Emma Bellis is the Commercial, Business and Events Manager for Marketing Cheshire. Emma grew up in Cheshire and after years of living in London and overseas has now returned to live in Tarporley

Emma Bellis is the Commercial, Business and Events Manager for Marketing Cheshire. Emma grew up in Cheshire and after years of living in London and overseas has now returned to live in Tarporley

Cock O Barton Bar RestaurantBarton Road, Malpas, SY14 7HU. 01829 782277, www.thecockobarton.co.uk.I love this place – contemporary, funky with fantastic service and really outstanding food. Perfect for a glass of wine or cocktail, Saturday night dinner with friends or a lazy Sunday treat. The team are so friendly, headed by James Passmore, Matthew and Alethea, its very cool. Best bloody Mary in Cheshire! My whole family frequent this place whenever possible.

Dysart Arms, BunburyBowes Gate Road, Bunbury, Nr Tarporley, CW6 9PH. 01829 260183, www.brunningandprice.co.uk/dysart.I’ve chosen the Dysart because it’s the quintessentially English pub, very chilled and relaxed with a great mix of clientele while at the same time being a superb gastro pub with a stunning location opposite Bunbury Church.

La Fattoria, Chester25 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS. 01244 317330, www.lafattoriachester.com.Mad, Mediterranean, family orientated, friendly, authentic Italian restaurant in Chester. This place is always packed and is consistently good. Wonderful homemade pizzas and amazing fresh pasta. Great for a fun noisy night with a group of friends and family.

The Pheasant Inn, BurwardsleyHigher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, CH3 9PF. 01829 770434, www.thepheasantinn.co.ukNestled in the Peckforton Hills, with the most amazing views across Cheshire and over to North Wales and Merseyside, The Pheasant Inn is cosy and welcoming and serves great local produce, the perfect place to stop here for a well deserved bite to eat while walking the Sandstone Trail.

The Rising Sun, Tarporleywww.therisingsuntarporley.co.ukThe Rising Sun is a traditional pub, run by a great team, including Maggie, Pam, Andrew, Chris, Rachel and others, who always give you a warm welcome and good hearty traditional pub grub.38 High Street, Tarporley, CW6 0HX. 01829 732423,