Royal Oak

This much expanded 16th-century thatched and timbered pub is perfectly situated for Stonehenge, Bath and Winchester and for exploring the ancient oaks of Savernake Forest. Only 100 yards from the Kennet & Avon Canal and the Mid-Wilts Way, it has an interior as charming as the setting, with low, oak-beamed ceilings, exposed brickwork and wide open fireplaces. In the bar you'll find Wadworth 6X and guest ales, including local Ramsbury Bitter. The menus cover all manner of pubby favourites, including cottage pie with vegetables; local game pie with claret and juniper; surf 'n' turf; and a cheeseburger with home-made relish, salad and chips. Other options include a starter of pigeon terrine with fig compôte, followed perhaps by lamb cutlets with leek fondue. There's also a decent selection of international favourites ranging from pork goulash to Thai chicken curry with rice. To finish, maybe sherry trifle or apple crumble with fresh cream.