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Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Berkshire Downs in the village of Chaddleworth, The Ibex is housed in a Grade II-listed cottage that once served as a bakery before being turned into a traditional country pub. Guests can let their hair down in the comfortable setting for an evening of conviviality with wholesome pub grub fare in what is the village?s hot spot.

Several months of refurbishment have returned the Ibex to the heart of the community. Diners can expect to enjoy dishes such as fishcakes, beef lasagne, chicken chasseur, carpaccio of tuna with rocket and red pepper coulis and open beef Wellington with thyme jus. Staples of beer battered fish and chips, bangers and mash, steak and ale pie, shepherd's pie and chicken curry with rice as well as a range of burgers and sandwiches could do justice just as well. Round off the satisfying meal with spotted dick or pear and almond tart. Greene King real ales and guest brews plus a range of wines by the glass provide further cause for pleasure.

The Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa is the closest 4-star meeting, events and leisure destination to the prestigious Royal Ascot. Consider returning to relax in the comfort of the luxurious hotel in Sunninghill, after spending an exciting yet tiring day at the races.

The modern British and international food at Hyperion Restaurant could qualify to be among the best choices to help you unwind. If you wish to dine outside, visit the lovely roof terrace that provides al fresco dining during the summer months. Light refreshments are served all day in the lounge, which is a nice little place to catch up with friends.

The elegant interior of the restaurant encourages visitors to feel right at home and take pleasure in the experience. Begin your gastronomic journey with cream of carrot soup, move on to halibut steak with vine tomatoes and truffle cream sauce before signing off with vanilla rice pudding.

The hotel has a large function suite that holds up to 300 persons for wedding celebrations.

Miltons is situated in the grounds of Cantley House Hotel, where, in the informal and relaxed setting of a 17th century barn, enclosing a secluded and attractive courtyard, the restaurant offers a selection to please most palates, both with their food and wine.

Their menu of mainly Modern British food with influences from the continent and occasionally other more distant parts of the world changes regularly, but this is also supplemented by various specials, always including freshly delivered fish. Vegetarians are well looked after with many choices and the menu also includes several healthy options which are clearly marked.

They are particularly proud of their wine list, where, instead of the huge mark-ups common in other less enlightened establishments, they put a maximum £10 on the price of a bottle, thus making it a veritable pleasure to enjoy a better quality wine with your meal.

Lunch represents particularly good value, with a £12.50 for two courses fixed price menu, which could offer such delicious choices as leek and potato soup or chicken and wild mushroom risotto cooked in a white wine and coriander sauce finished with shaved parmesan to start followed by beef fillet strips gently pan fried in a paprika butter finished with cream and brandy served with a braised rice tower or cod fillet lightly grilled with a lemon butter served on a crispy frisée salad with cherry tomatoes.

Their a la carte might contain first courses such as plum tomato and mozzarella tower served warm with an olive and herb salsa finished with a balsamic reduction; chicken liver parfait served with cherry tomato salsa and warm brioche finished with tarragon dressing or pan fried kidneys cooked in a grain mustard sauce finished with a rice tower and shallots.

With main courses like strips of chicken pan-fried with chestnut mushrooms in a chive flavoured butter finished with bean sprouts and a light soya sauce and a rice tower; pork fillet layered with sweet potato set on a white port and cream sauce served with a shallot and leek compote or lamb fillet coated in a light garlic mousse with mint set on an onion and tomato rosti finished with a madeira sauce, as well as delicious pasta, fresh fish and vegetarian dishes.