The Chapel Bar and Dining Room opened its doors to the people of the bustling market town of Oundle in 2009. The new yet beautifully ageing refuge can be found on the first floor of a lovingly restored 19th century West Street Wesleyan chapel, as a welcoming venue that exudes character and charm.

The dining room menu offers British and Mediterranean cuisine, depends on seasonal produce, and is therefore regularly changing. Take the evening menu, for instance, which opens with nibbles of pickled quail's eggs before it presents char-grilled tiger prawns and chorizo bruschetta with lemon dressing. Main courses embrace roast Portobello mushrooms with spinach and taleggio, and a rocket and basil dressing, or loin of Seven Wells pork with onion soubise, thyme potato cake, Savoy cabbage, and smoked bacon.

Sign off with yoghurt and honey mousse with berry compote and madeleines. The Chapel wine list contains fine numbers from all around the world.