Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8

423 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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<br />Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
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.
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 423 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.

423 Reviews

M
Matthew
VIP
Cheshire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked as a Christmas treat as a romantic evening and the Cross delivered, absolutely on point with everything. The location is unassuming from the outside but is beautiful once you enter. Plenty of space for pre drinks before you enter the dining room. Whilst the dining room is intimate, you aren’t sat too close to other tables which tends to leave you feeling awkward in some fine dining establishments. The service was excellent with fantastic attention to detail. Before we ordered from the three course A là Carte, the Amuse-bouche and bread shared by the kitchen were both an absolute treat. The December menu that we were lucky enough to select from was outstanding. The duck egg for starters was a particular treat and we both had the fillet of beef cooked over coals - all elements outstanding with particular praise to the tartlet of beef check, perfectly executed. The deserts, we choose the Hazelnut praline Soufflé and the black forest gateau. I loved both but note the gateau packs a punch with its flavour, again something that was fantastic for me but could be a little too sweet/sour for others. Overall, you can’t go wrong with the Cross which I believe, was excellent value for money.
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Thomas
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
“Perfect again” that’s all I wanted to say, so why 50 characters ?
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Kate
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal! Really delicious food and excellent service. We’ll definitely be going again.
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Lee
Warwickshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This isn’t the first time, and most definitely won’t be the last we dine here. Perfect as usual.
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Jamie
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and staff were amazing. We had a 7yo with us and they gave her a wonderful experience. Thank you for an awesome meal too.
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Clare
Warwickshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our best Christmas treat we will be back every year and throughout the year you are our favourite place for a treat simply the best meal ever and we are keen home chefs
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ClaireG
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cross is my favourite dining experience. The service is wonderful and the food is outstanding. Absolutely love everything about it.
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Ian
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we would have hoped for plus a little bit extra. All staff were attentive and they went that extra mile by recognising it was our anniversary. The food was the best we have ever had. Thanks to everyone at The Cross.
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Keith
Warwickshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our meal to celebrate our Anniversary at the Cross today was very special. The food the service the ambiance could not be bettered. We had a great experience
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Peta
VIP
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience, perfect service and delicious food.
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FAQs

The Cross at Kenilworth is rated 4.8 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Cross street
16 New Street<br />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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