The Northumberland restaurant secures a place at number 38 in the prestigious National Restaurant Awards 2026, marking half a decade of recognition for one of the UK’s most celebrated dining destinations.

Pine, the acclaimed Northumberland restaurant, has been named in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 for the fifth consecutive year, landing at number 38 in the 2026 list. Chef-Owner Cal Byerley and Operations Director and co-owner Sian Byerley learned the news at an awards ceremony held at The Magazine in London’s Docklands on Monday, 08th June.

Now in its nineteenth year, the National Restaurant Awards celebrate the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK’s dining scene, rewarding the very best chefs, front-of-house staff, and restaurants the country has to offer, from Michelin-starred dining rooms to casual neighbourhood restaurants and gastropubs. The list of the 100 best restaurants in the UK is voted for by 200 industry experts from across the country, including chefs, restaurateurs, critics, and food writers.

The UK is divided into 11 regions, with judges voting for the top seven restaurants they have dined at in the previous 12 months, in order of preference, alongside 17 special award categories, including Chef of the Year, Opening of the Year, and Wine List of the Year.

Achieving a place on the list for five years in a row is a testament to the consistent quality and warmth that Pine has become known for since opening. The restaurant, set in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, draws guests from across the UK and beyond for its distinctive, ingredient-led cooking that celebrates the region’s larder.

Cal Byerley and Sian Byerley, co-owners of Restaurant Pine said, "Being included in the National Restaurant Awards is a huge pat on the back for the whole team, and we’re so proud of their commitment and sheer hard work. The team has to pull together and work hard for everything to gel, and when that happens, it’s pretty special. We’re lucky to have the team that we do, people who constantly go above and beyond to ensure our guests have an amazing time when they dine with us. We want to say a huge thank you to every single one of them for what they do.” 

The full National Restaurant Awards 2026 list can be found at http://www.nationalrestaurantawards.co.uk/.