Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall

Nestled within the grounds of Caistor Hall, a Georgian country house fringed by manicured lawns, this intimate restaurant is a showcase for the talents of experienced chef and restaurateur Mark Poynton. He and the team offer a balanced seasonal set menu in a choice of lengths, where the terse dish descriptions belie the complexity of the cooking – evidenced by technically adept elements such as a perfectly seasoned red wine jus with rare aged beef. If there’s a chocolate dessert on the menu, then you’re in for a treat.