Café, Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch
Join us for delicious food at Old Down, where good food meets good times. We’ve got something to offer everyone, including our legendary Sunday Lunch served up in the Manor and our delightful Afternoon Tea spreads that change every season.
We pride ourselves on food inclusion and cater for a range of dietaries like Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and more*. We have kid-friendly menus for those little foodies and we're totally dog-friendly too, because we believe in making memories with all members of the family, paws and all!
*For advanced food bookings (Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch etc) please advise of any dietary requirements before your booking.
Our café is nestled within the Country Park and can be visited without the need to pay park admission. We have a whole range of delicious lunch options including bloomer sandwiches, panini's and jacket potatoes, along with a kid's hot menu.
Our sandwich/panini menu is available 7 days a week as well as a selection of sausage rolls, pasties and cakes. Please note our jacket potatoes and kids menu is currently only served on weekends and holidays.
We offer an eat in or take away service so you can enjoy in our Barn or wherever you may like outside! Our café serves food from 9am-4pm.
Treat yourself, friends, and family to a delightful Afternoon Tea in the Manor. From freshly baked scones to seasonal tasty cakes, our Afternoon Tea is sure to to make a lovely day out. Available some Saturdays with sittings available to book at 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm and 2pm.
We can cater to gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free preferences. Please ensure these are included at the time of booking or prior notice is given. If you have any questions regarding dietary information please email info@olddownestate.co.uk
We also offer gift vouchers which you can buy on our booking page.
Enjoy a scrumptious Sunday Lunch with all the trimmings at Old Down. Hosted in the Manor, our lunches are the perfect way to spend your Sunday. Plus, get park admission for just £5pp when you book with us!
Our Rusty Rooster is located within our cozy Country Park Café and offers a delightful array of produce and gifts. From freshly baked homemade bread to cards and unique gifts, each item is carefully selected to provide our customers with a special shopping treat.
We sell eggs from our very own free range chickens and honey from the bees kept on our park! So come on in, explore our shelves, and experience the warmth and flavour of Old Down Estate.