Relax and enjoy the multi-award-winning Gallery Café

Be sure to visit the Gallery Café, where chef/owner Michael Fox combines over 40 years of experience with a passion for delicious and healthy home-cooked food. The Gallery Café has recently been recognised as a 'Local Gem' in The Good Food Guide 2024. It has also been recognised seven times in the Observer's National Food Awards, while the Daily Telegraph described Michael's puddings as "to die for". It recently won the Visitor Experience Award in the local Business Excellence Awards 2024.

The Gallery Café's varied menu changes to suit the seasons and the recipes often use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This is great food guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Pop in for a coffee, a cup of tea and a piece of cake, or something more substantial in a wonderful old building packed with original arts and crafts. There is always something delicious to choose from including filling lunches and main dishes, hearty soups in winter and healthy summer salads, all washed down with a glass of wine, some elderflower or homemade limeade with fresh mint.

The Café also offers a range of delicious desserts, including homemade cakes and ice cream. There is also a wide selection of loose-leaf tea (not bags) and Barista coffee. For something stronger, choose from a variety of unusual wines and fun cocktails.

For diners with special dietary requirements, the Café's menus frequently include gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Also, the Gallery Café is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring well-behaved canine companions.

The Café operates on a first-come, first-served basis so we don't take table reservations. 

No table bookings | Take-aways available | Family and dog friendly

Café Video

This video gives a flavour of our wonderful award-winning café serving fabulously fresh food daily

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers can be used in both our Gallery and our Café and make a great present

Exhibitions

We run a varied programme of exhibitions showcasing mostly local and British artists

Workshops

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