The Garden Room Restaurant, Fine Dining in Wareham

Eat at The Priory

“Cooking is an art, and art is a passion.”

From April 1st, we will serve lunch Tuesday to Saturday and our popular Sunday Lunch. Morning coffee, drinks, afternoon tea, and dinner are served daily.

Please visit our Book a Table page to view our availability.

The Garden Room experience

Savour the Moment: Book Your Priory Dining Experience

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey at The Garden Room, where exquisite flavours meet a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our carefully curated menu features seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes, all crafted by our talented chefs to provide you with a unique dining experience.

Reserve your table today and embark on a memorable culinary adventure with The Garden Room at Priory Wareham.

Indulge in Seasonal Dishes Crafted with Local Ingredients

Savour the Flavours of The Garden Room

From vibrant vegetable medleys to expertly prepared meats and fresh seafood, every plate is a testament to our commitment to quality and sustainability. Pair your meal with our carefully curated selection of wines, and let our knowledgeable team guide you through an unforgettable dining experience.

Join us at The Garden Room, where every bite tells a story and every meal is a celebration of local flavours.

Breakfast

Good Morning. We hope you slept well…

Breakfast is served daily between:

Monday and Saturday

7.30 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.

Sunday and Bank Holidays

7.30 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

To Begin

The Main Event

On The Side

Drinks

£30.00 per person for non-residents and room-only guests

If Preferred Breakfast Can Be Served To You In Your Room For Charge Of £10 Per Guest

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Spring Lunch Menu

Starters

Mains

Dessert

All 14.50

Teas & Coffees

A la carte

A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. Distributed entirely to the team.

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Treat Yourself Lunch

Treat Yourself Today

Sides

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Sunday Lunch Menu (a sample)

Starters

Mains

Dessert

Teas & Coffees

Three Courses £55
Add £5 For Hot Drink

A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. Distributed entirely to the team.

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Treat Yourself Sunday Lunch

Treat Yourself Today

*Denotes Supplement

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Afternoon Tea

Available 3.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

All Cakes & Biscuits are Hand-Made on the Premises

This menu may be reserved for residents only at busy times.

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

Winter Dinner Menu

Canapés from Stephan

Starters

Mains

Dessert

Two Courses £62.50
Three Courses £80.00

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. Distributed entirely to the team.

Treat Yourself Dinner

Treat Yourself Today

*Denotes Supplement

Food Allergies & Intolerances: Before ordering, please speak to our team about your requirements.

The Garden Room at The Priory

The Garden Room at the Priory Wareham brings the outside in, come rain or shine you will dine with views over our lawn and down to the river. With ceiling-height windows that open fully, green oak beams, and luxury Mulberry Home interiors, we hope to bring you one of Dorset’s most memorable and unique dining experiences.

Head Chef Stephan Guinebault’s ethos lies at the heart of all he does. When Stephan joined Priory Wareham in 2006, he brought a wealth of knowledge and experience, which all stemmed from growing up on his grandmother’s (grand-maman) farm in the Loire Valley, and her cooking. Motivated by his love of (her) food, he started work as an apprentice chef while simultaneously attending catering college. He progressed through Michelin and Relais & Chateaux establishments in France, gaining invaluable classical training and an understanding of regional dishes and techniques. Today, Stephan’s passion for food is as evident as ever. He thrives on using fine, locally sourced, seasonal produce, with a guaranteed provenance.

Booking Information

Please mention any dietary requirements, allergies, or intolerances when booking. Our food is a huge part of your experience, and we aim to offer a menu that works for all our guests. You will find a vegetarian, and vegan dish on all our menus. However, please speak to use ahead of your visit if there is anything you would like discuss.

Please kindly note that a booking is only confirmed once a deposit of £10 per person has been received (refundable if cancellation is made 3 days or more before the date of your reservation).

Young Children and Paws

Children over the age of eight are most welcome in our dining room. Younger children when part of a private party using our private dining room or exclusive use of the hotel are most welcome. This includes babes in arms.

We accept guide dogs only by arrangement.

Dress Code

The Garden Room Restaurant is smart casual. Smart jeans are suitable; men often wear a jacket in the evening. During the summer months, at lunch, it would be acceptable for men to wear tailored shorts with a shirt. We politely request no trainers or flip-flops, please. Many people choose The Garden Room at Priory Wareham to celebrate special occasions, we operate a dress code to ensure the atmosphere of our dining room reflects that.

Discover Delight: Coffee Mornings and Afternoon Teas

Served in the comfort of our Drawing room, John Turner room, or when the sunshine, our terrace.

Start your day off right with our Coffee Mornings, featuring a selection of freshly brewed coffees and mouthwatering pastries. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with friends in a relaxed setting. As the day winds down, indulge in our exquisite Afternoon Tea. Enjoy an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, and a variety of delectable sweets, all paired with a selection of fine teas.

