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The Cross at Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8
4.8
400 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Area
    Kenilworth
  • Cross Street
    16 New Street<br />Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    BY CAR<br /><br />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.<br /><br />BY TRAIN<br /><br />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

NoiseEnergetic

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Cross at Kenilworth

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
  • 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
  • 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
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