The Boot Room Bar & Eaterie

Fast becoming known as a great venue for fabulous food, The Boot Room is a friendly, stylish restaurant. The owners have acknowledged the building's history as a former shoe factory by retaining some of its original features. The utmost attention to detail is paid to every facet of the restaurant, from the food to the neat, understated decor.

Head chef Craig Sansome is passionate about using fresh ingredients to create modern, imaginative British fare. Front-of-house duties are carried out by an impeccably polite team, who made us feel relaxed as we tucked into our delightful starters. My scallops were beautifully presented with crispy pork belly and apple purée. My companion found his starter of goat's cheese mousse, pickled beetroot and honey-roasted hazelnuts equally gratifying.

Our mains were showstoppers - I devoured my chicken supreme, served with bacon-flavour gnocchi and leek and pea purée, while my companion plumped for lamb shank with chorizo and couldn't stop talking about how beautifully rich and smoky it was. To finish, we shared an indulgent creme brulée and, overall, declared this to be one of the best meals we'd ever had. Whether you're looking to enjoy an intimate dinner, business lunch or a party with friends and colleagues, be sure to give The Boot Room a try