The winner of Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2017 has been revealed.

The White Swan in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, took the top award.

Celebrity chef Brian Turner presented the award at the Welcome to Yorkshire stand at the Great Yorkshire Show yesterday.

A record number of votes were cast in this year’s competition, leading to 15 pubs being shortlisted rather than the usual 12.

Among those vying for the prize was the Brown Cow, in Bingley.

Over 18,500 members of the public had their say, with The Royal Oak in Ripon coming second and The Carpenter’s Arms in Felixkirk coming third.

The competition, which is run by Welcome to Yorkshire in partnership with the Yorkshire Post and sponsored by Theakstons, saw the public nominate 700 pubs in total.

Simon Parker, owner of The White Swan said: “I’m absolutely delighted, but this award is all thanks to my staff, I’m nothing without them.

“If I had to give my top tip for a successful pub, it’s having a good team behind you.”

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “Yorkshire pubs are world famous for their warm welcome and perfect pints and none more so than this year’s fantastic winner The White Swan, in this such a stunning part of Yorkshire.

“Competition was tougher than ever this year with a record breaking number of votes, proving just how proud everyone in Yorkshire is of all our brilliant ale houses.

“Huge congratulations to this year’s winner and a big thank you to everyone who entered, helping us shout loud and proud about all our pubs and inns who keep on raising the bar”

The top 30 pubs will feature in Welcome to Yorkshire’s Ale Trail. Thousands of copies of which will be distributed around tourist destinations across Yorkshire.