Situated in a building that was once a natural history museum, Arlingtons Brasserie is distinguished by its French style cooking and smart stylish ambience. A takeaway deli and café-bar make it ideal for a quick stop too. Its Darwin Room can be hired for small parties and a gallery overlooks the brasserie for a more intimate dining experience.

Start the day here with a traditional English breakfast or take a break with afternoon tea. If a full meal is what calls, then step into the spacious dining room. You could begin with chicken liver pâté or a seafood gratin. Then, move on to a chicken chasseur, free range chicken breast in a white wine, tomato, mushroom and herb sauce, beef bourguignon or traditional fish pie. The salad selection includes stilton, pear and watercress, Greek salad and crab salad niçoise. Top a satisfying lunch with crème caramel or a chocolate almond gateau. The wine bar offers a range of champagne and wines by the glass as well as local ale and specialty beers.