Your guide to the best places to eat and drink in the county
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The Red Lion (East Chisenbury) East Chisenbury, Wiltshire, SN9 6AQ
A Michelin starred country pub and restaurant with five riverfront rooms, welcoming locals, travellers, children and dogs. Guy and Brittany Manning have been running the pub for 12 years. With a mix of traditional style in the main pub and dining room, and contemporary décor in the private dining room, there is a friendly and inviting atmosphere, with comfortable chairs, a large bar and an inglenook fireplace with log burner. The unpretentious modern British food is rated highly by the Michelin Guide (1 star) and the AA (3 rosettes). It has also been the winner of the Good Pub Guide Wiltshire dining pub of the year for the last four years and is the two-time winner of the prestigious Wiltshire Life Pub/Restaurant of the Year.
All dishes are made with seasonal local produce, with as much as possible cooked in-house, including ten different breads, cordials and juices for the bar, homemade butter and ketchup, cured meats, and more.
01980 671124 • www.redlionfreehouse.com
The Kings Head Whiteparish (Whiteparish) The Street, Whiteparish, SP5 2SG
Set within an old 16th Century coaching house, The Kings Head has been lovingly restored by owners Shaun and Patricia Wylie – who bought the pub in 2017 – to be a contemporary yet cosy pub. Boasting a one acre garden, sunny orangery, function room, and 4*AA bedrooms, the 2AA Rosette Gastro is enjoyed by a variety of visitors. Its wonderful restaurant and bar, led by Roux Scholar and Great British Chef Matthew Tomkinson, is on The Times 40 Best UK 2019 summer pubs list and in the Good Food Guide. The food is a mixture of modern British and pub classics. All produce is locally sourced and of a high quality: starters from £6 to £8; mains from £13 to £24, puddings from £6 to £9; weekend special main courses from £18 to £25. Drinks feature a selection of local and poplar premium beers, wines from all over the world, and an extensive gin and spirits list. A food and wine tasting event is also available on a monthly basis.
01794 884004 • www.thekingshead.co.uk
The White Horse Inn (Compton Bassett) Compton Bassett, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8RG
Landlord Kristian Goodwin has created a welcoming country inn experience which will last long in the memory of every guest. Visits to this freehouse – set in the beautiful countryside between Calne and Avebury – are rewarded with good food and drink, all local and ethically sourced. Starters from £5.50; mains from £12.50; pub classics from £13; puddings – which include homemade icecreams and sorbets – from £6. A fantastic weekday lunch set menu is also availble, offering great value at two courses for £15 or three courses for £18. Whether eating in the restaurant or bar area, enjoying an evening meal, or sampling a light snack, this award-winning pub meets all needs. The wine list has options for all palates, while beer drinkers can enjoy local ales, ciders and lagers.
Outside there are two spacious gardens, a car park and a paddock with geese, sheep and pigs. For those who wish to extend their stay, eight AA 4 Star Gold standard rooms are available.
01249 813 118 • www.whitehorse-comptonbassett.co.uk
The Three Daggers (Eddington) 47 Westbury Road, Edington, Wiltshire, BA13 4PG
The Three Daggers, Edington, is making a real name for itself. Starting life over 300 years ago as a wool barn, this classic English pub is a previous winner of Wiltshire Life Pub of the Year (2019). There really is something for everyone here, whether local or visitor, with the pub itself complemented by 5* B&B accommodation, a spa barn, and a farm shop selling produce from their own farm. An on-site microbrewery provides craft ales to complement the wide variety of refreshments, while fresh, local ingredients are used in the elevated classic English pub food. Starters from £7 to £10; mains from £13 to £25; puddings from £7 to £10. The wine list includes organic and biodynamic choices. Restored in 2010, the pub interior now exuding a laid-back luxury décor, mixing the humble with the sophisticated with natural woods and slate floors. There is always a warm welcome: “We like to keep our locals happy and treat every visiting guest as if they are a local.”
01380 830940 • www.threedaggers.co.uk
The Bell at Ramsbury (Ramsbury) The Square, Ramsbury, Nr Marlborough SN8 2PE
Nestled in the Wiltshire countryside, The Bell provides the perfect combination of rustic charm and modern sophistication, where you can enjoy local produce and drinks from Ramsbury’s own brewery and distillery. Whether you’re visiting for an evening drink, a lunchtime stop, or a weekend getaway, this cosy inn, with its boutique guest rooms, provides a delightfully relaxing retreat. The selection of local beers, brewed by the Ramsbury Estate’s own brewery, are accompanied by guest beers on the bar and an extensive fine wine menu. While food is designed to impress, each dish maintains an unpretentious, rustic air. The regularly changing menus are inspired by local produce, with the kitchen garden providing an abundance of vegetables and herbs which are paired with local meat, game and fresh fish to create spectacular fine dining courses and traditional pub favourites: starters £10 to £16; mains £14; to £28; puddings £7 to £13.
