Site-specific bar artwork in Bruton
A fully functioning bar and artwork at Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Bruton.
Durslade Farm is home to Roth Bar, Da Costa, Farm Shop, Hauser & Wirth Somerset and Oudolf Field.
A site-specific artwork situated within the Threshing Barn at Hauser & Wirth Somerset, composed of salvaged materials from local reclamation yards and activated as a fully functioning bar for specific events.
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Da Costa uses freshly grown, seasonal ingredients from the walled garden and surrounding area, blending quintessential Englishness with Italian culinary flair.
Full of seasonal produce including lamb and beef from the farm, foraged products, and produce sourced from local farmers, growers and makers.
Home to a vibrant programme of art exhibitions, events, learning activities and artists' residencies, free to attend for all.
A large perennial meadow designed by Piet Oudolf, providing a seamless journey between Durslade Farm and the surrounding Somerset landscape.
First conceived by Dieter Roth in the late 1970s, Roth Bar is a dynamic and changing installation, and a continuing element in the Roths' cross-generational practice.
Artist Oddur Roth, grandson of the late German-born Swiss artist Dieter Roth, lived and worked in Bruton, UK between January and April 2024, and together with his team reimagined Roth Bar as a new fully functioning, site-specific artwork within the Threshing Barn at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.
Inspired by the history of Durslade Farm, Roth Bar is composed of salvaged materials and objects from reclamation yards in the surrounding area, and is activated as a fully functioning bar for specific events.
The objects you see are things you might know from childhood or have had in your home. It gives it a comfortable atmosphere, inviting you to stay and lose track of time.
The artwork is available to view during gallery opening hours and is activated as a fully functioning bar for specific events. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm – 5pm.
Yes, Roth Bar is available to hire. Please contact the events team to enquire: events@durslade.co.uk.
Bruton station is under a 10 minute walk away from the site. From the train station turn left up the hill and follow the gravel footpath and signs to Hauser & Wirth Somerset.
Yes, electric charging is available on-site throughout the day. This costs 60p per KWH.