Jocasta's lakeside location may well be a crowd puller but one should also account for the fact that although secluded, it's quite accessible from the City Centre. So you could quickly make a mental note for that upcoming business lunch or an evening with the family. The dining area is well-stacked with its polished silverware, double-linen tablecloths and strategically placed tables.

The menu opens with starters of mussels in white wine and cream with garlic, leeks and tarragon sauce, and pressed ham hock terrine with quince jelly. Main courses include chicken wrapped in Sorrento ham, roast rack of lamb, and char-grilled 10 oz rib eye steak topped with Stilton and red wine sauce. From the dessert list choose between an iced lemon parfait with raspberry sorbet, and banana tarte tatin with toffee sauce and pistachio ice cream.

Jocasta's regularly hosts seasonal celebrations throughout the year, which are popular with the locals.