The Bell & Cross

Dating from the early 19th century, this award-winning pub has been refurbished in recent years but retains its original character. Head for the bar for traditional hand-pulled beers and an inviting log fire in winter, or the covered and heated patio for comfortable alfresco dining on cooler nights. The Bell & Cross is run by the chef to the England football team, so you can be sure that the food here hits the spot. Expect modern British food in a traditional setting; light options include a range of sandwiches and deli platters, as well as 'pub snacks' (maybe a pork pie or a Scotch egg) and light bites such as nachos with chive sour cream and sweet chilli or fish cakes with white wine, prawn and chive sauce. Main curses range from traditional fish and chips through to yellow Thai curry with chicken, carrot, coriander, jasmine rice and crackers. For pudding, maybe New York lemon curd cheesecake with honeycomb crisp or warm Bakewell tart with tasted almonds and raspberry mascarpone.