Staycations in Salisbury - For the Foodies
We might be slightly biased but we believe that Salisbury is the perfect city for a staycation. With its impressive heritage, vast range of independent businesses and stunning architecture, there's plenty to see and do in our modern medieval city. But, this Salisbury Staycation Guide is specifically for the foodies. Those who like to explore a new place via its eateries. In this guide, we've used our insider knowledge to curate a loose itinerary to help you successfully eat and drink your way around the city!
🍽️ Where to Eat
📍 Allium [6-7 Ox Row]
Allium is an independent, family-run restaurant that serves seasonal dishes that are cooked to order. Head Chef Tim's tasting menu (with optional wine pairings) is very popular as is their lunch set menu which offers great value for money.
📍 Mountain Spring [2b Market Walk]
Mountain Spring is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving a wide range of delicious dishes. All of their food is made by hand to order and their menu includes favourites such as sushi, sashimi and donburi. Mountain Spring also serve a wide range of Japanese wines, whiskeys, gins and beers.
📍 The Chapter House [9-13 St John's Street]
The Chapter House is a restaurant and grill house set in an impressive 13th-century building not far from Salisbury Cathedral. Its steaks, and roast dinners, are both very highly regarded in the local area. There's also a little South African twist to the menu with Bobotie and Durban-style curries available too.
🍺 Where to Drink
📍 Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar [3 Fish Row]
Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar is the city's only cheesemonger, supplying Salisbury with beautifully matured cheese and wines from all over the world! Whether you fancy a glass of red, white, rose or something sparkling, the knowledgeable Maul's team will certainly be able to recommend something outstanding.
📍 Tinga [2-4 Salt Lane]
Tinga's food and drink is inspired by the street food of Mexico City. Their bar stocks a a wide selection of drinks including freshly made cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks. With a vast food menu too, you'll be sure to find a delicious bar snack if you're feeling peckish...
🛏️ Where to Stay
📍Milford Hall Hotel [206 Castle Street]
Milford Hall Hotel's modern restaurant, Sarum's Brasserie, serves exquisite dishes crafted from the finest ingredients, catering to both casual and fine dining preferences. A stay at Milford Hall Hotel will have you going to bed looking forward to their breakfast!
💡 Things To Do
📍 Salisbury Charter Market [Market Place]
If your Salisbury Staycation falls on a Tuesday or Saturday, wander Salisbury’s Charter Market and sample the flavours of its various stalls. From authentic Thai dishes to wood-fired pizzas, there are so many great foodie options at our historic market that's been running since 1227.
🥖 Bakeries
Salisbury is home to great artisinal bakeries. Have a browse and extend your visit to Salisbury by picking up some yummy treats to enjoy back at home. Highly recommended bakeries include Henderson's Artisan Bakery & Cafe [19 Oatmeal Row], Reeve the Baker [2 Butcher Row] and The Dusty Apron Bakery [19 Winchester Street].
🍳 Brunch
If you've still got room for another meal, you must check out Salisbury's brunch scene. If you're after wow-factor, head to The Salisbury Orangery [102 Crane Street] for their waffles, if you prefer something savoury, have a browse of the menu at Stones Kitchen Café [24 Butcher Row].
For even more foodie inspiration, head to the 'Eat' section of our website where we've listed details of all of Salisbury's hospitality businesses. Please don't hold us accountable if doing so makes you hungry!