Stables Bar Restaurant

This unusual free house dates from the 18th century and was created from Soughton Hall's stable block, and original features like the cobbled floors and roof timbers remain intact; the magnificent main house was built as a bishop's palace. The selection of real ales includes Stables Bitter, or diners can browse the wine shop for a bottle to accompany their meal. The Classic menu offers ciabatta sandwiches, platters to share and hearty main courses, while the seasonal à la carte dinner menu features perhaps chicken, chorizo and polenta croquette on red onion relish with crispy pancetta. Enjoy the gardens in summer.