The Bluebell is one of those gastropubs where you could quite easily spend an evening simply relaxing in their peaceful ambience and the interior makes the grade as a sought after freehouse with original Tudor features and opulent design elements. Of course you might well have a yearning to sip some of their wines or tuck into some delicious food, while you're at it.

This Good Food Guide 2010 entrant's single-minded fervour in using locally sourced ingredients is evident on the menu, which is an intermingling of British classics and Anglo-Italian touches. Starters such as king prawn and crab spring rolls followed by main courses like free braised pork belly and open style Scotch fillet steak Wellington are wildly popular. Afternoon tea is a must, served on a three tiered cake stand and filled with tempting treats.

There's a fantastic selection of fine wines at The Bluebell with twenty available by the glass and a superb choice of local cask ales and cider.