Where to eat, drink and be merry

BANQUET REVIVAL: indulgent sweetmeats are dished up at the Pudding Club (01386 438429; www.puddingclub.com) whose feasts are held at the Threeways Hotel in Mickleton, Gloucestershire, on the first and third Fridays of each month.

Gorge on seven great British puddings, including Spotted Dick and Sticky Toffee, then vote for your favourite. Custard-crazed guests can choose special themed rooms. The Summer Pudding room has a mural of a meadow dotted with summer fruits and the Spotted Dick room has a mural of two Dalmatian dogs sitting under a table laden with puddings. Two-night breaks from £290 for double room.