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Rachels Garden Café
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Rachels Garden Café
Although now very big, the ethos at this pleasant self-service restaurant in the impressive garden centre at the Arboretum is unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-prepared food.
Seats 250 (outdoors, 40). Open Mon-Sat 9-5.30pm (until 7.30pm Thu), Sun 11-4pm. Ample parking (150). B’fast 9am-11.30am; L 12pm-3pm; (4pm weekends). Wheelchair friendly. Children welcome (high chair, playground, gardens). Wine licence. Self-service. Closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa.
Georgina Campbell
While it continues to grow - and is now very large - the ethos of this pleasant restaurant in the impressive garden centre at Frank and Rachel Doyle's Arboretum remains unchanged and, as always, it offers an attractive selection of wholesome, freshly-prepared food.
Tables are simply set up, but there is a sense of care about the place with fresh flowers everywhere - and, despite being mainly self-service, the friendly and helpful staff are happy to give assistance when needed.
Appetising salads and quick-serve dishes are on display at the service counter - everything is fresh and home-made with good ingredients, and there’s a nice flair in the desserts.
It's not really a wine place, but there's wine by the glass from the fridge, and a few quarter bottles, also fruit drinks (including apple juice) and minerals.
A good place to break a journey, as there's a nice ambience, plenty of space and helpful staff - and a browse around is always interesting and relaxing.
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- Equestrian (nearby)
- Fishing (coarse nearby)
- Fishing (Fly Fishing nearby)
- Forest / Woodland with trails nearby
- Garden Visits (nearby)
- Gardens (Outstanding)
- Broadband WI/FI
- Children's Playground
- Location - By a river
- Outdoor Dining Avail. (summer)
- Shop - Lifestyle
- Smoking Area
- Contemporary International
- Al Fresco
- Atmospheric
- Attractive Views
- Breakfast Venue
- Buzzy Atmosphere
- Daytime/Coffee
- Informal
- Sunday Dining
