You voted for the different categories of the appreciation awards 2026 via the Scunthorpe Nights Facebook page, some of the votes reached an audience over 60k. But let’s recap who took the top places.
Best Local Restaurant: Imaginarium 1876 at Elizabeth Quarter
Serving, breakfast, lunch and evening menu. New to the local food scene based near Church Square.
2nd Place Restaurant DOM
Best Local Pizza: Yellowbelly Pizza in Brigg
Some customers say the pizza is better than Rome, so why not head there and see for yourself? It’s one place I haven’t tried yet but I’m aiming to get there this summer.
2nd Place went to Deep Pan Ashby
Best Local Burger: The Smoking Goat
Known for their signature goat burger and goat sauce (not made from goats), along with their signature steak boxes and coated chicken tenders, situated on Ashby High Street.
2nd Place Chicken Run Ashby
Best Local Community Event: Scunthorpe Pride
Attracting thousands over it’s course of 3 years, Scunthorpe Pride has proved inclusive to families, youth, older generation and people of all cultures and backgrounds. It’s a free event but they are seeking support to fund this years event. See more
Best Pub Kitchen: Take A Gander Public House
Serving proper pub grub. Based in a quaint location close to the banks of the river Trent and a very short drive out of Scunthorpe in Burringham Village.
2nd place Black Horse Blyton
Best Local Curry: Chillies Indian Takeaway
Based on Quebec Road. It seems to be a popular choice for local people ordering a takeaway curry, it even came out on top in the blind taste test with a panel of judges over on Mr Brunch TV.
2nd Place Carries Indian Bites (Pop Up)
Best Local Cafe: Claire’s Cafe
Based on East Common Lane, it’s a popular spot to order breakfast or lunch and even eat in. With solid choices on the menu and regular specials, the breakfast hits hard as a favourite with locals.
2nd Place Bebe’s Deli
Congratulations to all the winners and to all the nominees. Your customers love you, so keep doing what you do! And I’ll see some of you for a review soon maybe…
And I know, I know a big Portuguese style chicken chain is coming. Is it overrated? Yeah, sometimes. But it’s positive that a chain mostly seen in cities wants to invest in Scunthorpe and whether you like it or not a lot of people do love a cheeky Nando’s. It could be an opportunity for more names to follow, I mean I’m sure we’d love some of the shop chains that left to return. But I urge local people to support the small independents alongside the big chains, even once in a while. Support small businesses and local people because there is some amazing food in and around Scunthorpe and some lovely people that pour their passion into it.
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