Marine Lake Cafe & Bar

Right, so Marine Lake Cafe & Bar... it's a decent shout if you're down by the Marine Lake and need a coffee or a bite to eat. It’s got a 4.2 rating from 677 Google reviews, so people seem pretty happy. It’s open 10 'til 6 every day of the week, which is handy.

It's not exactly The Vincent, mind you, but it does the job. They do cakes and that, plus what I'd call 'proper' coffee. It's a good spot for a quick stop to refuel after a walk around the lake, or if the weather turns sour and you need to get out of the rain for a bit. It's not a bad place to take the dog either, which is a bonus.

Price-wise, it's probably what you'd expect – maybe a bit more than your average greasy spoon, but nothing mental. You can give them a bell on 01704 539613 if you want to check anything, or have a nosey at their website.

Worth knowing: parking around there can be a pain in the backside, especially on a sunny weekend. Give yourself a bit of extra time to find a spot.