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Barkers Restaurant

Nelly's Room at Barkers Restaurant © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Barkers Restaurant is open every day for afternoon tea

© Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Nelly's Room at Barkers Restaurant © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Barkers Restaurant is open every day for afternoon tea

© Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Barkers sits within the former head gardener’s house, overlooking the walled kitchen garden.

The villa has been lovingly refurbished in a classic, contemporary style.

The seasonal menu uses local ingredients, many grown in the walled kitchen garden.

Rhubarb festival

Dutchess Room at Barkers Restaurant © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Enjoy rhubarb champagne on arrival

© Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Join us at Barkers for our very own rhubarb festival on Sunday 27 May.

Enjoy a six course rhubarb themed gourmet menu, with Hawke's rhubarb champagne on arrival.

The evening starts at 6.30pm for seating at 7pm.

Booking is in advance. Call 01909 544925 for more information.

Seasonal menu at Barkers

Barkers head chef, Uwe, preparing lunch © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

A meal at Barkers will always be a memorable occasion. Our head chef has created a seasonal British menu with a contemporary twist. He uses local ingredients, many picked from our very own walled kitchen garden.

Treat yourself to afternoon tea

Afternoon Tea at Barkers Restaurant © Clumber Park / National Trust

Morning coffee or afternoon tea at Barkers is a pleasure. Homemade pastries and cakes are accompanied by a choice of coffees. A perfect start to the day. Afternoon tea is a delight, with three options.

Meetings, functions and weddings

Dutchess Room set for a wedding reception © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

We've packages for small business conferences and meetings, private functions or weddings in a tranquil setting with delicious food.

Bespoke wedding packages available. Please visit weddings for more information.

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Barkers: a history in brief

An outside view of Barkers Restaurant at Clumber Park © Clumber Park / National Trust

Named after former resident, head gardener Samuel Barker, in post 1899-1935.

His job was one of great responsibility and high esteem, supplying the 'Big House' with produce including exotics like pineapples and grapes.

Take a 360-degree tour of Barkers

Barkers Restaurant First Floor © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Have a sneak preview of Barkers before you arrive by going on this 360-degree tour.

Opening hours and contact details

Salmon on a bed of new potatoes served with a kitchen garden salad © Darren Chung Photography Ltd

Barkers is open Sunday to Thursday 10am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday 6-9pm.

For further information or to make a booking, please call 01909 544925 or email us.