I am not a fussy eater but sometimes I despair at menus I am presented with. There have been occasions when there is nothing on them that I want to eat, which leads me to question why my taste should be so out of kilter with that of the chef, or whoever dreamed up the list of food.

And why should I pay for a meal that I am not going to enjoy?

So imagine my surprise when, after deciding to spread my wings a little this month, I stumbled upon the menu for The Fleece in Witney, on the Internet.

Not only is there a vast selection but my mouth was watering at the sound of virtually every dish. Ideas such as the deli boards with their range of cheeses, antpasti and charcuterie were of real appeal.

And there is something different depending on the time of day which, impressively, starts at 8am with the option of full English breakfast, or just a bacon sandwich to enjoy with one of a range of coffees.

Even my normally difficult-to-impress companion, already bowled over at my decisiveness at finding a venue, was suitably impressed.

It all sounded a bit too good to be true but the Georgian building, once Clinch's Brewery, certainly looked inviting as we pulled into the car park. Inside it was busy with, I was intrigued to note, a majority of business women, which my companion assured me was a good sign.

We were made to feel very welcome and ushered to a table which, it was noted, had very comfortable seating. A promising start.

The "hard copy" lunch version of that menu was soon in our hands as we munched through complimentary fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (and butter as well). Another nice touch.

I decided to make my selections from the section marked either or' - ie they could be either a starter or a main course.

My first choice was a caesar salad which came with bacon and anchovies, as well as the free range chicken. This was exactly how it should be, with a range of flavours helped by a delicious dressing.

Across the table a salmon, avocado and borlotti bean salad suggested an unusual choice but again it tasted great, so there could be no complaints.

Once the plates were cleared we sipped glasses of crisp sauvignon blanc and tuned in to the bustle of our busy surroundings.

During the break our waitress took time to tell us about an upcoming barbecue that weekend in a neat piece of marketing and, like the other staff, was happy to chat, which was a pleasant change.

On with the main course and I opted for a pork, cashew, chilli, lime and mint stir-fry with egg noodles. The dominant flavour here was the lime which may not be to everyone's taste, but it added a zing to the meat, along with the chilli.

My companion had opted for a honey and sesame glazed chicken supreme which came with a vegetable spring roll and pak choi.

The meat was deliciously spiced and, despite being a leg, was very tender with perfect accompaniments. There was nothing left on the plate by the time she had finished.

The service had been quick as well as friendly, so there was just time to share a treacle tart which we asked for with ice cream, rather than the clotted variety. Very sweet, very tasty.

The Fleece is run by the Peach Pub Company, a small firm which also includes The Fishes at North Hinksey among its ranks.

But each head chef - in this case Alistair Barlow - chooses their own menu, giving each pub an individual appeal.

The emphasis is on seasonal produce, the eggs and chicken are free range and sourced as locally as possible. And 25p from your main course is donated to healthy eating in local primary schools.

Too good to be true? Go and find out for yourselves, but I would argue that this is as good a lunch as you will eat anywhere for the price in Oxfordshire, if not the country.

o Contact: 01993 892270, www.thefleecewitney.co.uk