The Drumming Snipe pulls off the rather clever trick of offering something for everyone.

Family lunch with the nippers? There’s a big garden to keep them busy while you sip wine on the terrace. After-work drinks? Head to the large bar. Romantic dinner for two? Make a beeline for one of the quirky horse trailers in the garden. Dinner with friends? Settle into the cosy dining room.

Part of the Brucan Pubs collection, The Drumming Snipe is a real show-stopper. But we’d expect nothing less from a pub run by James Lyon Shaw, whose glittering CV started at The Ivy in London.

This is a pub where the food is centre stage – don’t expect tiny portions, deconstructed dishes, frills or foams – just superb cooking. Menus are traditional, with all the culinary flair you’d expect from a top-notch gastropub. Expect seasonal dishes like Jersey oysters, Hampshire asparagus and Scottish sea trout, plus classics such as slow-cooked lamb shoulder and flat-iron steak.

The Drumming Snipe exudes a handsome, elegant feel, with a range of unique spaces that cater for everything from small, cosy gatherings through to large, lavish celebrations.

There’s a warm, relaxed vibe throughout – ideal for a fab midweek meal, a delicious Sunday roast or a Friday night catch-up.

The Drumming Snipe prides itself on a diverse drinks selection, from cask ales by local brewers and ciders to a beautifully curated wine list offering an accessible range of bottles to suit all tastes and dishes, including English wines. Or, if cocktails are your thing, there’s a very decent choice of those too.