Best Gastropubs in The East Midlands

In total, there are 34 award winning gastropubs in The East Midlands, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in The East Midlands? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in The East Midlands is The Bulls Head in Chesterfield (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Mark Aisthorpe serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Bulls Head currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in The East Midlands, however there are 2 gastropubs holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 5 gastropubs holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 29 listed AA Rosette gastropubs in The East Midlands consisting of 1 gastropub holding 3 AA Rosettes, 13 gastropubs holding 2 AA Rosettes and 15 gastropubs holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled within the heart of the United Kingdom, the East Midlands region champions an illustrious culinary history that harmoniously marries traditional British dining with innovative gastropub fare. Its rich agricultural heritage is immediately noticeable in the region's gastronomy, with locally-sourced produce being the backbone of many a pub menu. There's perhaps no better place to experience this than the Michelin-starred 'Red Lion', situated in the picturesque village of Hognaston, Derbyshire. Renowned throughout the region for its innovative and relentless dedication to locally-sourced ingredients, the Red Lion, with its roaring fires and quaint charm, encapsulates the quintessentially British pub experience that the East Midlands do so well. In addition to the Red Lion, Northamptonshire's 'The Churchills', epitomises the modern-day British gastropub. Located in the heart of Northamptonshire, this gastropub has earned a reputation for its experimental yet comforting dishes that spotlight the region's finest produce. Pubs such as these have become institutions in the East Midlands, embodying the past, present and future of the British pub scene. They weave a compelling tapestry of food that celebrates local fare and gastronomic innovation, both sustaining an age-old tradition, and pushing it forward. With its vibrant pub and food scene, it is not surprising that the East Midlands is a cherished destination for food lovers from all around the country.