On the edge of the pretty village of Leintwardine, the Jolly Frog Country Pub and Restaurant is but a hop and leap away from Herefordshire and overlooks the rolling Shropshire Hills. It is owned by Jayne and Mertyn Emsen, who named their pub after an ancient frog folktale.

The welcoming white and grey building attracts both locals and visitors thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and excellent British and European cuisine. Regularly changing à la carte and set menus offer local meat, game and wood-fired pizza, while fish is a house speciality.

Consider starting your meal with a bowl of steamed mussels with Robinson's cider, garlic and parsley before progressing to the special shellfish course that could offer Loch Fyne Angel oysters or clams, cockles and mussels with coconut cream and Marsala. Mains courses embrace wild salmon sushi with wasabi and soy and free-range pork loin steak with sage, garlic and wood roast tomatoes. Iced Scandinavian berries with white hot chocolate sauce offer a fantastic finishing touch.

The Jolly Frog drinks list offers wine, beer, cider and soft drinks.