
A historic medieval borough, set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside south of Salisbury. Minutes away from the New Forest, half an hour from the coast, on the fringes of Cranborne Chase.
Why the "real" Downton? The name of our village was the source of the name for Downton Abbey TV series and movie. We don't have an abbey, but we have plenty of other things to see and do.
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Food and drink in Downton
Stop for refreshments at one of Downton's excellent cafes or pubs

The Borough Cafe
Open every day, serving breakfasts, light lunches, sandwiches, baguettes, cakes, teas, coffees and soft drinks. There's a sheltered courtyard, perfect for sunny days where well-behaved dogs are welcome. We're open Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 10am - Telephone: 01725 238083 70 The Borough, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3LY theboroughcafe.co.uk

The Wooden Spoon
A family run pub is known for its friendly welcoming atmosphere, delicious home cooked food and a great pint. Popular for drinkers and diners. Food is always fresh and there's plenty of it. The board warns that they 'don't do fast food but they do good food as fast as they can'! We're open Tuesday - Saturday: Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:30pm Monday: Closed Telephone: 01725 511899 17 High St, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3PG facebook.com/Woodenspoondownton/

Stable & Wick Bakery & Farm Shop
We are a micro bakery serving delicious home-made quality produce to our local community. We’re open Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 4pm Sunday: Closed Telephone: 07586 600646 Stable and Wick, Wick Lane, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3NH stableandwick.com

Downton Co-op
Supermarket chain selling groceries & household goods, with a focus on social responsibility. Sandwiches, bakery and coffee to take away. We’re open Monday - Saturday: 6am - 10pm Sunday: 10am - 4pm Telephone: 01725 510503 66 The Borough, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3LY coop.co.uk/store-finder/SP5-3LY/66-the-borough

The Goat
The Goat at Downton is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the best of the New Forest. Our charming village pub offers delicious all-day food, featuring locally sourced ingredients and hearty classics. Savour great local ales and unwind in our spacious garden, an ideal spot to soak up the sun. We’re proudly dog-friendly, so bring your four-legged friends along for the fun. We're open Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 11pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm And serve food Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 9:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Telephone: 01725 535353 62 The Borough, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3LY thegoatatdownton.co.uk

Downton Grill & Kebab
Take away kebabs, pizzas, burgers and wraps Opening hours: Monday: closed Tuesday - Saturday: 1.30pm - 10pm Sunday: 1.30pm - 9pm Telephone: 01725 514477 53 The Borough, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3LX downtongrill.co.uk

Greggs
Chain bakery that prepares breads, savoury snacks, sandwiches and sweet treats. We’re open Monday - Friday: 5.30am - 6pm Saturday: 6am - 6pm Sunday: 6.30am - 6pm Telephone: 01725 530216 Longford Service Station, Salisbury Rd, Downton, Wiltshire SP5 3HZ

Asda Longford Express Petrol
Petrol, groceries, off-licence, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. We’re open 24 hours Telephone: 01725 238436

The Bull
The Bull Hotel sits on the main crossroads through to Salisbury and features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. We're open Monday - Sunday: 12pm-11pm Food Telephone: 01722 580681 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3HL bullhoteldownton.co.uk

Spinnaker Fish & Chips
Traditional fish and chip take away. We're open Monday - Wednesday: 5pm - 9pm Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 9pm Sunday: Closed Telephone: 01725 512602 10A High St, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3PJ

Downton Brewery Tap Bar & Shop
Since we first opened our doors 20 years ago we've combined the best ingredients with a whole lot of passion and hard work to brew consistent quality beers in a range of styles. We use both English malts and exciting hop varieties from around the world to create beers for every taste: from our award-winning favourites like New Forest Ale, Quadhop and Honey Blonde to our 0.5% Secret Sobriety, one-off specials, APAs, Imperial Stout and IPAs. Every Friday the tap bar serves a selection of beers straight from the cask. No booking is needed and there's a selection of tables inside and out, in the new bar and outside the brewery where you can also buy food. We’re open Shop Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed Tap Bar Fridays: 4pm - 9pm Telephone: 01725 513313 Downton Industrial Estate, Unit 11 Batten Rd, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3HU downtonbrewery.com

Hopback Brewery Shop
Downton based brewery selling award winning beers and merchandise. We’re open Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed Telephone: 01725 510986 Unit 22, Downton Industrial Estate, 24 Batten Rd, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3HU