Golden Cross

Attractive town-centre inn first licensed in 1428; lots of old-world character blending with colourful shabby-chic décor, emphasis firmly on their highly praised food from lunchtime snacks up including plenty of vegan and gluten-free choices, good range of wines and a real ale such as Hobsons or Salopian, friendly helpful staff; children welcome, dogs too but do check first, five appealing bedrooms, no food Sun evening, Mon.