We are thrilled to announce that Restaurant Interlude has been named Best Restaurant with Rooms Overall and awarded its 4th AA Rosette by AA Hospitality Services. This recognition celebrates the vision of Chef Jean Delport and the dedication of our entire team, offering an extraordinary culinary and hospitality experience at Leonardslee Gardens.

Friday 7 November 2025 | 17:00 21:00
Celebrate Fireworks Night 2025 at Leonardslee Wine Estate with a dazzling display, live music, festive food, and VIP dining in West Sussex. 

Discover Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee House, West Sussex, featured by The MICHELIN Guide as one of the Best Vineyard Restaurants in English wine country, offering a Michelin-starred tasting menu paired with estate and Benguela Cove wines. 

We are proud to share that Restaurant Interlude has been shortlisted for the AA Hospitality Awards 2025–2026 in the Restaurant with Rooms of the Year category. Winners will be announced on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. A celebration of the very best in UK hospitality.

Leonardslee Family Vineyards celebrates two prestigious awards: Best Sustainable Wine of Great Britain and Best Restaurant with Rooms in England for Restaurant Interlude.

Our collection of sparkling wines have been recognised at Decanter’s Vintage English Sparkling tasting this July, with all earning over 90 points from a panel of expert judges. A proud moment for the team, and an exciting milestone for English wine.

Restaurant Interlude wins AA Hospitality’s Best Restaurant with Rooms, England 2025/2026, celebrating Michelin-starred dining and elegant country stays.

Leonardslee Family Vineyards marked a milestone summer with a series of high-profile appearances across Europe, from embassy garden parties in Paris and Oslo, to culinary collaborations at Brit Pop. With growing international recognition and new listings abroad, it’s been a sparkling season of celebration for this proudly British estate.

Leonardslee’s 2021 Brut Rosé and 2020 Blanc de Blancs have earned 90 and 92 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, a proud moment for our estate and a celebration of English Sparkling Wine at its finest.

Leonardslee’s 2021 Brut Reserve headlines a trio of award-winning English Sparkling Wines, alongside the elegant 2021 Rosé and refined 2020 Blanc de Blancs, each a reflection of our Sussex terroir and commitment to crafting wines of exceptional character.

Ranked first in The Times’ “11 of the Best Vineyard Stays in the UK,” Leonardslee House offers a luxurious escape with designer rooms, serene gardens, estate-grown wines, and Michelin-starred dining.

Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex is ranked among the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2025 by the National Restaurant Awards, celebrating its seasonal, foraged menu and sustainability focus.

We’re delighted to be featured in Club Oenologique’s list of the 12 best English vineyard stays. Join us at the Vineyard Hotel for sparkling wines, sweeping views, and an unforgettable stay among the vines.

Set within the Leonardslee Estate, Restaurant Interlude offers a seasonal tasting menu inspired by nature. Ingredients like nettles, hogweed, and estate deer are sourced locally, with a focus on sustainability and organic produce.

Chef Jean's performance on Great British Menu was nothing short of spectacular. Achieving the rare distinction of having two dishes chosen for the Banquet Special is a testament to his exceptional culinary talent. Only two chefs in the show's history have accomplished this feat, cementing his place as a master. 

Restaurant Interlude, Executive Head Chef, Jean Delport takes on Great British Menu Finals 2025

Experience exceptional fine dining at Restaurant Interlude, at Leonardslee Gardens, with a seasonal tasting menu crafted from foraged ingredients in a stunning dining setting.

Michelin-starred Chef Jean Delport shares the inspiration behind each dish he created for the Great British Menu 2025 20th anniversary competition. 

Restaurant Interlude and our Executive Head Chef, Jean Delport, feature in Forbes, highlighting how we are redefining British fine dining through innovation, foraged ingredients, and culinary craftsmanship.

A fine dining experience at Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee, Horsham