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Kinsbrook

West Sussex, Thakeham - Modern British - Restaurant - £

Thoughtful modern cooking and views over Sussex vines

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

There are good things happening on this piece of charming Sussex terroir – a rural spot outside West Chiltington. Third-generation farmers took to viticulture in 2017 and are producing some classy wines, branded as KIN and all available in the restaurant –including a well-rounded fizz. The Farmhouse dining room takes up the first floor of a lofty and light-filled barn with views across the vines, but bag a space on the terrace if the weather permits. The open kitchen turns out some perky modern food which aims to follow the seasons and keep things local and sustainable. Come here for breakfast, brunch or an easy-going lunch – we plumped for the latter. Sharing plates are delivered from the kitchen as and when they're ready (perhaps too many at once) and impress with their intelligent combinations and zesty flavours. A gentle touch with pickling lifts a colourful salad of beetroot and goat's curd with little hits of sweet acidity from mandarin gel, plus black oli...

There are good things happening on this piece of charming Sussex terroir – a rural spot outside West Chiltington. Third-generation farmers took to viticulture in 2017 and are producing some classy wines, branded as KIN and all available in the restaurant –including a well-rounded fizz. The Farmhouse dining room takes up the first floor of a lofty and light-filled barn with views across the vines, but bag a space on the terrace if the weather permits.

The open kitchen turns out some perky modern food which aims to follow the seasons and keep things local and sustainable. Come here for breakfast, brunch or an easy-going lunch – we plumped for the latter. Sharing plates are delivered from the kitchen as and when they're ready (perhaps too many at once) and impress with their intelligent combinations and zesty flavours. A gentle touch with pickling lifts a colourful salad of beetroot and goat's curd with little hits of sweet acidity from mandarin gel, plus black olive crumb for texture, while a chicken liver ragù is punchy and rather sophisticated, with runny egg raviolo and pesto. Celeriac and potato terrine is deliciously rich with Comté and smoked garlic, while desserts such as rhubarb and custard soufflé show proper skills from a chef with form working alongside some of the county's big culinary guns.

The ground floor is home to a first-class deli and café where you can grab wines such as their own Bacchus or Pinot Noir rosé, as well as a decent supply of foodstuffs.

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VENUE DETAILS

Kinsbrook Vineyard, West Chiltington Road
Thakeham
West Sussex
RH20 2RZGB

01403 907800

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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