Review Bushmere Arms - Gisborne

The food was really nice but slow in coming out. There is only one person I the kitchen so it took a long time. Slow service with ordering and drinks too. It took us 2 hours and 40mins for dinner, over an hour waiting for entree and another for main. The place is nice and so we're the bar staff/waitresses.

I could give 10 stars to Bushmere Arms if I could. The last time I went to BA was in 2002 and left the place just as impressed as I did in Dec, 2017. You know when the managers of a restaurant have made an effort for their guests. The gardens surrounding the restaurant are a joy to walk in. Roses, lilies, fruit bearing trees, fountains, arched hedges, sculptures - it is really like the Garden of Eden. Food is delectable. It is awarded for beef and lamb but as a vegetarian, I was not let down whatsoever. Mushroom ravioli came in parcels wrapped like candies. Tomatoes were so sweet, they actually tasted like candies. Carrot and ginger soup - I could have had vats of it and never be satisfied. Then came lemon surprise - the most sublime creation that ended the dinner in the most memorable way. I had to choose between at least 6 other puddings and I can assure you my other guests' tummies too were humming in perfect harmony. The only downside is the wait but it is EVERY bit worth it. There are very few restaurants where the Chef has been around long and the management takes pride in making the place as beautiful. It is absolutely the most exquisite restaurant I have ever been to.

A local suggested we visit the Bushmere Arms and I am so grateful she did! We had the most scrumptious lunch in the most magnificent setting. It’s a nice change of pace - we enjoyed walking the grounds and admiring the expansive gardens. We loved the food and local wine. Would definitely go back as I can imagine at night it is magical.

Amazing private gardens and grounds to wander in, Beautiful tasteful interior, lovely food loads of parking 😀

Brilliant host and perfect spot for a Winter celebration. Excellent pre lunch nibbles around a fireplace. Very good function room for lunch. Fantastic wait staff. Quality menu choices and superb cooked meal. Understanding & accomodating staff, when two extras arrived. Will use again.

One of Gisborne's finest dining experiences, set in beautiful surrounding gardens.

5 stars on principle. I've never been there, but someone important said it was their first choice. The news implies the owners a good sorts. So, I wish the owners the very best for their hard work and determination. More importantly, the owners took the moral high ground. Good job guys, I wish your staff the very best too.

The gardens were amazing! It was raining, but it still looked wonderful outside. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The food cooked and presented was beautiful! The appetisers that were served tasted lovely. My Favourites being the minted pea and mozzarella balls and the fresh crumbed fish fingers. The main course consisted of chicken, ham and beef fillet with various salads warm and cold. Cooked to perfection & tasted yummy! Dessert was cheese cake which was also yummy. The wine available was beautiful local wines and selection of spirits and beer were like all pubs good range. Would recommend to anyone looking to have an event.

Beautiful surroundings!!! Stunning! Went in for dinner, Robyn and Kate were awesome, very accomadating! The food was AMAZING!!!! Absolutely worth the wait Thanks for the night Team 😊😊

What a beautiful place. Attended a wedding here in the gorgeous gardens with drinks and nibbkes afterwards. Fantastic service and assistance. Highly recommend this venue!!!

Very good food, service and a really cool old school place. Very clean and tidy and well priced. Defiantly worth a visit.

Wonderful chef/owner, beautiful grounds and venue!

Great place and a beautiful meal with top hospitality

Unfortunately the photos i have can not be used until the married couple receives their photos from their photographer but i will say the place is beautiful the gardens are so lovely a very clean place in and out the meals we had was lovely compliments to the chef and kitchen staff

Great place ROBIN. The meals and gardens are just out of this WORLD 🌎 .

Bloody good simple pub meal

This is a great venue, it should not be bullied by potential customers just because of their popularity. There are many business people who understand your situation and will continue to support you. What happen to honest unbiased opinions? This establishment should continue with their good service and great food.