01672 520230 • www.thebellramsbury.com
Fisherton Mill Gallery Cafe (Salisbury) 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QY
Set within an independent gallery in a Victorian Mill heritage building, the Fisherton Mill Gallery cafe is a modern and stylish place to eat. Managers Michael and Deborah Fox have been working at the Mill for 25 years this year! Tucked away from the street, it has a quiet but central location within easy walking distance of Salisbury city centre. In addition to the spacious indoor seating area, the café has a sunny courtyard for fine weather. Award-winning food, drinks and cakes freshly are prepared on the premises daily, with signiture cakes including gluten free fruit polenta cakes, rhubarb meringues (seasonal), and chocolate and raspberry tort. Mains cost £9 to15; puddings £5; cakes from £2.50; nibbles £3.95. The café also offers a selection of wines sourced from less well-known regions, craft beer, homemade soft drinks, barista coffee and more. The Mill itself holds craft workshops which can be complimented by tea and cake or a delicious lunch.
01722 500200 • www.fishertonmill.co.uk
Beatons tearooms (Tisbury) The Square, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6JP
Beatons is a traditional tearoom with a contemporary and bright atmosphere, located in the centre of Tisbury. The passion is great table service. With décor inspired by the art and style of Sir Cecil Beaton, renowned local Royal photographer and designer, Beatons provides an informal atmosphere where customers can meet with friends. The drinks menu offers a range of 30 loose leaf teas, but great coffee, smoothies and milkshakes and interesting alternatives in Kombucha or Chai Latte are also availble. These come accompanied by a variety of home baked cakes, of which the Carrot Cake is the ever popular ‘signature’ cake. Brunch includes regular breakfast fare, but the most popular include the fantastic crushed avocado options and Eggs Benedict. The lunch menu offers freshly made sandwiches; jacket potatoes; rarebits; soups and quiches and other daily specials all freshly prepared to order. Afternoon teas are legendary. Cakes from £3.75 and Mains from £5.
01747 871819 • www.beatonstearooms.co.uk
The Barford Inn (Barford St. Martin) Barford St. Martin, Salisbury, SP3 4AB Wiltshire
A traditional English Village pub, The Barford Inn has kept its original charm and character. It dates back to the 16th Century, where as an old coaching inn, it housed its own brewery on the site where the restaurant now stands. Now, the generous indoor dining area, quiet beer garden, and cosy bar with wooden beams and inglenook fireplaces is the ideal setting in which to relax. Olivia & Philip Stapley, owners of the inn for two years, have made it their mission to serve freshly cooked, traditional English pub food. Dishes include beer battered fish & chips, homemade burgers, traditional full short crust pastry pies and more. Starters from £5.95 to 6.95; mains from £10.95 to 16.95; puddings from £4.95 to 5.95. Meals can be paired with cask conditioned real ales (Hall & Woodhouse Badger Brewery), soft drinks and international wines. Live music and quiz nights, supported by local musicians, provide excellent entertainment to guests, whether they are local or from further afield.
01722742242 • www.thebarfordinn.co.uk
Pythouse Kitchen Garden (Tisbury) West Hatch, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6PA
Pythouse Kitchen Garden is a beautiful walled garden, restaurant and events venue, specialising in homegrown food. This hidden gem, dating from the 18th century, is located between the villages of Tisbury and Semley in south Wiltshire. It is a rustic, charming and quintessentially English country garden with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and sourcing produce from local farms and trusted suppliers. Over the past four years, owner Piers Milburn and manager Richard Smith have developed this diverse business. The large garden includes a beautiful terrace with traditional canopy where food is cooked on an open fire. Starters from £7 to £12; main courses £9 to £22; puddings from £5. Drinks include organic lagers and ales, wine from Yapp Brothers in Mere and quirky soft drinks including a unique botanical mash. Pyhouse is also home to a PYO flower garden and is the perfect getaway or event location, providing both glamping and shepherds hut accommodation.
01747870444 • www.pythousekitchengarden.co.uk
The Stones Hotel (Salisbury) Highpost, Salisbury, SP4 6AT
The Stones Hotel and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is located on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Salisbury. A stone’s throw from the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and 15 miles from the New Forest National Park, the Green Tourism ‘silver’ rated hotel is the perfect countryside retreat. Owner David Matton, alongside General Manager Michael Barnes, first opened the hotel in 2015, providing the perfect setting for various gatherings, including regular charity balls. The new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is set to become one of the city’s most exciting dining experiences. Set against the backdrop of Marco’s unique monochromatic styling, the menu brings to life his philosophy of ‘affordable glamour’, including signature steaks and timeless French and English classics. Starters from £6.50; mains from £12.95; puddings from £4.95; afternoon tea from £17.95pp. There is also a comprehensive drinks selection with premium cocktails.
