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Nestled in Great Durnford, on the outskirts of Salisbury, you'll find The Great Bustard. A cosy pub and beautiful restaurant with 10 en suite rooms, a small farm shop, and a treatment room. The Great Bustard opened a year ago, following years of renovation work, and I was invited down this week to try their new autumn menu.
The day started with a short foraging walk in the surrounding area with head chef Jordan, who has a true nose-to-tail approach to cooking. The team uses seasonal produce from the estate, and surrounding areas, to craft their dishes, minimising the waste along the way. Despite being between key foraging seasons, Jordan pointed out fennel, wild mint, and watercress on our short walk, all things I would have totally walked past without spotting!
Satisfied with our new-found foraging knowledge, we settled into the cosy pub area of The Great Bustard, where the team brought out an extensive range of bar snacks for us to try. The table was full of delicious food, and this was just the pre-lunch snack! The standout bar snacks for me were the KFP, the Kentucky Fried Partridge, the Shepherd's Pie Croquettes, and the Pizzas. I'd never had pistachio on a pizza before, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical, but it was truly delicious!
L-R Clockwise
Braised Beef Shin, Slow Cooked Egg, Beef Fat Soldiers
Roasted Pumpkin Filled Pasta, Pumpkin Seed Romesco, Sage
Red Mullet, Ajo Blanco, Grapes & Celery
Head chef Jordan selected a number of the new autumn menu dishes for us to try, and chatted us through them just before we tried them. We tried these starters, and I'm truly still thinking about that beef shin... It was so tender, and the beef fat soldiers were just as decadent as they sound.
.jpg "Autumn Menu Launch at The Great Bustard Salisbury")
Wiltshire foodies, this is a spot you need to check out, whether it's for a pizza and a pint or their tasting menu. The staff are all super attentive, the setting is stunning, and the food is on a whole other level. Thank you to the team for such a wonderful day, I've never had so much good food in one sitting!
.jpg "Autumn Menu Launch at The Great Bustard Salisbury")
L-R Clockwise
Durnford Estate Lamb, BBQ'd Sweetcorn, Morteau Sausage, Girolles
Cornish Brill, Braised Fennel, Broccoli, Caper Jam
Creedy Carver Duck, Beetroot, Duck Ragout, Kale
Lyons Hill Farm Steak Special served with Fries & Peppercorn Sauce Next up, Jordan brought out four mains, and yes, they were as incredible as they look! I loved all three of the meat options, but if I could only have one of them again, I think it'd have to be the lamb. BBQ'd sweetcorn with lamb? Again, not something I've had before, but it was SO good. The presentation of all of the dishes was incredible. This certainly isn't your typical village pub...
L-R
Caramelised Apple, Muscovado Sugar, Cinnamon Ice Cream
Salted Caramel & Pecan Delice, Malted Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Pecan Ice Cream And, as if we hadn't already eaten enough incredible food, Jordan and Simon then brought out dessert as well as petit fours. At this point, you probably think I've been paid to say only good things, but there truly wasn't a bad dish on this menu. The attention to detail with the desserts was incredible, just look at them!
Not pictured
Fig Sorbet, Gooseberry & Vanilla Gel, Fennel Granola
Salisbury, UK
Autumn Menu Launch at The Great Bustard, Salisbury
3.10.25 • Featured, food, Salisbury, Salisbury Restaurant
PRESS INVITE
Nestled in Great Durnford, on the outskirts of Salisbury, you'll find The Great Bustard. A cosy pub and beautiful restaurant with 10 en suite rooms, a small farm shop, and a treatment room. The Great Bustard opened a year ago, following years of renovation work, and I was invited down this week to try their new autumn menu.
The day started with a short foraging walk in the surrounding area with head chef Jordan, who has a true nose-to-tail approach to cooking. The team uses seasonal produce from the estate, and surrounding areas, to craft their dishes, minimising the waste along the way. Despite being between key foraging seasons, Jordan pointed out fennel, wild mint, and watercress on our short walk, all things I would have totally walked past without spotting!
