Bel & The Dragon (Cookham)

One of the oldest Coaching Inns in England, Bel & The Dragon Cookham sits on the village's picture postcard High Street, a short walk from the Thames path and under a 30 minute drive from central London. Following refurbishment, Bel & The Dragon combines 600 years of history with the best in modern British cuisine. The menu has been created by award-winning Head Chef, Ronnie Kimbugwe, who previously spent 7 years with Gordon Ramsay and was most recently the Senior Sous Chef of Gordon Ramsay at Claridges. His passion for the finest seasonal fare, sourced from local & sustainable ingredients, is immediately obvious. It is also complemented by the inclusion of a rotisserie for the very best roast chicken or the signature spit roasted suckling pig. The Josper grill cooks at up to 600°C and is compared to an indoor barbecue. It has transformed restaurant kitchens, with early converts already including Gordon Ramsay at the Savoy Grill and Heston Blumenthal at Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental. Wine lovers are warmly welcome to enjoy one of the best cellars in Berkshire, stocked with only the best vintages at extraordinary prices.