Don’t be put off by the rat sign swinging outside or the roadside location, as you can’t help but love this rustic, candlelit former pub with its quirky, bohemian-style interior. It’s a truly welcoming place with relaxed shabby-chic styling, an eclectic display of curios and a fire burning in the grate – not forgetting a friendly team. Start with a drink upstairs in the richly decorated bar or outside in one of the lovely heated straw huts on the terrace; as well as some carefully chosen wines and cocktails, they offer a selection of over 30 different gins. Jon Marsden-Jones and his team carefully prepare refined, innovative British dishes which showcase items that they’ve foraged or plucked from their allotment. Portions are hearty, flavours really pack a punch there is a beguiling originality to the presentation.