In the heart of town, Market Bistro in Saturday Market Place provides an informal, comfortable setting in which to enjoy a leisurely meal. Food freshly prepared with local produce and a hands-on approach by owners Lucy and Richard Golding guarantees an intimate and inviting ambience that creates a bond with guests. It?s all done in house, from the chutneys and jams, to curing and smoking the meats and cheese.

The regularly changing menu offers a range of old classics along with contemporary fare with individual touches. You could nibble at spiced, home smoked almonds and macadamias while waiting for the meal to be served. Then start with smoked salmon and anchovy butter terrine, duck liver parfait with tomato and chilli jam or market salad with black pudding and bacon. Mains options include baked ham with fat chips and piccalilli, roasted squash risotto with wilted spinach and goats cheese, market venison burger with cheese and spiced ketchup and Gressingham duck breast with confit leg, braised chicory and puy lentils. Round off with a chocolate brownie with sauce if you wish. A comprehensive wine list adds to the pleasure.