The World of Hospitality Issue 49 | Page 44

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Restaurant Circa launches Friday night dining and sunday lunches at Sandridge Barton

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Exeter-based Circa has moved its operation to Sandridge Barton , the home of Sharpham Wine .
Named as the catering partner for the new visitor centre and winery earlier this year , Circa is now open five days a week , Friday evenings , and for the restaurant ’ s celebrated Sunday roasts over the colder months .
Open Thursday to Monday , from 10am-4pm , the on-site restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere , both inside and on the south-facing sun terraces , using only the best local and seasonal produce .
On Friday evenings , Circa at Sandridge Barton will be open from 6pm-9pm offering a three course set menu priced at £ 35 , and a tasting menu for £ 45 , with an optional wine flight for £ 25 .
Sunday lunches will be priced at £ 25 for two courses and showcase native , South Devon beef from the estate .
Open until the end of December , from 2023 onwards , the restaurant will be open from March through to December . Booking is advised and can be made at sandridgebarton . com / restaurant .
With both Sandridge Barton and Circa having a strong focus on sustainability , it ’ s the perfect partnership . The Circa team work closely with small , local , ethical producers , and with the estate ’ s farmer Phil Tully , to showcase the top-class South Devon beef and other rare-breed livestock . This is alongside foraging for ingredients on the wider estate .
Rob Weeks , owner of Circa said : “ The main reason we decided to come here was the fact the estate is
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