The family-run Curzon Hotel can be found just a stone's throw from Chester, and situated in an attractive Victorian town house that was built as a gentleman's residence around the year 1867. Owner Yvonne Mitchell ensures guests are provided with personalised service, a restful stay, and good food and drink.

Sixteen bedrooms are all individually decorated and equipped with modern facilities. 

When it comes to the modern European food, consider starting your meal with an exotic fruit cocktail or smoked duck breast salad. A good matching dish could be the escalope of grilled salmon filled with prawn puree on a watercress cream, or the slow roasted lamb shoulder.

The coupe banana chocolate mint and caramel might seem a touch rich for some, in which case the fresh vanilla bavarois could present an alternative. A well-travelled wine complements the menu in style.