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“Kind of a romantic and fantastic Scandi-Bristolian take on dining!” – “You’d have to go a long way to replicate this really original experience”, where you eat in the “special location of a marvellous Victorian walled garden with lovely views (of the Mendips)”. There’s a “very individual” menu prepared by head chef Mark McCabe with 14 courses for £150 per person: “just superbly executed, if expensive”.
Summary
A “superb and lovely restaurant set within a stunning sloped walled garden on the fringes of the Mendips”, where brothers Matthew & Iain Pennington follow a hyper-ethical ethos strong on vegetables and wild herbs. Their offering is currently split between the multi-course ‘Ethicurean Experience’ (£130), and ‘Ethicurean Lunch’ (£60) on Sundays. NB: Like fellow Brizzle stars Casamia, be aware that they've introduced payment on booking.
Summary
Brothers Matthew and Iain Pennington’s hyper-ethical outfit near Bristol doesn’t generate masses of feedback but its devotees say it’s “nothing short of spectacular” – serving veg-dominated, ‘gut-friendly’ food that creates “an excellent and interesting meal that’s distinctive and local”. “From the moment you stroll through the Victorian walled garden to the restaurant, you’re treated to a full sensory experience”.
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Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £75.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £150.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.80 |
Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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