Guide MICHELIN 2020
The Clock House - Ripley
The Clock House High Street, Ripley, South East England, GU23 6AQ British
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Restaurant description
A charming hideaway in Ripley, The Clock House is an outstanding gastronomic dining establishment in the heart of a scenic village. The Clock House holds a coveted Michelin star, along with 3 AA Rosettes.
Housed within an impressive red-brick Georgian building, The Clock House Restaurant offers beautiful views of the garden from the boutique-style dining room which exudes a light and airy ambience. Oozing flair and finesse, the delectable dishes from The Clock House menu are presented with elegant simplicity and strong flavours from the fresh, seasonal produce.
The Clock House menus include signature dishes such as beef with sweetbread, kohlrabi and Horn of Plenty, or duck with parsnip, bread and Medjool date. Tempting and decadent, the dessert menu at The Clock House boasts dishes including delicious blackberry with hibiscus, apples and shortbread. There is always a good selection of vegetarian dishes, as well as a vegetable tasting menu.
The relaxed lounge area at The Clock House Ripley features local gallery art and drinks are served in the walled garden during the summer. The exceptionally well picked wines also complement the superb menu.
97%
of diners recommend this restaurant
Recommended for
- afternoon tea (17)
- al fresco (26)
- breakfast (2)
- business (140)
- child friendly (9)
- dinner (532)
- entertainment (41)
- large parties (28)
- lunch (494)
- luxury (417)
- private dining (188)
- romantic (348)
- trendy (34)
- value (104)
- views (29)
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26 September 2020
We had a really wonderful experience - importantly these days, safety is maintained- the dining room is very well arranged to leave plenty of space between tables, the Staff all wear masks and there is a hand gel dispenser on every table. The food was delicious - there were four in our party and we tried the Autumn Menu and there were no disappointments at all . We have visited the Clock House over the years and it is still a favourite!
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25 September 2020
Another fantastic lunch at The Clock House. We had the 5 course lunch menu, which was individually tailored for one guest who’s pescatarian. This was accompanied by the wine flight. This is not cheap at £120 each but is a wonderful dining experience. The service was impeccable. We will be back.
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25 September 2020
Very enjoyable, professionally organized meal experience. Food as good as ever, sweet being the stand out course this visit. Perfect balance of sweet and acidity. See you soon
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18 September 2020
We enjoyed the experience..
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11 September 2020
One of the best restaurants I have been to for a long time. Had the lunch menu and every course was wonderful could not fault it
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11 September 2020
Delightful ambiance, delicious and beautifully presented dishes with prefect and friendly service. The Clock House has a small seasonal menu supported by an excellent wine list.
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5 September 2020
Excellent evening dining. Five course taster menu. Can not fault the service or food.
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4 September 2020
I took my wife for a lunch time treat - our first since lock-down. The entire experience was superb from start to finish. My wife doesn't drink, so the coravin wines by the glass really appealed to me. Highlight for me (unusually) was the dessert that was perfect - a mille feuille with a layers of pastry, blackberry sponge, blackberry gel and a creme fraiche cream layer to offset the sweetness, all topped with freeze dried berries. Not that the rest was far behind: excellent home made bread, hake perfectly cooked and hot (often fish is tepid in up market restaurants) on a ragout of coco bean and finely diced vegetables with vermouth sauce and a main of the best belly pork ever (slow cooked of course) with charred hispi cabbage and a delicate mustard sauce = sublime. The staff were excellent engaging, attentive and seemed to be enjoying themselves. All in all this was a faultless meal of the highest standard which we really appreciated; needless to say we shall be back soon. Martin Ellis
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22 August 2020
We were made to feel very welcome and the service was well paced. The 7 course tasting menu was well balanced, the food perfectly seasoned and the flavour combinations good to outstanding.
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21 August 2020
Service and food impeccable as usual. However given its Michelin star status I belive a basic dress code should be introduced with long trousers for gentlemen being compulsory and definitely not sportswear and flip-flops in the restaurant.
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