The 2024 finalists for the Great British Pub Awards have now been announced.

The prestigious awards are held every year and are considered the crème de la crème among the pub industry.

To be nominated is a rare thing, to win is even rarer.

Judges said they received “an incredible number of entries” - but have whittled them down to the very best across the country.

This year, a popular haunt in Cumbria was nominated among the 'best pubs for food'.

Best Pub for Food - Sponsored by Booker Makro

  • Hinds Head Bray - Bray, Berkshire
  • The Angel at Watlington - Watlington, Norfolk
  • The Black Bull, Sedbergh - Sedbergh, Cumbria
  • The Bull's Head Holymoorside - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest - Brampton, Northumberland
  • The Longs Arms - Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

The Black Bull, Sedbergh

Nina Matsunaga is the head chef and co-owner and appeared on the 2024 season of Great British Menu.

She features as one of four chefs representing the northwest of England in the regional heats.

Sedbergh is a small historic market town beneath the imposing skyline of the Howgill Fells. Within easy reach of the M6, it’s the perfect base to explore all that this beautiful area has to offer.

Their website reads: "We’re James & Nina, a husband and wife team dedicated to delivering a unique hotel and dining experience in the historic market town of Sedbergh. Together we have many years of experience in hospitality and catering, with Nina creating an exciting menu with influences from Japanese and German cuisine".

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The Great British Pub Awards:

Their website states: "Tickets are now on sale for the UK's greatest pub party! The Great British Pub Awards 2024 will take place on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at Victoria Warehouse, a magnificent venue in the heart of Manchester.

"Our team are busy creating a truly unforgettable evening that will give pub teams an ideal place to network and enjoy a fantastic night together.

"The event isn't just about the glitz and glamour; it's a chance for you and your team to gain the recognition you deserve, catch up with industry leaders, and share in the celebration of our wonderful sector."