The Ox Barn

Name: The Ox Barn
Address: The Ox Barn Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL7 3NX
Telephone: 01367 850174
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

901 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

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

Experiences

New Years Eve Signature Party
£253.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Welcome in the New Year in the Ox Barn with a magnificent dinner party with fabulous food and music. A 5 course dinner with live music to kick off the evening, before the clock strikes twelve and the music is in full swing for you to dance the night away. Dress to Impress: It's a Velvet Affair! £225 per person, plus service charge.

What 901 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 Ambience
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
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ox Barn offers an extraordinary dining experience in a beautifully restored 19th-century barn, praised for its "superb food" and "stunning setting." The atmosphere is both grand and cozy, making it perfect for leisurely lunches or intimate dinners. Seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and attentive service enhance the overall experience, although some guests note occasional service lapses.

901 Reviews

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Robin
VIP
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Ox Barn! Great food and service...gorgeous ambience. Highly recommend.
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Sharron
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food and a great mixologist on staff. Stunning dining space. Highly recommend
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Jessica
Gloucestershire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was outstanding. The perfect way to spend the winter solstice. Thank you.
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
Hello Jessica, Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot for all our team Have a great Christmas! Dan
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A.J
Worcestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would be great to have more vegetarian options based on cooked vegetables. Overall it was faultless
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
Hi A.J, It was such a pleasure to read your lovely review, thank you very much, and we hope to see you again soon. Happy Christmas! Dan
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Chris
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply wonderful. 110% - one of the best in the UK
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frances
VIP
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
London quality, london prices. My only regret was not ordering the peppercorn sauce on the side so as to have tasted the ribeye ‘au natural’ first.
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Eileen
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon, we were running late but the staff were very accommodating
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
Hi Eileen, We are thrilled you enjoyed your time spent in Ox Barn, and hope to see you again soon Best regards, Dan
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Sheila
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booked the Ox Barn for lunch as we were heading for the Painswick Garden Enchanted Lights in the early evening. The light show was cancelled because of Storm Darragh but am very glad we didn't cancel our reservation at the Ox Barn! Lunch in a huge but beautiful barn was lovely, service was friendly, food outstanding. Delicious pear salad to start, followed by the pasta and managed to finish the chocolate torte as well, all on the fixed price lunch menu. Great value.
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
What a lovely review to read! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and our service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards Dan
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ritu
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal. Simply one of the best meals and experiences I’ve had in a very long time.
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
Hi Ritu, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, looking forward to welcome you back. Best wishes Dan
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Christopher
Gloucestershire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
For a celebratory lunch, this was the perfect choice. Faultless as always. Exceptional quality of food. Thank you all.
The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
Hi Christopher, You are very welcome, it is always a pleasure serving you. We'll see you on your next visit Best regards Dan
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The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 901 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.thyme.co.uk/eat/ox-barn
Phone number
01367 850174

The Ox Barn

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Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Signature Party

Menu

Starter

Puntarella & anchovy salad

Braised chickpeas & escarole

Main

Orecchiette con rape

Beef & peppercorn ragu, soft polenta

Pudding

Semifreddo Montebianco

Almond & lemon cannoli

What 901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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