Best Gastropubs in Yorkshire

In total, there are 22 award winning gastropubs in Yorkshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Yorkshire? 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 Yorkshire is The Star Inn in Helmsley (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Andrew Pern and Steve Smith serve up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Star Inn currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star gastropubs in Yorkshire consisting of 2 gastropubs holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 7 gastropubs holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 16 listed AA Rosette gastropubs in Yorkshire consisting of 1 gastropub holding 3 AA Rosettes, 7 gastropubs holding 2 AA Rosettes and 8 gastropubs holding 1 AA Rosette.

Tucked along the sweeping Yorkshire coastline near the edges of the Wolds, this area has long been a haven for those who appreciate proper pub food with a sense of place. The villages and seaside towns around here have embraced a tradition of hearty, honest cooking shaped by both land and sea. It is a region where local produce still finds its way directly from farm and harbour to the pub kitchen, and where chefs take pride in elevating classic British comfort dishes. You will often find menus that change with the seasons, showcasing fresh seafood, Yorkshire game, and the region's famously rich dairy. The landscape lends itself to long walks followed by generous plates in a warm pub, the sort of experience that defines the best of British food culture. Some of the pubs nearby have earned well deserved reputations for their approach to gastropub dining. The White Horse at Bempton, for example, has long been loved for its relaxed atmosphere and quality home cooked dishes, while The Ship Inn at Sewerby serves excellent locally sourced fish and hearty favourites in a coastal setting that feels quintessentially Yorkshire. Further inland, places like The Bull and Sun in Bridlington offer a welcoming mix of traditional pub charm and modern cooking, often championing local ingredients. Together, these pubs reflect the essence of the region, where history, hospitality, and good food remain at the heart of everyday life.