North Yorkshire pub crowned the best restaurant in the world

A North Yorkshire pub has scooped the title of best restaurant in the world.

The Black Swan in Oldstead won the award in an international poll based on customer reviews compiled by TripAdvisor, beating Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir. It has never been previously listed in the rankings.

The pub, which has a Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes, is located on the edge of the North York Moors near Thirsk.

TripAdvisor said it was the first time a British restaurant had won the title since the awards began in 2012.

The Black Swan is run by the UK’s youngest Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, who won the accolade four years ago at the age of 24, and his brother James.

Head chef Tommy said: “It’s a huge honour to win this award, but what makes it really special is that it’s been awarded because of feedback from our customers.”