This time round I only popped in for some bar snacks but I always love eating here, such a cozy spot tucked away in a lovely village with friendly staff that check in on how you are. I can see how it would be easy to become part of the furniture. I can never get enough of the anchovies and olives and I can’t recommend the two venison wellingtons enough. Could easily demolish the whole bar menu if I was hungry enough.
Alison Medd
The food is beautiful and more importantly cooked to perfection with bags of flavour. The puddings are bonkers but delicious.A good small wine list too. It was busy which made for a lovely convivial atmosphere.There are some lovely walks straight from the door if you want to walk it all off!
John Timms
Brilliant restaurant, wonderful food and wine, marvellous staff with outstanding chef. Have now been there 4 times and will certainly go back many more times.
Stephen L
An amazing gastronomic experience - each mouthful took us on another journey into the realms of exquisite culinary genius. The breads to start were amazing but, the single skin filo tart filled with a light welsh rarebit and topped chives was an unexpected portent of what was to come.I have to mention the risotto - OMG!!! Simply divine with complex flavours and beautiful textures. The slightly crisp vegetable - what on earth was it to taste so good? I later found out it was celery pickled in apple juice. Who even thinks up stuff like that?My mind is blown and my pallet dancing. I can't wait to return.
Katrina Hemphill
Lovely meal and atmosphere.staff friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, giving advice on choice of wine to go with the meal.
Tia Maria “Liqueur60” Rose
Valentine's lunch with friends. Fine dining, good wine list, friendly proffessional service and lovely ambience.
Brendan Ohara
Visited here last week, was a very nice little pub that had a good atmosphere. The bar menu had a good selection of different foods. I had the fried chicken and my partner had the beef brisket, we thoroughly enjoyed it and it was cooked perfectly.
Samantha Ellis
I’ve dined at this restaurant a number of times, trying both the a la carte menu (changes seasonally) and tasting menu - I’ve never been disappointed. The food is exceptional and every dish unique and full of flavour. The service is impeccable, with wait staff attentive and easy to talk to. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!
Vacation26281866745
We had the tasters meal, the chef (Alex) came out and explained how our meal would include 99 per cent locally sourced food which we thought was a great idea. One thing Alex, David (business manager), Grace (restaurant manager) and the waiter (sorry name forgotten) all said was for us to take our time. Sound advice as there were seven courses. At each course one of the above mentioned would come and explain about the dish being served. We had delightful food including, oysters, duck, venison, resotto, and cheese. Each course was served in an unique way with amazing serving (dishes)?. We finally understand what fine dining means, the experience was truly amazing, so many restaurants use the term "expeience" so lightly. This was an experience and we realised that this experience would have been cheap at 200 a head, never mind 95. So glad i have indulged at least once in my life, charming pub, full of friendly people, packed so would advise booking. Well done all concerned, it was obvious that all staff took emense pride in their dishes and i feel sure you will see Alex becoming famous at some stage
Pete-Jools
Amazing meal and such welcoming staff. This is one of many visits to one of our favourite restaurants. New Year’s Eve (afternoon). The food as always was excellent, and the service was without fault. We visited with family and friends which was their first time at Bowleys and they too were delighted with the experience. Many thanks and hope to see you soon.
Our third visit and if anything even better. Superb food. Can't wait for our fourth visit.
Anthony H
We came here for the tasting menu and it was a good experience. We enjoyed all the dishes and the service was friendly and prompt.The restaurant has a small car park for around 10 cars. This does get full, so if you're coming in a group, consider sharing a car.
Odyssey27313925358
We visited for lunch today, set menu was varied and every dish was well presented and full of favour. Bread & amuse buche were really superb. A hidden gem, hope to return soon
tonka100
This is an excellent addition to the local scene. The service was outstanding. Calm, assured and friendly. The food was delightful. We went for lunch and stayed on the fixed menu. The portions generous and not overbearing. But what made it stand out was the quality of the food. And how it was cooked. The flavours and combinations were excellent. Well done everyone - great experience. And look forward to returning soon.