Satisfied with our new-found foraging knowledge, we settled into the cosy pub area of The Great Bustard, where the team brought out an extensive range of bar snacks for us to try. The table was full of delicious food, and this was just the pre-lunch snack! The standout bar snacks for me were the KFP, the Kentucky Fried Partridge, the Shepherd's Pie Croquettes, and the Pizzas. I'd never had pistachio on a pizza before, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical, but it was truly delicious!
L-R Clockwise
Braised Beef Shin, Slow Cooked Egg, Beef Fat Soldiers
Roasted Pumpkin Filled Pasta, Pumpkin Seed Romesco, Sage
Red Mullet, Ajo Blanco, Grapes & Celery
Head chef Jordan selected a number of the new autumn menu dishes for us to try, and chatted us through them just before we tried them. We tried these starters, and I'm truly still thinking about that beef shin... It was so tender, and the beef fat soldiers were just as decadent as they sound.
Wiltshire foodies, this is a spot you need to check out, whether it's for a pizza and a pint or their tasting menu. The staff are all super attentive, the setting is stunning, and the food is on a whole other level. Thank you to the team for such a wonderful day, I've never had so much good food in one sitting!
L-R Clockwise
Durnford Estate Lamb, BBQ'd Sweetcorn, Morteau Sausage, Girolles
Cornish Brill, Braised Fennel, Broccoli, Caper Jam
Creedy Carver Duck, Beetroot, Duck Ragout, Kale
Lyons Hill Farm Steak Special served with Fries & Peppercorn Sauce Next up, Jordan brought out four mains, and yes, they were as incredible as they look! I loved all three of the meat options, but if I could only have one of them again, I think it'd have to be the lamb. BBQ'd sweetcorn with lamb? Again, not something I've had before, but it was SO good. The presentation of all of the dishes was incredible. This certainly isn't your typical village pub...
L-R
Caramelised Apple, Muscovado Sugar, Cinnamon Ice Cream
Salted Caramel & Pecan Delice, Malted Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Pecan Ice Cream And, as if we hadn't already eaten enough incredible food, Jordan and Simon then brought out dessert as well as petit fours. At this point, you probably think I've been paid to say only good things, but there truly wasn't a bad dish on this menu. The attention to detail with the desserts was incredible, just look at them!
Not pictured
Fig Sorbet, Gooseberry & Vanilla Gel, Fennel Granola
One drizzly Saturday we took my niece to River Bourne Farm. We were looking for something to do with an almost two-year-old and a dog, and besides a trip to the park, we weren't sure what else we could do. Been there, done that? Let me put you onto this farm.
It's in Laverstock, about a 5 minute drive from Big Tesco, and is dog-friendly AND free! They've got a cafe as well as a wide range of animals. There are also nature walks around the grounds and you can buy feed for the animals too.
For a little morning out, we had a fab time. My niece loved every second of it and, as you can see, Murph seemed to enjoy himself too. The staff were really friendly and there are a wide range of animals to look at including donkeys and alpacas!
It's open between 10am - 1pm every day and you just turn up, there is no need to book!
Have you ever been to River Bourne Farm?
Salisbury, UK
A Morning at Salisbury's Free Community Farm - River Bourne Farm Review
4.8.23 • Featured, Salisbury, Things To Do
One drizzly Saturday we took my niece to River Bourne Farm. We were looking for something to do with an almost two-year-old and a dog, and besides a trip to the park, we weren't sure what else we could do. Been there, done that? Let me put you onto this farm.
It's in Laverstock, about a 5 minute drive from Big Tesco, and is dog-friendly AND free! They've got a cafe as well as a wide range of animals. There are also nature walks around the grounds and you can buy feed for the animals too.
For a little morning out, we had a fab time. My niece loved every second of it and, as you can see, Murph seemed to enjoy himself too. The staff were really friendly and there are a wide range of animals to look at including donkeys and alpacas!
It's open between 10am - 1pm every day and you just turn up, there is no need to book!
