The Hermit of Redcoats

You'll find this place tucked away on a village green that feels like it's been lifted from a period drama, complete with the sort of rustic charm that money can't buy. The log fire crackles away while you work through a menu that takes classic English pub food and gives it the kind of thoughtful treatment it deserves – think elevated comfort food rather than molecular gastronomy nonsense. The kitchen here gets the balance right between respecting tradition and adding enough modern touches to keep things interesting. It's the sort of place where you can bring your parents for Sunday lunch or settle in for a proper evening out, and everyone leaves happy. The Wednesday-to-Sunday opening means they're clearly focused on doing things properly rather than spreading themselves thin.