This year has seen the usual merry-go-round of chefs. Unfortunately this has left me with very few good dining options near where I live. Michael Wignall departed Latymer at the beginning of the year for greener pastures, and while it is nice to see the hotel put their trust in a young talent like Matt Worswick, my meal there in May was uneven with a few technical slips. Steve Drake left his eponymous Michelin starred restaurant following his split with his wife. Nearby Stovell’s, another restaurant harbouring Michelin star ambitions, was merely pleasant with the standard of cooking a long way from the 1 Michelin star level they are hoping to achieve. Dining options locally have been slim pickings, that was until the recent announcement of a new team heading up the kitchen of Coworth Park.
Knowing from experience how filling taster menus are we opt for the À la carte menu. This receives a rather strange response from the waiting staff as though our option is the less favourable choice.
There were surprises in the dessert section. “Muscavado, marcapone, prune, passion” was a fun if loose interpretation of a deconstructed Tiramasu. The deep, sweet richness of the Muscavado replicated the coffee liqueur. However the dessert went much further with its use of prune and raisins soaked passion fruit to create a delectable, stylish dessert.
Before he moved to Coworth Park John Campbell was the executive chef at the then two-star Vineyard at Stockcross restaurant in Newbury; it was during his time at the Vineyard that the restaurant was awarded its second Michelin star in 2007. Presently John Campbell is involved with Coworth Park on a consultancy basis for three days a week. Head chef at the restaurant is Olly Rouse, Campbell's former sous-chef at the Vineyard. Shortly after we visited Chris Meredith signed up as executive chef. The restaurant is housed in a fo
Absolutely fantastic lunch had here on Saturday for my boyfriends birthday. Food was excellent, everything we imagined. Great service and the setting was beautiful! Will definitely visit again.
Visited here today with colleagues, it was a lovely experience and gorgeous food. Very antsy I’ve staff also. Taking a walk afterwards is worthwhile as it is set in gorgeous surrounds as well
We had an impromptu Saturday lunch at The Barn and everything was very good, except for an honest mistake with my wife's fish dish which the kitchen/wait staff rectified promptly. They were very good about it and the food was wonderful. Overall we had a lovely lunch and would happily go back.
Fantastic service from the moment we arrived. The outdoor area is a very beautiful and peaceful setting, it’s a perfect location to eat on a summers evening. The food was delightful with plenty of vegetarian/vegan options.
Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch. The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious
Halal Sunday roast lunch is very rare to find and The Barn does not disappoint.
We've visited The Barn at Cowarth Park numerous times and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is excellent. My starter, which was the Sticky Beef and Truffle Mac and Cheese was the best starter that I can ever remember having. It was quite heavy for a starter, but well worth it!
If you want a table here you have to book well in advance because it is popular. A few weeks in advance if you want a weekday booking, a few months if you want a weekend booking.
True, it's not the cheapest night out, but I would say that the price point is just right for the standard of service you're getting.
We went for an anniversary lunch, the food was delicious and the customer service was superb.
The Head Waiter Chris is wonderful and really made our lunch so special and enjoyable. Great service and food.
GREAT SERVICE
Atmosphere was awesome
Barn soup (Mushroom) 8/10
Beer battered haddock 10/10 ⭐️
Filet steak 6/10
Burger 9/10
Must visit while you are in the area
Really nice place in a great location, the service was excellent as expected, I had the steak which I thought was a bit tough, especially for rare cooked.
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