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Taken on in January 2010 by Elite Management, the Cross Keys retains all its ancient charm helped by the advantages that come with a major overhaul. The overall impression is of a rural pub across the road from the church, with a keen new team determined to bring customer satisfaction in an area where the competition is keen.

In the dining room starters from a regularly changing menu may offer mussels cooked in white wine with garlic and cream or chicken liver parfait with home made pear and apple chutney. We have a staple favourite of beer battered haddock, chips and mushy peas and ever changing specials such as slow braised lamb shanks or beetroot risotto with crumbled capricorn goats' cheese. Our fish is delivered straight from Billingsgate and our meat is supplied locally from The Village Butcher. Greene King IPA and Ruddles Best are regulars and a frequently changing guest ale is on offer.

At The Elephant Hotel in Pangbourne, luxury dons a quirky avatar as they claim, making it a delightful spot for a vacation or even if you're looking for a weekend of business with colleagues. The Indian elements lend a remarkable touch to the décor, with hand crafted furniture, rich oriental rugs and delicate fabrics creating a look that is different, warm and welcoming. Their restaurant Christoph's is elegant, creating a cosy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a fine dining experience.

Locally sourced produce features in the menus, where starters could typically be linguine with smoked haddock, chives and parmesan, followed by a main course of grilled lobster, garlic butter, salad and skinny chips. There's also a game menu with starters of warm pigeon salad, spiced onions and pine nuts followed by roast partridge, roasted roots and game chips. For dessert, there's plum and almond tart with vanilla ice cream and almond tuile and the wine list features interesting choices from across the world.