Scutchers is quite rightly the pride of Long Melford, Sudbury, where special occasions are celebrated with flair and enthusiasm and an overall delightful experience awaits when you enter. This is casual sophistication at its best, a marvellous coming together of traditional and contemporary tastes, whether it is in the decor or cuisine. The dining room has a relaxing atmosphere and you could sit by the cosy fireplace in the lounge sipping a drink and perusing the menu.

Begin your gastronomic journey by starting with quail breasts and oyster mushrooms with lardons and a shallot and balsamic dressing and then move on to the luxury fish ragout - halibut, scallops, tiger prawns and lobster in a creamy vermouth sauce served with steamed potatoes. An excellent finish is provided by the classic deep filled treacle tart with custard and the superb wine list at Scutchers offers numerous choices from the Old and New World, with many available by the glass.