Midlands Restaurant Guide

The Ostrich Inn 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

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

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

Enjoying the same success as Lussmanns in St Albans, Lussmanns Hertford is the locals' fish & grill restaurant providing freshly prepared, great tasting food, with regionally sourced ingredients from the UK's best artisan suppliers and dedicated to looking after all the family, 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

Enjoying the same success as Lussmanns in Hertford, Lussmanns St Albans is the locals' fish & grill restaurant providing freshly prepared, great tasting food, with regionally sourced ingredients from the UK's best artisan suppliers and dedicated to looking after all the family.

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

Situated in a hilltop village within easy reach of the busy A44, the Horse and Groom looks every inch the archetypal honey-coloured Cotswold stone inn.

Bourton on the Hill, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire

Part of a small group of enterprising Home Counties' gastropubs, the Old Queens Head (OQH, for short) stands on the border between the lovely villages of Penn and Tylers Green, just a a stroll away from the ancient Chiltern beechwoods.

Hammersley Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

The Fox and Hounds at Hunsdon has established itself as one of Hertfordshire's leading gastropubs, thanks largely to the efforts of chef/proprietor James Rix and his wife Bianca.

2 High Street, Hunsdon, Hertfordshire