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The Beefeater Grill range of restaurants, owned by the well established firm of Whitbread has transformed over time into what is now predominantly a cooking platform for chargrill. The restaurants are warm, modern and stylish, with low lighting and contemporary artwork. A comfortable, cosy, mainly booth layout offers guests their own space with no feeling of being hurried at any point. Staff are friendly and helpful if need be - what a difference that can make to a good evening out.

Be it the wide open spaces of Argentina, the intimate setting of a French restaurant, or a busy grill in London's West End, there's no denying the popularity of chargrill. As the production of quality beef, chicken, fish and lamb has grown, prices have come down by comparison, and the simple and traditional art of minimally cooking dishes by chargrill, sealing in the flavours and tastes by intense heat has caught the public imagination.

All the steaks at Beefeater Grill are matured for a minimum of 28 days before being seasoned. Whether it be juicy rib eye, the classic sirloin, that emblem of the Sunday lunch, a tender fillet, or a delicious 7oz rump, all grilled to your own specification, you're never far away from perfection. Even beefburgers have shaken off their dubious image and the highly popular Beefeater burgers are made from 100% beef.

The popular sirloin with giant prawns offers a treat to those for whom an alliance between sea and pasture is a natural attraction, whilst a 16oz steak platter links rump, fillet, sirloin and rib eye into one mouth-watering dish served with chips, battered onion rings, grilled tomato, a flat mushroom and peppercorn and brandy sauce.

Many of us love rib meat, and the rack of ribs at a Beefeater Grill has a meaty rack smoky flavour; maple ribs of pork with a choice of three sauces, mojito, smoked caramel and apple glaze, or Bourbon and black BBQ. And if all else fails and you are totally baffled by the wealth of choices, ask to have a word with the Steakmaster who will help find what is right for you, together with the best cooking method. These guys leave nothing to chance.

On a menu that is a delight to read, let alone choose a meal from, expect to find smaller dishes such as traditional prawn cocktail, whitebait, chicken liver pâté and baked Camembert, or juicy lamb koftas served with yoghurt and mint dip. There's something about a good steak meal that always leaves a gap for a little temptation to sweeten up the scene and from amongst twelve options look for Belgian chocolate cheesecake, treacle sponge pudding or a caramel apple crumble pie.

Throughout the day a wide range of more general dishes are yours for the ordering, sandwiches, jackets, classic favourites like fish and chips, pasta, salads, and sharing dishes of nachos, potato shells and a Beefeater Grill combo. Next door to many of the restaurants are Premier Inns, so staying the night whatever the circumstances need not be a problem.

And what about wine? Endorsed by Matthew Jukes, wine writer in the Daily Mail and bon viveur in his own right, a wine list that marches with the menu completes an impressive and compelling invitation to enjoy whatever takes your fancy at the nearest Beefeater Grill.

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Set in 120 acres of parkland and superbly located for many of Southern England's most important and popular attractions - such as horse racing at Ascot, golf at Wentworth. Windsor Castle and Great Park a mere stone's throw away, rugby at Twickenham, and London a 45 minute drive - this majestic Surrey Hotel also boasts an extremely fine restaurant.

The Latymer Restaurant, which is at the heart of this revered Victorian hotel, offers a largely French-inclined menu based on British style, in a handsome room where every comfort has been taken into account. This is not a place for the faint-hearted and many of the dishes are extremely elaborate and beautifully presented.

A typical three course dinner could consist of a choice of: crisp fritter of sweetbread and truffle, with a purée of apple and a bay leaf sauce; poached hen's egg speckled with truffle with asparagus tagliatelle and crème fraiche; seared scallops, cauliflower jelly, sevruga caviar and light herb oil; torchon of foie gras with an apple and calvados jelly or marinated loin of tuna, soy and lime leaf dressing and sorbet of tomato to start with.

Followed by main courses such as: venison loin, pastilla of cherry and braised rib meat, with butternut squash puree and smoked spinach; collection of rabbit, with a canneloni of calamari and herb risotto; fillets of Dover sole, with oyster tartare, cabbage crisps, chickpea puree and shellfish cream or loin of English lamb, Earl Grey jelly, glazed baby fennel, sweetbread, garlic croute.

Finishing off with some magnificent and unusual desserts like: chilled chocolate risotto, banana thyme sorbet and "rice crispies" praline; fromage blanc mousse, mango jelly and passion fruit sorbet; Valrhona praline cream, saffron anglaise and griottine cherry froth or tart of apple and goats cheese, rosemary ice cream.

The petits fours with the coffee make a memorable end to the evening; at lunch the food is rather lighter (and cheaper).

Set in 120 acres of parkland and superbly located for many of Southern England's most important and popular attractions - such as horse racing at Ascot, golf at Wentworth. Windsor Castle and Great Park a mere stone's throw away, rugby at Twickenham, and London a 45 minute drive - this majestic Surrey Hotel also boasts a very flexible approach with their St James restaurant.

At lunchtime it offers a Buffet/Carvery, presenting excellent value at £18.95 from Monday to Saturday, but slightly more at £30 on Sunday, however, this does include Live Jazz.

On a Sunday you could feast on a choice of: assorted smoked and cured fish with horseradish cream; asparagus parma ham with mozzarella salad; flaked salmon nicoise or a trio of melon with assorted berries and seasonal fruits to begin with.

Followed by classics such as: roast sirloin of beef red wine jus and Yorkshire puddings; roast loin of pork calvados sauce or baked fillets of lemon sole with a basil and herb crust saffron pomme ecrasse with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes.

Finishing with: home-made apple and blackberry pie with clotted cream; lemon tart with lime cream; seasonal fruit berry tart; fresh seasonal fruit salad; banoffee pie or a selection of French and English cheeses.

In the evening it offers an 'a la carte' menu, ranging from dishes like kedgeree with poached egg or cous cous stuffed squid with basil oil, through pastas and salads such as spaghetti, red pepper pesto, crème fraiche and spring onion or flaked pepper salmon salad with lemon mayonnaise, through to mains of guinea fowl, wild mushroom risotto, roasted grapes or monkfish, chilli and ginger rosti, bok choi and oriental sauce vierge.

A meal could be as little as £15 a head, or £40, depending on how you choose; but either way it should prove a memorable experience.

The stylish and vibrant Brasserie at the Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa in London Road promises informal yet chic dining with its elegant contemporary setting. From lunchtime buffets to the varied à la carte menu in the evenings, guests can choose from a modern European spread.

Dishes such as open ravioli of Dorset crab with crab bisque, artichoke salad with poached quail's eggs and slow roast belly of pork with spiced aubergine declare the meal's flavour. They could be followed by loin of English rose veal with fondant potato, saddle of Sussex mule lamb with braised shoulder or roast pollock with ragoût of mussels. A selection from the grill would be perfectly in order too. Patrons can also choose to dine from the table d'hôte menu. Scrumptious dessert ensembles of passion fruit and chocolate sabayon mousse, lime and praline crunchy, coconut streusel, steamed carrot and spices sponge cake, raspberry soufflé and lychee sorbet, with recommended wines, bring the meal to a delightful climax.

Located within the beautiful surroundings of the Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa in London Road, the Ascot Bar and Lounge is a haven of tranquillity. Timeless country mansion by day and elegant cocktail lounge by night, this is where the cognoscenti can gather till the wee hours of the morning. Live light music entertains the senses while a modern European menu satisfies the appetite. 

At Ascot, patrons can sit back and enjoy new exciting liquid creations conjured up by Antonio Dandrea and his team. For something out of the ordinary, the bar's 'cocktail masterclass' provides guests with an enjoyable and informative introduction to cocktails, giving insights into the secrets of mixology, before they create their own drinks. The menu offers light meals that could include dishes like smoked wild sea trout with lemon jelly, grilled sardines with aioli and roast calves sweetbreads, in addition to a range of soups, salads and sandwiches. Afternoon tea is also served here with a selection of pastries, scones, cakes, fine teas and champagne.