A traditional pub in Worcestershire has been named as one of the best 100 pubs in Britain by top chefs and food critics.

The Rose and Crown in Severn Stoke, near Worcester, has been named as one of the best 100 pubs in Britain by top chefs and food critics including writer Tom Parker Bowles, restaurateur and television presenter Prue Leith and chef Michel Roux Junior.

The article in the Daily Mail aims to list the best 'cosy retreats in every part of the UK' according to some of the biggest names in the food and drink industry.

Andy Goodall and Matt Collins of the Rose and Crown said: "We’re thrilled to announce that the Rose & Crown has been recognised by Tom Parker Bowles as one of the top 100 pubs in England.

"This honour highlights our dedication to excellence and the vibrant atmosphere we strive to create for our guests. Thank you for your continued support from our fantastic team and wonderful customers —come and celebrate with us."

It is a listing which places the pub in exalted company amongst such puns as The Queen's Arms, Kensington, the Audley Public House in Mayfair, the Sir Charles Napier in Chinnor and the Nelson Arms in Tonbridge. 

BEST: The Rose and Crown in Severn Stoke has been named among the best 100 pubs in Britain (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

To compile their list of Britain’s best 100 pubs, the publication asked dozens of the biggest names in the British food and drink industry, including Tom Parker-Bowles, Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux Jr and Prue Leith, to share their favourites.

They also scoured hundreds of reviews and food and drink awards and consulted pub experts across the country, including Ed Bedington, Chair of Judges for The Great British Pubs Awards, which take place every September.

Features which won praise included the ability to appeal to customers all year round, from 'a pretty beer garden in summer, and a crackling fire and comfy chair in winter, while serving up local beers and hearty fare'.

COSY: The interior of the Rose and Crown at Severn Stoke near Kempsey ranked among the best 100 pubs in Britain (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

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The entry about the Rose and Crown read: "If you’re looking for a pub with heart, then pitch up at the 15th-century Rose & Crown. Its location in the hamlet of Severn Stoke is a blessing and a curse, it’s been battered by floods in recent years but has remained stoic. 

"It’s a beautiful place to enjoy a drink - with a trendy, recently updated garden area, and a menu crammed with reasonably priced pub favourites. 

"A pint? Oxford Gold, by Brakspear, £4.25. Dog friendly? Yes, in the bar, but not the restaurant."