Kings Arms

'The bar glows with flickering candles and crackling fires, while cool grey hues and gleaming glasses on old dining tables set the civilised tone for Tim Futter's short modern menus. Book one of the private dining pods in the garden and tuck into hake with chorizo and red pepper risotto or rib-eye steak with tarragon butter.'

Where Romsey Road, Lockerley, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0JF (01794 340332; www.kingsarmsatlockerley.co.uk)