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The Ox Barn, Lechlade, Gloucestershire

The Ox Barn

4.7
4.7
932 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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

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: 14 October 2023

              What 932 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

              Diners' Choice Awards

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Overall

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Food

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Service

              • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

                Best Ambience

              • 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 offers an "outstanding ambience" with a beautifully restored barn setting. Guests rave about the "fabulous service" and "seasonal, locally sourced ingredients." The dining experience is enhanced by "attentive staff" and "delicious food." Some reviews mention high prices, but the overall experience remains "highly recommended" for its "memorable atmosphere" and culinary excellence.
              932 Reviews

              1. OpenTable Diner

                Philadelphia2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 2 days ago

                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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              2. Lady Julie

                London21 reviews

                5.0

                Dined 3 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Outstanding ambience, fabulous service with delicious, local sourced dishes.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Lady Julie, We really appreciate your positive feedback, it means so much to us all at Thyme. Warm regards Natasha

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              3. Thomas

                N. Ireland1 review

                5.0

                Dined on 16 March 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great food. Great location and Great service. Well worth the drive and visit.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Thomas, We are so happy to hear that you had a lovely time with us and that you made it to your flight home. Wishing your family all the best and we look forward to see you next year. Warm regards Natasha

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              4. Tim

                Oxford1 review

                1.0

                Dined on 10 March 2025

                1. Overall 1
                2. Food 2
                3. Service 1
                4. Ambience 2
                Menu very limited and generally overpriced, no atmosphere unfortunately. House rose £75.00! Very underwhelming unfortunately.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Tim, We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. We strive to provide great value, a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. Regretfully, we seem to have missed the mark for you. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards Natasha

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              5. OpenTable Diner

                Gloucestershire5 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on 8 March 2025

                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 on 9 March 2025
                Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to our chefs and kitchen staff. Best wishes Natasha

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              6. arlene

                Gloucestershire1 review

                5.0

                Dined on 8 March 2025

                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 on 9 March 2025
                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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              7. David

                London6 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on 6 March 2025

                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 on 7 March 2025
                Dear David, We thank you for your kind words. Best wishes Natasha

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              8. JamesM

                Las Vegas2 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on 4 March 2025

                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 on 7 March 2025
                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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              9. Keith

                London1 review

                5.0

                Dined on 3 March 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We had an amazing lunch in an amazing location , our food and service was excellent we are looking forward to our next visit.
                The Ox BarnResponded 1 day ago
                Dear Keith, Thank you for your kind words. We are very much looking forward to welcome you again very soon. Warm regards Natasha

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              10. Alex

                Hampshire1 review

                5.0

                Dined on 1 March 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 on 4 March 2025
                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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              FAQs

              The Ox Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 932 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
              19:00
              Booked 10 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
              • Area
                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
                Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
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