A Lancashire restaurant has been included among the 100 best local ones as part of the Good Food Guide 2023.

Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland was named in the list which was made after months of nominations, inspections and deliberations.

The awards were created 13 years ago to "celebrate the places that are the beating heart of communities around Britain".

Lancashire restaurant named among 100 best local restaurants in the UK

The website adds: "This year, we received more than 37,000 nominations from diners advocating their beloved local haunts. It turned out to be the strongest field of contenders we’ve ever seen.

"So, alongside our national and regional winners, we are recognising an extended list of venues offering brilliant, creative, personal hospitality in all corners of Britain."

The Sparrows was named the best local restaurant in the north west.

You can find the full list of 100 best local restaurants and the regional winners via the Good Food Guide website.

Parkers Arms is also praised on Tripadvisor with a rating of 4 out of 5 from 715 reviews.

One reviewer said: “This is lovely old pub in s glorious setting. The staff were friendly but not intrusive.

“Tables were far enough away from other diners to be private yet friendly.

“The food was quite phenomenal. Beautifully presented, perfect portion sizes, interesting combinations and flavours and textures. Some of the best fries I have ever eaten.”