The Lock, Stock and Barrel in Locks Heath, near Fareham is one of Dorset-based Hall and Woodhouse’s 250-strong pub chain.

In March, I took La Tasca at Gunwharf Quays to task in this column for its take on Spanish tapas. This chain, despite its website claims to offer ‘the true taste of Spain’, was far from convincing.

Did you know there is a British Sandwich Association that promotes the consumption, improvement, innovation and excellence of sandwiches?

The Piranha Bar and Restaurant, to be found on the Sparkes Yard marina at the far end of Hayling Island, exhorts us to ‘soak up the superb ambience at stunning 60-seater restaurant.’