Medcalf

You can’t help but feel that Albert Medcalf, who set up a butcher’s on this site in 1912, would have approved of the bar & restaurant that eventually replaced his shop. Not only is his name still above the door, but the food served in the narrow dining room raises a cheer for seasonal British grub. Pork belly sandwich with apple sauce & chips, or lamb chump with crushed peas & red wine jus would satisfy a butcher of any era, while Manx kipper pâté, potted shrimps & pan-fried mackerel should keep the local fishmonger happy. The shabby-chic styling – rough wooden tables & an open kitchen strewn with battered saucepans – lends a relaxed vibe that tempts diners to linger. Don’t miss the prints & paintings from local artists in the side room, or the tiny outdoor terrace come summer.