Bushmere Arms - Gisborne

The food was really nice but slow in coming out. There is only one person I the kitchen so it took a long time. Slow service with ordering and drinks too. It took us 2 hours and 40mins for dinner, over an hour waiting for entree and another for main. The place is nice and so we're the bar staff/waitresses.

I could give 10 stars to Bushmere Arms if I could. The last time I went to BA was in 2002 and left the place just as impressed as I did in Dec, 2017. You know when the managers of a restaurant have made an effort for their guests. The gardens surrounding the restaurant are a joy to walk in. Roses, lilies, fruit bearing trees, fountains, arched hedges, sculptures it is really like the Garden of Eden. Food is delectable. It is awarded for beef and lamb but as a vegetarian, I was not let down whatsoever. Mushroom ravioli came in parcels wrapped like candies. Tomatoes were so sweet, they actually tasted like candies. Carrot and ginger soup I could have had vats of it and never be satisfied. Then came lemon surprise the most sublime creation that ended the dinner in the most memorable way. I had to choose between at least 6 other puddings and I can assure you my other guests' tummies too were humming in perfect harmony. The only downside is the wait but it is EVERY bit worth it. There are very few restaurants where the Chef has been around long and the management takes pride in making the place as beautiful. It is absolutely the most exquisite restaurant I have ever been to.

A local suggested we visit the Bushmere Arms and I am so grateful she did! We had the most scrumptious lunch in the most magnificent setting. It’s a nice change of pace we enjoyed walking the grounds and admiring the expansive gardens. We loved the food and local wine. Would definitely go back as I can imagine at night it is magical.

Amazing private gardens and grounds to wander in, Beautiful tasteful interior, lovely food loads of parking

Brilliant host and perfect spot for a Winter celebration. Excellent pre lunch nibbles around a fireplace. Very good function room for lunch. Fantastic wait staff. Quality menu choices and superb cooked meal. Understanding accomodating staff, when two extras arrived. Will use again.