Champagne

Champagne is the wine of celebration, commiseration, racecourse success, christenings, wedding & seductions, making the perfect aperitif or after-dinner refresher. There are many Champagne Houses, all making wine in their own style. Most Champagne can be a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier, there are exceptions, when made only from Chardonnay the Champagne will be listed as ‘Blanc de Blanc’. Rosé has become very fashionable in recent years, it’s lovely salmon pink colour will enhance any party or celebration.

Please kindly note, that our wine list and drinks menu change frequently, so this sample is subject to changes in wine, vintage, and price. If you would like to check the vintage or availability of a particular wine on our list before your arrival, please contact our reservations team.

Sparkling Wines

These should not be thought of as cheap alternatives to Champagne. They are often as well made and produced by the same method as Champagne, they are merely different wines in different styles.

English Wines

A new page in our expanding wine list. We feel the need to shout about our English section as it really is rather wonderful. We are very lucky living on the Jurassic coast surrounded by some fantastic vineyards using all of today’s methods but with the same basic principles and amazing grape varieties. We are starting close to home with some delightful Sparkling wines from Lytchett Matravers, before moving down the coast slightly to the now World-renowned Furleigh Estate just outside of Bridport, a quick skip into Devon and the Dart Valley before a final, at least at present, last jaunt over to Kent for some supremely good fizz from Gusbourne. We hope you enjoy exploring our offering as much as we enjoyed tasting them for you!

English Sparkling Wines

Produced locally in Dorset, English Oak Vineyard at Lytchett Matravers and Gusbourne Vineyards in Appledore, Kent both wines are made from a blend of the classic Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes. Great wines, why not try some for that perfect celebration.

English Still

Bordeaux

Our claret list is an ever-changing feast, offering classified wines and those little gems from lesser known areas. Bordeaux is the largest fine wine region in the world, its great glories are its fine red wines, together with a tiny production of wonderful, sweet wines from Sauternes & Barsac. Bordeaux is split between two main districts, on the left bank of the Garonne is the Medoc where the wines in general are Cabernet Sauvignon driven with a little added Merlot. On the right bank we have St. Emilion and Pomerol, here the wines are Merlot driven with varying amounts of Cabernet Franc, these are very general comments as in life there are always many exceptions.

Medoc

The wines of the Medoc are pleasantly perfumed especially when young and develop a good deal of ﬁnesse in bottle.

Margaux

The outstanding characteristic of the appellation is ﬁnesse and breed, they are slower to evolve but deliver in spades, just delightful.

St Estéphe

In many ways a transitional area between the Medoc and the Haut Medoc, breed and power are the outstanding qualities of these ﬁne wines.

St Julien

The wines of St. Julien have great character and originality with wonderful body and vivid fruit ﬂavours.

Pauillac

These wines are the most powerful in terms of both bouquet, body, and ﬂavours, together with ﬁnesse which develops with age, just waiting to be enjoyed.

St Emilion

The town of St Emilion is surrounded by vineyards sloping away gently towards the South. The wines are very easy to drink and very smooth.

Pomerol

Properties in Pomerol in general produce very small quantities of wine. Most Chateaux have over 75% planted with Merlot; some, like Petrus, plant over 90%. This makes for round, voluptuous wines with appeal to the English palate.

Graves Pessac Leognan

The region of Graves takes its name from the gravel soil which is prevalent there. This soil imparts a dry, earthy character to the wines. This sounds less than a recommendation, but the wines mellow rapidly with age and become soft and delicious with just a hint of their youthful earthiness.

White Bordeaux

The white wines of Bordeaux have undergone a renaissance in recent years, with the introduction of modern production methods of wine making. Cold fermentation & less oak ageing allows the wines to express their true fresh fruit character and fresh lively style.

Sauternes

There is no better way to round off a fantastic meal than to indulge in a glass of Sauternes with your pudding, just wonderful.

Beaujolais

The light, delicious, fruity wines from the beautiful Beaujolais hills are perfect for summer drinking. They have an abundance of marvelous raspberry-like Gamay fruit and are as good chilled, as the French drink them, as they are at room temperature.

Cote Chalonnaise

Lying south of Beaune is the region of Chalonnaise, producing lovely easy drinking reds using the Pinot Noir grape. The wines offer wonderful value for those willing to have the adventure.

Red Burgundy

CÔTE DE BEAUNE

Beaune, some say is the hub of Burgundy, famous for the Hospices de Beaune yearly auction it is the home of many renowned names such as Volnay & Chassagne, but here the grower is all important, we list a few top names for your enjoyment.

CÔTE DE NUITS

Firmness & weight are the key feature in the wines of the Cote de Nuits, essentially a red wine region with many great wines to chose from which never disappoint.

White Burgundy

MACON AND THE COTE DE CHALONNAISE

Very much a region on the up, Chardonnay is the grape variety producing wines which have soft fresh fruit with names not always familiar but are delicious to drink.

COTE D ‘ OR

White Burgundy, some would say is the best white wine in the world, from villages such as Meursault, Chassagne & Puligny. Just as in the rest of Burgundy the name of the grower is all important, we offer a small selection.

Chablis

Chablis produces wonderful wines, it is not White Burgundy, the area of produce is an island almost midway between Paris & the Cote d’Or an area subject to spring frosts. The grape variety is Chardonnay, the soil is chalky & gravely producing wines which have lovely minerality & fresh crisp ﬂavours.

Rhone

The Rhone vineyards are some of the most exciting for the red wines in France. Conventionally, the Rhone vineyards are divided into two areas the northern Rhone home to Crozes Hermitage, Saint Joseph & the very expensive Cote Rotie, together with many others.

From the southern Rhone where we have Gigondas, Vacqueyras together with a wonderful selection of Cote de Rhone’s, all offering delicious drinking.

RED

Southern France

Our red wine offering includes Cahors possibly the home of Malbec a big full-bodied wine, & Minervois ‘La Livinier’ Ruby red in colour with deep rich ﬂavours, very good with Lamb.

RED

Sweet White

At the southern end of the Rhone valley we have Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, full of exotic fruit ﬂavours, perfect with pud!

Loire

The Loire, France’s longest river, meanders past the many famous vineyard areas and fairy tale castles on its way to the sea.

From Muscadet in the west to Sancerre and Pouilly Fume in the east it offers a host of wonderful wines of differing styles.

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Alsace

lsace is one of the prettiest, and the most gastronomically rewarding and least known wine producing areas in France.

Lying on the lower slopes of the Vosges mountains, the vineyards are blessed with wonderful sunny days and just the right amount of rain to produce lovely characterful wines. The area has changed hands many times over the past 150 years between France and Germany, this has made the culture of winemaking different from the rest of France.

We are pleased to offer a selection of wines from the house of Jean- Baptiste Adam which has been in existence since 1614 with vineyards in many of the best areas around the village of Ammerschwihr.

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Germany

The wines of Germany have lost much of their appeal in recent years. Our outstanding offering is from the Estate of Dr. Burklin-Wolf on the Mosel. Produced from 100% Riesling this a very ﬁne example of great German wine from a classic grower.

Portugal

Often overlooked the wines of Portugal offer great value & interesting ﬂavours, the whites are fresh with lovely balanced acidity, the reds are deep, full bodied with long lingering ﬂavours.

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Spain

The Wines of Spain are enjoying a surge of international popularity, which is long overdue. Our selection offers wine from one of the oldest producers in Rioja, Marques de Riscal, together with the tiny estate Rioja from El Ternero, with the fresh crisp Albariño there is something for everyone.

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Italy

From the land made famous by its Olive Oil, Cypress trees & fast cars, comes our small selection of Italian wines. Everyday names from classic growers is just a little of what Italy has to offer.

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Lebanon

Produced in the Beqaa Valley just 20 miles from East Beirut Chateau Musar was first created 1930 by Gaston Hochar the family have continued to make this outstanding wine throughout these troubled times.

California

Our offering of wines from California are from the Napa Valley, one of California’s most famous wine producing areas. Ca’ Momi is run by three Italians, Dario, Valentina & Stefano, their Chardonnay is from the vineyards of Carneros. Our Zinfandel made by For di Sole has soft juicy fruit with long ﬂavours.

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Australia

There is a great deal of Australian wine on offer in the UK, mostly from very large producers, such as McGuigan & Hardys, our choices are from small growers such as the Draka-Brockman family in Western Australia, Neil Pauletts in Clare Valley & the cricket mad Geoff Merrill in the McLaren Vale, all producing very individual wines of the highest quality.

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New Zealand

Another wine producing country where ﬁnding the smaller grower is often the route to quality wine. The pioneering Rose family have been producing great Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough since 1970, Kia Schubert in Martinborough purchased his ﬁrst vineyard in 1998 & the boutique wines of Mount Difﬁculty in Central Otago on the Felton Road is the place for premium Pinot Noir.

Choosing has been great fun, drinking them will be even better.

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South Africa

A Dutch Surgeon Jan van Riebeeck produced his ﬁrst grape in about 1659, South Africa is not ‘New World’.

Our selection includes award winning Chardonnay from De Wetshof one of the earliest settlers, arriving at the Cape in1694, wine from the carbon neutral Estate of Backsberg in Paarl who have produced wine since 1918 & one of the very few South African organic producers
Laibach in Stellenbosch. All to be enjoyed.

