On July 9, Sandridge Barton, the award-winning winery located in the heart of the Dart Valley, will open the doors to its new restaurant, ROAM. Situated in the former Circa site, ROAM is the latest venture by local hospitality expert Ian Alexander. The restaurant will embrace a farm-to-fork ethos, utilising hyper-seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients.
Guests can look forward to enjoying meat sourced from the estate, vegetables from the kitchen garden, and produce from local no-dig growers and nearby regenerative farms, led by Head Chef Sean Blood. A passionate advocate for provenance and seasonality, Sean’s food reflects a shared ROAM ethos rooted in European bistro and taverna culture, taking inspiration from the Basque regions. His menus will evolve regularly, showcasing a bold yet thoughtful approach to flavour and technique.
The front-of-house will be led by General Manager Miles Tuddenham, previously of Noble Rot, Planque, and Norman’s Café. His vision is to help build a restaurant that feels both rooted and surprising, guided by the peace of the Devon countryside, the flow of the Dart Valley, and a passion for honest, well-executed dining.
The space retains the rustic charm of its former life, featuring pale timber, weathered planks, and an abundance of natural light. Plans are already in motion to launch a guest chef residency program, which will introduce fresh voices and perspectives into the kitchen.
Founder, Ian Alexander, comments: “We’re channelling the energy and creativity that’s reignited the UK dining scene in recent years,” Ian says, “but bringing with us the perspective and lessons from decades spent in kitchens, dining rooms and around producers. ROAM is our next chapter: rooted in experience, but built for now. Strip away the trends and tropes, and ROAM is simply a place that feels right. A place with purpose, with flavour, with warmth. And yes, with really good food.”
ROAM will launch on 9th July 2025 and open lunch seven days a week (12 – 4pm), with Friday and Saturday night services to follow later in the year.
