Owners claims that they are 'still rubbing their eyes in disbelief' after their resturant was named in the top 20 'exciting restuant' in a prestigous food guide.

Chef patron Cal Byerley and co-owner and front of house manager Sian Buchan of The Pine, in East Wallhouses, were trilled to learn that they made the list of Good Food Guide’s list of the Top 20 ‘Most Exciting’ restaurants in Britain for 2022.

The positions were announced at an evening reception held on Monday, October 17  at London’s Groucho Club, where The Pine was entered the list at number 13.

Staff were learned that the position following on from their ‘exceptional rating’ awarded by the inspectors earlier this month, made even more special by the highly respected guide’s welcome return to the shelves.

All swiftly following on from the team achieving their first Michelin star and Michelin Green in February this year.

The guide, now in its 70th year, provides diners with up to the minute, authoritative and independent guidance on the best places to eat across Britain.

The Top 20 'most exciting' list was chosen by The Good Food Guide's independent, impartial inspectors, and includes restaurants from across the UK.

The 20 restaurants chosen were the standouts from the growing group of ‘Exceptional’ restaurants in The Guide that made a lasting impression with the inspectors.

Chef patron Cal Byerley and co-owner and front of house manager Sian Buchan said when they received the news of their achievement: "It hasn’t really sunk in. This year has just been beyond belief!

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"Feature alongside the likes of L’Enclume, Ynyshir, Moor Hall and Raby Hunt is amazing. "Being listed at No.13 is mega news for us, especially as we didn’t expect to feature in The Guide at this level.

"Though it does mean that the inspectors have recognised the hard work of every member of the team in making Pine what it is, which is a massive pat on the back for everyone.’’

To view the full list of the UK’s TOP 20 Most Exciting Restaurants 2022 visit www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk