Ashfields Restaurant

A good neighbourhood restaurant, where chef/proprietor Paul Hadfield has satisfied his customers – but rather hiding his skills under a bushel, since the late 1980's.

You'll find starters, such as 'Baked Crab Thermidor with steamed Spinach & Garlic Toasts'; 'Pan-fried Pigeon Breast with Shitake Mushrooms, crispy Bacon & Potato Rosti' and 'Home-made Duck Spring Rolls, sautéed Bean Sprouts & Hoi Sin Sauce' listed – plus blackboard 'Specials' listed on a blackboard in the bar.

Perhaps follow with 'Roast Rump of Lamb with Chorizo Mash, Wilted Spinach & Roasted Garlic'; 'Baked Salmon Steak on steamed Broccoli, with a Crab & Ginger Crumb & Chablis Butter Sauce' or 'Confit of Duck Leg & pan-roasted Duck Breast, with Roast Parsnips & Black Cherries'.

If you still have room, you might be tempted by 'Passion Fruit & Vanilla Crème Brulée & Brandy Snaps'; 'Sticky Toffee Pudding with Cornish Clotted Cream' or 'Profiteroles with Baileys-flavoured Cream and White & Dark Chocolate Sauce'.

Their Sunday lunch is deservedly popular – when children's helpings are also offered; and they have a pleasant courtyard, which is used for summer dining.