The Wellington, in Wellington, which serves up about 50 roasts every Sunday, was given the title by PubChef magazine.

Landlords Ross and Philippa Williams left jobs as directors of public relations agencies in London to buy the pub four years ago.

The Thomas Cubitt in Belgravia, London, was highly commended by the magazine.

And The Fishes in North Hinksey, Oxfordshire, won a special innovation award for its family roasts which are shared at the table.