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Amberley Castle Restaurant, Nr Arundel, West Sussex

Amberley Castle Restaurant

4.7
4.7
49 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
"Amberley Castle has a long held reputation for delivering outstanding cuisine.

Enjoyed on the first floor of the castle in either the magnificent Queen's Room, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling dating back to the 12th century and open fire or The Great Room, built-in 1165 by Bishop Luffa of Chichester, a fine example of Norman architecture with its high lancet windows, open fireplace, oak flooring, tapestry and suits of armour.

The dress code for the dining room is smart casual.

Please note that we welcome children of all ages to dine in the restaurant as long as their parents are well-behaved!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    01798 831992
  • Website
    http://www.amberleycastle.co.uk/dining-drinking/restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Peters
  • Location
    Amberley Castle, Nr Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9LT
  • Area
    Arundel
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Amberley Castle can be easily reached by road, rail and helicopter.A direct train runs from London Victoria hourly to Amberley Station (Journey time 1hour 20minutes). Please note, there is no taxi rank at the station. Please contact our reception team and we will be happy to organise a taxi for you.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in the timeless elegance of Afternoon Tea at Amberley Castle, where every moment is steeped in luxury and tradition. Set within the majestic walls of this 900-year-old historic castle, our Afternoon Tea experience is a journey through refined tastes and impeccable service. Savour a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, followed by warm, soft scones served with clotted cream and homemade preserves, a quintessential element of any British afternoon tea. Indulge in our selection of delectable pastries and cakes, artfully prepared by our talented chefs. From classic favourites to innovative creations, each sweet treat is a masterpiece.

  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    £50.00 per person

    2 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
    Savour an opulent afternoon tea featuring a delectable array of sandwiches, freshly baked fruit and plain scones, accompanied by luscious strawberry jam, velvety clotted cream, and an assortment of festive cakes and pastries to elevate your indulgence.
    Festive Afternoon Tea photo

  • Festive Dinner

    £98.00 per person

    2 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
    Treat yourself to a culinary journey featuring the season’s finest flavours with our exquisite five-course festive dinner, hosted in the elegant ambiance of our magnificent Queen’s Room Restaurant. This promises to be a festive celebration you won’t soon forget.
    Festive Dinner photo

Menu

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What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Best Overall

  • West Sussex

    Best Food

  • West Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Healthy

  • West Sussex

    Romantic

  • West Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • West Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • West Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amberley Castle Restaurant offers a captivating dining experience in a stunning setting. Guests rave about the "wonderful afternoon tea" and "excellent service," with many praising the "beautiful surroundings" and attentive staff. The unique venue is perfect for special occasions, with its "magical location" and delightful food making each visit memorable.

49 Reviews

  1. Verity

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, with very good service. Especially from the very attentive gentleman from Serbia, and the gentleman from Argentina! So sorry to have forgotten their names. A very special place, with so much history.

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  2. Simon

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good food and service- slight let down was that they do not stock any alcohol free Beer or Lager, no did they stock any half bottles of wine ( despite being on the wine list ) Restaurant a little cold and austere as not very full.

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  3. Heike

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning venue and gorgeous afternoon tea. The team at Amberley Castle were exceptional- welcoming and attentive, and the service couldn't have been better. We'll definitely be back in 2025. Thank you!

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  4. Philip

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea experience in a great location.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent 5 course taster menu and dining experience. Have been to Amberley Castle a few times before and it never fails to deliver. The food this time around was exquisite and I would point out the sole with crabmeat and leek stuffing as truely memorable - a festival of taste and delicate texture - quite the best I have had. Hats off the chef. Thoroughly recommended and we will be back.

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  6. Alison

    Hampshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amberley Castle is a great place to visit, especially for special occasions. However, this time we went for the festive Christmas afternoon tea, and the food was quite disappointing as not very festive. The sandwiches were exactly the same as we had a couple of months ago. No nice mini minced pies or Christmas cake etc came away feeling quite underwhelmed and disappointed.

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  7. kevin

    VIP

    London

    64 reviews

    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully atmospheric dining room, full of a sense of history. Food was very good, we had the five course tasting menu, braised pigs cheek starter was soft and juicy, everyone loved the flavour and tenderness of the venison. Very good service.

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  8. Sammy

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked for a special afternoon tea for my partners birthday and that’s exactly what we got. Fantastic staff, the service was the best I’ve ever had, the afternoon tea was absolutely delicious and the price is good for what we experienced. Overall they made my partners birthday special. They even gave him a birthday card. Would highly recommend for that special occasion or for a perfect gift.

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  9. John

    Surrey

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every course of the tasting menu had the wow factor! Service was first class and partner feel very special on her special birthday!

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  10. Teresa

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Service exemplary in beautiful surroundings

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Amberley Castle Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amberley Castle Restaurant

Amberley Castle, Nr Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9LT

Additional information

  • Area
    Arundel
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Amberley Castle can be easily reached by road, rail and helicopter.A direct train runs from London Victoria hourly to Amberley Station (Journey time 1hour 20minutes). Please note, there is no taxi rank at the station. Please contact our reception team and we will be happy to organise a taxi for you.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Peters
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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