Newcastle and Northumberland pubs named in national top Gastropubs ranking

Two businesses across Newcastle and Northumberland have made a list of the top 50 gastropubs across the UK.

The Broad Chare on the city's Quayside and Anick's The Rat Inn in Northumberland were listed among the top sites across the country according to Estrella Dam's Top 50 Gastropubs.

The Broad Chare is well known as a top eatery in the city centre, having been awarded an AA Rosette as well as being included in the Michelin Guide.

The Quayside spot is ranked 23rd in the UK with the organisers claiming the site "produces some of the UK’s greatest and most innovative dishes."

The list adds: "The Michelin Bib Gourmand holder prides itself on being a proper pub, with good-quality, good-value cooking and beer, so expect to find a bustling community hub full of cheer as well as a spot for a superb meal.

"Make no mistake, there is some serious skill on display from chef-patron Terry Laybourne, who cut his teeth working across some of the country’s top restaurants."

Elsewhere, the Rat Inn can be found just north of Hexham in Northumberland and was ranked even higher than the Broad Chare.

The site was ranked 14th nationally with the guide saying it "is one of the greatest and longest-serving pubs on the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.

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Being given plenty of praise, the list also says: "The Rat benefits from being surrounded by plentiful local farms and, during shooting season, a wealth of delicious game. "It regularly hosts wine dinners, jamborees and similar events for the surrounding community. In 2015 it hosted its first summer music festival. "This is an outstanding countryside pub that exudes character and a significant amount of talent in the kitchen. "Truly a stunning pub, filled to the brim with personality, love and character, this is one to visit."