Start your night with a cocktail at what was once the village shop and is now a delightful neighbourhood restaurant with a contemporary style. One side of the room retains its original wooden fitted shelves – now filled with wines – and large monochrome prints decorate the walls. It’s run by an experienced couple, with Alice leading the charming serving team and Allister working away in the kitchen.

This is an experienced chef who has the courage to know when to hold back; instead, taking a measured approach which demonstrates a sound understanding of classic techniques, skilfully allied with modernity. The best ingredients from Kent’s larder feature in refined, delicate dishes, which present an appealing blend of textures and really focus on details.

Try a wine from an up-and-coming region such as Georgia, Croatia, Macedonia or Greece.