The Devonshire Arms

This prosperous-looking country inn sports an impressive entrance, topped by a coat of arms & a smart, contemporary interior. It’s a popular destination, with eager diners filling tables both in the slick dining room & in the attractive garden when the sun shines. The cooking is a nice mix of English domestic & Mediterranean styles: simple pub classics such as bangers & mustard mash or steak & chips are served in the bar, while dinner in the restaurant might open with blue cheese, roasted pine nuts & red pepper salsa, ahead of duck confit with stir-fried vegetables, creamy mash & oriental sauce, with fig clafoutis to finish.