Bell at Salford Priors, The

With the opening of The Bell at Salford Priors, owners Sally and Dave Atkinson have brought a pub back to the heart of a village, which saw the building disused for more than six months. The décor is rustic and minimalist that is a reflection of the Salford Priors neighbourhood, and could be just the right place for a celebration meal with the family.

The kitchen's determination to 'always using local produce unless impossible!' aptly sums up their commitment to source fresh ingredients and rely on suppliers who rear and farm the ethical way. Creamy garlic mushrooms served on toast and handmade fishcake on dressed leaves with a citrus mayonnaise lead the way and main courses like a classic fillet of beef Rossini and slow cooked lamb kleftico in brown sauce are executed with equal skill and panache.

Homemade Baileys and strawberry cheesecake and poached pear in white wine and cointreau are just two of the delicious desserts on offer at The Bell.