Food and drink

‘Wivey has everything you might wish for in a base camp; fabulous food from the deli that is the Wivey Larder, or from Thorne’s, the family butcher shop. A Co-Op, a Chinese, Indian, Fish and Chips, a smattering of cafes (Phoenix Kitchen and Whelans), a proper pub in The Bear, a lovely hotel, bar and restaurant (The White Hart), not to mention a brewery.’

William Sitwell

Editor, writer and broadcaster

White Hart and The Bear Inn, North Street

• Phoenix Kitchen on North Street sells fresh baked pies, tarts and pastries, salads and Buddha bowls. Link

• Thorne’s Butchers on West Street sells beef and lamb reared on their family farm, locally sourced free-range poultry and pork, homemade sausages, hams and more. Link

• Wivey Larder on West Street sells quality local produce including bread, fruit and veg, ice cream. Link

• The Bear Inn on North Street is a vibrant local pub with cask ales, traditional food made with local produce and a great atmosphere. Host to quiz nights and local bands. Link

• The Black Bear Brewery, in the garden of The Bear pub, is a micro-brewery open for visitors, brewing small batch beers with bear-related names! Link

• The New Inn in Halse is a community -owned pub with a 300 year history. Recently renovated, it offers great food and a warming fire. Link