Been there | Tips http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. Monty's Grill http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17350 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17350 Queen's Head http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15855 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15855 Alexander's fine foods at The Hanover Pub http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15852 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15852 The Bluebell, Henley in Arden http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15851
But there is more to The Bluebell than just the wonderful food, the building is all old timbers and very higgledy-piggledy, service is always very friendly and cheerful - not at all snooty and best of all they serve Cloudy Bay (the most wonderful NZ Sauvignon Blanc) by the glass - my favourite!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15851 The Three Fishes http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15848
Based on classic British cooking and local produce, the roasts are great, but more than that try out the local specialities, including my favourite, the Lancashire hot pot with pickled red cabbage. It's not only better than mum's, its better than any roast hands down!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15848 King William IV http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15846
The standard menu is also worth travelling for though (see their website), and as Saturday lunch is less crowded than Sunday, there's no need to limit yourself to one day of the weekend.

Parking can be a problem (the pub is up a narrow lane, but there is parking on the main road), but once you get there, there is a lovely beer garden, with stunning views over the Mole Valley. Named best pub in Surrey three years in a row.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15846 Bell's Diner http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8886
Chef/Owner Chris Wicks serves innovative contemporary food which features wild, organic produce that he sources locally. The menu includes dishes such as red onion and goats cheese tart, with frisèe and walnut dressing; grilled best end of lamb with harissa, roast aubergine and cous-cous; pot roast guinea fowl with orange, sage, anna potato and green beans; char-grilled squid with black bean sauce; licorice parfait with saffron pears and almond.

Only the freshest produce is used on the daily-changing menu.

There's a fantastic wine list and a knowledgable sommelier for those who want recommendations.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8886 El Panzon http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8855 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8855