Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8

400 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 400 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
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Warwickshire
Best Overall
Warwickshire
Best Food
Warwickshire
Best Service
Warwickshire
Best Ambience
Warwickshire
Best Value
Warwickshire
Good for business meals
Warwickshire
Innovative
Warwickshire
Healthy
Warwickshire
Great for fine wines
Warwickshire
Great for outdoor dining
Warwickshire
Romantic
Warwickshire
Good for special occasions
Warwickshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cross at Kenilworth offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the tasting menu and wine pairings, describing dishes as "delicious" and "beautifully presented." The attentive staff and special touches for occasions make it a standout choice for celebrations.

400 Reviews

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Peter
Warwickshire
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. They really look after you and the food is excellent. My wife has a dairy and egg allergy which we let them know about in advance and they did everything they could to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Very much appreciated and of course we’ll be back.
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derek
Warwickshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, as always. The food was superb and the service beyond good, the staff were, as ever, patient and cheerful.
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Andrea
Worcestershire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcome and friendly service. Stunning food, presentation, taste. Sommelier gave detailed description of all wines which was on point. Look forward to a return visit.
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Peter
Birmingham
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been for a couple of years, glad we came back. Had the a la carte lunch which was delicious, all 3 of us had different dishes, up to the dessert (the wonderful soufflé) which were all well executed. Great service too, and great to have a chat with Chef Adam, he was genuinely lovely. Won't leave it so long next time.
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Andy
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect lunch with superb food and great service
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Julie
Birmingham
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First visit all in all enjoyed it the food was excellent the service spot on
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Tom
Birmingham
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top quality food, good balance of classic and creative. Worth every penny, would return.
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Tim
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Sunday lunch for a special occasion, a tad expensive maybe.
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Harry
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience great food , service was superb
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Chris
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely afternoon and lovely food. Great quality, taste and presentation. Service was excellent and everything was served at a very relaxed pace. No rushing at all.
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The Cross at Kenilworth is rated 4.8 stars by 400 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

23 Nov 2024

19:00

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 Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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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