The famous Simpson's Tavern - an 18th century London institution - is set to re-open next year. After over 250 years in business, the Grade II-listed restaurant closed in 2022 after a rent dispute . However, the team behind nearby restaurant and wine bar Cloth have taken over and will be relaunching the venue under the new name of Cloth Cornhill.
There's something about pubs that accentuates the seasons, with beer gardens merrily beckoning in summer and roaring fires compensating for gruelling winters. And the best pubs in Bath can perfectly bookend a weekend here year-round: cider under low slung beams as you crawl off the train on a Friday night, and then the laziest of Sunday lunches to recharge you for the week ahead, with Somerset 's bounty firmly in the spotlight.
Ingatestone is described as a "charming village that blends the quintessence of English countryside living with convenient access to urban amenities," making it an attractive destination.