The list is split into each of England’s regions with one pub being named the best in each county.
Introducing the list, the newspaper said: “It used to be easy to make yourself unpopular wherever you went in England.
“Suggest the local football team was congenitally incompetent or cast aspersions on the abilities of the region’s fish friers, say, and hackles would be raised.
“Pronounce the local pubs rubbish, from the ale to the atmosphere, though, and you’d be absolutely guaranteed a barney.
“The world has changed, but this is still a pretty reliable way to start a row in all four corners of the realm.
“It might be considered risky, then, to compile a list of the best pubs in each of England’s 48 ceremonial counties, but this selection is based on years’ of assiduous research – and some local intel, where needed.
“That said, sorry if I’ve missed your much-loved local – please share it in the comments below.”
Representing Worcestershire is The Fleece in Bretforton which is “run by the National Trust”.
Why is The Fleece in Bretforton the best pub in Worcestershire?
The Telegraph picked The Fleece to fly the flag for Worcestershire but what makes the pub so special?
The newspaper explained: “The half-timbered Fleece appears to have leapt from the pages of Shakespeare.
“Run by the National Trust, it’s quite happy to live up to this image, with morris dancing, folk music, various pub legends and an Asparagus festival in May.”
You can find the pub at The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham WR11 7JE and find out more about it via its website.
Customers have praised The Fleece and shared their experiences on Tripadvisor, giving the pub an overall rating of four stars.
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One visitor commented: “An outstanding experience. The atmosphere was authentic, the service excellent and the food & drink was exceptional. We couldn’t fault any part of the evening, highly recommended”.
Another customer said: “We stayed overnight at The Fleece in the en-suite room in the inn and thoroughly enjoyed our far-too-brief visit. The room was small but warm and cosy and we had everything we needed for a peaceful night’s sleep.
“The breakfast was excellent with lots of choices. We spent a very pleasant hour or so in the evening one of the inn’s rooms enjoying the mulled wine before retiring for the night.”