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The Stables


The Stables offers visitors an historic space to enjoy a delicious, home-made brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. It’s free to enter (no gardens admission required), whether you sit indoors within the warm and welcoming original stables, or outdoors in the stylish, light, glass-covered courtyard. Perfect for a celebratory lunch, a special catch up with friends or just a casual brunch.

At The Stables, we pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients, and whenever possible, we source locally, including fresh produce from on-site here at Hestercombe. This commitment to quality and locality is reflected in our unique menus, which are regularly updated to reflect the season.

Reservations: call 01823 414197 between 10am - 5:00pm. Please note that during busy periods, The Stables Restaurant may not be able to answer your call immediately. Please leave a message with your name and contact details, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hestercombe is a fully cashless venue - only payments by debit or credit card, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.


    Brunch

    Served daily from 10am-11.30am, our relaxed brunch is a great way to start the day.

    Brunch Sample Menu
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    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch from 12pm – 2.30pm, with options for a range of dietary preferences such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Head Chef Cos Lobb-Miller’s menus are renowned for their beautiful presentation, fresh inspiring flavours and creative use of seasonal ingredients.

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    Desserts & Afternoon Tea

    Treat yourself with a sumptuous afternoon tea in the stylish settings of the Stables. Perfect to share with family and friends, our afternoon teas are available with both sweet and savoury options, and served between 12pm – 4.30pm.

    Sweet Sample Menu
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    Christmas Menu

    Celebrate the festive season with our exclusive Christmas menu, crafted for private functions and special gatherings. Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes, perfect for sharing with colleagues or loved ones, available for pre-booked celebrations throughout December.

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    Caffè + Gelato

    Our Caffè + Gelato is now closed for the winter.


    Located in the former Gift Shop, Caffè + Gelato offers a varied assortment of sweet and savoury lunch options, hot and cold drinks and delicious, locally-made gelato by Baboo. It's also dog-friendly!

    If you bring your own travel cup and purchase from Caffè + Gelato, you will receive 10% off your hot drink.

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