Rifleman's Table in Wiltshire

We had a delicious afternoon treat of scones, with cream & jam, plus pots of tea. The staff were very friendly and the service was good.

Two of us eating. Poor quality ingredients, inaccurate menu descriptions, soggy, overcooked baked potato absolutely swamped with butter. Horrible slaw, not cited on the menu. Egg mayonnaise over-mashed and tasteless. Wet, packet ham (in Wiltshire!?). Ordered ham ploughman's but it arrived at the table as half ham, half cheese. Didn't complain for fear that the re-ordering process would be even slower than the first, which was very slow indeed. Also the only cafe or restaurant I've ever been in where there is a surcharge (50p) for gluten free bread. Couldn't finish our lunches. The sourdough bread and the building (and toilets) were the only thing that were nice.

My friend and I went for lunch, she had been several times before but it was a first for me. I was not disappointed, the server, a young guy, was polite and friendly, we both ordered tuna wraps and a cup of tea. The teapot was super sized, enough for us both to have several cups of tea, the wraps were delicious, they were very generous with the tuna and it came with a fresh salad and crisps. It was a thoroughly enjoyable lunch with a view of the cathedral.

If I lived in Salisbury, this would be my go-to cafe for lunch. We visited twice during our weekend break. Once for homemade soup and once for perfect cheese scones and coffee. Everything was top quality and delicious and the service was efficient and very warm. A gem!

Well worth finding this cafe, which is just off the main cathedral green. four of us had a really nice selection of brunch / lunch. This kind of high quality private venture really needs supporting

The service was slow, impolite supervisor, food arrived cold. Special dietary meals non existent and salad not fresh. We were not the only customers dissatisfied with food and cost. Hygiene of staff non existent.

Great place, not far from the cathedral, on the green. We had a lovely lunch served by a very friendly waitress who said it was her first day! We enjoyed some great food (mediterranean quiche and a fish pie) and felt very relaxed in lovely surroundings. Would definitely recommend and return.

Great hidden Gem, I’ve been to Salisbury so many time and have never seen this place . My partner and I visited today and selected afternoon tea and were so pleased we did . Deliciously filled sandwiches. Scrumptious warm scones with cream and jam , and some delightful cake that we brought home as there was so much . Excellent value for money . Will 100% be going back to try the other items on the menu.

We only stopped for morning coffee. However, we took a look at the menu and would be happy to return at a later date for a meal.

Booked this afternoon tea in the beautiful grounds for a family visit. My partner had never had an afternoon tea so was really excited . I on the other hand had had many so kind of knew what to expect. After a long wait and having to ask if it was going to be served we was presented with the tier of selection.I was not impressed. One little finger each of egg, cheese & tuna, one large doughy in the middle scone and instead of a selection of sweets one large slab of cake and on middle size square of cake. The cafe is very busy and being run by young people who as efficient as they seem are very forgetful and not as attentive as I’d expect when paying premium prices. I ordered a quiche and after 40 mins asked where it was only to be told by the young man he had forgotten it as it was so busy ! So basically it was sat on the side and at £13.00 I end up with my quiche in a take away box as everyone had finished. Such a shame lovely grounds sloppy service and maybe a look at what is actually served on an afternoon tea may help in the future.

I passed by this cafe yesterday, and stopped by for a cup of tea- the staff were friendly and helpful, service was prompt & pleasant. Could not have been more different today… rude abrasive staff, seriously not interested in their customers. Items almost hurled onto the tables- to the point that I have almost pushed my opened can of soft drink back at the waitress & walked out. If the welcome you get on arrival is halfhearted, I’d cut & run. You’ll be better off heading to Pret a Manger!!

Lovely place, sunny afternoon & a lovely cream tea with cakes and sandwiches. Plenty to choose from and nice and fresh. The staff were polite and accommodating. The lady on the next table even allowed us to listen in to an ‘interesting’ and loud motorbike holiday video she was playing to her friend on her phone, 🤬😡🤬🤬😡 A welcome addition to the ambience of this peaceful setting. 🙁 Anyway, a lovely experience and we shall be returning…

A pleasant room although if you want to eat inside it's probably best to book as there are not many tables. Plenty of seating outside. I had vegetable lasagna for lunch. My only criticism would be that the portion could have been larger! Service efficient and friendly.