01722 782020 • www.thestoneshotel.co.uk
Methuen Arms (Corsham) 2 High St, Corsham, SN13 0HB
The Methuen Arms is an award-winning inn where hospitality meets fabulous food and drink at a relaxed pace. Set beside the stately home and beautiful grounds of Corsham Court, the inn features exposed beams and brick, large Georgian windows, Farrow & Ball colours and comfy armchairs – up market, but down to earth. Head Chef Kevin Chandler, formerly of Rick Stein Marlborough and The Pear Tree in Whitley, produces a three Rosette awarded menu, using the best local produce to serve up great food combinations and taste-driven dishes. The ‘nose to tail’ philosophy works well with both simple pub fayre and more complex dishes. Everything is made on site, with all veg from the pub garden: starters from £7 to £11; mains from £10 to £28; puddings from £4 to £7. Drinks feature the best of Butcombe Brewery – local and pull ales and ciders. Wines are supplied by Bibendum – 80 strong house list. 19 rooms are available if you wish to stay, all set to a 5-AA-Star standard.
01249 717060 • https://butcombe.com/the-methuen-arms-wiltshire/
The Queen’s Head (Broad Chalke) 1 North St, Broad Chalke, Salisbury SP5 5EN
The Queen’s Head in Broad Chalke offers a relaxed, country, dining and drinking experience in the heart of the wonderful Chalke Valley, about eight miles from Salisbury. F ood features modern British pub classics, locally sourced from a seven-mile radius around the Chalke Valley, meaning low food miles and offering support to local businesses and farmers. Star ters from £6.50-£8.50; mains fr om £12-£19; and puddings from £5.50-£8.50. The Queen’s Head is a freehouse serving local beers and good wines, including Cottonworth sparkling rose and white, and a good range of English wines, and also vegan wine. This 18th Century pub is brimming with charm and character, offering a warm welcome for locals and visitors alike. R oaring fires make for a pleasant winter stay, while the warm patio garden is perfect in the summer. Childr en and dogs are welcome, which makes this the perfect place to stop while enjoying the beautiful surrounding countryside.
01722 780344 • www.queensheadbroadchalke.co.uk
The George & Dragon (Rowde) High Street Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2PN
The George & Dragon is a pub and restaurant in Rowde, Devizes. A six teenth century coaching inn, it combines modern day style with country character, including its inglenook fireplace. A separat e restaurant and bar area is complemented by a private dining room that can cater for parties of up to 18 people. The George & Dragon is famous for its fish, which is delivered fresh from Cornwall every day. The seafood platter is popular, with the selection changing according to seasonal availability – it might include a whole lobster or crab, oysters, beer battered fish, homemade fish cake and scallops. The daily set menu is £17.50 f or two courses, £22.50 f or three. The restaurant has received 2 AA rosettes and an Egon Ronay Star. Guest beers and ales are changed regularly. The private garden features a covered terrace with wood burner. Three bedrooms are available for those wishing to stay. Wine club suppers, Sunday afternoon BBQs, and Monday game nights all help to build a sense of community.
Famous for seafood, delivered daily from Cornwall. Newly refurbished bedrooms & new garden terrace
01380 723 053 • www.thegeorgeanddragonrowde.co.uk
Woodbridge Inn (Pewsey) Woodbridge Inn, North Newnton, Pewsey, SN9 6JZ
The Woodbridge Inn at North Newnton offers visitors a warm and welcoming community pub with family friendly food, drink and fun at reasonable prices. I t is a country pub with a modern twist. Dishes f eature good, honest and freshly prepared pub food – including a famous Sunday carvery, homemade burgers, fresh cod and chips, plus many more classics. M ains are priced between £9-16, starters £5-£7, puddings £5-£6. A selec tion of real ales is provided by Wadworth Brewery. Landlor d Kiera Wills and her team, offer great service at reasonable prices in a traditional 18th century inn with open fires. B oasting its own river, you are welcome to bring a blanket and request your lunch in the garden, which also features a children’s play area. Sur rounded by ancient landscape and a short hop to the Ridgeway, the inn is both dog and walker friendly. I f you enjoy the atmosphere, food and the drink, make use of the inn’s campsite, with booking available through the website.
01980 630266 • www.woodbridgeinnpewsey.co.uk
The Peppermill (Devizes) 40 St Johns Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1BL
The Peppermill is an AA 5-star restaurant and wine bar with rooms situated in the heart of the market town of Devizes. The restaurant offers an interesting contemporary British menu, always using fresh, seasonal ingredients, locally sourced, wherever possible. The restaurant has also been awarded two rosettes by the AA. Wine lovers are well catered for with over 100 wines, 100 cocktails and a range of draught and bottled beers. Landlor ds, Philip and Amanda O’Shea have created a relaxing atmosphere throughout. The menu includes burgers – including slow roasted pulled brisket, Applewood smoked cheese and streaky bacon, and a range of steaks – all of which are dry aged for a minimum 28 days and cooked on a flaming grill, with a choice of sauces, from £18-28. The evening a la carte menu includes oven roasted rump of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine jus at £19; a seafood linguine, priced at £18, and many others.
01380 710407 • www.peppermilldevizes.co.uk
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