There's nothing slow about The Snail at Stone Street in Sevenoaks, but the air of relaxed calm that presides over it seems to blend in beautifully with the glorious Kent countryside atmosphere. The touch of rustic charm with the stone brick walls is romantic and on sunny days, the well maintained garden is perfectly delightful for a spot of al fresco dining. The food bears European influences alongside modern British classics and fish is a regular feature, displayed prominently on the specials board every now and then.

A typical starter might include a smoked salmon parcel filled with crab meat and crème fraîche and this could lead on to a main course of wild sea bass roasted in garlic and thyme or maybe a lamb steak on minted crushed potato with cranberry gravy. Don't miss out on the homemade banana pancakes for dessert and the reasonably priced wine list that offers a good variety of choices, along with spirits, locally brewed ales, bottled beers and lagers.