Crabmill

Still on terrific form, this rambling old cider mill gains particular praise for its enjoyable atmosphere, accommodating friendly service and delicious food. This is a lovely building that has been attractively decorated with contemporary furnishings and warm colour combinations. The smart two-level lounge area has comfortable sofas and chairs, low tables, big table lamps and one or two rugs on bare boards. The elegant and roomy low-beamed dining area has caramel leather banquettes and chairs at pine tables, and a beamed and flagstoned bar area has some stripped-pine country tables and chairs, snug corners and a gleaming metal bar serving Greene King Abbot and IPA and Purity Pure UBU on handpump, with ten wines by the glass from a mostly new world list. Piped music is well chosen and well reproduced. There are lots of tables (some of them under cover) out in a large, attractive, decked garden. Booking is advised, especially Sunday lunchtime when it's popular with families.