A new entrant in the Hungerford culinary scene, Five Bar and Grill at Charnham Street is sure to leave a smile on a diner's face after a relaxed meal in a remarkable setting. The décor is all about informality with a dining area done up in warm hues; couples could tuck into a corner for a romantic meal while the bright sunny garden is a perfect backdrop for a birthday celebration.

The kitchen turns out laudable modern British food with plenty of choice spread over three courses in addition to a tapas and sandwiches menu. Black pudding and warm apple salad with a caramel sauce, and classic smoked salmon with dill and caper sauce with brown bread win out among starters, and main courses of lamb rack marinated in mint, chilli and thyme served with chilli cous cous and mint yoghurt, and pan roasted duck breast with honey and ginger on a crunchy stir fry of vegetables with teriyaki sauce could come in for praise. Desserts of Eton mess and homemade brownies with ice cream mark the end of a fine meal.