As befits its magnificent location in the heart of historic Rushton Hall (the inspiration for Haversham Hall in Dickens’ Great Expectations), the restaurant is grandly attired with swathes
of oak linen-fold panelling, an impressive fireplace and well-spaced tables. The setting belies the sharpness and busy enterprise of the kitchen, which has something for every occasion. At
lunch, pick a dish from the brasserie menu; smoked salmon platter, the hunger-busting house burger or made to order sandwiches. In the evening, expect more ambitious dishes from the seasonal dinner menu such as confit duck or lamb three ways with parmesan gnocchi followed by strawberry cannelloni and Champagne. With its gorgeous, peaceful surroundings, Rushton Hall is also a popular venue for weddings, receptions and conferences.