A gastropub is a British term for a public house ("pub") which specialises in high-quality food a step above the more basic "pub grub." The name is a portmanteau of pub and gastronomy and was coined in 1991 when David Eyre and Mike Belben opened a pub called The Eagle in Clerkenwell, London. They placed an emphasis on the quality of food served, though The Eagle was not the first pub to offer good food.

Gastropubs usually have an atmosphere which is relaxed and a focus on offering a particular cuisine prepared as well as it is in the best restaurants. Staying true to the format requires a menu that complements the assortment of beers and wines the gastropub offers.

Some describe gastropubs as the Anglo-equivalent of the French brasserie.

The Stagg Inn in Titley, Herefordshire became the first pub to win a Michelin star, in 2001.

See also

• bar
• brewpub
• tavern
• inn

See also

• Marks & Spencer

British cuisine | Beer and breweries in England | Types of restaurants | Portmanteaus