The best restaurants in Wiltshire for gourmet travellers
A trip to Wiltshire wouldn’t be complete without visiting the county’s award-winning eateries. Some of the best restaurants in Wiltshire are also the best in the country. Pub grub, gourmet experiences and sustainability champions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With that said, buckle in for a gourmet tour of Wiltshire.
Beechfield House
The perfect combination of grand and homely, Beechfield House enjoys a secluded rural backdrop for an award-winning meal. Our 2 AA Rosette restaurant features large, bright windows, high ceilings and striking fireplaces. The award-winning cuisine here is simple and classic with dishes that reflect the best of each season. Produce from the on-site kitchen garden is combined with the very best local suppliers to create irresistible menus.
Open through the week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s always a good time to book in. All four relaxed dining spaces offer a charming atmosphere but if the weather is fine, head for the tranquil terrace. The very best British classics make for one of the best restaurants in Wiltshire.
The Bunch of Grapes
Wander through the gorgeous Georgian streets of Bradford-on-Avon, over the ancient bridge and past the quaint tea rooms, and you’ll find The Bunch of Grapes. Said to be the oldest pub in town, it’s been made appealingly contemporary by the husband-and-wife team running the show. A keen focus on high quality food and seasonal ingredients has caught the attention of the Michelin Guide and The Good Food Guide.
Highlighting British ingredients at their best, The Bunch of Grapes is open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. There are à la carte and bar menus available but the real highlights are the exciting 5- and 7-course tasting menus. A winning combination of flavour, style and texture every time.
The Dining Room
Sporting a prestigious Michelin Green Star for their efforts in sustainable gastronomy, no list of best restaurants in Wiltshire would be complete without The Dining Room. Set within the elegance and charm of Whatley Manor country house, The Dining Room’s contemporary cuisine is clearly inspired by travels in Asia. Attention to detail and a level of panache can be found in every dish with intriguing clashes of texture and taste that will surprise and delight.
Open Thursdays to Sundays for evening meals, you’ll begin with snacks in the hustle and bustle of the kitchen before entering the dining room for the main event. The Chef’s Menu offers a vegetarian and vegan version so no one need miss out.
Sign of the Angel
On the edge of the Cotswolds, the picturesque village of Lacock is home to one of the best restaurants in Wiltshire. If low beams and inglenook fireplaces are your idea of the perfect pub, The Sign of the Angel might just be for you. Oozing Cotswold charm, the 15th Century coaching inn has a beautiful garden to enjoy in summer months and warm logburners to cosy up by in winter. The 2 AA Rosette restaurant has a strict West Country only policy when it comes to suppliers and producers.
Enjoy the relaxed and easy-going atmosphere of The Sign of the Angel for brunch, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. There’s also Sunday lunch and a Supper Club 5 course taster menu to get stuck into as well.
Pythouse Kitchen Garden
Pythouse doesn’t call itself a Kitchen Garden for nothing. The 18th Century walled garden is bursting with produce and just waiting to be explored while your meal is crafted from seasonal ingredients cooked on site. Pythouse’s philosophy celebrates the value of a regenerative lifestyle with a creative yet timeless menu using ethically sourced ingredients. The perfect place to savour a summer’s evening.
It’s all about lunches here. Served from 12pm and 2.30pm between Wednesday and Sunday, although Sunday is all about the roast dinner. Evening meals are only for special occasions, Eat The Equinox celebrates the passing seasons, Garden Gatherings are a long table, 3-course affair or go for a foraging experience in the Pythouse gardens.