Have you ever been to River Bourne Farm?
Last weekend, Elliot and I headed to Somerset for the weekend in the campervan. We had a few things planned but the real reason for going was to go on a guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison. I received the tickets for Christmas and, spoiler alert, we had a really good morning exploring the prison and hearing all about its (gruesome) history.
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
We booked onto the Sunday morning guided tour and were with 6 others in our tour group. They do have a visitor car park on site but it's worth noting that it's quite small, not very obviously signposted, and also costs £3 to park. We had the directions to the prison in Google Maps but found it was easier when we had the car park's postcode (BA4 5PE) entered.
We all met in the visitor's center (the old visiting area) and our tour began outside. (Take your coat, there was quite a lot of time spent outside in the cold!) Jason, our guide, explained the origins of the prison, what it had been used for over the years, and also what its plans are for the future. The prison itself shut in 2013 and a lot of it has been left as-is since then.
The highest point of the walls is 75ft, which is quite impressive, to say the least. What's even more impressive is hearing the stories of how prisoners managed to get over them and down to the local pub, before getting caught by officers off duty and taken back!
One thing that did strike me about the tour and the 'attraction' is that it hasn't been over glamourised or worked on. There are information boards scattered around but other than that, a lot of it has been left as it was. It isn't full of theatrics. That said, one of the wings of cells is actually used in a lot of filming (including 'Des') so it's a little more well-kept than the others.
We also saw the wing where lots of important documents were stored during WW2 as well as the pretty somber hanging room. Jason told us stories of; prisoners escaping, its time as a military prison, fires in the rooves, the Victorians' 'hard labour' punishments, and some of the alleged ghost encounters.
The guided tours are £22 each, and the self-guided tours are £15. In all honesty, I wouldn't even consider the self-guided tour. Without Jason and his enthusiasm and knowledge, we wouldn't have come away with half of the stories that we did. During the summer months, they also do sleepovers where you can book in to stay the night in a cell! This is £65 but you do need to take your own pillow, duvet, and mattress.
If you're considering booking a Shepton Mallet Guided Tour, absolutely do it! It was fantastic and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested!
Last weekend, Elliot and I headed to Somerset for the weekend in the campervan. We had a few things planned but the real reason for going was to go on a guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison. I received the tickets for Christmas and, spoiler alert, we had a really good morning exploring the prison and hearing all about its (gruesome) history.
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
We booked onto the Sunday morning guided tour and were with 6 others in our tour group. They do have a visitor car park on site but it's worth noting that it's quite small, not very obviously signposted, and also costs £3 to park. We had the directions to the prison in Google Maps but found it was easier when we had the car park's postcode (BA4 5PE) entered.
We all met in the visitor's center (the old visiting area) and our tour began outside. (Take your coat, there was quite a lot of time spent outside in the cold!) Jason, our guide, explained the origins of the prison, what it had been used for over the years, and also what its plans are for the future. The prison itself shut in 2013 and a lot of it has been left as-is since then.
The highest point of the walls is 75ft, which is quite impressive, to say the least. What's even more impressive is hearing the stories of how prisoners managed to get over them and down to the local pub, before getting caught by officers off duty and taken back!
One thing that did strike me about the tour and the 'attraction' is that it hasn't been over glamourised or worked on. There are information boards scattered around but other than that, a lot of it has been left as it was. It isn't full of theatrics. That said, one of the wings of cells is actually used in a lot of filming (including 'Des') so it's a little more well-kept than the others.
We also saw the wing where lots of important documents were stored during WW2 as well as the pretty somber hanging room. Jason told us stories of; prisoners escaping, its time as a military prison, fires in the rooves, the Victorians' 'hard labour' punishments, and some of the alleged ghost encounters.
The guided tours are £22 each, and the self-guided tours are £15. In all honesty, I wouldn't even consider the self-guided tour. Without Jason and his enthusiasm and knowledge, we wouldn't have come away with half of the stories that we did. During the summer months, they also do sleepovers where you can book in to stay the night in a cell! This is £65 but you do need to take your own pillow, duvet, and mattress.
