The Castle Arms Inn

As the name suggests, this well-run restaurant is all about cooking over coals, and a lovely smoky aroma will hit you the moment you enter. Sitting within a delightful market town, it has a chef-owner who’s also a potter, so the good-looking, brightly decorated space comes with plenty of bespoke creations to admire – he even made the wooden tabletops as a side project too! The seasonal set menu is based around whatever prime produce is available at the time, be that monkfish cheeks or saddleback pork, with the ember-based cooking resulting in comforting, satisfying dishes.

In a bright, airy former stable that doubles as a cookery school within the sprawling Swinton Estate, this restaurant delivers what it promises: an intimate counter dining experience where Chef Josh Barnes and his team cook in front of you and serve their dishes with pride. The place has a country kitchen feel befitting of this grand domain – which also houses a hotel – while the Estate itself provides much of the seasonal produce. The cooking comes with some creative twists, such as using locally foraged mushrooms to add richness to a chocolate mousse. The wine flight, too, contains unusual a

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