Welcome to Core by Clare Smyth, an elegant fine dining restaurant with an emphasis on natural, sustainable food, sourced from the UK’s most dedicated farmers and food producers.

We create beautifully crafted dished, seeking out the best of British produce, with a passion to delight and share our curiosity and love of delicious artisanal food. 

Join us as we extend a warm invitation for you to embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure.


'The Chefs Table'


'Main dining area at Core'


'Main dining area at Core'


'Main dining area at Core'


'Main dining area at Core'


'The Chefs Table and kitchen at Core'


'Main dining area at Core'

'Main dining area at Core'

'Main dining area at Core'

Our food

Discover our seasonal and classic tasting menus, plus our à la carte offering.

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“I’ve spent my life
working to be the
best in my field”

Clare Smyth

Our Team

We know a restaurant is only as exceptional as its team, and we’re lucky to have the absolute best.

Meet the Core team >

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Careers at Core

“Excellence is no accident, it is achieved through years of dedication, hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, and sacrifice. I believe in doing the ordinary extraordinarily well. Ultimately, excellence is a choice, a choice to be the best you can be, and then strive again to be even better tomorrow.” Clare Smyth

Does this sound like you? We’re all ears.

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