If you want to treat yourself to a delicious, home-cooked Sunday roast in a warm and friendly family atmosphere then The Whyteleafe Tavern in the heart of Whyteleafe is the perfect choice.

From 12pm-3pm every Sunday the lunches are served in the comfortable function room at the rear of the Tavern as well as in the Tavern bar itself according to your preference.

When Jenny and I dined there recently we opted for the main bar where tables covered in linen tablecloths were reserved especially for the diners.

The menu is simple but select, with three starters to choose from - paté, onion marmalade and a side salad; melon, strawberries and crême fraiche or homecured salmon with prawns (£3.50 each); two roasts to choose from - chicken or beef with roast or mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire pudding (£8.95) and three desserts - home-made rhubarb crumble, apple pie or chocolate cake with cream (£3.00 each). If you order two courses the cost is £11.95 and three courses is just £14.95.

Jenny and I went for the three course option. Being in the relaxed, pub environment meant we could enjoy a leisurely meal at our own pace, giving us plenty of time to enjoy three courses! The service was excellent, with our drinks served promptly while we decided what to have.

Jenny had the paté to start with and I chose the salmon and prawns. When they were served they both looked amazing and they tasted as good as they looked. For mains, I chose the beef and Jenny had the chicken, which she said was 'So good!' We both had generous servings but after a rest we managed to make space for our lovely desserts. Jenny chose the apple pie and opted for ice cream to go with it, although she could have had cream or custard and I had the chocolate cake with cream. Our dreamy desserts were the perfect way to end the meal.

By the way, I checked out their new 'Wine Down Wednesdays' recently, which I also highly recommend! (See advert above for details.)