Sandra Haran
Excellent lunch today! We will be back for sure. So pleased to find a restaurant this good so close to home.
This time round I only popped in for some bar snacks but I always love eating here, such a cozy spot tucked away in a lovely village with friendly staff that check in on how you are. I can see how it would be easy to become part of the furniture. I can never get enough of the anchovies and olives and I can’t recommend the two venison wellingtons enough. Could easily demolish the whole bar menu if I was hungry enough.
The food is beautiful and more importantly cooked to perfection with bags of flavour. The puddings are bonkers but delicious.A good small wine list too. It was busy which made for a lovely convivial atmosphere.There are some lovely walks straight from the door if you want to walk it all off!
Brilliant restaurant, wonderful food and wine, marvellous staff with outstanding chef. Have now been there 4 times and will certainly go back many more times.
An amazing gastronomic experience - each mouthful took us on another journey into the realms of exquisite culinary genius. The breads to start were amazing but, the single skin filo tart filled with a light welsh rarebit and topped chives was an unexpected portent of what was to come.I have to mention the risotto - OMG!!! Simply divine with complex flavours and beautiful textures. The slightly crisp vegetable - what on earth was it to taste so good? I later found out it was celery pickled in apple juice. Who even thinks up stuff like that?My mind is blown and my pallet dancing. I can't wait to return.
Lovely meal and atmosphere.staff friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, giving advice on choice of wine to go with the meal.
Valentine's lunch with friends. Fine dining, good wine list, friendly proffessional service and lovely ambience.
Visited here last week, was a very nice little pub that had a good atmosphere. The bar menu had a good selection of different foods. I had the fried chicken and my partner had the beef brisket, we thoroughly enjoyed it and it was cooked perfectly.
I’ve dined at this restaurant a number of times, trying both the a la carte menu (changes seasonally) and tasting menu - I’ve never been disappointed. The food is exceptional and every dish unique and full of flavour. The service is impeccable, with wait staff attentive and easy to talk to. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!
We had the tasters meal, the chef (Alex) came out and explained how our meal would include 99 per cent locally sourced food which we thought was a great idea. One thing Alex, David (business manager), Grace (restaurant manager) and the waiter (sorry name forgotten) all said was for us to take our time. Sound advice as there were seven courses. At each course one of the above mentioned would come and explain about the dish being served. We had delightful food including, oysters, duck, venison, resotto, and cheese. Each course was served in an unique way with amazing serving (dishes)?. We finally understand what fine dining means, the experience was truly amazing, so many restaurants use the term "expeience" so lightly. This was an experience and we realised that this experience would have been cheap at 200 a head, never mind 95. So glad i have indulged at least once in my life, charming pub, full of friendly people, packed so would advise booking. Well done all concerned, it was obvious that all staff took emense pride in their dishes and i feel sure you will see Alex becoming famous at some stage
Amazing meal and such welcoming staff. This is one of many visits to one of our favourite restaurants. New Year’s Eve (afternoon). The food as always was excellent, and the service was without fault. We visited with family and friends which was their first time at Bowleys and they too were delighted with the experience. Many thanks and hope to see you soon.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our third visit and if anything even better. Superb food. Can't wait for our fourth visit.
We came here for the tasting menu and it was a good experience. We enjoyed all the dishes and the service was friendly and prompt.The restaurant has a small car park for around 10 cars. This does get full, so if you're coming in a group, consider sharing a car.
We visited for lunch today, set menu was varied and every dish was well presented and full of favour. Bread & amuse buche were really superb. A hidden gem, hope to return soon
This is an excellent addition to the local scene. The service was outstanding. Calm, assured and friendly. The food was delightful. We went for lunch and stayed on the fixed menu. The portions generous and not overbearing. But what made it stand out was the quality of the food. And how it was cooked. The flavours and combinations were excellent. Well done everyone - great experience. And look forward to returning soon.
Excellent lunch today! We will be back for sure. So pleased to find a restaurant this good so close to home.