Bistro at The Courthouse is a beautifully appointed, exquisitely decorated, licensed bistro which is fast gaining a reputation on the region’s burgeoning culinary scene. Operated by local chefs, it is already an accredited Slow Food Destination by the international Slow Food Movement.
Offering seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner menus featuring the very best local produce from a cross the region. The extensive bar boasts the largest collection of local gins, whiskeys and craft beers.
As well as daily bistro services, the inhouse chefs regularly run special tasting menus and banquets, both in the Bistro or in McNaughten Hall for larger gatherings. The team also offer Food and drink experiences from traditional bread-making to cookery demos and collaborations with producers and distillers. The busy kitchen of Bistro at The Courthouse, is the beating heart connecting the community in our historic building to local farmers and food producers.
Join the Slow Food Movement
Bistro at The Courthouse is Slow Food Accredited. This means that we offer good clean, fair food sourced from local farmers and producers. The difference in quality is obvious. We use seasonal ingredients like locally caught sustainable seafood and locally reared meats, we home bake, we take our time to prepare from scratch. We follow the rules that once passed from generation to generation, but have been forgotten in a world that is focused on speed and convenience.
Classes, Demos & Tasting Experiences
It’s easy to forget how much fun cooking can be. Remind yourself of local flavours and add some energy to your weekly routine with one of Trudy and Sean’s food and drink experiences.