Royal Oak

Given a tasteful makeover by the small Salisbury Pubs chain, this country pub close to Marlow has an appealingly casual vibe & manages to be both smart & cosy. Food gets the thumbs-up, with menus promising a mixed bag of sophisticated Anglo-European dishes. Open with smoked pigeon breast with celeriac rémoulade. To follow, free-range coq au vin has been praised, or you might prefer a main course of slow-cooked English ox cheek with red onion, potato & thyme pasty. Round off with something reassuring such as boozy rhubarb & custard trifle with praline crumble.