Dining at the Festival
Enjoy a picnic or dine at one of our restaurants during the 90 minute interval.
Dining Experiences at the Festival
At this year's Glyndebourne Festival, held between May and August, you can enjoy cuisine as exquisite as the five world-class operas on stage. A key part of the experience is Glyndebourne's famous 90-minute interval, where you'll have the opportunity to dine at one of our restaurants, scroll down to discover all of the tempting options.
Alternatively, you can order a picnic and relax in our beautiful gardens, with views of the Sussex Downs. The gardens open two hours before the curtains rise, giving plenty of time to dine before and after each performance.
Bolney Wine Estate is the Official Wine Partner of Glyndebourne
BOOK A TABLE HELP & FAQSPre-performance Dining
Enjoy a traditional menu or afternoon tea at the delightful Mildmay tearooms. Relax outside on the terrace on a beautiful summer's day, overlooking the English country garden; an idyllic way to start your Glyndebourne experience
Mildmay Tearooms
Celebrate the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea in Mildmay, our relaxed tearoom. Enjoy all the classic favourites like cucumber sandwiches and scones, or make it extra special and add a glass of Lanson Champagne or Bolney North Downs Classic Cuvée.
Bolney Wine Estate is the Official Wine Partner of Glyndebourne
Long Interval
Make the most of the 90-minute interval with one of our sumptuous dining experiences.
Nether Wallop Dining
Fantastic food with a conscience. Start with a range of small plates to share with your party, followed by a main dish selected from that day’s menu - all created from the very best local, seasonal produce and cooked over coal and wood fires for a unique taste.
Prices from £40 per person.
Nether Wallop Dining Menu 16th May - 14th June
Nether Wallop Dining Menu 15th June - 4th July
Nether Wallop Dining Menu 5th July - 1st August
Middle & Over Wallop
Our fine dining restaurant - an elegant setting in which to enjoy Chef Steve Groves’ new menu celebrating the best of contemporary French cuisine and locally-sourced ingredients.
Pre-order two or three courses, prices from £75 per person.
Middle & Over Wallop 16th May – 7th July Menu
Mildmay
Relaxed dining at its best with a three-course menu of traditional British favourites including Trout en croute and Sussex strawberry pavlova.
Pre-order 3 courses at £66 per person.
Mildmay 16th May – 7th July Menu
Picnicking
For many, a Glyndebourne experience wouldn’t be complete without a picnic. Let us do the work for you - our Traditional Picnic hampers come filled with favourites including Glyndebourne’s signature sausage roll, freshly baked bread and salads.
Choose your place in the garden and a table and chairs will await your arrival. And if the weather’s not favourable, you’ll have a guaranteed under-cover spot.
Price £69.95 per person.
Traditional Picnic 16th May – 7th July Menu
Drinks
Delight in great service and refreshments before, during or after the performance with drinks at our bar or in the Hamlet.
Long Bar
Enjoy a selection of refreshments at the Long Bar, the ideal setting to gather for pre- and post-performance drinks, or casual snacks and beverages during the interval. With a relaxed and charming atmosphere, Long Bar is an ideal spot to meet guests for a glass of Summer refreshment.
Feel free to order your refreshments in advance, or simply peruse the menus on offer and decide in the moment.
Wine List
Drinks menu: Wine List
- Sparkling
- White
- Rose
- Red
- Sweet & Fortified
- Half Bottles
- Carafes 350ml
- By the Glass 175ml
- Water
- Beer, Ale, Cider
- Soft Drinks
- Spirits
- Fine Wines
- Autumn and Christmas treats
Bolney Wine Estate is the Official Wine Partner of Glyndebourne
Sparkling
| Price | |
|---|---|
| North Downs Classic Cuvee, Bolney Estate, Sussex | £89.00 |
| Pere et Fils, Lanson, Champagne | £118.00 |
| Ruggeri Argeo, Brut, Prosecco, Italy | £59.00 |
| Blanc de Blancs, Bolney Estate, Sussex | £129.00 |
| Brut Reserve, Charles Heidsieck, Champagne | £129.00 |
| Le Black Reserve, Lanson, Champagne | £149.00 |
| Blanc de Noirs, Rathfinny Estate, Sussex | £149.00 |
| Le Green, Lanson, Champagne | £155.00 |
| Le Blanc de Blancs, Lanson, Champagne | £199.00 |
| Founder's Edition Blanc de Blancs, Bolney Estate, Sussex | £209.00 |
| Lanson Noble Brut Vintage, Grand Cru, Champagne | £295.00 |
| Grande Cuvée, Krug, Champagne | £350.00 |
| Cuvee Rosé, Bolney Estate, Sussex | £109.00 |
| Le Rosé, Lanson, Champagne | £136.00 |
| Rosé Brut, Rathfinny Estate, Sussex | £120.00 |
| Laurent Perrier Rosé, Champagne | £190.00 |
Alcohol Free
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen Sparkling Tea, BLÅ. Alcohol Free | £49.00 |
If you wish to bring your own wines or champagnes corkage will be charged per bottle when dining in our restaurants.
Please let our teams know that you will be bringing wines via the notes section on your booking or directly to our reservations team.
Performance Schedule
Click the links below to view performance dates for each of our Festival operas:
