Two gastropubs in the North East have been named among the best gastro pubs in the UK.

The Broad Chare in Newcastle upon Tyne was listed in 3rd place out of ‘the 50 best gastropubs in the UK’ by Big 7 Travel.

Meanwhile, The Rat Inn in Northumberland was also featured in the top half of the list and ranked 23rd.

Big 7 Travel describes a gastropub as “a watering hole that can also compete with top restaurants when it comes to food” and "places that are shining a light on regional British ingredients.”

You can see the full top 50 list of gastropubs in the UK here.

What did Big 7 Travel say about the gastropubs in the North East?

The Broad Chare

The Broad Chare in Newcastle upon Tyne is described as “the type of gastropub you wish you lived right next door to.”

Big Travel 7 said: “Nothing fancy, nothing fussy, just honest and delicious food and properly local ales.

“The menu is perfectly British and fiercely seasonal, with a range of snacks to eat at the bar or more substantial dishes for a full meal.

“Some of the very best and most underrated cooking in the UK.”

On Tripadvisor, the gastropub has received a 4.5/5 rating from more than 1,000 reviews.

The Rat Inn

The travel website also praised The Rat Inn, which is situated in Hexham, Northumberland for “making the most of the fresh Northumberland Produce.”

Big Travel 7 said: “This long-serving pub might not have the most appealing name, but it’s one of the best gastropubs in the UK.

“Head chef Kevin Maclean has been named Pub Chef of the Year, and his kitchen is known for dishes like its Lindisfarne oysters with shallot vinaigrette, home-made Scotch eggs with kimchi, and the slow-cooked belly pork and chorizo stew.

“Its rural location benefits from plenty of surroundings farms – the pub works closely with local farmers to make the most of the fresh Northumberland produce.”

The Rat Inn also has a 4/5 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 700 reviews.

Big 7 Travel ranks their ‘best of’ lists following criteria points such as editorial opinions and experiences, previous critic reviews and online customer reviews to name a few.