An award-winning Ascot restaurant has been named as one of the best eateries in the UK.

In a list posted by The Week publication, classic bistros, country pubs, and celebrity hotspots were reviewed for their atmosphere, customer service, and quality of food on the menu.

“Woven” by Adam Smith was opened in Coworth Park opened in September 2022 after he became executive chef of the hotel in 2016.

The mantra of the restaurant, “Story-telling on a plate” made certain reviewers, including Telegraph writer William Sitwell, “skeptical” of the concept saying that the word has long been abused in the corporate world.

Despite this, however, Adam Smith’s "wonderful" cooking has been said to transform retro classics into exquisite dishes.

The Week publication reviewer said: “In his hands, jellied eels and coronation chicken are transformed from retro classics into sublime canapés.

“A "perfect mini pie of grouse" is served with a gravy of "outrageously fun largesse", while a "fabulous rectangle of turbot", topped with lobster and caviar, has its richness "tempered by oysterish salsify and salty sea purslane".

“In a room of Japanese minimalism, Smith has – through his cooking – "woven a fine fairy tale".”