Red Lion at Hunningham, The

A beautiful country pub in rural Warwickshire, The Red Lion at Hunningham is comfortably nestled between Leamington, Rugby and Coventry. Dating back to the 1930s and even earlier, the pub has proved its resilience having experienced a fair share of floods and renovations under a whole bunch of different owners in its lifetime. It has been a managed house, a carvery, a biker's pub, had a children’s playground, and today under the ownership of Sam Cornwall-Jones, aspires to be just a good pub with good food, unlike its contemporaries who prefer to fall under rather fancier titles.

The décor is simple and cosy in keeping with the straight-forward, unassuming attitude of its owner. Three ever blazing fires that are linked by stone and timber, add charm and character, while the menu promises locally sourced and skilfully cooked honest food, well-kept cask ales and over 30 single malts. Begin with a starter of spiced Thai chilli beef salad with lemon grass or Warwickshire farmers' plate, which is cold sausage, ham, rare beef and pork pie. For mains, go for grilled mackerel fillets or pork shoulder steak. There is a list of tempting sandwiches also on the menu for those looking for a light bite. Rich dark chocolate pot is an excellent way to conclude the meal, though almost anything on the menu at The Red Lion works just as well..