Most of the time-honoured inns have a story to tell, which definitely make interesting read but it's not very common to see them offer an eclectic range of cooking and that's exactly what sets apart Hatchgate Restaurant from the others. From African and Austrian to British, this place is well-suited for those with adventurous taste buds and gives them a chance to preview these cuisines without even embarking on a sojourn to these countries.

The exotic specials menu of just steaks can easily be mistaken for a zoologist's lexicon with bison, camel, crocodile, zebra and impala amongst others. The evening menu has the usual suspects though with pork and mozzarella meatballs with a spicy tomato salsa; beef fillet stroganoff, and gooseberry cheesecake stack.

The bar menu is dedicated to classics from around the world with chicken Kiev, Hatchgate ribs, battered cod and chips and a trio of wild boar, kangaroo and juniper berries and poached game sausages.