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An authentic Thai restaurant using the correct ingredients just as you would find in Thailand, many of them specially imported, and they proudly boast that their dishes are made without any MSG or artificial colourings. Excellent value at lunchtime, with their one course with rice at only £5.95, though if you choose from the a la carte then your bill would gravitate more towards the dinner figure.

Located in the former 'little sauce factory' in London Road, Pete's aims to bring customers the best in Indian cuisine whether you choose to dine in the restaurant or enjoy a takeaway delivered to your home. The interior is simple and understated, with light walls, well-spaced tables and chairs, and an interesting set of ceiling tiles.

The menu is based on traditional Kashmiri recipes, many of which have been adapted to suit Western palates while retaining flavour and richness.

Trust succulent tandoori wings or a medley of chicken and lamb tikka, and sheek kebab to help set the stage for a main course of delicate prawn korma; lamb massala, cooked in cream, with almonds, coconut and assorted Indian spices, or the chef's specials of Kashmiri massala, the popular butter chicken, or a tangy jalfrezi. Traditional dishes such as the balti, bhuna, dupiaza, rogan, and Madras are always available. Aromatic biryanis are a full meal in themselves, while vegetarian sides, naan bread, and pilau rice complement the meal.

The Royal Oak at Catshill, near Bromsgrove, is a traditional English pub run by the Pigott family. Tthe high quality meat is supplied by the family's existing business, an established butcher's shop in Albrighton, ensures its produce is traceable right back to the farm. The restaurant and conservatory are comfortable and light, with a modern twist. Being an ideal location for travellers and locals to enjoy fresh home-cooked food. For the bear lovers The Royal Oak is recommended in the CAMRA good beer guide for its selection of quality ales.

This splendid black and white half-timbered pub dates from fourteen-hundred-eleven. Legend has it that King Charles dropped in for a quick one after his rapid exit from the Battle of Worcester in sixteen-hundred-fifty-one. Good pub food is the order of the day now and you might park your sword before embarking on some seared fresh tuna 'Benedict'. A general easing of the tunic and loosening of the laces would be needed to cope with the best end of English lamb covered with a nice crisp crust.

A quick look around outside, a check on the sentries and you could just make room for some rich chocolate and rum pots abetted by a generous dollop of clotted cream. The first coffee house had opened in Oxford the year before and an astute landlord would possibly have been able to offer it in Omberlsey in sixteen-hundred-fifty-one.

Set above the River Avon in the 15th century deer park surrounding Evesham Abbey, three converted cottages make up this attractive restaurant which offers a brasserie-style menu. Local produce features strongly, particularly the celebrated Evesham asparagus and eggs from the chef's hens.

A wine list of elegance completes the picture with house wine at £15.95. They have been awarded 2 AA rosettes for the high standard of their food and have a dining room with a wonderful ambience and stunning views overlooking the river.

Slug and Lettuce has a chain of almost a hundred bars spread across the country sharing a common love of serving down to earth, undemanding food and drink.

The group prides itself on offering dishes prepared using quality ingredients, and you should be attended on by attentive staff in a safe, welcoming and cheerful environment. The Slugs have something for anyone - breakfast for a lively start to the day, lunch for busy people, family meals or even a relaxing glass of wine to bring a tiring day to an end - all in a variety of modern and stylish settings.

The menu features old time English favourites such as Gloucestershire Old Spot sausages in buttered mash or fish pie made with Dartmouth smokehouse haddock, in a Devon cream and leek sauce, although dishes look to Europe and further afield to Asia for inspiration. A good way to start the enjoyment is by sharing platters of Southern fried chicken breast pieces, crispy potato wedges, garlic ciabatta strips, half a rack of BBQ pork ribs, wasabi vegetables with onion rings or some Greek mezze

Hearty steak pies, Thai curry with sticky jasmine rice or butternut squash with goats' cheese lasagne are amongst the more popular main dishes. Sandwiches or wraps - warm tortilla with chicken and Parmesan or aromatic duck in plum sauce - provide for those who prefer something lighter. They also serve burgers as well as tempting salads like salmon, asparagus or tomato and mozzarella. For children they have good old British standby sausage and mash, or pepper pasta and ketchup among other choices, all of which never fail to delight, particularly as some of them seem to have come out of a certain celebrity chef's Book of Forbidden Dishes.

Desserts appear in the form of raspberry biscotti, hot chocolate pudding or a creamy strawberry cheesesake. The wine list is well compiled and substantial. There are not less than seven French, three from Italy and some from Spain, Chile, Australia as well as New Zealand. Slug and Lettuce can cater for events including birthday parties, fashion shows, hen nights, wedding parties or just an enjoyable night out with a few friends.