Corsham, a small Wiltshire town, is seeing a culinary evolution with the opening of Corsham House. The new establishment, from the team behind Bath's The Beckford Bottle Shop and Beckford Canteen, aims to be an ambitious neo-brasserie.
The venue, located in a former Lloyds bank, features a large, elegant room with oxblood leather banquettes and pressed-tin ceilings. Service is described as young, charming, and attentive, with expertly prepared cocktails.
Early dishes sampled include fresh crumpets with anchovy butter, noted as sweet and subtle, and a pig's head fritter served with gooseberry ketchup. Deep-fried Westcombe cheddar curds with Marmite mayo were also highlighted for their texture.
Main courses featured halibut, praised for its beautiful cooking in a light chicken jus with fresh peas, described as the finest dish of the day. However, the Devonshire crab salad was less successful, with its freshness reportedly overwhelmed by a heavy remoulade.
Dessert options included a sublime burnt butter ice cream. The meal concluded with espresso martinis. The reviewer noted that Corsham House offers a "serious lunch in a brand new Corsham classic."
Corsham House is located at 13 High Street, Corsham SN1, and can be found online at corshamhouse.com. The estimated cost is around £40 per head. The reviewer rated the establishment positively, indicating a strong overall impression.