You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining and drinking at Nutfield Priory.

For a special night, or a traditional Sunday lunch, enjoy a unique meal in the original and characterful Cloisters Restaurant. 

The Grand Hall, Library and Bar offer less formal dining in a more relaxed setting with lighter food options if required. Open for lunch and dinner as well as for our speciality afternoon teas, take your time and watch the world go by.

Al Fresco Dining is available either on our stunning terrace or in basic or luxury picnic hamper form. If you prefer, either enjoy all your meals in the privacy of your bedroom, or for a small gathering make use of one of our stunning private dining rooms for your exclusive use.

We are more than happy to welcome children into our hotels and hope they enjoy the variety of dining as much as their parents.

The Cloisters Restaurant

Breakfast

Monday to Friday  - 7am – 9.30am

Saturday - 7am – 10am

Sunday and Bank Hols - 8am – 10am

Lunch

Monday to Friday plus Sunday - 12.30 – 2pm

(Not open Saturday lunch)

Dinner

Monday – Sunday - 7pm – 9.30pm

Although we do not specify a dress code, most guests seem to enjoy dressing up for dinner.

For evening meals and Sunday lunch, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Our Head Chef and his team love to create mouth-watering dishes for our guests, dishes such as the signature dish of passion fruit and pistachio glazed Gressingham duck breast with Eastern spices, cocotte potatoes and tempura leeks. We describe our food as French-English cuisine with a hint of Asian spice, and we guarantee you will be more than satisfied with the menu, served by our incredibly friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.

Not only is the food unforgettable, but so is the restaurant itself. With stunning views across three counties, the unique, cathedral style of the Cloisters with its impressive arched ceiling and elaborate stone carvings, ensure your stay at Nutfield includes a meal to remember. 

Don’t forget the Hand Picked philosophy though, that it is not only the amazing food and surroundings which are a given with Hand Picked hotels. Our main aim is that our guests feel relaxed and comfortable, and have fun, whatever their surroundings.

The Library and Grand Hall

For the less formal dining experience, the lounges at Nutfield offer lunch and dinner menus equally as enticing as the Cloisters restaurant within a more relaxed environment as well as our unmissable speciality afternoon teas either with or without champagne – Some may say extravagant, but we say it’s well worth treating yourself. Whether in the Library surrounded by books and comfy chairs or in the Grand Hall with its high ceilings and log fire, feel free to enjoy fantastic food whilst watching the world go by. 

Weather permitting, we also offer Al Fresco dining. Enjoy a glass of wine with a light chicken Caesar salad or sea bass with sun-dried tomato and rocket on our terrace taking in the breathtaking views of Surrey and Sussex from our unique position of Nutfield Ridge. If you prefer to wander the grounds or the surrounding area, we can also offer you a basic or luxury picnic hamper to take away.

The Bar