A BOOZER serving devilled mussels on toast, skate with shrimps and turnip tops, and pheasant and trotter pie has been named Michelin Pub of the Year.

The Marksman in trendy East London won the prestigious title after being praised for its menu offering "straightforward British dishes".

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Chef-owners Tom Harris and Jon Rotheram picked up the award ahead of more than 500 others featured in Michelin's latest Eating Out In Pubs Guide.

The pub was also singled out for its regular events with guest chefs, live music and DJs, and its summer roof terrace, friendly atmosphere and attentive staff.

The Hackney Road pub has long been a local landmark within the East London neighbourhood, the guide said.

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The guide's editor, Rebecca Burr, said: "The Marksman cleverly combines a place to drink with new era pub food.

"One of the things we love about it is that it's a proper neighbourhood pub first and foremost, with a cosy, traditional bar in which to enjoy a pint of local ale or a bottle of craft beer.

"The passion that Tom and Jon have for their first venture together is obvious and it's great to see them using some lesser-known ingredients to create gutsy, keenly priced and wonderfully fresh dishes. This is British comfort food at its best."

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Mr Rotheram said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have been crowned Michelin's Pub of the Year and this award is credit to the whole team who have worked so hard to create a pub that serves delicious food in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

"Having reopened the pub in 2015 following an extensive refurbishment, which included the creation of an upstairs dining room, it's a massive coup to have scooped this prestigious title so soon afterwards. Needless to say we're incredibly proud."

The guide also made it a recipient of a Michelin Bib Gourmand, awarded to venues which offer good value and good quality cooking.

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