Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8

413 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over nine years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021.

The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.

Our main dining room is a former school room that leads to a cosy and welcoming bar - previously a butcher's shop.

Another dining room overlooks the pass, where guests can glimpse the team of chefs busily at work.

We have a green and spacious pub garden, perfect for aperitifs, cocktails and post-dinner drinks.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
01926 853840
Website
https://www.thecrosskenilworth.co.uk/contact
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Our snug can seat between 6 and 10 guests.The restaurant can also be cater for exclusive events. - please call/email to discuss your booking enquiry

Location
16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Neighborhood
Kenilworth
Cross street
16 New Street Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
BY CAR We have a spacious car park that can be found at the rear of the building and is available for the use of our customers. BY TRAIN The closest station to The Cross is Kenilworth Station, only one mile away (about a five-minute drive). For more regular trains and a greater number of destinations, we recommend Coventry Station, which is only 15 minutes away by car.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Warwickshire
Best Overall
Warwickshire
Best Food
Warwickshire
Best Service
Warwickshire
Good for business meals
Warwickshire
Innovative
Warwickshire
Healthy
Warwickshire
Great for fine wines
Warwickshire
Romantic
Warwickshire
Good for special occasions
Warwickshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Warwickshire
Lively
Warwickshire
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cross at Kenilworth excels with its "fantastic" food and "incredible service," creating a memorable dining experience. Guests adore the expertly crafted dishes, meticulous wine pairings, and thoughtful touches for special occasions. With its relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff, The Cross is a perfect choice for celebrations or a refined meal.

413 Reviews

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Gemma
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most delicious roast dinner in the area. Fantastic
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Shona
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect, amazing lunch, very friendly and warm staff. Lovely extra touches for a birthday.
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Tony
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited the Cross with neighbours as a treat to celebrate Christmas. Superb food and atmosphere. This place keeps on delivering year on year and never disappoints. If you’re looking for somewhere special that serves beautifully cooked food in a lovely atmosphere then look no further. Would definitely recommend giving it a try.
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Sue
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit, to celebrate a special birthday. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail was faultless. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, the service was prompt, courteous and discreet and we were even able to thank the chef, Adam, before leaving. It was a very special, memorable and wonderful occasion and we would highly recommend The Cross to everyone. We will definitely be back!
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Jonathan
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great lunch. Would have been nice to have the wood fire on but great experience nonetheless
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Jenny
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cross is a very welcoming restaurant set in the older area of Kenilworth and well worth visiting. We were warmly welcomed by staff, the building was lovely and warm on a wet and windy day and we were given the option of going straight to our table or having a drink in the bar area. The food was, as always, top quality and served with concise explanation. Table service during the meal was attentive but unobtrusive which we applaud. We felt that the drinks were slightly overpriced but, to be honest, it’s what was expected. We would thoroughly recommend The Cross for that ‘special’ occasion or indeed, just Sunday Lunch.
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Dan
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was everything we wanted and more.
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Vicki
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a Christmas/Birthday celebration to the Cross at Kenilworth, we were warmly greeting by the lovely staff, we had pre-dinner drinks and a complimentary amuse-bouche, which was delicious. We ate from the Christmas set menu, every course was outstanding and beautifully presented. The staff brought a "happy birthday' plate with complimentary sweet treats for my brother. Overall, we had the best time, the best food and the loveliest of evenings.
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Ben
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great find food as always. The table we had near the kitchen had terrible lighting , won’t take much to fix but some of us were under a cold white spot light and some in the dark, not as welcoming as the main restaurant area unfortunately. Love this place but sitting in the kitchen area feels like you’re on a plane sitting in economy where everyone is late is in business
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Susan
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional cuisine and attentive hospitality from the wonderful Team at The Cross. Always a fabulous experience, never disappointed. Thank you.
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The Cross at Kenilworth is rated 4.8 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Cross street
16 New Street Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
Neighborhood
Kenilworth
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
BY CARWe have a spacious car park that can be found at the rear of the building and is available for the use of our customers.BY TRAINThe closest station to The Cross is Kenilworth Station, only one mile away (about a five-minute drive). For more regular trains and a greater number of destinations, we recommend Coventry Station, which is only 15 minutes away by car.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thecrosskenilworth.co.uk/contact
Phone number
01926 853840
Private party facilities
Our snug can seat between 6 and 10 guests.The restaurant can also be cater for exclusive events. - please call/email to discuss your booking enquiry

The Cross at Kenilworth

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