The urban guide to the countryside -
Eat out
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Small plates, big flavour at Pesto
If you lurrrve Italian food but always get food envy from your partner's dish (guilty) then you need to eat at Pesto. The restaurant serves small tapas style dishes, perfect for sharing.
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Modern Indian fare at Lilu’s
Riddle me this; when is a curry not just a curry? Lilu's Indian restaurant has taken the idea of a curry, turned it on its head and given it a spin. The result is a fine dining-esque restaurant with posh Indian food at the heart. Muddy tucks in.
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The Wheatsheaf Inn
This traditional, family-run pub is quite possibly one of the prettiest pubs I've ever visited and the food is not bad either. Shall we?
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Say Kon’nichiwa to Fish Tank Sushi
The food at relaxed restaurant, Fish Tank Sushi is best described as Asian soul food and will really delight your tastebuds if you're willing to get out of your foodie comfort zone.
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Muddy goes vegan
Move over limp lettuce leaves and dry chickpea burgers and make way for some seriously delicious plant-based creativity at Plant and Bean's vegan takeover. Elasticated skirt on!
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The loveliest pubs with rooms
Fancy a weekend away in the countryside? The Muddy editors across 19 counties know all the best spots for a relaxed overnighter.
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EAT HERE: THE PANTRY
Eat your fill at this super stylish vegan cafe/deli which serves fresh and healthy food as well the best coffee in town.
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Muddy Eats: The Bradgate
This family-friendly country pub is perfectly located on the doorstep of Bradgate Park
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Sleep in style at The Beech House
To celebrate grabbing the gong for Best Boutique Stay in the Muddy Awards 2018, The Beech House is offering all Muddy readers 25% off bed and breakfast.
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The George and Dragon Inn fires up the appetite
This locals' fave is under new management, has had a complete makeover and the food is pretty impressive too.