Slaggyford, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“Out of the way but well worth an overnight stay” – this 18th-century inn with four bedrooms is set in the North Pennines and was taken over and refurbished by industry veteran Nick Parkinson in 2023. It’s more a restaurant with a bar than it is a boozer. Chef Connor Wilson uses classic cooking techniques to produce an à la carte menu as well as (in the evening) a ten-course tasting menu for £105 per person – a “great selection with the accent on local sourcing”. Top Tip – “unbelievable wine list, a huge selection and some real bargains”.