New Farm Shop, Café and Restaurant in Flax Bourton

A brand-new community hub, farm shop, café, and restaurant has officially opened its doors in Flax Bourton, just outside Bristol.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Mark and Amy Warburton—with Mark also known as the founder of premium steakhouse brand Cow & Sow—The Field Farmshop & Kitchen breathes new life into a local site previously shuttered for more than over three years, formerly known as the Dew Drop Inn or The Jubilee.

Situated within nearly an acre of land offering stunning countryside views, the venue combines sustainable dining with a curated local shopping experience.

Inside The Field: Farm Shop, Café, and Restaurant

The new destination is designed to accommodate diners and shoppers across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces:

• The Farm Shop: Upon entry, guests are greeted by local artisan products, gifts, and pantry staples, including chutney from West Country Legends and baked goods from Cake by Kym, alongside fridges stocked with fresh regional produce.

• The Restaurant & Café: Accommodating up to 70 covers inside, with an additional 40 al fresco seats on the outdoor patio and bar area for walk-ins.

• Menus & Sourcing: Head Chef Kareem Vernon (formerly of Cow & Sow’s Clifton restaurant) leads the kitchen. Breakfast features a signature Field breakfast with thick-cut bacon, sausage, black pudding, wild mushrooms, and toasted sourdough, alongside house-made granola and fluffy pancakes. Lunch and evening menus feature produce grown locally at the Cow & Sow Farm and meat sourced from artisan butcher partner Walter Rose & Son.

• Partner Brands: The café serves freshly baked goods delivered daily from The Newt in Somerset and coffee from Clifton Coffee Roasters.

General Manager Chris Williams, previously of Bristol’s Farro Bakery, heads up the day-to-day operations.

Looking Ahead: Phase Two Plans

The venue has ambitious plans for the future, with phase two development aiming to introduce a first-floor test kitchen and cookery school. This space will host masterclasses and live-fire cooking courses out on the terrace.

Reflecting on the launch, founder Mark Warburton said:

“Locals may have known The Field formerly as the Dew Drop Inn or The Jubilee in Flax Bourton. Shuttered for more than three years, this site was the perfect location to bring a new community hub to North Somerset, with a brand-new Kitchen, Café, Bar and Farm Shop.

“Myself, my wife Amy, our team as well as many friends, family and locals have all come together over the past few months to bring The Field to life. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, we’ve been truly overwhelmed with the response.”

Head Chef Kareem Vernon added:

“The Field is proud to celebrate sourcing and growing all produce locally – it’s a place to shop, eat, drink and spend quality time together. Since moving in, we have loved getting to know the locals, and have been bowled over by the warm response.”

For more information, menus, or to book a table, visit The Field Farmshop & Kitchen.

To check out the latest local food, drink, and community updates across the region, visit Direct Local North Somerset.