EAT AND DRINK
This is committed farm-to-table dining, tapping into some of the best West Country producers as well as everything that comes straight from the Great Durnford Estate. All of the menus at The Great Bustard are dictated by seasonal ingredients and handle them with thoughtfulness and imagination, from the venison burger in the pub to the honey-glazed cod in the restaurant. Pull up a chair at the table.
RESTAURANT
Talented head chef Jordan Taylor puts the farmers, the producers and the estate centre stage with the restaurant menu, which takes the best elements of modern British food and elevates them further. It’s innovative, considered cooking that, importantly, is unfussy too. And the space itself echoes that sentiment. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows look out past the courtyard to the garden with its old willow trees and wildflowers.
PUB
A proper warm and welcoming country pub for reading the papers in a wingback chair by the fire, for wellies and wagging tails, for a quick drink at the handsome bar as much as for lunch in the beer garden. The straight-up, honest food means the kind of menu where you’ll want to order one of everything – game rillette and pickles, pizza topped with West Country cheese, crispy croquettes and next-level roasts.
COURTYARD
On long summer days, the Courtyard has the most coveted tables, a sun trap looking out onto the blousy hydrangeas, wispy grasses and lavender-filled flower beds beyond. Here the pub menu is served up to tables under the canopy – for shade or to keep off any showers.
DRINKS
The Great Bustard drinks list has been curated with the same passion as the menus. As well as craft beers and artisan local ales, cider and amazing home-infused tinctures by chef Jordan Taylor, there is an extensive and meticulously considered wine list which includes the first year of Otarda red from the family estate in Tuscany (Otarda means Great Bustard in Italian). Don’t miss the opportunity to order rarer bottles from Great Durnford Manor’s own wine cellar.
THE BLACK GROUSE
With its curated artwork, painted panelling and dark wood, The Black Grouse is a really cosy, contemporary room that can host up to 12 around its table. Just off the bar, it still feels connected to the hubbub, but is tucked away enough for a sense of privacy. A great gathering place for family feasts or shooting suppers.
MENUS
LUNCH
Enjoy a seasonal lunch menu featuring locally sourced dishes like Wiltshire Venison Scotch Egg and BBQ’d Day Boat Fish, available Wednesday to Saturday.
À LA CARTE
Our à la carte menu, available for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, showcases thoughtfully crafted dishes featuring the best of seasonal and local ingredients.
PIZZA
Our woodfired pizzas showcase authentic Italian flavours, from classic Margherita to bold Burratina with pistachio cream—no substitutions needed. Available to eat in or take away. Available Monday to Friday 12:00 – 20:00
DESSERTS
SUNDAY MENU
Enjoy a classic Sunday roast with options like lamb, beef, or vegetarian, followed by indulgent desserts like sticky toffee pudding or chocolate mousse.
GARDEN MENU
DRINKS
Savor your Sunday with a selection of beers, cocktails, or non-alcoholic options, alongside a curated list of spirits and liqueurs.
WINE
Explore a world of wine, from sparkling Champagnes and robust reds to rare vintages from the Great Durnford Cellar, including the exquisite LOUIS XIII cognac.
OPERATION HOURS
OPENING TIMES
FOOD SERVICE
MONDAY & TUESDAY: 12PM – 10PM
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY: 12PM – 11PM
SUNDAY: 12PM – 10:30PM
MONDAY TO FRIDAY LUNCH:
LUNCH MENU & PIZZAS SERVED: 12PM – 2:30PM
MONDAY TO FRIDAY DINNER:
À LA CARTE MENU & PIZZAS SERVED: 6PM – 8:30PM
SATURDAY
À LA CARTE MENU SERVED:
LUNCH: 12PM – 3PM | DINNER 6PM – 9PM
SUNDAY
ONLY SUNDAY MENU SERVED: 12PM – 6PM
PIZZA MENU
MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 12PM-8PM
Garden Menu
MONDAY & Tuesday | 12PM-8PM