Melton's began as a twelve-table dining room above a Kingswell butcher's shop, opened in 1962 by Arthur and Vera Melton. Over three generations, the family has expanded the building, refined the kitchen, and built one of the region's most enduring fine dining tables — without ever losing its neighbourhood warmth.
Arthur and Vera Melton open a twelve-table dining room on Bridge Street, serving simple, seasonal English cooking.
Their son Peter Melton takes over the kitchen, introducing French technique learned during a decade cooking in Lyon.
The townhouse next door is acquired, doubling capacity and adding the private dining room used for events today.
Daniel and Sophie Melton, grandchildren of the founders, take over as Head Chef and Restaurant Manager.
Melton's is named Regional Restaurant of the Year, recognising six decades of consistency and craft.
Head Chef & Co-Owner
Daniel trained at a two-Michelin-starred kitchen in Lyon before spending five years in London under a leading British chef. He returned to Melton's in 2015 to lead the kitchen his grandparents founded, building a menu that honours tradition while embracing modern technique.
Restaurant Manager & Co-Owner
A qualified sommelier, Sophie oversees the dining room, wine cellar and events programme. She trained at a hospitality school in Switzerland before returning home to help lead the family business alongside her brother.
“A rare thing — a fine dining room that still feels like somebody's front parlour.”The Kingswell Gazette
“Melton's aged sirloin belongs on any list of the country's best.”Regional Restaurant Awards, 2023
“Three generations in, and the welcome hasn't dimmed one bit.”Fine Dining Quarterly
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