The Hampton

It’s not often you get the chance to experience award-winning cuisine at everyday prices. The Hampton is such a place, tucked away in a quiet residential spot. It’s a little gem just waiting to be discovered.

Brazilian chef Geo Bassani Lima has a great many accolades under his belt – he’s a very talented individual. He’s passionate and enthusiastic about the food he presents, and rightly so, because the menu is superb. His offering has been recognised by the Good Food Awards for the last three consecutive years, and The Hampton is the only gastropub to hold this title.

On our visit, I began with goat’s cheese panna cotta enhanced by walnuts and beetroot. Meanwhile, my companion went for the soup of the day and enjoyed lentil soup accompanied by a hunk of artisan bread. To follow, my tender Welsh lamb rump was artfully served atop a bed of Parmesan risotto, and tasted wonderful. A big fan of seafood, my friend was highly impressed with his Scottish salmon, gnocchi, chorizo and mussels. We were unsure if we had room for dessert, but couldn’t resist sampling the homemade ice cream.

Although we visited on a weekday evening, the restaurant was bustling with diners – it evidently has a loyal following of fans. As such, we highly recommend booking a table before everyone else discovers this amazing venue.