The quaintly named Missing Sock in the tranquil setting of Stow-cum-Quy is a multi-functional venue with restaurant, bar and lounge. Established by a small group of friends it aims high with healthy eating options in a friendly familial ambience and other laudable objectives. The menu is  eclectic and international with self-cook options and a family roast experience. Children are welcome to have an interesting and interactive experience here.

From house speciality Finders fish bake and regular mushroom risotto the selection extends to such dishes as pan steamed mussels with Thai herbs and the African babootie, lean steak mince slowly cooked in a mix of spices and served with steamed rice, banana, sambals and chutney. There's also sluggishly braised beef cooked in real ale, whisky grilled baby back ribs and the vegetarian Ethiopian pot, a 'kindness' dish offered to someone off the table. The exotic fare is complemented by familiar desserts of hot chocolate brownie, banoffee roulade roll and Irish cream and lemon cheesecake.

Those who want try their hand at cooking can do it in an interactive raclette style with a platter of different meats all pan seared and ready to cook with spices and sauces. If stopping by for breakfast expect to have free range egg with a slice of pig's back, Scottish salmon and egg bagel or Irish boxty with crispy bacon.

Put away a pint at the lively bar which offers Asian beer, Brooklyn lager, Belgian white beer and South African cider in addition to an assortment of spirits and wines.