The Refectory Restaurant & Bell Tower Tea Rooms
The Close
Salisbury
Wilts
SP1 2EJ
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| 2026 - The Refectory (1 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Friday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 17:00* |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 16:00* |
* 2025 CLOSURE: The Refectory café and gift shop will be closed from January until early spring while a new glass roof is installed. A temporary café will be inside the Cathedral, offering drinks and light refreshments while the refurbishment takes place.
Our Refectory Restaurant is open all year round, offering stunning views of the spire through the glass roof. During the summer months, from April to September, you can visit our quaint Bell Tower Tea Rooms that overlook the North Lawns.
* Last orders at the Refectory Restaurant are 4:45pm Monday - Saturday, and 3:30pm on Sunday.
* Full Sunday roast lunches served from 12:00 noon – 2:30pm – pre-booking required due to limited availability on 01722 555 175 or email refectory@salcath.co.uk.
Facilities
Catering
- Serve lunch
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference facilities - 2 conference rooms. Max capacity: 100 theatre-style (evening only); 60 boardroom-style (evening only); 100 banqueting-style.
Key Features
- In town/city centre - Located within the Cathedral in the centre of Salisbury.
- Unique venue
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Map & Directions
TripAdvisor

- Service
- Value
- Food
- Atmosphere
- Excellent103
- Very Good103
- Average46
- Poor25
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- Meander26770402467Romsey, United KingdomNice environment/presentation but clueless staffTuesday, 21st October 2025Although it looked busy we were prepared to takeaway or sit in an alternative area. First impressions good. Cakes, cold/hot food for "normal" diets looked appetising. When asked about gluten free... Read full review
- Pwncjn1Cambridge, United KingdomComforting stop for a snack in SalisburyWednesday, 28th January 2026Stopped off for a coffee and cake on a cold January, pleasant surrounding a good choice of food hot and cold, lots of cake, GF cake available also. Ideal after visiting the cathedral. Read full review
- Ginger88_12London, United KingdomVery good but with a little glitch to take the edge off the experienceFriday, 30th January 2026The cafe is a lovely environment, very well designed with a view through the roof windows to the steeple, which was wonderful. The food too (curried parsnip soup) was also very good, as was the... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
WTTC Safe Travels 2021





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