Michelin launches Eating Out in Pubs guide

The 2010 edition of Michelin’s Eating Out in Pubs guide has launched this week. Sporting a new-look red cover, this year’s guide includes 573 of the best pubs serving good food in the UK and Ireland (10 more than last year) and of these, 83 are new additions.

Commenting on this year’s guide, Derek Bulmer, the editor says: “Judging by the number of new entries we have found for this year’s guide it would seem that reports of the death of the British pub have been grossly exaggerated. Establishments that have adapted to the changing habits of their customers by offering good quality, value for money food are thriving. In fact, I would go as far as to say that food could be the saviour of our pub industry – especially in rural areas.”

Although all of the pubs featured in this year’s guide offer great food, one stood out as offering that little bit extra. The Masons Arms in Knowstone, Devon has been selected as the 2010 Michelin Pub of the Year. As well as excellent cuisine, The Masons Arms offers a combination of a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, quality beers, an excellent wine list and that certain something that makes it special for visitors and locals alike.

In addition to regional maps showing the locations of the pubs, there is a listing of the Inspectors’ favourite establishments, an index by town name and another by pub name.

Each entry in the guide features an in-depth description and colour photograph, and there is information on typical dishes and specialities, the beer they serve – including real ales, and a symbol to denote particularly interesting wine lists. Other essential information includes opening times and prices, directions and driving distances from local towns and details of accommodation where available.

For more information, visit michelin.co.uk.