RestaurantsSomersetWringtonBS40

Breaking news

July 2023: the restaurant is going to close mid-October after "thirteen incredible years" in order to "embrace some exciting new projects".

survey result

Summary

£170
£££££
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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

£164
£££££
4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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

£59
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4
Very Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

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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Restaurant details

Highchair
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No dress code

The Ethicurean Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Ethicurean Restaurant in BS40, Wrington by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Ethicurean restaurant.
Yvonne C
The food was very interesting (and good to ...
Reviewed 7 months, 11 days ago

"The food was very interesting (and good to eat). I had the wine flight, which was ok, but not as good as others I have tried. Overall a lovely evening for our anniversary. "

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch   £75.00
Dinner   £150.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £2.80
Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑12:45 pm, 5 pm‑7:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3:30 pm

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