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In the evocative old town of Much Wenlock one somehow expects to find a restaurant like this one, part of the Raven Hotel. If it's winter chances are you will end up in the old almshouses beside a handsome fire; otherwise, come summer and those long velvety evenings and it's the courtyard for you and yours with the owls calling from the Abbey.

The escabeche of Scottish salmon marinated in white wine and sweet peppers with olive and anchovy crostini makes a good lift-off for almost anything, not least the pot-roast chicken breast wrapped in bacon and served with an orange sauce.

Wenlock Edge, one of the most scenic spots in the beautiful county of Shropshire, is well served for refreshment by the Wenlock Edge Inn, where travellers, weary or otherwise, have long been wont to restore their spirits and assuage their appetites.

Dating from 1700 the place was formerly a quarryman's cottage. It is clear from the moment you walk through the door that that this is no ordinary inn. For a start it's haunted; yes, you've guessed, it's Jack, the quarryman. Secondly it is the home of the nationally notorious story-telling club "Tales from the Edge". Come along on the second Monday of every month and enjoy tall stories and Hobson's exclusive beer - a powerful combination.

Chef David Morgan knows a thing or two when it comes to meeting a person's appetite. Try the Bantry Bay mussels, gently poached in white wine and garlic, served with French bread. The steak and ale pie is well packed with strips of lean beef that have enjoyed the benefit of slow cooking in some of Mr Hobson's ale.

Understated quality is at every hand, from such things as the old-fashioned lemonade and the crisps to the service and wine list. There is no music, no fruit machines and the mineral water comes from the bottom of their well, 190 feet below the pub.

When Chef Paul and wife Anna decided to relocate from London to Shropshire, little did they know that their decision would give the sleepy village of Brockton a wonderfully warm and welcoming pub and restaurant. Since 2004, The Feathers at Brockton has gained loyal support and recognition and Paul and Anna have moved on to refurbish four bed and breakfast rooms, open a children's cookery school and introduce a new takeaway service.

Since the building dates back over two hundred years, it exudes a marvellous old world charm, and with its cosy nooks and crannies, the dining area is no exception. A menu of British dishes is offered, all created from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

For starters expect hake goujons with a garlic mayonnaise or Feathers pâté stuffed mushrooms sizzling in a hot pan of garlic butter. Classic main courses encompass half a roasted Gressingham duck and slow-cooked pork belly with black pudding, apple and cinnamon chutney and crackling.

New and Old World wines make up the sixty strong drinks list and at least ten can be enjoyed by the glass.

The small and delightful historic town of Much Wenlock in Central Shropshire is home to The Gaskell Arms, a seventeenth century coaching inn that offers most things that are required to help guests relax and unwind in style, from a peaceful beer garden and self catering accommodation, to tasty food and facilities to celebrate or host conferences.

The interior has oak beams and log fires on one hand, and comfortable bedrooms with modern facilities on the other. And once it's time to attend to your appetite head to the elegant restaurant where home-cooked British food is served at all times.

The à la carte opens with a vine tomato and mozzarella salad with red onion tapenade and herb oil before it offers a main course of chicken Cynthia with oranges, grapes and orange sauce or salmon Duglere in a creamy sauce with prawns, mussels and tomatoes.

Bar meals are served in the lounge bar and The Gaskell Arms is open for drinks throughout the day.