We’re delighted to be able to serve customers inside our three restaurants from Monday 17 May, while still offering plenty of outside and covered seating for those who would prefer to eat and drink in the open air. Here’s what to expect from Monday onwards.
The Apple Tree Restaurant at Brimsmore Gardens, The Engine Room Restaurant at Poundbury Gardens and The Walled Garden Restaurant at Castle Gardens will all serve customers indoors seven days a week. Groups will be limited to six people or two households of any size and we’ll be restricting the number of tables to maintain a safe distance for all.
In line with government guidelines, we will continue to ensure that social distancing can be adhered to at all times within our dining spaces. Only one member of the party should go to the till to place the group’s order and a member of the front of house team will bring all drinks and food to the table, leaving the tray with the group. As guests leave, a table clearer will remove all debris and will disinfect the tables and the chairs, getting everything ready for the next visitors.
All guests (not just the person placing the order) will also be required to provide their names and contact details, through the government’s Track and Trace service.
Here’s what will be on offer at each of our restaurants:
The Apple Tree Restaurant
Monday – Saturday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Our full menu will return at The Apple Tree, including breakfast, pies, burgers, sandwiches and paninis, as well as Sunday Roasts at the end of the week. Afternoon teas and high teas will also be on offer and look out for some brand new desserts!
The marquee will be coming down now that indoor dining is back, but we’ll still have plenty of outdoor seating available for al fresco eating and drinking.
Tel: (01935) 403158
The Engine Room Restaurant
Monday – Saturday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We’ll have sandwiches, baps, pasties, soup, salads and more on offer at The Engine Room throughout the entire week, along with our breakfast menu, available Monday – Saturday from 9am. Sunday lunch and Sunday baps will be served on Sundays and we’ll also be introducing weekly changing specials.
The large open-sided marquee will remain in place for the time being, to provide undercover seating for those who would like to remain outside. The whole menu is also available for takeaway.
Food will be served from 9am – 4pm Monday – Saturday, with last orders for drinks at 5:30pm. Breakfast will be served on Sundays from 10am – 11:30am, with Sunday lunches served from midday – 3pm and last orders for drinks at 4pm. Booking is advised.
Tel: (01305) 257251
The Walled Garden Restaurant
Monday – Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Walled Garden will be offering a breakfast and lunch menu, including sandwiches, salads and hearty options like sausages and mustard mash, as well as a selection of cakes and desserts. Roast dinners will be served on Sundays.
Indoor dining will be in the Butterfly House, while we continue to revamp the main restaurant space. Our marquee will also stay with us for the next few weeks, providing cover for anyone who would prefer to eat or drink outside.
Finally, look out for some exciting news from The Walled Garden very soon!
Tel: (01935) 814345
We look forward to seeing many of you within our restaurants again from Monday, bringing back yet another treat that I know has been sorely missed!
Mike