Lunch in Wells
Heritage Courtyard, Wells
Lunch in Wells
Lunch from midday, a few steps from Wells Cathedral. A relaxed spot for a proper sit-down lunch, whether that is a quick croque and a glass of wine or a longer table of salads and boards to share.
Midday to 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday
Lunch cooked to order
Every plate is cooked to order by our chef Daniel, who has more than twenty years' cooking rooted in Wells, using seasonal ingredients from local producers. The menu is French-inspired and changes with the seasons, with daily specials on the blackboard.
The kitchen is part of the wider story of our restaurant in Wells, which grew gradually from David's original wine shop into a place people came to stay, eat and spend time together.
What is on the lunch menu
Garden plats
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Salade PérigourdineGF
£16.00Slow-braised crispy duck leg, grilled artichokes, pickled cherries, crushed pistachios, white truffle dressing
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Salmon niçoiseGF
£16.00Poached salmon, soft-boiled egg, marinated olives, confit tomatoes, fine green beans, mustard vinaigrette
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Goat's cheese and fig saladV
£15.00Grilled goat cheese, seasonal figs, roasted walnuts, onion marmalade and croutons
Croques and tartines
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Croque Monsieur
£15.00Wiltshire cured ham, mature cheddar, sauce Mornay
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Croque Madame
£14.00The classic Croque Monsieur, topped with a fried egg
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Smoked mackerel tartine
£14.00Confit tomato tapenade, flaked smoked mackerel, herbs, lemon oil
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Tomato and Comté tartineV
£13.00Comté custard, sweet caramelised onions, heritage tomato salad
All croques and tartines are served with dressed leaves and a grated carrot salad
Boards
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Charcuterie board
£15 for one / £28 for twoTruffle saucisson, pâté de campagne, bresaola, coppa and chorizo, with toasted sourdough, remoulade, pickles and charcuterie sauce
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Sardines by Ferrigno
£12.95Served in the tin with house pickles, salted butter and toasted sourdough. Choose citron confit, huile d'olive, niçoise or escabèche
See the full list, including hors d'oeuvres and sides, on our menu page.
The shop is the wine list
A glass of wine with lunch
Every wine is chosen by David from small European growers, and any bottle from the shop shelves can be drunk in for £10 corkage. Lunch is a good excuse to try something you would hesitate to commit to by the case. House wine by the glass is £8, or £9.50 for a large.
Where to find us
The Pressoir, 10 Heritage Courtyard, Wells, Somerset BA5 2RR, a short walk from Wells Cathedral and the Market Place. Lunch is served from midday to 2.30pm. First time visiting? Read our guide on how to find The Pressoir in Wells, with directions, parking and buses.
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