Taste of Excellence Food and Drink Awards 2024 – WINNERS!

Announcing our 2024 Award Winners.

A tremendous thank you to everyone who nominated their favourite eateries, hostelries, venues and businesses for this year’s Taste of Excellence awards. The county’s most coveted food, drink and hospitality awards took place at The Drill, Lincoln on Thursday 7th November.

Best Newcomer of the Year
WINNER: Soul Foods, Alford

Rising Star of the Year
WINNER: Dale Brophy – BARE Street Kitchen, Grimsby

Best Bed and Breakfast of the Year
WINNER: The Pyewipe, Lincoln

Best Self Catering Establishment of the Year
WINNER: Treetop Hideaways, Woodhall Spa

Best Hotel of the Year
WINNER: Washingborough Hall, Lincoln

Best Wedding Venue of the Year
WINNER: Doddington Hall, Lincoln

Best Farm or Local Shop of the Year
WINNER: Vine House Farm Shop & Café, Deeping St Nicholas

Best Bakes or Sweet Treat of the Year
WINNER: Just Bake It, Lincoln

Best Drinks Product of the Year
WINNER: The Strait and Narrow, Lincoln – In-house Cocktails

Best Producer of the Year
WINNER: Batemans Brewery, Wainfleet All Saints

Best Tea or Coffee Shop of the Year
WINNER: Doddington Tea Room, Lincoln

Best Food to your Door
WINNER: Riverhead Coffee, Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Best Dining Pub of the Year
WINNER: The Red Lion Inn, Raithby

Best Restaurant of the Year
WINNER: Grain Store, Doddington Hall

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