At Bolney Wine Estate, the family team invests their passion and dedication into crafting exceptional red, white, rosé, and sparkling English wines, garnering them prestigious awards. Year-round, the committed team meticulously tends to the vines to ensure the production of the finest grapes. Bolney Wine Estate takes pride in sharing their story with visitors and remains dedicated to playing a role in mitigating climate change. Explore the captivating Eighteen Acre Restaurant, nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside, offering a stunning viewing balcony overlooking the Bolney Wine Estate vineyard. I
mmerse yourself in a culinary journey with meticulously crafted menus featuring exquisite dishes. Bolney's chefs draw inspiration from the local countryside, presenting outstanding creations with the finest seasonal ingredients from Sussex. Indulge in delightful breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, all carefully curated in the vineyard kitchen and thoughtfully paired with Bolney’s award-winning wines. Small plates at the restaurant feature the likes of confit guinea fowl leg with lardo and blue cheese croquettes and lacto redcurrant gel, as well as kitchen garden roast Jerusalem artichoke with mustard and sweetcorn puree, pickled radish, and parsnip crisps. For heartier appetites, relish large plates such as braised pork belly with wholegrain creamed potatoes, steamed greens, pork puff, pickled walnut, and red wine jus, or roast whole plaice with new potatoes, lemon and caper butter, and dressed salad.
Eighteen Acre entices patrons with a sumptuous Sunday lunch experience. Begin with starters like cauliflower pakora paired with pumpkin seed salad, shaved fennel, pomegranate, and dressed leaves. Alternatively, savor the indulgence of garlic-studded baked Camembert, served with sourdough crackers, grapes, Lychate chutney, and bread. Roast enthusiasts can choose from roast pork belly, slow-braised shoulder of lamb, topside of beef, or roast butternut squash, accompanied by an array of trimmings—apple sauce, Yorkshire puddings, mint gel, braised cabbage, steamed greens, roast potatoes, carrot and swede mash, and jus. Conclude your meal with a delightful dessert, whether the berry Eton mess or the kitchen garden parfait with crushed amaretti, lime, and mascarpone.
Set amidst a stunning estate, a reservation at Eighteen Acre is an ideal choice for those seeking to book a private dining experience—whether celebrating a significant birthday, an intimate wedding, or an important workplace event.