The Lamb

Just a few minutes outside buzzy Exeter, The Lamb is the undisputed treasure of Longdown and the surrounding area. Its semi-rural location gives this charming eatery an air of delightful tranquillity, which is enhanced by the tasteful decor inside.

Settle down in a squashy armchair with a pint of local beer – perhaps Otter Bitter or Avocet Ale – or take a seat in the elegant dining area and stay for a bite to eat. The exquisite seasonal menu features dishes pan-seared Brixham scallops with roe aioli, curry spiced squash, toasted seeds and coral tuille to start. For mains you might plump for the sumptuous pan-roasted Perridge Estate deer haunch served with red cabbage, fondant potato, parsnip, blue cheese, pear and game jus, or perhaps the roast chicken breast with crispy leg, Jerusalem artichoke, wild mushrooms, potato purée and truffle. The carefully selected wine list has a wide range of options to complement your meal; perhaps choose a rich and fruity Chilean red like Casa Silva cabernet sauvignon-carmenère, or a crisp English white.

The pudding menu includes several delectable twists on old classics – savour tonka bean crème brûlée, salted caramel, toffee apple, granola and white chocolate or sticky toffee pudding with ginger spiced toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. The sticky toffee pudding goes especially well with a rich cup of coffee provided by Exe Coffee Roasters.