Housed in a classical 1901 William Huckvale house, The Akeman's comfortable modern interiors blend well with its Victoria façade. Located on Akeman Street, which sits on the ancient Roman road to London, this modern public house offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu in a warm and friendly ambience featuring exposed brick walls and a wood floor. Intimate spaces for couples and a long bar heighten its appeal.

The kitchen's activity is there for all to see with an open-plan design displaying dishes like fresh tuna steak and smoked salmon. The widespread menu of starters, light bites, plates to share, pasta and the charcoal oven delights has something for everyone. Those who'd like an uplifting start to their day could try The Akeman champagne breakfast with a glass of Henriot Brut Souverin.

Dinner could begin with starters of deep fried whitebait with sea salt, lemon and tartar sauce; goat?s cheese with roasted peppers in puff pastry with a salsa dip or homemade soup of the day.

The delicious pasta selection includes tagliatelle with king prawns, porcini mushrooms, chilli, white wine and parsley; chicken breast with creamy mushroom sauce or rigatoni with tomato sauce, basil and cherry tomatoes.

Grilled fare from the Jopser Oven offers a hearty alternative with dishes such as a 27oz Boston rib steak, on the bone with fries, rocket leaves and béarnaise sauce and The Akeman burger with 8oz prime ground beef, Emmental cheese, beef tomato, fries and mustard mayonnaise.

For a light lunch you could choose salmon Niçoise salad with new potatoes, green beans, soft boiled egg, anchovies, olives, tomatoes and mixed leaves or a ciabatta sandwich with filling of Parma ham with gorgonzola cheese and red onion marmalade.

Tempting dessert of white chocolate cheesecake with berry compote or chocolate cake with warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream will satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

The extensive drinks menu features cocktails, draught and bottled beers, local ales and an in-depth wine list.

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