The UK’s best ‘pit stops’ for business drivers have been revealed in the first AA awards.

Venues were awarded titles for their bacon sandwiches, cups of tea and toilets, as well as the best overall independent venue after being recommended by AA patrols.

“We hope the first patrol approved awards will highlight some of the great independent venues across the country and boost awareness of the valuable role they play in feeding the nation’s motorists,” said chief judge Andy Taylor.

As well as scooping the title of ‘best in UK’, each venue also received a commemorative plaque or a unique set of branded plates or mugs to share with their customers.

 

The top stops

  • Best bacon sarnie: Bob’s Big Bite, Stourbridge, West Midlands
  • Best cuppa: Mega Bites, Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Best toilet: Mickey’s Diner, Aylesford, Kent
  • Best independent venue: Mains Grills Café, Richmond, Yorkshire