Review on Betony by Matt Tomkinson

Betony by Matt Tomkinson is the fine dining restaurant set within The Kings Head, located in the picturesque South Wiltshire village of Whiteparish on the edge of the New Forest, it's just eight miles from historic Salisbury. After a closure of five years, new owners have undertaken a sympathetic restoration and refurbishment of the 16th century coaching house and it was re-opened in 2017.

Chef patron of Betony is former 2005 Roux Scholar and Great British Chef Matthew Tomkinson, whose cooking has achieved a number of accolades over the years including a prestigious Michelin star at the The Goose in Britwell Salome and The Terrace Restaurant at the Montague Arms in Beulieu.

Making the most of the abundance of the local larder, Matthew presents a six course tasting menu as well as an a la carte option. Open the slate with grilled plaice fillets, lightly braised sweetheart cabbage and smoked salmon and caviar velouté or maybe beetroot risotto, creamed horseradish, fennel salad, pickled beetroot and crispy wild rice. When it comes to main courses, you might be tempted by beer braised Wiltshire beef, caramelised onions, smoked potatoes and crispy shallots or from the sea Cornish cod, sauté black pudding, romesco sauce, grilled broccoli and toasted almonds. As for desserts, think stem ginger panna cotta, poached English rhubarb and rhubarb sorbet or a classic vanilla creme brûlée with macerated blackberries and honeycomb.

The Kings Head is at the very heart of the local community and guests are assured of a very warm welcome if only popping in for a leisurely drink. The pub also offers more casual dining serving traditional favourites like fish and chips and wild boar sausages and mash. There's luxury accommodation in the beautifully converted barn overlooking the 1.5 acre garden, should you wish to linger longer.

Betony by Matt Tomkinson is also featured in: Good Food Guide, AA Guide

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Cuisine

Gastro pub / Modern British

Chef

Matthew Tomkinson

Restaurant Opening Times

Dinner: 6.00 - 11.00pm Wed-Sat

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

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Facilities at Betony by Matt Tomkinson

  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • 50 covers

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (8 rooms)

Internet

WiFi is available

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Betony by Matt Tomkinson
The Kings Head
The Street
Whiteparish
Wiltshire
SP5 2SG

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