Stylish bistro with a buzzy atmosphere and a superb open courtyard to the rear, set inside a contemporary, wine-themed hotel. Brasserie-style menu focuses largely on classical Gallic dishes. Regular wine dinners are a feature.

Smart shop conversion in a fashionable part of town, with two tables in the windows and the rest upstairs. Modern artwork hangs on cream walls. Well-executed dishes are elaborate and highly original; service is smooth and attentive.

Fresh, modern brasserie; popular with all. Keenly priced, seasonal menu with international influences. Some smaller plates at lunch and a choice of dish size on à la carte suits local workers.

Spacious room divided by etched glass screens and decorated with Asian artefacts; sit by the TV for live kitchen action. Extensive pan-Asian menu indicates the dishes' origins and spiciness. Stylish cocktail bar and comfy lounges above.

Contemporary hotel dining room with an impressive pink chandelier at its centre; set in the old stables, its named after the clock hanging above. Menus offer an extensive array of modern dishes; most ingredients come from within 20 miles.