The Ox Barn

4.7

897 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

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 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
Dec 31, 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 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Best Ambiance
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.

897 Reviews

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Chris
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 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
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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 December 7, 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
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Sheila
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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.
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ritu
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 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.
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Christopher
Gloucestershire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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.
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Kathryn or Katie
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a classy but friendly treat I recommend the Ox Barn for lunch out. The set menu is creative and service is nicely paced - not too slow - efficient but relaxed. All the wait-staff were charming (in a good way!). The decor and facilities are contemporary and spotless, with comfy sofas for relaxing while waiting for a friend or after the meal. There is plenty of parking. Google Maps unfortunately took me to the far end of the estate within the village of Southcrop, rather than through the pastures on the other side of the farm/estate. And on both visits I found it difficult to find. Signs for THYME in the village are tasteful but too discreet, if you don't know that you should be looking for them! Met my brother here halfway between my home in Stroud and his near Didcot.
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Michaela
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Incredible meal in a beautiful setting.
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Edwin
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dinner in the Ox Barn. We were made to feel special from start to finnish. The food was impeccable and the service outstanding! The puntarella margaritas was stunning
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Klaus
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful venue let down by unprofessional staff. Welcome was very underwhelming - no warm welcome, no one there to take care of your coats. Overfamiliar and pushy waiter spoiling a relaxed dining experience.
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FAQs

The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 897 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

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
Neighborhood
Lechlade
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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