My wife and I keep returning to Northcote, because it's just so welcoming, so comforting - an ideal place to retreat from the world for a bit. Every member of staff makes you feel like they're pleased to see you - almost like being welcomed into the home of a good friend. The bar is relaxed, cosy without being cramped, and has a brilliant selection of drinks - I'd recommend trying some of the less well-known cocktails, as there are some real discoveries to be made. Some of the local gins are quite something - and of course, due to their partnership with Louis Roederer, the champagnes are excellent. Dinner is always delicious - bursting with flavour, inventive without being mad, just the right balance between courses. I'd strongly recommend the cheese course, with the flight of port - a brilliant way to end the meal. Rooms are really tastefully appointed, very comfortable, and generously sized. This is my sixth or seventh visit to Northcote (I've lost count!), and I'll keep coming back, time and time again, because there's nowhere else quite like it. Other high-end restaurants might match the dinner, other high-end hotels might match the comfort, but nowhere else I've been pairs it all together quite so seamlessly. I genuinely feel like I'm coming home when I arrive at Northcote (but a far, FAR nicer version of home!).