Lovely soup however service was absolutely atrocious, staff did not listen to my request that my toasted sandwich and pot of tea be served after my soup, no attention was paid whatsoever, staff are badly trained - if at all , inattentive and uncaring of customer satisfaction Very disappointing

Head a brilliant lunch on Mother's Day. Such a gem of a place really superb food and wonderful service. We chose this on recommendation of a good dog friendly place to eat. Would highly recommend. Booking is a must as it's a small and very busy place.

Great Cafe, we went as a family after visiting museum. Very accommodating as we had a baby. Great food and attentive staff, would highly recommend

A little gem, within the confines of the cathedral.. You would bet unlikely to stumble upon it, so seek it out. Probably the best cooked breakfast I’ve had, and I’ve stayed at many hotels.. The items were beautifully cooked and on a hot plate (a big tick box with me). It’s located in the corner of the Cathedral yard and as I wrote, you would be unlikely to stumble upon it. I found it through Tripadvisor and I’m f glad I tracked it down. Has a range from simply tex through cakes all the way up to a Full English (see photo). Superb.

Set in the incomparable cathedral close, this little cafe punches above its weight, run to high professional standards of food (a fairly simple menu running from breakfast to tea) and helpful service. Just a very nice place to be with people who care about giving you value for money and good food. Hooray. Give them your support. Might be best to book at lunchtime.

Salisbury was busy so we looked into The Close for lunch. Found The Rifleman’s Table was nearly empty (not for long)) and sat down inside with our guide dog. Surprisingly wide choice on the menu. We both settled for the Club Sandwich and coffee. The...

Lovely, friendly place to eat, very close to the cathedral and museum. The waitress made us custard to order!

We ordered 2 coronation chicken sandwiches on brown. The chicken filling was fine along with the crisps and salad garnish. But the brown bread was very thick and hard, it seemed stale, I was assured it was fresh that day which I find hard to...

We stopped to eat here yesterday afternoon and loved the ambience. We just ordered scones, cream, jam and tea, just perfect for a relaxed snack. Good food but the overriding delight was the service. We have never met such a wonderful set of waiting staff,...

Just such a lovely find. Friendly service, great coffee. Really impressed when the cook came out himself and said he had run out of kippers and he could run to a shop and get some if we wanted him to. We let him off the...

A random find en route to the cathedral which turned into a very pleasant surprise. 7 adults and 4 children / babies so not an easy combo for the staff!. The service was brilliant, the lady whose name I did not ask ( but she...

Being local and having enjoyed visits in the past, yesterdays Sunday afternoon visit was a comparative disaster. Chaotic atmosphere and service from young staff who could not cope with a late afternoon offering of cakes/ beverages. I waited 30 minutes for an order of coffee...

Visited based upon recent positive reviews. Sadly found both service and quality of food lacking. It seems that this is another place reliant on its location.

Ordered 2 halloumi Caesar salads imagining classic Caesar with romaine heart lettuce, proper Caesar dressing (garlic, anchovy. Parmesan, vinegar, mayo) and delicious croutons. In reality were handed a plate of cos lettuce cut into squares with parts of stalk included, roughly chopped unripe tasteless tomatoes,...

I am a regular visitor to this wonderful restaurant and every time it is such a pleasant experience. The food is beautifully cooked for you and the staff are always welcoming and efficient. Summer months sitting out in the courtyard of the beautiful museum garden...

I had been looking forward to my visit. The chef, Rochelle in perfect whites greeted me as she prepared food behind the counter. She and manager Kieran were engaging and welcoming. I have never had a better crushed avocado/poached eggs (2) on artisan bread in...

Went in for breakfast this morning as we were visitors to Salisbury. We were walking to another stop when we came across this place, tucked up into a small corner. We are so glad we went in! Local sausages in a crispy muffin was delicious,...

Lunchtime but not busy. It's tucked away a bit so needs finding. Nice welcome, staff accommodating. Food was good & very reasonably priced. Tables cleared promptly & a very clean dining area. Toilets outside the restaurant but close by. 2 things to improve perhaps.. answer...

First visited for an early morning (10 am) cup of coffee. It was a beautiful day so sat outside. Very nice coffee and toast and bacon muffin. Returned for lunch as it was so good. Croque monsiuer delicious. Friendly staff, local produce and independent. Great

Good choice of food and hot and cold drinks..Seating is available inside and outside ( subject to local weather). Friendly staff .

