Its reputation having preceded it, The Duke of Portland lives up to it well with food created from the finest locally sourced produce. Situated in the village of Lach Dennis, this is where you can head to enjoy a range of traditional fare, seafood and much more in comfortable down-to-earth surroundings.

An extensive menu promises starters of Gloucester old spot pork belly and black pudding, Montgomery Cheddar cheese flamiche, potted ham hock and hot smoked salmon. For the main course try anything from fish and chips to a classic beef burger. If black pepper and pork sausage, confit of Glyn Arthur lamb with a light gravy and mini shepherd’s pie or baked whole sea bass is your pick for the day, then you couldn’t have chosen better. Puddings of rum soaked brioche or pannacotta au grappa induce that feeling of quiet satisfaction that is so welcome at the end of a good meal. The selection of real ales and quality draught lagers lends even more spirit to the occasion.