The Boxing Hare is a gourmet pub based five miles from Chipping Norton in scenic Cotswolds countryside. Run by successful London restauranteur Antony Griffith Harris with partner Stacey Charlotte and Head Chef, Nick Anderson (a former 3 AA rosette and Michelin star winner, naturally), it combines stylishly rustic interiors, great service, and the most incredible food. The vibe is buzzy, confident, and well-heeled; these guys know what they’re doing, and it shows. Decor inside is elegant (arched windows, wooden beams, fireplaces), and there’s also a large garden and heated terrace, with plush garden pods to dine in.

The menu is a pleasingly eclectic mix of pub classics (fish and chips, sausage and mash, bavette steak), and more foodie offerings (hello 70 day dry aged beef). Both charming to sit in and serving unbelievably delicious food, The Boxing Hare is a worthy site for dining pilgrimage.