A Cornwall pub with a "reasonably priced lunch menu of crowd-pleasers" and Sunday roasts "fit for a king" has been named one of the best in Britain with food worth travelling for.

The Standard Inn in Portscatho was featured alongside 10 others in an article from National Geographic.

Discussing why they created the list, the publication wrote: "A few decades ago, pubs were for pints, and the food, when offered, tended to be simple and stodgy.

"But British culinary culture changed forever in 1991 when The Eagle opened its doors in London’s Clerkenwell and coined the term ‘gastropub’; its focus on high-quality dining as well as drinking raised the bar."

They continued: "Some of the inns on our list are elevating classic pub grub, others reviving lost regional recipes or even showcasing international flavours. What you can count on, though, are filling dishes in a relaxed setting — with roaring fires, flagstone floors and wooden beams more or less a requirement."

The full list can be found on the National Geographic website here.

What was said about The Standard Inn in Portscatho?

The Standard Inn was praised for being a place where Cornish coastal produce can "shine" as well as for its reasonable prices.

Alongside that, the quality of its Sunday roasts was highly revered.

National Geographic wrote: "Live-fire cooking and Cornish coastal produce shine in this recently restored freehouse.

"Picture Roseland Peninsula hispi cabbage and black garlic, moorland lamb and signature ‘pillow’ flatbreads all perfectly charred in the open grill, then devoured in firelit snugs or the suntrap beer garden, depending on the season.

"The Sunday roasts are fit for a king — apt, since local legend states Henry VIII once visited the inn — accompanied by family-style vats of veg and homemade sauces.

"The reasonably priced lunch menu of crowd-pleasers — including a grilled Cornish farmhouse cheddar sandwich — and extensive real ale selection ensure the local community keeps coming in addition to the down-from-London crowd. Mains from £12."

Diners are also a big fan of The Standard Inn, as it has earned a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 37 reviews.

One person wrote: "Outstanding. Some proper cookery on show and a perfect pub. The ambience, the staff, the food, exceptional. Don’t go. Leave it for the rest of us to go again!!"

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Another shared: "Top nosh, locally sourced simple honest food cooked to perfection with love and care. Served with a smile - atmosphere laid back and unstuffy for a relaxed evening."

Meanwhile, another posted: "Thoroughly delicious food. The most perfectly cooked piece of Gurnard and partner had steak, again cooked beautifully.

"Both dishes were full of flavour. Knowledgeable, friendly staff and a lovely attention to detail across the menu and in/around the setting. Highly recommended."