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The Ox Barn

4.7 (1130)
£41 and over
British
The Ox Barn, Southrop Manor Estate, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NX

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The Ox Barn

4.7
£41 and over
British
Lechlade

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

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.

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

Experiences

  • Sunday Lunch at the Ox Barn

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Lunch at the Ox Barn is a convivial affair, where friends and family gather sharing food, stories and laughter. This offering is family-style dining, with a set sharing menu that changes each week and celebrates seasonal produce, meat, and fish from our partners. The experience is designed to feel convivial, relaxed and generous, encouraging guests to gather around the table to share food, stories and time together. Sunday Lunch is priced at £65 per person and includes a three-course set menu. Our menus change with the seasons, celebrating produce from the garden alongside beautiful meat and fish sourced from our trusted partners. Please note that this is not a traditional Sunday roast menu and may include centre dishes such as fish. We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. While we do not offer a separate children’s menu, children under the age of 12 dine at half price, which is £32.50 per child. If you are no longer able to attend your reservation, we kindly ask that you provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations may incur a cancellation fee of £65 per person.
    Sunday Lunch at the Ox Barn photo

  • Ox Barn Wine Supper Club with Hundred Hills 

    £100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    25 Nov 2026 only
    18:00
    Join us in the Ox Barn for our monthly Wine Supper Club, hosted with Hundred Hills, an award-winning English vineyard in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, renowned for producing exceptional sparkling wines. Hundred Hills' wines are made exclusively from grapes grown on their own estate, with a meticulous approach that celebrates precision and a true sense of place. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening with one of England's most exciting wine producers. The ticket costs £100 per person and includes a four-course set menu, with each dish thoughtfully paired with a wine from Hundred Hills.
    Sold out
    Ox Barn Wine Supper Club with Hundred Hills  photo

  • Ox Barn Wine Supper Club with Montes

    £120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    28 Oct 2026 only
    18:00
    Join us in the Ox Barn for our monthly Wine Supper Club, hosted with Montes, a pioneering Chilean winery from the renowned Colchagua Valley, celebrated for producing some of South America's most acclaimed and elegant wines. Montes' wines are the product of an uncompromising commitment to quality - shaped by exceptional terroir, bold ambition and over three decades of winemaking expertise. This is a brilliant opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening with one of the wine world's most revered and visionary producers. The ticket costs £120 per person and includes a five-course set menu, with each dish thoughtfully paired with a wine from Montes.
    Ox Barn Wine Supper Club with Montes photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Ox Barn.

4.7

4.7
(1130)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Best Ambience

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Good for business meals

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Healthy

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Romantic

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ox Barn offers a "truly unique" dining experience with "amazing food" and a "wonderful vibe." Set in a picturesque estate, it features "beautiful gardens" and a "fabulous building." The "friendly staff" and "fantastic service" enhance every visit. While prices are on the higher side, it's "definitely worth a visit."
1,130 Reviews

  1. Fiona

    Oxford/Oxfordshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious seasonal Sunday lunch with ingredients from the farm/kitchen garden. We loved it!

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  2. Emily

    Sydney4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible place, we absolutely loved the food, wine, ambience, decor, staff & service. Everything was incredible, highly recommend

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  3. Richard Gold

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as usual. Great place for a lovely Sunday lunch.

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  4. Riccardo

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was curated in detail. Amazing food and stuff. Would highly recommend
    The Ox BarnResponded on 1 October 2026
    Hello Riccardo, Thank you for the lovely feedback - pleased you had a great lunch & overall experience with us! - Ox team

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  5. Pauline

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time at Thyme - all round outstanding and firmly in my shortlist of favourite restaurants. Fabulous food - I’m a seafood enthusiast and the oysters, crab and sea bass were fantastic. Brilliant venue - truly unique and a wonderful vibe. Staff brilliant and service very personalised. In the words of General Douglas MacArthur, I shall return. Thank you Thyme and to all the team for a fantastic birthday celebration dinner.
    The Ox BarnResponded on 1 October 2026
    Hello Pauline, It was such a pleasure to have you & your family back for your son's birthday! So happy to hear you had another lovely dinner at the Ox barn, thank you! Looking forward to having you again! - Ox team

