The Lord Palmerston

Tall windows flood the attractive bar area of this high-ceilinged corner pub with light, while diners can find quieter eating areas in the rooms that open off it, or the secluded garden. The kitchen has raised its gastronomic ambition & the repertoire of gutsy, rustic but elegantly presented dishes is going down well with the bohemian audience the pub attracts. The short seasonal menu is supplemented by daily changing blackboard specials. Typical main dishes priced between £12 & £13.50 may include duck confit served with boulangere potatoes or pan-fried cod with braised tarragon, Puy lentils & grilled chorizo. Three dozen wines, over 20 served by the glass, offer decent value & draught ales include beers from the Otter & Sharps breweries in the West Country.