In the very centre of Ware sits The Vine gastro pub serving an appreciative local population for whom there are just enough of the little extras to make this a home from home, where you can eat without having to do a calculation first. British food with an international flavour are chalked up on backboards, there is always a vibrant program of events and breakfast at The Vine is a experience not to be missed.
Hertfordshire is a county on the up in terms of food-conscious punters and the eastern town of Ware is no exception. With London in striking distance it is no wonder that this once sleepy town became an attractive choice for Alastair Bramley, Tim Lightfoot and Paul Barhams first Hertfordshire restaurant The Vine, a no nonsense food establishment with a clear emphasis on fresh and local produce. The use of rich wooden finishes and comfy furniture gives The Vine in Ware a traditional feel. Large sash windows flood the interior with natural light. Dark leather banquettes, old oak flooring and mirrors provides the perfect backdrop to this excellent bar and restaurant. The menu changes regularly and is chalked up on blackboards adding to the sites informal presence - perfect for relaxed summer dining at courtyard tables or winter warmers on leather sofas in cosy corners.
The wine list aims to satisfy those who enjoy the finer wines in life. Between The Vine and The Vine Shop opposite the two sites offer a wide variety of wines from around the world, representing some of the best wines from the most well known wine producing regions. In response to the shift in consumer tastes towards super premium spirits The Vine is dedicated to those thirsty for the latest drinks sensations and willing to explore new and exotic tastes and flavours.
The Vine Shop is a locally owned and operated speciality wine shop located in Ware, Hertfordshire. We exist to provide our customers with the highest quality regional and international wine selection, while providing a comfortable, non-intimidating environment for the less knowledgeable wine enthusiast to learn about and select the perfect wine for any occasion.
Brookmans Restaurant & Oaks Deli stands imposingly in the heart of Brookmans Park, close to Potters Bar, St Albans and Hatfield in Hertfordshire. Brookmans is an ideal venue for a wedding, bar mitzvah, christening, private dinner party or simply lunch, dinner or drinks out with friends. The restaurant offers the very best of local and European dishes lovingly designed by head chef Stuart Smith who has experience in some of the top London kitchens. The adjoining Oaks Deli stocks the culinary delights of a well sourced delicatessen.
In the picturesque village of Coton, a well-known gastro pub is perched prominently alongside green meadows and country footpaths. The Plough at Coton is only about two miles from Cambridge, so their highly regarded food, impeccable service and restful interior is within easy reach of Cambridge town centre and surrounding areas. This establishment is lead by a knowledgeable team and has long been well known for the quality of food they provide in the restaurant and bar. Its popularity and success with regulars from the village, the city and beyond could be said to be down to The Plough’s constant, yet subtle, changes which help make it a dining experience you really never tire of.