Tucked away in a residential road in Hemel Hempstead, the Plough and Dragon skilfully combines the roles of an English pub and a Thai restaurant. Dark wood furnishings and ornate lighting are allied to authentic Thai artefacts and statuettes, neatly symbolising the pub?s fusion of two cultures.

The a la carte covers a lot of ground from sharing starter platters and sizzlers to delicious curries and wok dishes, while the elaborate banquet menu, for two to share, brings in some satisfying choices such as stir-fried pork fillet, Thai fishcakes and Indonesian style fried rice. Finish on a classical note with a mango and coconut cheesecake or banana fritters drizzled with honey. The bar menu offers classic British pub grub including sandwiches, gourmet burgers, fish and chips, as well as oriental dishes like chicken satay, Malaysian beef rendang curry and Singapore laksa, a spicy coconut vermicelli noodle soup with chicken, crispy tofu and tiger prawns.

Plough and Dragon's carefully chosen selection of wines complements any meal perfectly.