RestaurantsOxfordshireCharlburyOX7

Harden's says

Part of Carole Bamford's Daylesford Organic empire, this 17th-century Cotswold pub has 12 bedrooms. Meals are served in the pub or the Barn, designed for weekend 'feasting' with food from the wood-fired grill.

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Summary

£51
   ££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Part of Lady Carole Bamford’s Daylesford Organic empire, this newly converted 17th-century Cotswold pub has 12 bedrooms, and meals are served in the pub or the Barn, designed for weekend ‘feasting’ with food from the wood-fired grill. Giles Coren of The Times awarded a rave review here (“Best Pie and Pint of your Life”), even while acknowledging that it’s rather expensive. We’re awaiting more reports before assigning a rating: such as we have so far suggest “it was overpriced and a bit corporate and soulless; a building makeover does not make a good restaurant on its own”.

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1 Church Street, Charlbury, OX7 3PP

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£13.50 £23.50 £4.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £0.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £5.00
Service 10.00%
1 Church Street, Charlbury, OX7 3PP
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm

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