The Royal Terrace Hotel

Within one of those impressive Georgian townhouses the city has in abundance, The Royal Terrace Hotel is on a quiet street close to the teeming central attractions. Its traditional features have been brought up to date with all mod cons, making it a hit for wedding parties, whilst the health club can be appreciated by all. The Terrace brasserie has lovely views of the landscaped gardens - and note you can eat outside in the warmer months. Good local produce turns up in unfussy dishes such as smoked haddock risotto with parmesan and herb crostini, followed by rump of lamb from the grill, served with ratatouille and creamed mashed potatoes. Roasted apple crumble with mint crème fraîche is a fine finish to meal.