Lee's Fish and Chips

Lee's gets the fundamentals right without any fuss – you'll find proper battered cod or haddock cooked to order, chunky chips, and all the traditional sides like mushy peas and curry sauce. The portions are generous, and whether you choose to sit in or take away to eat back at your accommodation or find a spot in the countryside, the whole experience feels refreshingly straightforward.

Places like this are woven into the fabric of their communities, relied upon by locals and visitors alike for a proper, no-nonsense meal. You won't find anything fancy or pretentious here, but that's rather the point. The food is honest and does exactly what it sets out to do. If you've spent the day walking the countryside around Melksham or visiting nearby attractions like Lacock Abbey, Lee's makes an ideal stop for something satisfying and unpretentious. Sometimes when you're exploring, that's precisely what you need.