Award-Winning Lunch with Views in Essex

Lunch at North Wing

Relaxed countryside dining in our historic Georgian manor

Open to residents and non-residents • Booking recommended

Lunch at North Wing, Downham Hall

Celebrate Summer: Free Prosecco with Lunch in June!

To celebrate the start of the season, join us for lunch this June and enjoy a complimentary glass of chilled Prosecco, wine, beer, or a soft drink with every lunch main ordered. Whether you’re dining on our sunny terrace or inside the Orangery, let us treat you to a taste of summer.

📌 How to claim: To enjoy your complimentary drink, please mention the “Summer Prosecco” offer in the notes field when booking your table online, or quote it to our team over the phone.

(Valid Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm – 3pm until 30th June. Applies to all individual main lunch orders.)

Treat yourself to lunch at our North Wing restaurant, nestled in our historic Georgian manor house between Billericay and Wickford, with sweeping views across the Essex countryside – a world away from the everyday. With seasonal lunch mains starting from £14, it’s the perfect setting for a taste of purse frindly luxury.

We are proud to have been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award, reflecting the care we put into every dish and visit. We look forward to welcoming you.

Seasonal Menus, Local Flavours

Our kitchen uses fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients from Essex producers to create perfectly balanced dishes, from beautiful salads and tender roasted meats to fresh fish and vegetarian options. The menu changes with the seasons, so there’s always something new to discover.

Family-Friendly Dining

We welcome guests of all ages to enjoy lunch at Downham Hall. A dedicated children’s lunch menu is available for younger diners, and our team is happy to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies—simply let us know when booking. Our grounds are a wonderful place for children to explore, from spotting cows in the neighbouring field and watching ducks on the moat, to enjoying our giant garden games and children’s play area nestled at the bottom of our grounds.

A Setting to Savour

Lunch is served in both our elegant De Beauvoir Suite and the light-filled Orangery, where views across the grounds and rolling hills provide a peaceful backdrop to your meal. In the summer months, meals are also served on our sunny terrace where you can soak up the views. It’s the kind of place where you can fully relax, away from the everyday. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you, making North Wing the perfect destination after a countryside walk.