Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
  4. Lechlade
  5. Lechlade
The Ox Barn, Lechlade, Gloucestershire

The Ox Barn

4.7
4.7
919 Reviews
£41 and over
British

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ox Barn is a 56-seater destination restaurant under the direction of Head Chef, Charlie Hibbert. Rooted in a passion for the local land, food and entertaining, the carefully curated menus are farm-based and plant-inspired. His team and the gardeners at Thyme work together to select and grow the fruits, vegetables and herbs used to create his Modern British Countryside fare.

The nineteenth century former oxen house is the newest addition to the family of meticulously restored farm buildings. A state-of-the-art piece of agricultural architecture at its conception, Caryn Hibbert worked meticulously to preserve the soaring archways and original Cotswold stone rubble walls, to now house a modern, dining destination - including a contemporary bar and seven and a half metre Charvet open kitchen - to allow for an authentic, heritage-rich dining experience, enabled by today’s best culinary technologies.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01367 850174
  • Website
    https://www.thyme.co.uk/eat/ox-barn
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charlie Hibbert
  • Location
    The Ox Barn, Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NX
  • Area
    Lechlade
  • Cross Street
    Located at Thyme on the Southrop Manor Estate
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Menu

2 courses £24.50/ 3 courses £29

Starter

  • Puntarella & anchovy salad

    • Braised chickpeas & escarole

      Main

      • Orecchiette con rape

        • Beef & peppercorn ragu, soft polenta

          Pudding

          • Semifreddo Montebianco

            • Almond & lemon cannoli

              Last updated: 14 October 2023

              What 919 people are saying

              Overall ratings and reviews

              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

              4.7
              4.7 based on recent ratings
              • 4.7Food
              • 4.6Service
              • 4.7Ambience
              • 4.3Value

              Noise • Energetic

              Loved For

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Overall

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Food

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Service

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Ambience

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Innovative

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Gluten-free-friendly

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Great for creative cocktails

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Great for fine wines

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Great for outdoor dining

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Romantic

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Great for scenic views

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Good for special occasions

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Lively

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                British

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              The Ox Barn offers a "breathtaking space" with "amazing food" and "brilliant service." Guests rave about the "stunning dining space" and the "exceptional customer service." The menu delights with "locally sourced ingredients" and dishes that are "beautifully presented." Overall, it promises an "outstanding" dining experience with "lovely atmosphere."

              919 Reviews

              1. Karina

                Oxford

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                A special setting to celebrate a birthday in style!
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Karina, We are honoured that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us! Thank you Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              2. Gareth

                London

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 7 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Breathtaking space, great food and brilliant servuce
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Thank you Gareth ! So lovely of you to write this .. Best wishes Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              3. Janie

                Oxford

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 20 February 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Delicious food at an affordable price. Lovely choice of wine too!
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Janie, Thank you - we are delighted that you liked your food. Warm regards Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              4. Sam

                Northampton

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 15 February 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The food was amazing, as were the staff. Couldn’t fault it. Will definitely return.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Sam, We are so grateful for your kind words and we really look forward to see you again! Warm regards Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              5. Kate

                Los Angeles

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 7 February 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Everything was absolutely delicious, lovely atmosphere, the barn is stunning and the gentleman who took care of us, Nick, stood out to us immediately. He was exceptional! Incredible customer service and food :) Thank you!!
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Kate, This is wonderful to hear ! Thank you ! Nick puts a lot of care into looking after our guests and it is so warming to read your words. We look forward to welcome you again very soon Best wishes Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              6. Christopher

                VIP

                Gloucestershire

                9 reviews

                5.0

                9 reviews

                Dined on 1 February 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                fabulous and gracious setting, seamless service and the menu is a delight. The pear, frisee, blue cheeses & walnut salad is light and fresh. And the Onglet was cooked perfectly.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Christopher, Thank you for your kind words, your compliments have been passed on to the chef. Warm regards Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              7. Louise

                Oxford

                4 reviews

                5.0

                4 reviews

                Dined on 30 January 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Superb all round! Amazing food, sourced from the farm and locally. Staff in all departments were friendly and helpful. Beautiful surroundings. The whole experience was fabulous. We will be back as soon as we can!
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Louise and family, Thank you for your kind words, we are delighted that you had a lovely time with us and we really hope to see you again very soon. Natasha

                Is this helpful?

              8. Katrin

                London

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 19 January 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                People who love what they are doing - from garden to table a lot of passion. Loved it.
                The Ox BarnResponded on 29 January 2025
                Hello Katrin, Thank you so much for these lovely words. Our team will be thrilled to read your comments. We hope to see you again soon Dan

                Is this helpful?

              9. Simon

                London

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 18 January 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Lived up to all expectations - would highly recommended

                Is this helpful?

              10. Kim

                London

                2 reviews

                5.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 16 January 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Lovely food, with excellent attentive service . Wonderful atmosphere. As a visitor from overseas, I wasn’t sure what to expect as far as visiting the Thyme, and was told that some areas were “off limits” to us. While I would have loved to view the grounds, spa, etc on a dreary, quiet January for a future stay/visit, the rest of the public areas were beautiful and the staff were very friendly.
                The Ox BarnResponded on 29 January 2025
                Hi Kim, We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. Looking forward seeing you again on your next visit to UK. Best wishes, Dan

                Is this helpful?

              FAQs

              The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 919 OpenTable diners.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

              Make a booking

              2 people
              19:00
              Booked 5 times today
              Google Map for The Ox Barn

              The Ox Barn, Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NX

              Additional information

              • Cross Street
                Located at Thyme on the Southrop Manor Estate
              • Area
                Lechlade
              • Hours of Operation
                Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 18:00–22:00
              • Price
                £41 and over
              • Cuisines
                British
              • Dining style
                Elegant Dining
              • Dress code
                Smart Casual
              • Parking details
                Hotel Parking
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
              • Executive Chef
                Charlie Hibbert
              • Additional
                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
              Discover
              OpenTable
              • About Us
              • Blog
              • Careers
              • Press
              More
              Our sites
              Businesses
              • Delight more diners
              • Restaurant Blog
              Join us on
              • Privacy Policy
              • Terms of Use
              • Impressum
              • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
              • Cookie Preferences
              Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
              OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
              Booking Logo
              Priceline Logo
              KAYAK Logo
              Agoda Logo
              OpenTable Logo