Wine Bar and Bistro, The

Don't be put off by Wine Bar and Bistro's basement location, tucked away in a converted port cellar beneath High Street in Bishop's Waltham, as you will soon discover that this place is popular for romantic dinners or a celebration with the family. The interior with its low ceilings and an appealing warm ambience add to the cosy feel.

Warm crab cakes with frisee salad and tomato compote, and poached chicken and sun blushed tomato terrine with homemade red onion jam are likely to catch your attention amongst starters. For main courses pork tenderloin might sit next to creamed leeks, turned potatoes, black pudding, caramelised apple and cider jus while other choices include rump of lamb, calves liver, duck breast and fresh sea bass fillets with lemon beurre blanc, mixed potato boulangere and buttered spinach. The dessert menu goes global with sticky toffee pudding, coffee crème brûlée and vanilla pannacotta all hitting the spots.