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On the outskirts of Waltham Cross, a well-heeled county town close to the borders of Hertfordshire and Essex, the Goff's Oak delivers delicious modern British and Mediterranean food in stunning surroundings. Close to the M25, in the heart of the rural commuter belt just north of London, the Goff's Oak combines the warm welcome of a traditional country pub with the sophistication, expertise and service of a slick city restaurant. A carefully compiled wine list as well as a selection of cask ales, draught and bottled beers complement the food perfectly.

Alongside the excellent a la carte menu, the Goff's Oak believes in adding that unique touch to make diners feel special. A celebratory Supper Club menu offers a two-course meal for two with a bottle of exclusive Rothschild champagne for just £40. Steak lovers can look forward to Wednesdays when they can enjoy their favourites along with a bottle of red wine at half the price. On Sparkling Thursdays wine connoisseurs can relish a variety of champagnes and sparkling wines at special prices.

Lunch or dinner here can begin with starters of sticky pork ribs with watermelon, ginger, soy and chilli; Moroccan lamb koftas with fattoush salad and tzatziki and chorizo, or a sharing platter of garlic pizzette, caramelised onions and rocket. You could, alternatively, try salad of spiedini of chicken and chorizo in a  piri piri sauce with feta cheese, roast peppers and salad leaves.

Adventurous Italian dishes include a stone-baked gamberetti pizza with toppings of tiger prawns, char grilled courgettes, chilli, tomato, gremolata and basil; pasta of braised rabbit with Aspall's Cyder, pappardelle, mushroom, spinach, cream and pangratatto  or pulled pork with pea and Applewood Cheddar macaroni add an authentic Mediterranean flavour to the à la carte.

The grill offers traditional favourites including succulent spit roast maple gammon with Brussel sprout and parmesan gratin or fillet steak garni with watercress, confit tomato, grilled mushroom and hand-cut jenga chips. Seafood lovers could consider battered haddock with frites, tartare sauce and minted mushy peas or sea bass fillets served with sweet potato, spinach curry and tzatziki.

Unlike many run of the mill 'gastro pubs' vegetarians are also well catered for with tempting dishes including box-baked camembert on stirata Romana bread with homemade tomato jam; baked button mushrooms with Pinot Grigio cream and garlic or a hearty cannelloni al forno with spinach, leeks, butternut squash, ricotta and tomato sauce.
 
Scrumptious desserts include white chocolate crème brûlée, Black Forest tiramisu, gypsy tart with whipped cream or chocolate marquise with chocolate sauce and bring any meal to a fitting end. A cheese plate with Colliers Cheddar, camembert and gorgonzola could be equally satisfying.

An extensive selection of aperitifs, digestifs, bottled beers, soft drinks and hot drinks quenches the thirst. The wine list offers a delightful selection of delicate whites and robust reds from the Mediterranean as well as some examples from the rest of the world.

Liked it at the Goff's Oak? Then why not visit sister pubs The Nag's Head in Brentwood, and The George and Dragon in Epping.

More information can be found on their Website.