If you're considering booking a Shepton Mallet Guided Tour, absolutely do it! It was fantastic and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested!
So, you're looking for somewhere a bit nicer to go for dinner in Salisbury... Now, don't get me wrong I don't have any Michelin star recommendations for you here, just places we tend to head to if we're looking to spend a bit more. They're all in the city center and also independent businesses, so great ones to add to your list to visit in 2023....
Where To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner...
01. Cafe Diwali
This is actually a new contender for the list as I only visited recently myself. It's located on Crane Street, a couple of doors down from The Salisbury Orangery, and not far from the cathedral. They serve a wide range of Indian street food including curries and sizzlers.
I know this post is about dinners but on their lunch menu are 'Thali Platters' which consist of a choice of one of three curries, rice, vegetable dal, pickle, naan, and pappad. These are between £12.95 and £14.95 and are a great way to have a taste of the menu without spending too much. For reference, when Elliot and I went to Cafe Diwali for dinner we had a curry each (which came with a naan), a rice to share, and a beer each and spent a total of £50. So, it's certainly on the pricier side but the food was truly delicious.
It was very busy when we arrived so I'd definitely advise booking in advance. The staff are all really friendly and whilst it doesn't look like the most eye-catching place from the outside, trust me, the food is delicious. The Butter Chicken was a solid 11/10 and I've tried a fair few in my time.
02. Nole
Perhaps a bit predictable for this post but their pizzas are just that good. If you've been around a while you'll have seen me mention Nole previously, and for good reason. They have a restaurant in the Market Square in Salisbury, a kitchen at The Pembroke Arms in Wilton, one in Hindon, and one in Neveravon too. Elliot and I have been to the one in the city center as well as Wilton.
Their pizzas are delicious and we've always had great service whenever we've visited. This pizza featured here was the meat special when we visited; a sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey. Deeeeelish.
For reference, at the Wilton branch (The Pembroke Arms) a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. So, when we visited 2 pints and 2 pizzas with the charge came to a total of £45.
To the best of my knowledge, they don't take bookings but we've never had any troubles when we've turned up. Also, if you don't already follow them on Instagram, give them a follow, their posts crack me up.
03. Tinga
If you're a fan of Mexican food then Tinga absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit. Their menu is made up of lots of different small plates but they do also have a couple of traditional main meal sized options if that's more your thing. They recommend ordering 2-3 plates per person so we opted for 5 between us.
The food was all brilliant and the grasshoppers need to have their shining moment. Yep, you can order 'Guacamole con Chapulines' which is avocado with red onions, coriander, and tomatoes topped with crunchy grasshoppers. I can't say they were the tastiest thing I've ever eaten, I can distinctly remember their 'earthy' taste. But, as something new to try, it's something you've got to do once.
Reservations are strongly advised and they're often booked up weeks in advance (for weekend evenings etc). They also host bottomless brunches which consist of 4 courses, free-flowing Prosecco, Beers (and mocktails/soft drinks) for £50pp which could be a great way to get to try out a few dishes (and a few drinks)...
So, there we have it, 3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner... Aka the places we don't visit on a regular basis, rather they're where we head when we want something a bit more special. This is the first of my Salisbury Food Guides so if you have any burning Salisbury foodie questions or want to suggest which I do next, don't hesitate to message me on Instagram!
Where is your go-to place for a nice meal in Salisbury?
Salisbury, UK
3 Places To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner...
8.1.23 • Featured, food, lifestyle, Salisbury, Salisbury Food Guides, Salisbury Restaurant
So, you're looking for somewhere a bit nicer to go for dinner in Salisbury... Now, don't get me wrong I don't have any Michelin star recommendations for you here, just places we tend to head to if we're looking to spend a bit more. They're all in the city center and also independent businesses, so great ones to add to your list to visit in 2023....
Where To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner...
