The key change this year came in London, where the Kerfield Arms became the second pub in the capital to hold a Michelin star, joining the Harwood Arms.
The Camberwell gastropub, which reopened in April 2025 and sits within the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list, was recognised for its pared-back, produce-led cooking and modern neighbourhood pub offer.
Its addition was the only new Michelin-starred pub nationally, while the wider results once again underlined the overlap between Michelin recognition and the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, with a number of sites appearing across both lists.
New Michelin-starred pub for 2026
Michelin-starred pubs retaining their awards
Two Michelin stars:
The Hand and Flowers, Marlow
One Michelin star:
The Black Swan at Oldstead, North Yorkshire
The Bridge Arms, Bridge
The Hinds Head, Bray
Nut Tree Inn, Murcott
White Swan at Fence, Lancashire
Pentonbridge Inn, Penton
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Bib Gourmand pubs recognised in the 2026 Guide
The Bib Gourmand, awarded for quality cooking at accessible prices, saw several pub additions in 2026, alongside a strong cohort retaining the award.
New Bib Gourmand pubs for 2026
The Peacock Inn, Chelsworth
Horse and Groom, Bourton-on-the-Hill
The Gaff, Abergavenny
Bib Gourmand pubs retaining their awards
The Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone
The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market
The Six Bells, Witham on the Hill
The Chequers, Bath
The Loch and the Tyne, Old Windsor
The Reindeer, Hoveringham
The Royal, St Leonards-on-Sea
The Blaise Inn, Bristol
The Inn at Welland, Worcestershire
Sculthorpe Mill, Norfolk
The Wildebeest, Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk
