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In the great pub evolution there have, as always, been winners and losers. The weak have gone to the wall, the strong have survived, and the newcomers have led the renaissance. The emergence of modest groupings of revitalised pubs has brought some real stars, of which The Royal Oak is undoubtedly one, a verdict supported by the award of Dining Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide for 2011.

The advantages of an historic building have been skilfully combined with new ideas, modern management with heart, and an adherence to being British that borders on patriotism. Character and atmosphere is there in abundance, and you will dine in a rosy red room with glowing dark floorboards.
 
Only 15 minutes from the M4 and the M40, and 3 from the centre of Marlow (great shopping for the m'sahib) The Royal Oak is rural enough to have the red kites, reintroduced to the Chilterns in 1989, doing an aerial display over the pub. Once inside, the warmth of an egalitarian clientele, and friendly staff can lead to a steady and insidious relaxation.

Head Chef Ed Frost presides over a talented team which monitors on what they call a 'British Colonial' style. This involves emphasis on the products of the local fields and hedgerows, an art that over the years we have mislaid, to our own disadvantage. Starters of small plates look to seared Scottish salmon and horseradish blinis with rocket and beetroot salad cream; bubble and squeak with oak smoked bacon, free range poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, or Dorset brown crab mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta.

Many dishes are subject to season and in summer look out for grilled Cornish mackerel fillets with warm marinated feta, broad bean and new potato salad and harissa yoghurt. At any time that grand dish, the char-grilled aged English steak should not be ignored, served here with blue cheese Caesar butter and skinny chips. The eponymous pan-roast Barbary duck breast with confit potato, caramelised red onion tarte tatin and broccoli purée combines flavours that were surely grown or bred in some celestial place, though for those who like their pleasures at the table simple there is whole Cornish sole with buttered marsh samphire, sautéed new potatoes and sauce vierge.

Amongst an inspired presentation of vegetables look for open field mushroom and spinach lasagne with garden herb sabayon, pickled walnuts and truffle oil, to name but a few. Puddings present a star-studded raft of choices, starting with the baked dark chocolate soup with chocolate crackles and tiramisu ice cream, some stunning home made sorbets (mango, elderflower and strawberry for instance), or passion fruit delice with caramelised pineapple and coconut candy. I won't go on about the British cheese plate, but do leave some space . . . . . .

But I will go on about the fairly short but quite outstanding wine list which does the business in that direction with consummate skill. There is a good by-the-glass selection and addicts of pudding wine will find themselves in some sort of plummy heaven. Prices are a gift from the gods too.

Their excellent and friendly Website will introduce to further points of virtue about The Royal Oak, together with more information on such matters as changing menus.

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.

Lussmanns, with its modern style of English and European food, and its sibling in Hertford, are restaurants with a difference, in that they really do try to reflect the seasons, as well as source local ingredients. There is a kind of transparency of intent about Andrei Lussmann and Tim Hope, whose enterprise creates confidence and trust, feelings which are clearly shared by their customers and staff.

The fish is taken from sustainable stocks using environmentally friendly methods; meat is supplied by Donald Russell, probably the most famous quality butcher in Scotland and who really know how to source and hang the finest beef, and they use only English free range and farm assured chickens.

The St Albans Lussmanns shares proximity with the Roman Abbey and Cathedral in Waxhouse Gate. Spread over three floors, the restaurant's unusual glass roof enhances the natural lighting. A gallery up on the third floor ensures that private parties have all the seclusion they require.

The main menu is available generally during opening hours and could include Hertfordshire free-range chicken liver and Armagnac parfait; Moray Firth smoked mackerel and cornichon pâté with granary toast or Highland oatcakes, and the Lussmanns for two people with free range speck and wild rocket, roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella, artichoke, salami, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, olives and tzatziki.

However, it should not leave the hearty diner incapacitated and unready to consider the relative merits of a plate of line caught Cornish pollock, a house fishcake, or free range English chicken schnitzel with tomato or garlic and chilli linguine. A classic burger is cooked to taste and served with frites, and fish and chips is available on Fridays.

Desserts maintain the pace of excellence with a West Country organic chocolate cheesecake alongside English artisan ice creams and sorbets.

Corney and Barrow, always a good name to have around, take a hand in the wine list which is modest in number but punchy in selection and comfortably priced. There are organic fruit juices and long drinks such as elderflower bubbly and Luscombe mule, in addition to some quality British beer.

This is an admirable restaurant where quality and integrity are the virtues around which their success revolves. Learn more about them from their Website that mirrors their exuberance and pleasure in what they are doing. For 2011 it has gained the distinct achievement of being listed in the latest Good Food Guide for the second successive year.

Finally, their specials menu changes monthly and the latest one can be viewed on their website.

Please note that they do not accept bookings by e-mail, so only use it for questions or enquiries.

The Marriott Hotel at Portsmouth has recently been further enlivened by the refurbishment of its restaurant and lounge with a modern, contemporary and stylish twist, Solent Chic. The new Sealevel restaurant and lounge has been transformed into a series of comfortable spaces where the travellers of today can mingle and eat, drink, work, meet and enjoy some private relaxation. The AA have recognised the quality of its cuisine with the award of its first rosette.

Portsmouth, with its strong maritime associations and still one of the premier Royal Naval ports of Britain, has a salty chirpiness about it that brings people from all over the world. Amongst its attractions are Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose, The Naval Dockyard with Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Navy, amongst many others.

Accommodation at the hotel is of the same high standard that one expects to find from Marriott the world over with newly renovated and spacious air-conditioned rooms with a king or two queen beds making them specially suitable for families. Bedding is luxury in style and content and rooms are fitted with wireless high speed internet throughout the hotel, large desk and chair, voice mail, and mini-bar. Expect to find Cable TV, 24 hours news and pay per view movies, hair dryer, iron/board, laptop safe and trouser press. 24 hour service is available.

As with any hotel decent food and drink is high on everybody's list, both for guests and those who provide and proximity to the sea tends to sharpen the appetite and cultivate a menu that is strong on seafood and fish. Clam chowder with smoked pancetta or London cured smoked salmon strike the right note and the sealevel fish pie with smoked haddock and salmon cooked in a cream sauce topped with mashed potato, celery, carrots, leeks, peas and cheddar cheese should most certainly not be missed.

Executive Head Chef Jaap Schep works from a sophisticated à la carte menu with new dishes galore supported by some of the classics such as poached salmon fillet with baby leeks, poached duck egg, Hollandaise sauce and a good sturdy 10z sirloin steak with sea salt and served with watercress, grilled tomato, butter and fries. Apple crumble and cinnamon custard and bakewell tart with warm, clotted cream takes some beating and so does the inspired cheese board which corners some of the best cheeses to be had in the UK.

A spacious wine list certainly keeps pace with the menu, giving plenty of choice, reasonable prices and some twenty or so by the glass, making sensible and enjoyable drinking perfectly possible.

With the daytime popularity as it is, there are very good reasons for offering a fast and attractive lounge menu where eating and drinking can be enjoyed but not allowed to dominate. As might be expected there is more than a whiff of brasserie comfort with dishes that are familiar and filling such as beer battered cod fillet, potato, leek and cheddar dheese pie with plum tomato and red onion salad, and from the grill, 8oz rump steak with butter, roasted tomato, field mushrooms and fries.

Champagne tea is served from 2 till 5 pm which in some ways rather typifies the character of the Portsmouth Marriott, which never forgets that it's a four star hotel but does not hesitate to enjoy itself in the process. The result is a cheerful, relaxed atmosphere, willing staff and a recommendation rate that is a credit not only to this hotel but Marriott Hotels worldwide as well.

Their Website is full of useful information, shorn of boastful claims and likely to answer all your queries with ease.

We hear a great deal about recycling these days - du Vin recycles attractive but un-loved buildings to restore real gems in the best tradition of British understated style.

Complement that with all that is best in the French bistro ethos, bars that reach out to please, and you have a setting that provides an inspirational background for people to meet, do business, get married, provide a base for golf or fishing, somewhere you can call your own for a private celebration, a spa or - most engagingly - a wine school that breaks the mould.

In Brighton, just a stone's throw from the seafront and the famous promenade, du Vin has taken on a gothic revival and mock Tudor building, the indulgence of a wine merchant who had clearly prospered or married well, or both. It occupies the site of an old inn and either copied the original or was designed by somebody who knew what he was about. Proximity to The Lanes means that parking can be tricky, but resort to Black Lion Street will yield an NCP.

A double height baronial hall houses the wine bar, overlooked by a gallery. There are 37 bedrooms including three loft suites, all with handsprung mattresses, fine Egyptian linen, deep baths and power showers. All rooms have high speed wireless internet access available. At weekends a 2 night minimum stay operates.

In the classy bistro head chef Rob Carr presides over a kitchen that produces a choice of six starters that could include "Springs" locally smoked salmon, feuilleté of wild mushroom and wild garlic leaves or a plate of teruel Serrano ham, Manchego cheese and roquette.

A crab crusted halibut with tagliatelle and chive velouté affords a real treat, or there's rump of lamb with braised red cabbage and madeira jus. Amongst the simple classics look for slow roasted pork belly with black olive crushed new potatoes.

Whilst one might argue that the whole point of being in a du Vin is to snuggle up to the wine list, this list is designed to march with the food and can only be described as superb, leaving no room for anything but the best. Service is telepathic in the best possible sense.

Click on their Website for full information and rates. Hotel du Vin, with fourteen options throughout Britain, awaits your call.

There are very few settings for restaurants that can truly be described as unique; however, it certainly applies in the case of Haxted Mill, where their wonderful candlelit terrace overlooks the mill race and pond, ideal for dining al fresco in the summer. The restaurant is situated in the beautiful Eden Valley in the heart of the Kent countryside, where you can watch the sun go down over the fields, and sip on a glass of well-chilled premier cru Chablis. In winter, you can enjoy the warm comfort of their superbly beamed dining room and try some of their delicious modern European cuisine.

Haxted Mill has been running as an upmarket establishment with accolades from the AA guide for the past twenty-six years, but has now introduced fixed price menus for lunch and dinner as well as an à la carte, which reflects a more casual and relaxed style of eating, more in tune with today's trends of dining out.

The day starts with morning coffee and croissants baked in their kitchen.

At noon their full menu kicks in, including light lunch options such as a variety of salads from lobster, whole cracked crab or smoked haddock on spinach and mash served with chive sauce to a grilled sirloin steak, pepper sauce with chips or poached fillet of organic salmon, crushed potatoes and steamed leeks. Additionally, many of the starters would be suitable for a light lunch.

A little later on, as the sun starts to sink, their full menu is again on offer, including sautéed scallops, black pudding and sauce vierge; char-grilled whole fish, mixed salad with home made chips; roast rack of lamb, minted vegetables and new potatoes, and pan roasted skate wing, small prawns, capers and brown butter new potatoes and green beans. Baked glazed lemon tart and lemon sorbet, and raspberry semi-freddo contribute to making the dining experience one to remember.

The Haxted Mill Riverside Brasserie is the place to relax by the river whether you are hiking the Vanguard Way, walking your dog across the fields, celebrating with friends or simply having a quiet dinner for two.

A clever wine list demonstrates only too clearly that it is not necessary to spend on wine sums of money that could diminish your pleasure in the meal overall, yet still enjoy carefully chosen class wines from the world over that have character, with a sensible number of them by the glass.

However, Haxted Mill is much more than just a restaurant. They also host weddings, offer light lunches and have set menus on offer on certain days that represent excellent value. For further information view their very comprehensive Website.

Please note that they are closed from December 24th to April 1st.

Starting life as the village inn, this handsome building dates back to the 17th century and still retains its original oak beams and inglenook fireplace with a bread oven, features which permeate the two dining rooms, one of which opens on to its own private enclosed sun deck with full cover marquee. There is a comfortable lounge with bar for pre or after meal drinks. There is something rather special about having the option to move outside for post prandial coffee and drinks and both dining rooms are available for exclusive private functions or conferences.

Speculation that the name Cornfields implies a rural setting would be entirely met. Located in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside, but only a mere ten minutes from the county town of Bedford, or St Neots, with its pleasant waterside setting by the River Ouse, Cornfields is surrounded by recreational activities, with a clay target complex, golf courses, horse riding, a butterfly park and a wealth of historic sites.

Who does not love hotels that not only get everything right, but ensure that their dining room is par excellence, and so it is with Cornfields. The feeling as you enter is of embarking upon an enjoyable experience in the house of friends you really value, with the result that you already have that comfortable sensation which seems to tweak the gastric juices just a little more than usual.

A starter of stilton, walnut and bacon fritters with redcurrant and port sauce does nothing to dispel this view, and the confit of duck in a filo parcel on oriental salad with sesame oil is particularly good. Seared Scottish scallops on pea and mint puree with Parma ham provide a simple dish of integrity, and for those who have never given up on the habit there is often the most dreamy cream of mushroom soup - comfort food of a high order, and why not?

In season a roasted guinea fowl supreme on a potato rösti with wild mushroom sauce makes for an indulgent dish. Barbary duck breast with plum compote and Pinot Noir sauce creates an interesting flavour blend, and in the view of some pose a definite challenge to even the medallions of Aberdeen Angus beef, served with caramelised shallots and red wine gravy.

Desserts lend themselves to a frivolous approach, tinged with some classicism, and Cornfields rises well to the occasion with an apricot and sultana bread and butter pudding, served with apricot sauce and pouring cream, or the ever faithful crème brûlée. Their selection of cheese is not only commendable but also well presented and cared for. How refreshing to find a restaurant where the coffee is not measured out to the last grain - unlimited supplies here of an excellent Italian blend, accompanied by handmade petit fours.

The wine list displays an open-ness of mind that is commendable. Prices are sensible, with real quality wine by the bottle or glass. There is a scattering of half bottles, something we don't see enough of in these days of more controlled drinking.

Five well equipped, spacious and comfortable bedrooms are tastefully decorated, leaving nothing to chance. All rooms have king size beds, en suite baths and showers, television and radio alarm clocks, direct dial telephones, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is furnished in a different style and all have views out over the open countryside.

Menus vary frequently for all the right reasons, so do not hesitate to get an update by clicking on their excellent straightforward and informative Website.

The Wavendon Arms, a country pub nestling on the edge of Wavendon dates back to 1851 when it was the centre of village life for a thriving community and surrounded by lush farmland. Formerly known as The Leathern Bottle, the pub was once the home of a friendly society called 'The Oddfellows' and their coat of arms still serves as the pub's sign.
 
Attention to detail and quality of service ensures your whole dining experience will be one to remember. Tremendous thought and effort has gone into restoring the pub to its former glory, with stone fired ovens, log burning hearths, deep leather seating and spacious teak furniture. In summer, the large garden provides a good setting to enjoy the balmy evenings. Their wine list contains well-known favourites to suit different tastes.

The choices are simple but up-to-the-minute, with lots of comfort appeal, with homely things like pizza, steaks and pasta as well as contemporary, global touches to keep things lively; all delivered by friendly and cheerful staff.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, garlic pizzette, caramelised onion and rocket, a box baked camembert with stiratta romagna and home made tomato jam or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with warm flatbreads.

Amongst the starters, there is freshly made soup, sardines on bruschetta with red onion, plum tomato and gremolata or water melon with prosciutto ham, feta and chilli ice cream. Look, too, for scallops of the day. The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer crispy duck with mouli, hoisin, carrots, spring onions and plum sauce, for the seafood fiends some prawn, avocado, pecan, mango, watercress, bacon with orange and pomegranate vinaigrette.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find a classic margherita of tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil, or piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños. Pastas include linguini with tiger prawns, crab, chorizo, chilli, tomato and white wine, or tagliatelle with slow cooked Bolognaise and parmesan.
 
For the big event, there is Indian spiced salmon fillet with wilted spinach and sweet potato with aubergine and mango chutney. The freshly battered haddock with frites, tartare sauce, minted mushy peas and chips is worth trying too. The roast rump of lamb with sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta, button onions and baby potatoes is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. For hearty eaters there is a good rib-eye steak with smoked paprika and tomato butter, watercress and frites.

A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgian frites and mayo, green salad and, cabbage, leeks and peas. For desserts choose between Eton mess or apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard. There is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

More information, including full menus, is available on their Website. Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.

The Gate is one of those pubs that have surfaced on the mainstream of casual eating in the UK and are taking an increasing share of the market, evidenced by their growth in numbers and the popularity of what they have to offer. If this results in a 'type' there is certainly no harm in that.

Contemporary pubs such as these usually share a number of characteristics. An important feature is space, preferably a restaurant where you are comfortable, not over-awed, and not sharing elbow space with the next table, however sociable they may be. Good, too, to have a garden, in this case an enclosed one at the rear providing an al fresco eating out space for up to eighty, and by no means least a roomy and well stocked bar where you can actually get served without undue delay. After all, drinking should be taken seriously.

If a pub offers all of these, and is in a good location, there is little reason in today's economic climate why it should not flourish. The Gate provides ample evidence that this is true.

But of course there are other factors, not least of which is the food and drink. The term 'gastropub' covers a multitude of blessings and it is possible to see influences of brasserie, bistro, restaurant and even café at work within the great gastro umbrella. So expect to find no one single cuisine, but a blend designed to provide something for everybody, no matter what their treat may be.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, antipasti of Italian meats, dolcelatte, marinated vegetables and warm stone-baked flat breads, or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with flatbreads.

Amongst the starters, there is always freshly made soup of the day, smoked salmon, pomegranate molasses, fennel and micro herb salad, and gambas with rocket, garlic aioli and rustic bread are also to be found. Look, too, for scallops of the day. The salads offer chargrilled chicken, courgette, fennel, apple, asparagus, hazelnut and balsamic dressing, and for the seafood enthusiasts some prawn and avocado with mango, pecans, bacon, orange and pomegranate vinaigrette are well received.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; look for a classic margherita of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pomodoro and basil, the rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats' cheese and cherry tomatoes or a piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños.

For the big event there is always roast rump of lamb with sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta, button onions and baby potatoes. Blackened cod fillet, egg noodles, pak choi, mango and chilli salsa are worth trying too. The classic burger, which has risen from the confines of fast food chains, carves a niche for itself on the menu and comes with gherkin, mustard mayo, onion, cheese, bacon, relish and frites. For hearty eaters there are rib-eye and fillet steaks; battered haddock, frites, tartare sauce and minted mushy peas, and spit chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and frites.
 
A wide range of supporting dishes includes tomato and red onions, and cabbage, leeks and peas. Desserts are some of the best you'll encounter with apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard and sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, and there is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

The Gate stocks a wide range of beers, both well-loved draught ales and bottled from further afield. The wine list covers plenty of territory from traditional clarets to Pinot Grigio, and champagne by the glass or bottle is always available. Service is cheerful, brisk and totally in keeping with the friendly nature of a good English gastropub.

Their excellent Website will give you further details about menu changes and events. Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.

Windsor is one of England's most beautiful towns, steeped in history and located in a wonderful natural setting on the banks of the Thames. There is so much to do locally with great shops, wonderful museums, Windsor and Ascot racecourses, The Great Park and of course Windsor Castle, home to the Royal Family.

The only thing lacking was a flagship restaurant and bar that the residents could be proud of and in which visitors could indulge themselves. That was until Browns opened in May 2002.

Browns Windsor became a favoured location in less than two years. In the winter months the restaurant oozes warmth and charm as shoppers, tourists, business folk and Windsor's discerning residents utilise Browns as the ideal place to relax and meet friends and colleagues.

However, in the summer the restaurant really comes alive. Browns Windsor is the place to people watch and be seen, whether you are there to enjoy a meal on the balcony, or a long cocktail on the riverside decking.

The restaurant is located opposite the river ferry which takes people to the races at Windsor and Ascot, and makes Browns an ideal location for corporate entertaining and race-goers. Browns Windsor combines modern style with the high values of excellent service, quality food and drink that has made it the much loved restaurant it has grown to be.

Browns is a classic English restaurant with a menu that evolves rather than changes and there's always a dish to suit your taste. So typical starters might include pan seared scallops on a bed of pea and mascarpone purée with chorizo and chilli butter sauce or lobster and crab croquettes with a garlic cream leading on to main courses such as slow cooked shoulder of Welsh lamb in Rosemary and garlic jus with minted broad beans and peas, and sweet potato dauphinoise or grilled chicken breast topped with prosciutto and taleggio with basil oil, served with watercress and crisp seasoned fries.

A quick look at the dessert menu brings you to the conclusion that this is no place to skip on sweets, so indulge wholeheartedly in the apple, gooseberry and elderflower crumble with custard, profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce or the lemon and mandarin tart with clotted cream.

Browns offers a genuine value for money experience but also can cater for large parties with a more expansive budget. A full wine, cocktail and champagne list, with the champagnes being particularly famous for their sensible pricing, ensures that every occasion is well-blessed with joie de vivre.

For more information, including their full menu, have a look at their Website.