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The Cross at Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8
4.8
495 Reviews
£41 and over
British
16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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<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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

  • Lunch Menu

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus on our booking system. Our Lunch Menu is available Wednesday to Saturday Lunch. If you wish to order Vegetarian or Vegan Menu, please leave us a note or give us a call to make sure this has been booked for you.

  • Sunday Lunch (Roast Beef)

    £90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus on our booking system. Our Sunday Roast Beef includes a choice of a starter and dessert. Other menus available on Sundays are: A La Carte, Tasting, Vegetarian & Vegan menus. If you wish to select any of this menus along with Sunday Lunch, please leave us a message or give the team a call.

  • Tasting Menu

    £125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus or wine pairing options on our booking system. If you wish to order Vegetarian or Vegan Tasting menu, please leave us a note or give us a call to make sure this has been booked for you. Our Tasting Menu is designed to take you on a journey, showcasing a broad range of culinary skills using the best seasonal produce available. Optional wine pairings are available to accompany the courses. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed daily. Last orders are at Wednesday to Friday Lunch 1.00pm & Dinner 8.30pm, Saturday Lunch 1.30pm & Dinner 8.30pm Sunday Lunch 2.30pm

Menu

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What 495 people are saying

The Cross at Kenilworth 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Warwickshire

    Best Overall

  • Warwickshire

    Best Food

  • Warwickshire

    Best Service

  • Warwickshire

    Best Ambience

  • Warwickshire

    Best Value

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Warwickshire

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 "fantastic service." Guests praise its "lovely ambience," "beautiful surroundings," and professional staff who make each visit memorable. The restaurant is renowned for its standout tasting menus and "superb" dishes, making it a "joy to visit" for special occasions.
495 Reviews

  1. Caroline

    Warwickshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent evening, from the first welcome to goodbyes. The duck egg starter was absolutely delicious with an amazing sauce. The wine that was suggested was good value and enjoyed by us all, working with duck, pork and fish. Again the sauce was fabulous with my duck. Puddings were spectacular amd tasted wonderful. The rhubarb tartlet was fabulous to look at , so delicate and tasted wonderful. That you , Team at The Cross. You never disappoint !,

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  2. Colin

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Tasting menu with emphasis on taste! Staff professional and welcoming, excellent service.

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  3. Ryan

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, professional service and award winning food. A lovely treat and afternoon out

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  4. Duncan

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly welcome with great staff and super food. ..

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  5. Nick

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When booking we let the restaurant know we would be celebrating our wedding anniversary. Sure enough there was a welcoming card on our table when we arrived then chocolates after the meal. We had no difficulty choosing dishes we liked from the menus (one chose table d'hote and one a la carte). Food was excellent. For the table d'hote dessert the blue cheese portion seemed a little small but overall we both felt we'd enjoyed a delicious, substantial meal. Service from all the staff was prompt, friendly and efficient. We ate on a Thursday lunchtime. There was plenty of room in the car park and the noise level in the restaurant was acceptable.

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  6. Saroj

    Warwickshire10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Set menu was repeated over recent months, so opted for a la cart which was excellent. Service was not very attentive and was presented with the wrong bill.

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  7. John

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We are seasoned campaigners when it comes to Michelin. 3 stars definitely doesn’t guarantee perfection and 1 star doesn’t mean being left feeling something is lacking. We had the 3 course lunch special and we thought the meal was nice, but there was no dish that I walked away thinking about, “nice” but not special. The service was great from both the Maitre D’ and our waitress, who was friendly and unfussy. I will say it was incredibly good value though. A 1 star lunch for £55 per head is unbeatable

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  8. Caroline

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely lovely celebration lunch for our daughters 40th birthday. Food was superb, service was discreet, friendly and excellent, and the overall feeling was one of enjoyment

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  9. Mona

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. We are lucky to have the Cross in Warwickshire.

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  10. Rowan

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience, one we won’t forget. Thank you to all the staff

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The Cross at Kenilworth is rated 4.8 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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
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