01. Cafe Diwali
This is actually a new contender for the list as I only visited recently myself. It's located on Crane Street, a couple of doors down from The Salisbury Orangery, and not far from the cathedral. They serve a wide range of Indian street food including curries and sizzlers.
I know this post is about dinners but on their lunch menu are 'Thali Platters' which consist of a choice of one of three curries, rice, vegetable dal, pickle, naan, and pappad. These are between £12.95 and £14.95 and are a great way to have a taste of the menu without spending too much. For reference, when Elliot and I went to Cafe Diwali for dinner we had a curry each (which came with a naan), a rice to share, and a beer each and spent a total of £50. So, it's certainly on the pricier side but the food was truly delicious.
It was very busy when we arrived so I'd definitely advise booking in advance. The staff are all really friendly and whilst it doesn't look like the most eye-catching place from the outside, trust me, the food is delicious. The Butter Chicken was a solid 11/10 and I've tried a fair few in my time.
02. Nole
Perhaps a bit predictable for this post but their pizzas are just that good. If you've been around a while you'll have seen me mention Nole previously, and for good reason. They have a restaurant in the Market Square in Salisbury, a kitchen at The Pembroke Arms in Wilton, one in Hindon, and one in Neveravon too. Elliot and I have been to the one in the city center as well as Wilton.
Their pizzas are delicious and we've always had great service whenever we've visited. This pizza featured here was the meat special when we visited; a sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey. Deeeeelish.
For reference, at the Wilton branch (The Pembroke Arms) a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. So, when we visited 2 pints and 2 pizzas with the charge came to a total of £45.
To the best of my knowledge, they don't take bookings but we've never had any troubles when we've turned up. Also, if you don't already follow them on Instagram, give them a follow, their posts crack me up.
03. Tinga
If you're a fan of Mexican food then Tinga absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit. Their menu is made up of lots of different small plates but they do also have a couple of traditional main meal sized options if that's more your thing. They recommend ordering 2-3 plates per person so we opted for 5 between us.
The food was all brilliant and the grasshoppers need to have their shining moment. Yep, you can order 'Guacamole con Chapulines' which is avocado with red onions, coriander, and tomatoes topped with crunchy grasshoppers. I can't say they were the tastiest thing I've ever eaten, I can distinctly remember their 'earthy' taste. But, as something new to try, it's something you've got to do once.
Reservations are strongly advised and they're often booked up weeks in advance (for weekend evenings etc). They also host bottomless brunches which consist of 4 courses, free-flowing Prosecco, Beers (and mocktails/soft drinks) for £50pp which could be a great way to get to try out a few dishes (and a few drinks)...
So, there we have it, 3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner... Aka the places we don't visit on a regular basis, rather they're where we head when we want something a bit more special. This is the first of my Salisbury Food Guides so if you have any burning Salisbury foodie questions or want to suggest which I do next, don't hesitate to message me on Instagram!
Where is your go-to place for a nice meal in Salisbury?
My Mum and I recently had an afternoon at The Ritz and it was quite possibly the coolest thing I've ever done. We'd watched quite a few of the programs on the renowned hotel and obviously knew it was going to be grand, but wow, were we surprised. I've never seen opulence like it. It truly was incredible.
Afternoon Tea At The Ritz Review
THE MENU
As part of the afternoon tea, there was a choice of 18 different teas as well as coffee available on request. I went for 'The Ritz Royal English'. As for sandwiches, here's what was on the menu when we visited; Ham with Grain Mustard Mayonaise On Brioche Bread, Cheddar Cheese with Chutney on Tomato Bread, Cucumber with Cream Cheese, Dill and Mint on Granary Bread, Breast of Chicken with Tarragon Creamed Mayonaise on Malt Bread, Scottish Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter on Sourdough Bread and Egg Mayonaise with Chopped Shallots and Watercress on Brioche Roll. There were 3 different patisseries; a peanut-based one, a rhubarb-based one, and an orange-based one (unfortunately I can't remember their names). We had one of each sandwich each, one of each patisserie each, and two scones each. We were also offered a slice of the lemon and earl grey loaf cake once we'd finished our afternoon tea too.