Excellent, a jewel not to be missed. The quality of the home made food is exceptional. Today I had one of the best chicken and ham pies served with potatoes,vegetables and gravy!!! Can’t wait to see what’s on the menu tomorrow.

Would have liked to have eaten here. On a rainy day we chose a to sit on the end of a long table by the window. We were ushered to another table as they wanted to keep it clear in case another bigger party may...

A very good and friendly restaurant food and beverage good quality found the rifleman whilst visiting sailsbury nothing was a problem prices fair will be visiting sailsbury soon so we will be going back to this restaurant worth a visit

We stumbled across this cafe and decided to have a late lunch. The food was lovely, the service excellent, would recommend.

Nice hot food and friendly staff. Plenty of outdoor seating with cathedral views. It’s the most peaceful cafe in the close.

Nice little find on the way to the cathedral. Nice selection of food and teas, friendly service, don't miss this one.

The coffee was great. My toddler loved his scrambled eggs on toast, and the chicken skewers were good. We were disappointed by the Club Sandwich as it was on cheap white bread and there was no option given to choose. Disappointed as there were not...

This is a wonderful little cafe. Great menu and incredibly helpful staff. The cakes are gorgeous. We went three times over a few days and this is definitely our cafe of choice. It opens at 8:30 for breakfast and we enjoyed a bacon muffin and...

A little gem of perfection. Superb cookery with no fuss. Emphasis firmly on great food. It is more like dining at your aunty's place (if your aunty is a stunning cook) My recent Chicken Pie was a case of pie worshipper meets Pie expert. Shame...

Sunday roast a substantial meal, wide choice of vegetables, all cooked just right. Friendly service.

Stumbled across this little gem of a place while in Salisbury for the night. Breakfast was superb and service to match. If you are in the area please give this a try.

Having stopped by for a coffee and cake a couple of weeks ago we were so impressed we decided to make the 50 mile journey to Salisbury on a sunny Sunday for lunch. Our roast pork with crackling and a lovely selection of vegetables was...

We discovered this cafe in the summer and what a gem it is. Delicious food, friendly and accommodating staff and a lovely location and outside courtyard. Highly recommended

Don't be fooled by the exterior which looks like a few outside tables. To the rear is a lovely, quiet garden and inside this cafe are pleasant tables. Staff were extremely welcoming and pleasant and the lunch menu good with a varied choice. Reasonably priced....

It was very difficult to choose a piece of cake as there were about eight different sweet snacks on offer, we opted for carrot cake after a bit of dithering! It was a good choice, totally delicious, however the latte was tepid so will ask...

Coffee and scones brilliant. Also the breakfasts. A varied menu. Service friendly and efficient .covid precautions.

We were a group of seven for lunch and enjoyed sitting in the pretty courtyard behind the cafe. Service was attentive and friendly. While the sandwiches were rather hefty, my panini was delicious with well dressed salad leaves on the side and I enjoyed my...

Fantastic afternoon tea in a beautiful courtyard garden. Food was perfect and staff were attentive. Highly recommended ❤️

Just a stones throw from the cathedral this beautiful little cafe had great food and wonderful service! There is a garden at the back with lovely tables. The food is homemade and very tasty!

This was an excellent find in Salisbury . It overlooks the cathedral which is a lovely way to enjoy lunch . My friends and I enjoyed a light lunch . The staff are so friendly and professional . It will be a place I will...

So glad we decided to stop here for lunch. It was busy but we were spotted looking and made welcome. We had sausage and mash and Mediterranean quiche. Both well cooked and presented. It felt like they cared about food and the quality was good....

Great little restaurant in an excellent setting, plenty of space inside and out. Good selection of food, cakes and drinks. Very friendly staff and the facilities were spotless. Well worth a visit.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary and we picked this cafe to get a bite as it was very near to the cathedral. It is next to the Army Museum and Garden in a lovely location. The cafe has two outdoor seating areas and plenty of...

Such a disappointment. Considering the amount of staff that were in this weekend, I was ignored when I got there, whilst waiting for a menu and whilst eating. No one checked in to see if everything was ok and to be honest it wasn’t. I...

Extremely cheerful service. The food was excellent and good value for money. The courtyard was a really nice space to sit and relax. Plenty of tables inside as well as outside. Charming.