RONAV Cafe & Bistro

You're walking along the canal at Apsley Marina when you spot RONAV tucked right by the water's edge—it's the kind of spot locals genuinely keep to themselves. Inside, there's a real sense of care about what's being done: the menu reads like someone's actually thought about flavour combinations rather than just throwing together trendy ingredients. The setting matters too; watching the water while you eat beats staring at the high street any day. It's got that rare quality of being equally comfortable for a casual weekday lunch or somewhere you'd actually take someone to impress them.