THE DECOR
Just wow. The decor at The Ritz is incredible. I'm not sure I even need to write any of this, you can see it all from the photos. It's absolutely stunning and truly luxurious. Everywhere you turn is a stunning piece of furniture, artwork, or an ornate mirror. Even the bathrooms are gorgeous, not that I'd expect anything less.
THE FOOD
I'll be honest I wasn't sure how much a Ritz afternoon tea could vary from any other afternoon tea but oh my... I was very wrong. I've never tasted food like it. All of the sandwiches were light and full of flavour without being too overpowering. The scones were light and fluffy and the patisseries were out of this world. The peanut one actually ended up being our favourite, surprisingly. A special shoutout to the lemon and earl grey cake too. I wish I could have enjoyed it to its full potential but after devouring over half of our afternoon tea I was pretty full. All of the food was truly delicious and besides the salmon sandwiches, we polished off the lot.
EVERYTHING ELSE
The Afternoon Tea at The Ritz certainly isn't a cheap experience (£62 per adult) and there is a service charge on top too. But, the food was incredible, the decor is out of this world and the staff were all very helpful and attentive. It was a fantastic afternoon and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. There was also a harpist playing the entire time we were enjoying our afternoon tea - you don't get that just anywhere, do you?!
In case it wasn't already obvious enough, we had the best afternoon at The Ritz and would go back in a heartbeat. The Afternoon Tea is currently being held in The Ritz Club and we're very keen to go back once it's being held in The Palm Court again.
My Mum and I recently had an afternoon at The Ritz and it was quite possibly the coolest thing I've ever done. We'd watched quite a few of the programs on the renowned hotel and obviously knew it was going to be grand, but wow, were we surprised. I've never seen opulence like it. It truly was incredible.
Afternoon Tea At The Ritz Review
THE MENU
As part of the afternoon tea, there was a choice of 18 different teas as well as coffee available on request. I went for 'The Ritz Royal English'. As for sandwiches, here's what was on the menu when we visited; Ham with Grain Mustard Mayonaise On Brioche Bread, Cheddar Cheese with Chutney on Tomato Bread, Cucumber with Cream Cheese, Dill and Mint on Granary Bread, Breast of Chicken with Tarragon Creamed Mayonaise on Malt Bread, Scottish Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter on Sourdough Bread and Egg Mayonaise with Chopped Shallots and Watercress on Brioche Roll. There were 3 different patisseries; a peanut-based one, a rhubarb-based one, and an orange-based one (unfortunately I can't remember their names). We had one of each sandwich each, one of each patisserie each, and two scones each. We were also offered a slice of the lemon and earl grey loaf cake once we'd finished our afternoon tea too.
THE DECOR
Just wow. The decor at The Ritz is incredible. I'm not sure I even need to write any of this, you can see it all from the photos. It's absolutely stunning and truly luxurious. Everywhere you turn is a stunning piece of furniture, artwork, or an ornate mirror. Even the bathrooms are gorgeous, not that I'd expect anything less.
THE FOOD
I'll be honest I wasn't sure how much a Ritz afternoon tea could vary from any other afternoon tea but oh my... I was very wrong. I've never tasted food like it. All of the sandwiches were light and full of flavour without being too overpowering. The scones were light and fluffy and the patisseries were out of this world. The peanut one actually ended up being our favourite, surprisingly. A special shoutout to the lemon and earl grey cake too. I wish I could have enjoyed it to its full potential but after devouring over half of our afternoon tea I was pretty full. All of the food was truly delicious and besides the salmon sandwiches, we polished off the lot.
EVERYTHING ELSE
The Afternoon Tea at The Ritz certainly isn't a cheap experience (£62 per adult) and there is a service charge on top too. But, the food was incredible, the decor is out of this world and the staff were all very helpful and attentive. It was a fantastic afternoon and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. There was also a harpist playing the entire time we were enjoying our afternoon tea - you don't get that just anywhere, do you?!
