Pythouse Kitchen Garden describes itself as a place to ‘eat, drink and celebrate the seasons’, a description we would argue is pretty apt. The restaurant is nestled in an 18th-century walled garden, in the beautiful South Wiltshire countryside. Here, garden gatherings and ethically sourced meat and fish are crafted into beautiful, hearty fare.
Inside the restaurant’s conservatory, you’ll find plush blankets draped over elegant seating, with plants lining the border of the room. Natural light floods in through the day, and the large windows allow those dining to look out at the garden during their meal, often glimpsing the produce on their plates.
There are three types of menus available at the Pythouse Kitchen Garden, with an a la carte from Wednesday to Saturday, Sunday lunch for the end of the week, and if you want to really experience the restaurant's magic to the fullest, try the Kitchen Table menu. As seasonality and local produce are the heartbeat of this establishment, all dishes will vary depending on what's in season, but the Kitchen Table menu showcases this the best.
For an idea of what to expect, the current sample menu begins with a Springster Fizz on arrival which is a 100% natural sparkling infusion inspired by the garden, followed by herb baked potato bread with flamingo pea whip, garden herbs, home pickled vegetables and Ivy House clotted cream butter to nibble on. For starters, guests can enjoy charcoal grilled chalkstream trout with roasted cauliflower purée and crispy brassicas, followed by something 'from the fire' with options to choose your favourite from haunch of wild Somerset venison, Nempnett Pastures chicken or stuffed celeriac.
Finally, those with a sweet tooth will love the Pythouse 'apple cake' with custard or parsnip sticky toffee pudding served with butterscotch sauce and Ivy House cream.