Midlands Restaurant Guide

The 'Cliveden experience' is etched with heritage and history, beginning when this most aristocratic of country houses was built in 1666.

Cliveden House, Cliveden, Berkshire

The Ostrich at Colnbrook lays claim to being the third oldest pub in England - although it has recently received a serious contemporary makeover.

High Street, Colnbrook, Berkshire

A godsend for the citizens of Wavendon, Woburn Sands and beyond, this Victorian village pub (formerly the Leathern Bottle) has been given a thorough makeover, and now comes complete with log-burning hearths, deep leather seating and eye-catching teak furniture; it also has the bonus of a superb garden for al fresco meals.

2 Newport Road, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

The Tree Hotel in the tranquil village of Iffley (only a couple of miles from the centre of Oxford) is an imposing redbrick and gabled building that is enjoying a new lease of life and a growing reputation for its exciting food.

63 Church Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Set in a tiny village six miles north of Banbury, this Grade II-listed hostelry dates back to the beginning of the eighteenth century and once served as the local butcher's shop.

Main Street, Farnborough, Oxfordshire

Nestled in the heart of picturesque Chipping Campden, the Kings Hotel is a charming Cotswold stone building dating from the 17th Century, carefully restored and refurbished to create a delightful blend of traditional character and contemporary design.

The Square, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Savoro occupies an historic building that once functioned as a bakery just off Barnet High Street. The ground-floor dining room has been extensively refurbished, big windows allow natural light to flood in, and the interior boasts fashionable earthy colours.

206 High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire

Situated just a stone's throw from Sunningdale railway station, the Tiger's Pad is a welcoming oasis and a dream ticket for commuters and others in search of authentic Indian food.

3 Station Parade, Ascot, Berkshire

Twin brother of Lussmanns in St Albans, this modern eating house is set on two floors in the centre of Hertford, with an open kitchen and private dining facilities in the basement.

42 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Since opening in 2004, Lussmanns has taken St Albans by storm, with its chic décor, trendy outlook and exciting modern food.

Waxhouse Gate (off High Street), St Albans, Hertfordshire