This thatched country pub and eating house that sits comfortably in the heart of the Shropshire Marches first started life as a drover's hostelry. Today its trademark hospitality, provided by John Williams - for many years a member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain - and his wife Debbie, is in evidence within its spacious and stylish dining area that retains much of its traditional charm. As for matters of the plate, The Pound at Leebotwood places strong emphasis on local sourcing and quality ingredients.

Nibble on Mr Theman's platter of cured meats served with olives, local cheese and bread with basil butter, whilst you wait for a bowl of light summer pea soup, or perhaps a smooth chicken liver parfait with balsamic onion relish and crispy toasts. Main courses draw much attention to local Shropshire produce with parcel of confit lamb and Mr Walls 28 day, dry aged rare breed of sirloin beef. Finally draw the meal to a close with rhubarb clafoutis with vanilla pod ice cream or pannacotta with warm poached apricots.