When Shaun and Michelle Higgins moved in to The Bull Inn at Chelsham Common in Warlingham two years ago they set about a complete transformation of the old pub and renamed it The Coach House bar and bistro.

The result is stunning, with a stylish new interior complete with ambient lighting and a full-length, marble-topped bar. It really does have the 'wow' factor when you walk through the door for the first time.

I took my friend Karen along to The Coach House for Sunday lunch recently. On entering the bar she said that one of the first things that struck her was the lovely atmosphere. We opted for the three-course lunch which costs £11.95, but there are also the options to have two courses for £9.95 or one course for £7.95.

The food is all freshly homecooked and offers a choice of three starters, Garlic Mushrooms, JD Wings and Vegetable Spring Rolls. I had the mushrooms which came coated in crispy garlic breadcrumbs with a side salad and mayo dip and Karen had the chicken wings, coated in Jack Daniels sauce with a side salad, which Karen described as "absolutely mouthwatering!" For the main course there was a choice of Roast Pork, Roast Beef, Half a Roast Chicken, Stuffed Mushroom or Lamb Shank (for an extra £2). I chose the beef and Karen chose the pork and both came with a lovely big crispy Yorkshire pudding. The meals were served with roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower cheese with generous portions of meat - the perfect Sunday Roast! Karen descibed the desserts on the menu as "three desserts to die for!" - Homemade Bailey's Cheesecake, sprinkled with Cadbury's chocolate shavings, Apple Crumble with custard or icecream and Chocolate Fudge Cake served with custard or ice cream. I had the cheesecake while Karen tucked into a plateful of steaming hot apple crumble and custard; both of our homemade desserts were wonderful.

The Coach House is perfect for a family treat, with a Kids Menu for just £4.95 for a main course, jelly and ice cream and a drink.

We stayed for the live music at 4pm, a duo called 'Kickback' who performed a variety of popular songs enjoyed by a very appreciative crowd.It was the highlight of a thoroughly enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

On weekdays The Coach House Menu offers a superb range of reasonably-priced dishes for lunch or dinner as well as its popular Pizza Menu. For more information and contact details see their advertisement on page 3.