The term gastropub was coined in the 90s, combining “gastronomy” and “pub” to add some food aspect to clubbing. So what’s better than having a chilled beer with some sumptuous food at your favourite pub? For starters, the word pub is short for a public house whose speciality is serving alcoholic beverages, usually beers.
In recent years, the food aspect has been viewed as the only way to save pubs, whose sales have evaporated in the wake of the pandemic and the global economic crisis. Big pub companies have recently been muddying the gastropub waters, taking the competition to unprecedented levels. What makes for a good gastropub? Read on.
Good Food
Of course, good food is the focal point of any gastropub. Food can vary significantly from one venue to another and will depend on local demand and what is popular. However, as a general rule, the food served at a gastropub should be populist and go well with beer.
Ample Space
Anyone visiting some pub would not want to relax in some crowded space. A good gastropub should have ample space and not a few bar stools for people who are just out to drink and, perhaps, get intoxicated.
Fair Pricing
The prices are critical when evaluating different gastropubs. Going by the current economic situation, which is bound to change, most people would prefer to spend their money at some affordable gastropub. For starters, a place that allows you to eat and drink with some £10 is an excellent place by all standards.
While gastropubs are common in the UK, there is a high likelihood that they will be popping up in major cities across the globe. So, which is the best gastropub? Do you want gastro first, pub second, or vice versa? Of course, it is a matter of personal preferences.