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South America

Interesting, exciting the wines of South America offer this & so much more, the whites are fresh, crisp with great depth of ﬂavour, the reds are full bodied with long lingering ﬂavours. Not to be missed.

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Selected Wines

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Dessert Wines

A selection of Sauternes appears in the main list Muscat wines by the glass 75ml

Experience the Culinary Delight of The Garden Room

Indulge in a memorable dining experience in our stunning Garden Room. Savour exquisite dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, all while enjoying the beautiful ambiance and our traditional hospitality.

Championing Local Suppliers

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BoB- Brace of Butchers

Dorchester

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Craig Farm Dairy

Osmington

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Seafresh Seafood

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Portland Crab

Weymouth

Little Acorn Farm

Near Swanage

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Country Fare

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Curtis Butcher

Wareham

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Jurassic Meats

Fossil farm near Wool

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Purbeck Ice Cream

Kingston near Corfe castle

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Creedy Carver

Crediton near Exeter

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The Italian Bakery

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A Culinary Journey at The Garden Room

Where Every Meal Becomes a Memory

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of our beautifully designed space, where every detail is curated to enhance your dining experience. From intimate gatherings to celebratory feasts, The Garden Room is the perfect backdrop for all occasions.

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Eat at The Priory

The Garden Room experience

Savour the Moment: Book Your Priory Dining Experience

Indulge in Seasonal Dishes Crafted with Local Ingredients

Breakfast

To Begin

Weetabix, Cornflakes, Crunchy Nut Cornflakes, Muesli or Rice Krispies

Homemade Granola with Natural Yoghurt & Berry Compote

Porridge available with Honey, Flaked Almonds & Sliced Banana or Plain

Fresh Fruit or Stewed Prunes available with Natural Yoghurt

Half a Fresh Grapefruit

The Main Event

Priory Breakfast

Garden Breakfast

Mushrooms, Spinach & Poached Eggs

Poached Egg with Avocado

Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

Eggs Benedict, Royale or Florentine

Grilled KippersPoached Smoked Haddock

Cheeses, Cured Ham & Oatcakes

Sour Cream & Smoked Salmon

On The Side

White Sourdough, Wholemeal Artisan Toast, or Croissants

Drinks

Hot Drinks

Speciality Teas by Hoogly Tea

Fresh Juices

Spring Lunch Menu

Starters

Carpaccio of Melon and Prosciutto Ham (V, VGA) – 15.95

Wasabi Vodka Cured Trout and Portland Crab (GF, DFA) - 19.50

Salt & Black Pepper Squid (DF) - 19.50

Duck Liver & Brandy Parfait (GFA) – 19.25

Fish Soup (GFA)– 16.95

Accompanied with Artisan Rolls & Speciality Bread Made In-House

Mains

Cornish Mussels Mariniere with Dorset Coppa & Wild Garlic (GFA, DFA)

Beer Battered Dover Sole Goujons & Frites – 34.95

Pan Fried Seabream with Ginger – 34.50

6oz Devon Red Beef Fillet (GFA, DFA) – 36.95

Jurassic Farm Lamb Cutlets (GFA, DFA)– 36.95

Pork Tenderloin, Serano Ham & Cornish Gouda Cordon Bleu – 31.95

Asparagus, Rhubarb & Courgette Stir Fry Tagliatelle (VGA) – 26.50

Dessert

All 14.50

Dark Chocolate and Rhubarb Fool (GFA)

Brûlée of the Day (GF)

Warm Cherry Bakewell Tart

Lemon Cheesecake

Mixed Berry Knickerbocker Glory (GF)

Westcountry Cheeseboard

Teas & Coffees

Pot of Hoogly Tea - 4.50

Cafetiere of Coffee - 5.00

Treat Yourself Lunch

Pan Fried Shetland Scallops

Priory Prawn & Portland Crab Cocktail

Local Kimmeridge Lobster

Whole Dover Sole (26oz)

Rosemary Roasted Devon Red Chateaubriand 16oz

Sunday Lunch Menu (a sample)

Starters

Locally Smoked Duck Breast & Chicken Liver Parfait

Kiln Roasted Salmon Fishcake

Baked Field Mushroom with Spinach & Butternut Squash

Kimmeridge Velvet Crab Bouillabaisse

Curried Parsnip Soup

Accompanied with Artisan Rolls & Speciality Bread Made In-House

Mains

Sirloin of Maiden Castle Farm Aberdeen Angus Beef

Roast Leg of Suffolk Lamb

Both Served with Roast Potatoes & Panache of Seasonal Vegetables

Fillet of Cod

Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Chickpea Savoury Crumble

Dessert

Pear & Spiced Rum Clafoutis

Chilled Dark Chocolate Fondant

Grand Marnier Creme Brulee

Grilled Kippers

Poached Smoked Haddock