in the UK

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The list of top impeccable gastropubs in the UK has been revealed – and there is one place in Somerset which has made the list.

Estrella's list of Top 50 Gastropubs for 2025 was officially announced in full on January 27 at a prestigious ceremony in London. And there are plenty of places in the South West which have made the cut – including one in Somerset and another right on our doorstep, as BristolLive reports.

The Three Horseshoes in Batcombe, Somerset, was the only place from our county which was on the list. This pub is described as a 17th Century Inn opened by Margot Henderson - "a pub for all seasons with a cosy locals bar, two dining rooms, a courtyard, terrace and lawn for outdoor dining and drinking, and five exceptionally luxurious and comfortable en suite bedrooms."

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One reviewer said: "We had the loveliest dinner and stay here, wonderful in so many ways. The dinner was absolutely delicious and atmosphere with live music was magical.

"Our stay was super comfortable - one of the comfiest beds I’ve experienced in a hotel. Breakfast was perhaps my favourite part. Simple unassuming menu that was just brilliantly executed into perhaps the tastiest I’ve had in England so far!

"The little hike/walk they recommend in the hotel guide was beautiful and quaint. Full of sweet little moments and hidden beauty."

Also on the list is the The Longs Arms in South Wraxall, near Bradford-on-Avon, just across the county border in Wiltshire.

The Longs Arms is a beautiful country pub in South Wraxall, Wiltshire
The Longs Arms is a beautiful country pub in South Wraxall, Wiltshire

This pub is described as "a beautiful country pub serving cask ale and fresh seasonal food in a relaxed environment with warm and friendly service, located in the heart of the lovely village of South Wraxall - just three miles from the picturesque town of Bradford-on-Avon, and seven miles from the historical city of Bath.

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One review said: "My wife and were amazed by the high quality of food that came from the kitchen. The Long Arms has a serious chef crating delicious, well prepared, and beautifully presented dishes."

While a second added: "A dining experience that can’t be missed! Exceptional culinary skills that will leave you wanting for more. Can’t wait to be back."

Ed Bedington, editor of The Morning Advertiser, which organises the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, said: “Congratulations to all the pubs that made the list for 2025. It’s a real honour to be able to recognise some of the best gastronomic offers in the pub world and celebrate the diversity that makes up this wonderful sector.

“Good luck to all on the list when we reveal our winners and the positions for every pub. You should all be proud as you’re hitting the right notes with your offers and that’s being recognised across the sector.”

Started in 2009, Top 50 Gastropubs aims to recognise the hardworking individuals in the gastropub sector and be the go-to source for the UK’s best pubs to dine at.

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The 2025 A-Z Top 50 Gastropubs list is:

Heft, High Newton, Cumbria

Parkers Arms, Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire

The Abbey Inn , Byland, North Yorkshire

The Angel at Hetton, Hetton, North Yorkshire

The Baring, Islington, north London

The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd, Monmouthshire

The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria

The Broad Chare, Newcastle

The Bull, Charlbury, Oxfordshire

The Bull & Last, Highgate, north London

The Bull’s Head, Craswall, Herefordshie

The Camberwell Arms, Camberwell, south London

The Canton Arms, Stockwell, south London

The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington, north-east London

The Coach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The Cornish Arms, Tavistock, Devon

The Crown, Burchetts Green, Berkshire

The Devonshire, Soho, central London

The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton, Cumbria

The Dog at Wingham, Wingham, Kent

The Double Red Duke, Clanfield, Oxfordshire

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The Drapers Arms, Islington, north London

The Durham Ox, Crayke, North Yorkshire

The Eagle, Farringdon, north London

The Edinburgh Castle, Manchester

The Fordwich Arms, Canterbury, Kent

The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market, Norfolk

The Hand and Flowers, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The Harwood Arms, Fulham, west London

The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling, Old Windsor, Berkshire

The Longs Arms, South Wraxall, Wiltshire

The Mariners, Rock, Cornwall

The Merry Harriers, Hambledon, Surrey

The Pack Horse, Hayfield, Derbyshire

The Pipe and Glass Inn, South Dalton, East Yorkshire

The Rat Inn, Anick, Northumberland

The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate, north London

The Scran and Scallie, Edinburgh

The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax, West Yorkshire

The Silver Cup, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent

The Star at Harome, Harome, North Yorkshire

The Tamil Prince, Islington, north London

The Three Fishes, Mitton, Lancashire

The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe, Somerset

The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge, Suffolk

The Waterman's Arms, Barnes, south-west London

The White Swan at Fence, Fence, Lancashire

The Wild Rabbit, Kingham, Oxfordshire

The Woolpack Inn, Slad, Gloucestershire