Two pubs in Norfolk have been named among the best in the country in an illustrious list.

Estrella Damn has given a glimpse into its picks for its prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs.

The awards are well recognised within the industry with votes coming from owners, food critics and hospitality experts.

The Gunton Arms sits in a 1,000-acre deer parkThe Gunton Arms sits in a 1,000-acre deer park (Image: The Gunton Arms) The only pub from Nelson's County to make the top 50 in 2025 was The Gunton Arms.

Flying the flag for Norfolk, the Thorpe Market pub will be fighting it out for the top spot as it hopes to continue climbing up the rankings after last year's 18th-place finish.

Headed up by chef Stuart Tattersall, the restaurant was launched in 2011 by art dealer Ivor Braka in the historic Gunton Hall.

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The pub jumped up the rankings last yearThe pub jumped up the rankings last year (Image: The Gunton Arms) It sits in a 1000-acre deer park and has become famed for its cooking of local meat over its roaring open fire.

Outside of the top 50, the guide picked six pubs from across the nation for its One To Watch award.

After undergoing a major refurb with new owners in June, White Horse in Holme caught the eyes of the judges.

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The White Horse in HolmeWhite Horse in Holme (Image: White Horse) Customers at the historic spot can expect to feast on Brancaster oysters, Cromer crab crumpets, Tim Allen’s pork T-Bone chop, Sandringham Farm mutton chops and Billy Ward's lobsters with garlic and herb butter.

Ed Bedington, editor of The Morning Advertiser, which organises the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, said: “Congratulations to all the pubs that made the list for 2025.

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White Horse is one of just six nominated for the awardWhite Horse is one of just six nominated for the award (Image: White Horse) "It’s a real honour to be able to recognise some of the best gastronomic offers in the pub world and celebrate the diversity that makes up this wonderful sector.

“Good luck to all on the list when we reveal our winners and the positions for every pub. You should all be proud as you’re hitting the right notes with your offers and that’s being recognised across the sector.”

Winners and the full ranked list will be announced at an event in London on January 25.