Welcome to Core by Clare Smyth, an elegant fine-dining restaurant emphasising natural, sustainable food. We craft exquisite dishes using the best British produce from dedicated farmers and food producers.

Join us as we extend a warm invitation for you to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure.


The Chef's Table


The dining room


The dining room


The dining room


The dining room


The Chef's Table and view of the kitchen


The dining room

The dining room

The dining room

Our food

Discover our seasonal and classic tasting menus, plus our à la carte offering.

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My style of cuisine is very much centred on using the best of British produce, but also trying to evoke emotion and nostalgia in the diners.

Clare Smyth

Our team

We know a restaurant is only as exceptional as its team, and we’re lucky to have the absolute best.

Meet the Core team >

Careers at Core

“Excellence is no accident, it is achieved through years of dedication, hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, and sacrifice. I believe in doing the ordinary extraordinarily well. Ultimately, excellence is a choice, a choice to be the best you can be, and then strive again to be even better tomorrow.” Clare Smyth

Does this sound like you? We’re all ears.

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