Pubs and bars across the country have been listed as regional winners in the Pub and Bar Awards 2022.
Two of these 20 pubs include The Punch Bowl Inn in North Yorkshire for Yorkshire and the Humber, and The Three Mile in Gosforth, Tyne and Wear, for the North East.
The Punch Bowl is located in the quaint North Yorkshire village of Marton-cum-Grafton, just six miles from Knaresborough.
Although the pub boasts an impressive menu including Sunday lunch, it is also a laid-back environment to just enjoy a drink.
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The menu changes seasonally so that diners have a culinary exploration of what Yorkshire has to offer.
Duty manager, Eva Bastow, said: “It’s a privilege to win this award. We’re really proud and the feedback we usually get is great so for everyone to know that is such a positive for us.
“A lot of our workers are from the village so there is a real sense of community here. Our chefs are also local.”
Explaining what makes The Punch Bowl stand out from the crowd, Eva said: “Customers get a very warm welcome here. It’s a really cosy pub and it just had a nice atmosphere.”
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The Three Mile’s refurbishment has drawn inspiration from the surrounding area and its history, and gives extra character to the popular venue.
The pub, which is just three miles from Newcastle city centre, also offers la carte dishes and traditional Sunday lunches as well as a children’s menu.
The venue has a pizza restaurant which adds something a bit different. Other options include Greek mezze sharing boards.
For sun-worshippers, there is a terrace so you can enjoy the glorious sunshine. There is also a private dining area, named after brewer James Deuchar, who built The Three Mile a century ago.
The dog-friendly pub also has a private lounge area also makes the perfect place for a party or event.
The Three Mile was approached for comment.
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