In case it wasn't already obvious enough, we had the best afternoon at The Ritz and would go back in a heartbeat. The Afternoon Tea is currently being held in The Ritz Club and we're very keen to go back once it's being held in The Palm Court again.
After seeing it alllllll over Instagram, this weekend I finally made it to The Salisbury Orangery! Located on the river, by Queen Elizabeth Gardens, the Orangery is a popular brunch spot in the city. There's also a branch in Winchester that is equally as popular, but I'm still yet to visit.
THE MENU
There is quite a variety of different options on the menu. From classic fry-up style breakfasts to fancy topped toasts, to waffles and ginormous pastries, pretty much all of the brunch bases are covered. From looking online, the Winchester menu is slightly different to the Salisbury one, but the general gist is the same. If I didn't end up having a waffle, I definitely would have had the mushrooms on toast - it looked fantastic! They also had quite a range of smoothies, teas, and coffees as well as some alcoholic drink options. There really is a bit of everything for a nice morning brunch.
THE DECOR
With exposed beams and brickwork, and a tree in the middle of the building, it's certainly an aesthetic place. The tables are all glass-topped and filled with foliage. If an Instagrammable spot in Salisbury is what you're after, then The Orangery is definitely the place to be.
THE FOOD
As someone that adores Biscoff it was only natural I had the Biscoff waffle. It came with cream and ice cream, and was truly delicious. The portion size was huuuuge and it was also reasonably priced considering. We had two waffles and two teas and paid just under £24. The bacon and maple syrup waffle was also pretty tasty, but if anything could have done with a bit more syrup.
EVERYTHING ELSE
A couple of other things to note; The Salisbury Orangery doesn't take bookings so it's a turn-up and wait for a table sort of situation. That said, we went on a Saturday at about 1pm and only waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. In a similar vein, it's not a massive place and there aren't that many tables. So, if you're looking to go in a larger group, this is something to be mindful of.
Overall, we loved our visit and the food was pretty tasty. I'd certainly go back and am keen to try the Winchester branch too.
Have you ever been to The Salisbury Orangery?
After seeing it alllllll over Instagram, this weekend I finally made it to The Salisbury Orangery! Located on the river, by Queen Elizabeth Gardens, the Orangery is a popular brunch spot in the city. There's also a branch in Winchester that is equally as popular, but I'm still yet to visit.
THE MENU
There is quite a variety of different options on the menu. From classic fry-up style breakfasts to fancy topped toasts, to waffles and ginormous pastries, pretty much all of the brunch bases are covered. From looking online, the Winchester menu is slightly different to the Salisbury one, but the general gist is the same. If I didn't end up having a waffle, I definitely would have had the mushrooms on toast - it looked fantastic! They also had quite a range of smoothies, teas, and coffees as well as some alcoholic drink options. There really is a bit of everything for a nice morning brunch.
THE DECOR
With exposed beams and brickwork, and a tree in the middle of the building, it's certainly an aesthetic place. The tables are all glass-topped and filled with foliage. If an Instagrammable spot in Salisbury is what you're after, then The Orangery is definitely the place to be.
THE FOOD
As someone that adores Biscoff it was only natural I had the Biscoff waffle. It came with cream and ice cream, and was truly delicious. The portion size was huuuuge and it was also reasonably priced considering. We had two waffles and two teas and paid just under £24. The bacon and maple syrup waffle was also pretty tasty, but if anything could have done with a bit more syrup.
EVERYTHING ELSE
A couple of other things to note; The Salisbury Orangery doesn't take bookings so it's a turn-up and wait for a table sort of situation. That said, we went on a Saturday at about 1pm and only waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. In a similar vein, it's not a massive place and there aren't that many tables. So, if you're looking to go in a larger group, this is something to be mindful of.
Overall, we loved our visit and the food was pretty tasty. I'd certainly go back and am keen to try the Winchester branch too.
Have you ever been to The Salisbury Orangery?
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