A TEXAS-style barbeque restaurant owned by Hollywood director Guy Ritchie has opened its doors in Dorset.
Lore Of The Sky can be found at the historic Compton Abbas Airfield, a site owned by the renowned film director who is known for The Gentlemen (2019), Snatch (2000) and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998).
Ritchie purchased the airfield in 2022, and he has now launched a new restaurant that blends barbeque with “rustic countryside charm”.
Taking inspiration from its London-based sister pub, Lore of the Land, Lore of the Sky brings locally sourced produce to the scenic surroundings of Compton Abbas Airfield.
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This reimagined restaurant serves authentic Texas barbecue, with a menu curated by head chef Alex Brown, featuring mouth-watering dishes such as tender oak-smoked pork belly, loaded Smokehouse nachos, and a rich, slow-braised jackfruit burger.
The restaurant is open now Picture: CuraConn
All are smoked on-site using the state-of-the-art J&R Oyler Smoker – the first of its kind in the UK and only the second in Europe, flown in directly from the barbecue heartlands of Texas.
A selection of draught beers, ales and ciders from Dorset and Wiltshire breweries are on offer at Lore of the Sky.
Altitude, a locally brewed lager, has also been created in-house to celebrate the airfield’s aviation legacy.
A spokesperson for Guy Ritchie’s team said: “With the legacy of Lore of the Land behind it and a deep connection to aviation heritage, Lore of the Sky is poised to become one of Dorset’s favourite new dining destinations – where storied history, stunning views, and irresistible barbecue food come together for an unforgettable experience.”
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