Kimbridge Barn Cafe & Tea Room in Test Valley

The guy at the main reception acts like he's running a Michelin starred snooty restaurant...no smile no warmth...extraordinary!! The staff all seem stressed and unfriendly...odd atmosphere. Food was stupidly expensive, chicken thighs with a bit of Kimchi, no salad nothing!! Just overall poor....clearly taking no notice of previous similar comments...a bit arrogant.... don't seem to care what customers feel like. 😕

A lovely place . We went for coffee . This was booked for one hour . You have to choose your time limit I understand they do not want customers outstaying their welcome. However I felt our waitress was watching us closely to make sure we did not exceed our time limit .This made me look at my watch several times . The close management ,‘get them in , get them out ‘meant I was not relaxed .The cakes were lovely but I did not enjoy it

Our first visit since reopening very good service lovely food will definitely be returning and will recommend to friends and family. Love the eggs Royal eggs just right .Gets very busy on sunny days you may have to reserve a table. Returned for a lunchtime meal today just as good as before great food and service.

had a wonderful coffee and coffee cake

Very expensive £35 for 2 English breakfast and coffee. Coffee was cold no egg with breakfast had to ask twice to get it sorted

Had tea, coffee, scones and cake after a walk. Perfectly acceptable, but a bit pricey.

Stopped in this place for a quick lunch. The surroundings and location are pretty with plenty of parking. The cafe is welcoming and we were seated promptly without a reservation. The tea comes served in this cute little pot but the handle gets very hot which makes it difficult to pour. The menu is nice and I would recommend the fish finger sandwich. Would definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area!

Attended an education day here in the event room. Coffee machine on hand to use as often as needed, plenty of tea options, incredible granola and fresh fruit on arrival and an excellent lunch. Who knew coronation chickpea sandwiches could be so good!?

Visited for coffee and cake after cycling in the area. Warm welcome (even in cycling gear, which is not always the case elsewhere..), good coffee and lovely blackberry and lemon cake. Friendly service and nice ambience. Loads of parking and a place for bikes (the wheel-buckling type unfortunately, but we appreciate the effort!). A good place for lunch/brunch type meals too.

Whilst we appreciate that a booking is for 1:45 hours, we were very surprised to be asked to vacate our table when they weren’t even half full. We were offered another table but apparently putting the next people on another table would have needed them to adjust the booking form. Absolutely ridiculous so we left rather than having another coffee.

Visited in December for a late lunch. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was very good and atmosphere relaxed. Well worth a visit. We will be back.

Nice quality but way overpriced. Over £4 for a flapjack! £4 for an average flavoured “large coffee” in a small cup! Great ambience but not worth returning at those prices… sorry!

A bit disappointed. Pastry on the treacle tart was like armour plate, seriously, it could not be cut with a knife and shattered into pieces (as would your teeth if you attempted to chew it.) So essentially you pay £5.00 for the filling only. Wondered "Is this some sort of noveau recipe?" but think not. As said, a disappointment, won't risk it again.

Beautiful venue, excellent food and friendly service.

Food is consistently of a high standard, Kimbridge doesn’t let us down. Service is friendly and efficient, nice setting.

Had a lovely Christmas lunch at Kimbridge with friends recently. We have visited before in Summer, and it’s just as delightful in the Winter as well! The staff are always very personable, service is great!

Not a friendly experience. Three staff members at the counter as we arrived for tea and cake. Nobody made eye contact until we said ‘Excuse me ..’ then we got the ‘You ok there?’ response. Well no, we’ve booked a table and we’d like cups of tea, and some cake please. Our order was taken and delivered unsmilingly. We would have ordered further drinks but decided not to spend any more money on offhand service. We were the only two people in the tearoom so there was no pressure on staff. Prices aren't cheap - and we’ve had far better and friendlier service at cheaper places. A definite need for some urgent staff training. There is a lovely gift shop in the foyer; however it’s very badly lit - when we left, it was getting dark and we genuinely couldn't see well enough to buy anything! All in all a disappointment.

