The idyllic riverside setting of Oxford?s Cherwell Boathouse is the perfect place to watch people messing about on the river whilst you tuck into some simply glorious modern English grub such as Chorizo and Heritage Tomato Tart (£6) or Summer Vegetable Ravioli (£6). Move swiftly onto seasonal delights such as Cannon of Local Lamb (£19.50) or Rump of Hereford Beef with Hook Norton Battered Marrow (£17.50) and finish with a classic Lemon Meringue Pie with Lemon Ice Cream. Their Set Menu is equally inspired start with Crispy Cornish Squid, followed by Saffron Risotto with Aubergine Caviar and an Orange Brulee (Lunch £23/ Dinner £25). Their wine list was in the Top UK Restaurant Wine Lists and they sell their most popular quaffables by the case so that speaks for itself.