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The Ox Barn, Lechlade, Gloucestershire

The Ox Barn

4.7
4.7
941 Reviews
£41 and over
British
The Ox Barn, Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NX

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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

Menu

The Ox Barn's menu was last updated 2023-10-14.

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: October 14, 2023

              What 941 people are saying

              The Ox Barn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

              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 Ambiance

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Innovative

              • 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 impresses with its "beautiful setting" and "exceptional service." Diners consistently praise the "amazing food," often sourced locally, and the "stunning" ambience. The menu, though sometimes noted for small portions, is celebrated for its creativity and quality, making it a "highly recommended" dining destination.
              941 Reviews

              1. Anne

                Oxford5 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 1 day ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The surroundings are very relaxed and comfortable the food is of excellent quality very fresh tasting. Staff could not be more pleasant and helpful in explaining the menu

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              2. Christine

                Cheshire1 review

                5.0

                Dined 6 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Weather brilliant so ate outside, music inside would have been too loud for me to enjoy conversation
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Christine, Indeed, weather was glorious this weekend. So sorry to hear that music was too loud for you, we really appreciate your feedback. Look forward to welcome you again. Best wishes Natasha

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              3. OpenTable Diner

                London1 review

                5.0

                Dined 7 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Wonderful venue and great service. Wonderful ingredients prepared well and generously portioned. What more could you want?

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              4. Mike

                Gloucestershire2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on April 4, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Beautiful place with great service, highly recommend the Oysters.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Mike, Thank you for your kind words, we are very happy that you had a lovely time with us! Best wishes Natasha

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              5. Anna

                London1 review

                5.0

                Dined on April 2, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Brilliant food and terrific staff. The atmosphere and setting really is wonderful.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Anna, lovely to read the impressions we left on you! We strive to do exactly that. Hope to see you again very soon. Best wishes Natasha

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              6. Adam

                London27 reviews

                4.0

                Dined on March 31, 2025

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 5
                Spacious, comfortable with very nice feel about the place. Menu pushed us to choose things we wouldn't have thought of, and pleased it did. Very nice food. Nice service. Interesting estate to wander around if weather good.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Adam, we are glad to hear that you exercised some culinary bravery with us and you felt it was worth a go! Please come back to enjoy more food and wonder around our Estate. Looking forward to welcome you again. Best Natasha

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              7. Karen

                London17 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 29, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Excellent food. Beef made to perfection. The pear and blue cheese wonderful. Dressing light and great taste. Excellent wine selection. Hard to find. Need to go thru the little town and then follow signs.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Karen, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your food. We are trying to give clear instructions on how to find us, as our main entrance is not on the main A road . Sorry it was a bit of a nuisance getting to us. Hopefully it will be easier next time. Best wishes Natasha

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              8. Harry VIP

                London3 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 28, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Thank you for a wonderful and memorable evening. We didn’t get the name of our waiter but he made the whole experience.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Harry, Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate hearing that you enjoyed your evening. Hope to welcome you again Best Natasha

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              9. Helen

                Gloucestershire1 review

                4.0

                Dined on March 26, 2025

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 4
                We loved our lunch experience at Thyme. Excellent food in beautiful surroundings.
                The Ox BarnResponded 5 days ago
                Dear Helen, We are so glad that you had a lovely time with us. Hope to welcome you again soon Best Natasha

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              10. OpenTable Diner

                Philadelphia2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on March 24, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Lovely staff and setting. Food was fresh though small portions. Overall wonderful time!

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              The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 941 OpenTable diners.

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              3. Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
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              Booked 14 times today
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              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
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