The Woodcote, Graffham

The Woodcote, Graffham Welcome to The Woodcote. A farm-to-fork restaurant at the foot of the South Downs, with six beautiful rooms, in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

A closer look at a few dishes from our summer set lunch menu. Cured Duncton trout with marinated beetroot and buttermilk...
14/08/2026

A closer look at a few dishes from our summer set lunch menu.

Cured Duncton trout with marinated beetroot and buttermilk and South Down lamb fillet with fresh peas grown from the garden and salsa verde, with a side of homemade focaccia with herb butter.

Worth setting aside an afternoon for.

The garden has found its way into the cocktail menu.Meadow & Mist, with lavender and lemon balm picked from our beds, gr...
13/08/2026

The garden has found its way into the cocktail menu.

Meadow & Mist, with lavender and lemon balm picked from our beds, grapefruit peel and Chilgrove Gin from just down the road in the South Downs.

Hazel & Herb, built around smashed Thai basil with a rim of dehydrated oregano salt - aromatic, herbaceous and grown just a few steps from the bar.

From an afternoon drink to an evening aperitif, both are made for summer on the terrace at The Woodcote.

The garden's found its way into the cocktail menu.Meadow and Mist, made with lavender and lemon balm picked from our bed...
13/08/2026

The garden's found its way into the cocktail menu.

Meadow and Mist, made with lavender and lemon balm picked from our beds, grapefruit peel, and Chilgrove Gin from just down the road in the South Downs.

Hazel & Herb, built around smashed Thai basil and a salt rim of dehydrated oregano. Hot, spicy, and grown a few steps from the bar.

An afternoon drink or an evening aperitif, best enjoyed slowly on the terrace at The Woodcote.

Evening light in the Chef’s Garden.Peas ready to pick, squash coming along and lettuces growing in neat rows. Everything...
12/08/2026

Evening light in the Chef’s Garden.

Peas ready to pick, squash coming along and lettuces growing in neat rows. Everything is grown here at The Woodcote, harvested as the seasons allow and brought into the kitchen to inspire the menus.

A little glimpse of what’s growing this week.

Marinated Nutbourne tomatoes, whipped Golden Cross, and tomato consommé.Grown nearby at Nutbournetomato, the kitchen has...
06/08/2026

Marinated Nutbourne tomatoes, whipped Golden Cross, and tomato consommé.

Grown nearby at Nutbournetomato, the kitchen has dehydrated them to intensify the flavours and simmered down the ripest ones for a consommé.

Come and taste them at their sweetest.

A new chapter in The Woodcote’s kitchen.Nathan Cornwell joins The Woodcote as Chef Director, bringing over fifteen years...
05/08/2026

A new chapter in The Woodcote’s kitchen.

Nathan Cornwell joins The Woodcote as Chef Director, bringing over fifteen years’ experience from some of Europe’s most respected kitchens. His career has included Le Champignon Sauvage, Geranium and Oaxen Krog, followed by four years as Head Chef at The Barn at Moor Hall, where he guided the restaurant to its first Michelin star, before most recently leading the kitchen at The Silver Birch in Chiswick.

Nathan’s cooking is led by the rhythm of the seasons and the ingredients available around him. That philosophy feels entirely at home at The Woodcote, where the Chef’s Garden, our own hives, and close relationships with local farmers, fishermen and growers shape the menus each day.

We’re delighted to welcome Nathan to The Woodcote and look forward to sharing the next chapter of our story with you.

04/08/2026

The Woodcote Almanac: July.

A month of long days outside - the garden growing in, herbs picked for the bar, cushions plumped for the terrace, and even the butterflies and bees stopping by to enjoy it.

Join us for one of your own.

Matcha's joined the menu at our summer café.Alongside the usual coffee and pastries, take a seat at a table outside and ...
28/07/2026

Matcha's joined the menu at our summer café.

Alongside the usual coffee and pastries, take a seat at a table outside and while away the afternoon.

Open 8am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Wild strawberries, growing just beyond the gate in our kitchen garden. Picked by hand, plated the same day.Layered with ...
24/07/2026

Wild strawberries, growing just beyond the gate in our kitchen garden. Picked by hand, plated the same day.

Layered with lemon verbena mousse, fresh strawberry sorbet and freeze-dried strawberry meringue.

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The Woodcote, Woodcote Lane, Graffham
Petworth
GU280NT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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