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  6. David Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is beautiful but the food was less than mediocre. The Aberdeen beef was fatty and bland. The chicken was also bland and not very flavorful. My salad was extremely salty. Service was very slow. We also at here for breakfast 3 mornings and the food was OK but service was lackluster. For a venue tied to one of the best hotels in the region I would have expected much better. If you are staying at Thyme, go to the Swan, it’s 100 times better even though it has the same owner.
    The Ox BarnResponded on 8 October 2026
    Hello David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly as you were staying with us and joined us for breakfast on several mornings. I am disappointed to hear that the food and service fell short for you, and completely understand how frustrating that must have been. That said, I do stand behind the care and commitment of our teams, who work hard to deliver the experience and standards we strive for, so it is disappointing that this was not reflected during your visit. I truly value your comments and will take them on board with the team and I would very much welcome the opportunity to deliver a much better and deserved experience in the future. - Ox team

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  7. Alessandro

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mediocre at best: plain and lacking in flavour. The service fell well short of what you'd expect from a venue like this, but what really stood out was the lack of care or attention for customers. We were celebrating a birthday and emailed ahead to ask for a candle to surprise the guest of honour. The restaurant confirmed it, then simply didn't do it. For a place of this calibre, that's astonishing. When I raised it, the manager offered barely any acknowledgement and no real apology. The atmosphere and setting are lovely, but I'd suggest going for a drink rather than spending an evening on dinner. Significant changes are needed here if they want to live up to their potential.
    The Ox BarnResponded on 8 October 2026
    Hello Alessandro, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry that your experience fell short, particularly on such a special occasion. I am disappointed that, having confirmed your request for a birthday candle, we failed to deliver on such an important detail. I completely understand your frustration and I am sorry that our response at the time did not make you feel properly heard or valued. I would sincerely love to welcome you back and insist on the opportunity to show you the experience I know we can deliver. I hope you’ll give us the chance to change your impression of us. - Ox team

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  8. Lisa

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience from service to plate. Top notch in a gorgeous setting.
    The Ox BarnResponded on 1 October 2026
    Hello Lisa, Really appreciate the lovely feedback, we hope you visit us soon for another lovely lunch or perhaps dinner! - Ox team

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  9. Angela

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous place to visit and the food was delicious

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  10. Danielle Gold

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal of the trip so far- excellent service from Hannah and with fresh local ingredients done perfectly. We will absolutely be back!
    The Ox BarnResponded on 1 October 2026
    Hello Danielle, Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! It is great to hear you had the best time & Hannah looked after you so well - we will make sure we pass on your lovely words. Looking forward to welcome you back! - Ox team

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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

FAQs

Sunday is a lovely choice, guests specifically praise The Ox Barn’s Sunday lunch and its beautiful setting for a special midday meal.

Private dining is part of the offering at The Ox Barn, the restaurant accepts private parties.

Yes, The Ox Barn’s beautifully restored barn, warm, intimate lighting and multiple positive anniversary and special-occasion visits make it well suited to a special evening.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; many guests treat the Ox Barn as a place for celebrations and dress up a little for special occasions.

Yes, The Ox Barn has outdoor seating in its garden/terrace and guests frequently dine there, praising the garden, patio and terrace for lunch and relaxed outdoor meals.

The Ox Barn is a beautifully restored nineteenth‑century barn with soaring archways, exposed Cotswold stone and a 7.5‑metre open kitchen, creating a rustic-yet-refined dining room that guests describe as cosy, softly lit and special-occasion friendly.

Lunch at The Ox Barn (daily 12:00–15:00) is especially recommended, guests frequently praise the relaxed, classy midday set menu and value of a lunchtime visit.

You’ll sometimes see dogs at The Ox Barn, guests have reported a dog at a neighbouring table and others mention their dog enjoying the visit.

The Ox Barn sits in the restored nineteenth‑century barn with a main dining room, a contemporary bar and a large Charvet open kitchen; there’s outdoor garden/patio seating and comfy sofas in the lounge, and the venue accepts private parties.

Yes, The Ox Barn is family‑friendly: guests celebrate family occasions here, and reviewers note staff who are attentive and skilled at looking after children and group needs.

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The Ox Barn

4.7
£41 and over
British
Lechlade

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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