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The Ox Barn, Lechlade, Gloucestershire

The Ox Barn

4.7
4.7
927 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charlie Hibbert
  • 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

What 927 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Overall

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Food

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Service

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Innovative

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Hot spot

  • 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

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Lively

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ox Barn, set in stunning 19th-century architecture, offers a "perfect atmosphere" with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "splendid ambience" and "delicious" dishes, although portions can be small. The venue's "beautiful setting" and "charming service" make it a delightful spot for special occasions.

927 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another great evening at the Ox Barn. The menu was outstanding. Every course had a hard choice of amazing dishes.
    The Ox BarnResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to our chefs and kitchen staff. Best wishes Natasha

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  2. arlene

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful environment, staff very good and food perfect for a Saturday lunch. Lovely menu and well priced.
    The Ox BarnResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Arlene, Wonderful to hear you had a lovely time with us. Hopefully we will see you very soon Best wishes Natasha

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  3. David

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, great good, great service and the ambience is sublime ..
    The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
    Dear David, We thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Natasha

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  4. JamesM

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous, highly recommended. Beautiful setting, lovely food, incredible people. The whole complex and experience is stunning.
    The Ox BarnResponded 4 days ago
    Dear James, We are delighted that you had a lovley time with us . Hope to see you soon! Very best Natasha

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  5. Alex

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceptional service and food. It was a real test to dine here on a very special occasion.
    The Ox BarnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Alex, We are so grateful you chose to celebrate your special occasion with us. Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you again. Very best wishes Natasha

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  6. Victoria

    Oxford10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The wine list was not very inspiring and ridiculously expensive .. why???? Please don’t tell be about import charges and ‘ that’s what wine costs these days ‘ you could source some reasonably priced wines that are way more inspiring than the ones you had plus the one we wanted you had run out of .. again why??? If you’re down to the last few bottles re order before you tell a customer we don’t have that !!! The food was good though truthfully we weren’t blown away !! However the walnut and orange cake was great ..
    The Ox BarnResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Victoria, Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry you had a frustrating experience. We really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Best wishes Natasha

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  7. Benjamin Oscar Louis

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening as always. Great setting, food, and service. However, for the price the portion of gnocchi was small.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcoming with attentive and knowledgeable staff. Our seasonal Rhubarb cocktails were superb. The Steak Tartare was out of this world, the best ive had in a very long time. My friends Oysters seemed as if they had just come from the sea (i tried one).. Our main courses were equally superb. Succulent Middle White Pork and Monkfish. The vegetables had clearly come from their garden that day and were worth the visit alone. Away from the fantastic food, drink and service we found the ambience and decor to be carefully and beautifully orchestrated. The Barn itself is magnificent, beautiful beams and perfect lighting. Someone has clearly put in a lot of effort and love to this stunning property.. I couldn't recommend this Restaurant highly enough and will certainly be returning.
    The Ox BarnResponded 7 days ago
    We strive to make our guests feel exactly as you described, and your kind words mean the world to us. Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful praise - it truly motivates our team. Our dedicated staff, who meticulously care for every part of our estate - from the gardens and restaurant to the houses and the spa - work tirelessly to create the experience you enjoyed. I will be sure to pass your wonderful feedback to the Hibbert family, whose vision and passion continue to shape this special place we call Thyme. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back very soon. With best wishes Natasha

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  9. Karina

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special setting to celebrate a birthday in style!
    The Ox BarnResponded on February 27, 2025
    Dear Karina, We are honoured that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us! Thank you Natasha

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  10. Gareth

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breathtaking space, great food and brilliant servuce
    The Ox BarnResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you Gareth ! So lovely of you to write this .. Best wishes Natasha

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The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Ox Barn

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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