Three Norfolk pubs named among UK's best in food guide awards
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 18:51 · Archive
Three Norfolk pubs have been listed among the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs for 2026.
Three Norfolk pubs have been named among the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs for 2026, which recognises some of the finest pub dining experiences across the country.
The Earle Arms in Heydon, which dates back to the 16th century, was placed 73rd. It reopened in August after being taken over by new owners in December last year, with extensive work carried out in collaboration with Norwich-based company BREAD Hospitality. Head chef Lewis Peck said the team was 'absolutely overwhelmed' to be recognised among the UK's top 100 pubs just three months after opening. The Brisley Bell in Brisley ranked 44th, having recently been included in Big 7 Travel's list of the 25 Best Sunday Roasts in the UK. The Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market near Cromer was placed 35th. Set within a 1,000-acre deer park, it has been operating as a 16-room venue since 2011 and earlier this year won the top title at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2026.
Adam Hyman, owner of Good Food Guide, said the list 'once again shows that some of the best food and hospitality can be found in pubs'. The Queens Arms in Eccles took the top spot overall in the list, which was presented at the Theatre Royal in London on 2 November.
How it is being reported
- Norfolk pub 'thrilled' after being named in Good Food guide's top 100The Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market, near Cromer, has been listed among the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs in 2026.Eastern Daily Press · 3 Nov, 16:21
- Pub which reopened with help from Norwich firm named one of best in the UKA pub which reopened just three months ago with the help of a Norwich hospitality firm has been named in the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Pubs for 2026.Norwich Evening News · 3 Nov, 12:10
- Team behind village pub 'could not be prouder' after being named in 'Top 100' listThe team behind the Earle Arms in Heydon "could not be prouder" after being named in the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Pubs for 2026.Eastern Daily Press · 2 Nov, 16:38
- Two Norfolk pubs named among the UK's 100 best at prestigious awardsThe Earle Arms and The Brisley Bell have been listed on The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs for 2026.Eastern Daily Press · 2 Nov, 14:32
In this story: The Earle Arms · The Brisley Bell · The Gunton Arms · Good Food Guide · Lewis Peck · Heydon · Brisley · Thorpe Market
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