The Rat Inn in Anick named among Britain's top 100 pubs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:03 · Archive

The Rat Inn in Anick has been named in the Good Food Guide's top 100 pubs list for 2026. The guide, created in partnership with Timothy Taylor's, highlights pubs that 'go beyond great food and drink'.

The Good Food Guide described The Rat Inn as a 'proper North Country pub with cooking of real character'. Located on top of a hill, the pub offers 'spectacular' views of the surrounding area. Its interior features open fires and chamber pots hanging from the ceiling, creating a 'unique' atmosphere. The pub stocks ales and beers from local breweries including High House Farm, Hadrian & Border Brewery, and Hexhamshire Brewery.

The menu changes seasonally and includes dishes such as honey and mustard glazed belly pork, a wagyu burger, and Barnsley lamb chop, with sides ranging from hand-cut chips to buttered greens. On Sundays, the pub serves roasts with choices of beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, accompanied by seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding. The Rat Inn has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with over 800 reviews.

How it is being reported

• Pub with rodent name one of Britain's best in prestigious food guideThe Rat Inn has been named in the Good Food Guides top 100 pubs list for 2026 and here's why.The Press (York) · 13 Nov, 16:35
• Pub with rodent name one of Britain's best in prestigious food guideThe Rat Inn has been named in the Good Food Guides top 100 pubs list for 2026 and here's why.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Nov, 16:35

In this story: The Rat Inn · Anick · Good Food Guide · Timothy Taylor's · High House Farm · Hadrian & Border Brewery · Hexhamshire Brewery

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