The Bunch of Grapes

A family-run pub in a rural town may be an unlikely setting for new-wave gastronomy, but it’s where chef Tony Casey plays with flavour, texture and style to create dishes that dazzle.

Run by husband and wife team Tony Casey and Maylee Speller, The Bunch of Grapes holds a Michelin recommendation, an entry in The Good Food Guide and two AA rosettes. It also won Muddy Stilettos’ Best Restaurant in Wiltshire 2025.

Kickstart your visit with cocktails while you ponder whether to plump for à la carte or push the boat out with the seven-course tasting menu. Either way, quality seasonal ingredients take centre stage in dishes like Isle of Wight tomatoes with chervil juice, balsamic jelly, fermented radish and pine nuts. Or indulge in the rich flavours of local duck breast with plum, butternut squash terrine, pak choi and confit leg spring roll.

For those seeking something more casual, the bar menu offers pub classics as well as snacks like salt and pepper squid with garlic mayo and cheese and truffle arancini.

The interior styling is easy on the eye. An imposing bar with an impressive collection of spirits and glassware provides the focal point while, on the first floor, striking blue walls and eye-catching artwork deliver a visual feast to complement the cooking.

Trencherman’s tip

Sister business Fig, which comprises a deli, bakery and shop, has recently opened in The Shambles. Visit for epic brunches and bakes.