Went for a Christmas lunch. Disappointed that there was not a christmassy feel. Nothing on the table not even a cracker. Food was good but the main (turkey) was very salty. I didn't add salt and pepper, thank goodness. Cheesecake was lovely. Venue is lovely but we were sat in the cafe with people just having coffee and cake so no Christmas atmosphere at all. They were not even playing Christmas music.

Had a work Xmas party here. Don’t bother if you’re vegetarian, terrible lack of choice had a carrot served with some croutons for starter and a very small portion of onion tart with some veg for mains, left feeling hungry!! Shame as the meat options looked nice.

Excellent Christmas meal. Pork terrine and Hampshire turkey were amazing.

I was given a voucher as a birthday present which was a great idea. It is very tastefully decorated and made me feel relaxed and pampered. The little gift shop in the foyer sold useful things eg socks and tasteful Christmas decorations. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The toilets were clean well stocked and smelt lovely. They even had hand cream. The afternoon tea was huge and consisted of 4 different types of delicious sandwich one of which the staff happily changed when we said we didn't eat fish,and 4 different cakes then a scone. The only thing I would change is that the scone was too big as we ate that after the sandwiches and were too full up to eat all the cakes. However we were given boxes to take the remainder away in so could prolong our enjoyment at home. We came from Salisbury for this experience and if I had realised the barn was in the middle of the countryside I would have brought some walking boots and gone for a walk in the nearby woods. I enjoyed it here and will return.

Delightful cafe with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Eggs benedict was very yummy, definitely worth a visit!

We booked out the Boot Room for our Baby Shower on Sunday 5th November. And it was the most perfect day. The calm atmosphere and beautiful setting made this day even more special. The food was amazing everyone enjoyed what they had pre ordered.

The one star is for the coffee which was fine. The girl on the desk obviously didn't like the fact we only wanted a drink as we were told in no uncertain terms that there were no tables and we had to sit outside. When I went in to order there were a number of tables free with no reserved sign on so I queried this and was told that they don't use signs. Fair enough, but there was no warmth or apology. We were told within 5 minutes that there was a table free as someone had just left so we did go inside but were given takeaway cups when the order arrived. I asked why they would be and was told haughtily that I was outside previously. As I was now inside I requested proper cups to be given a look of horror and was told she would pour them into a cup. How unprofessional. I felt I was not welcome there from the moment I opened my mouth. What a shame, KImbridge used to be a lovely place for locals to go to years ago but it has turned into a snooty nightmare. Nobody turned up to sit at any of the 'reserved' tables either..

Met friends here today for a late breakfast. A really great experience, from the easy booking, the very quick email response when I needed to add another person and the fabulous breakfast. Delicious home cooked good quality food and lovely coffees. A great place to visit and I will be back soon.

Have been following this place on social media for a while so when we unplanned happened to be in the area today we dropped in on the off chance for a coffee. Totally fine that there were no tables available. However it was a very unfriendly welcome. We stood in the entrance not sure quite where to go when eventually a member of staff who had been looking at us finally asked us how they could help. I just said we were just after a coffee. Was told pretty bluntly only tables were available outside - which as it was pouring with rain an unlikely prospect. I did feel like we were made to feel ridiculous for expecting a table to be free and not booking. There was only 2 of us. Place looks lovely but not a great first impression by unfriendly staff.

A lovely place to stop for a tea or coffee and something to eat - I had a freshly baked fruit scone which was very nice. Right near the river Test, and with lovely grounds and terrace. The staff are friendly, and service quite fast. Very relaxing, especially if you've been out for a country walk in the area. A Hampshire oasis.

We were wedding guests at this lovely location. The variety of spaces from the dining room that transformed into a dance floor and bar, to the cosy lounge to the spacious canopied outdoors there was something for everyone and space to enjoy a very joyous occasion. The staff were polite and efficient, the food delicious and the drinks well kept.

What a beautiful place, set in a stunning area. We had a very wet and windy 3 mile circuit walk and arrived here very muddy and very hungry! We all had a roast and they did not disappoint. Great portions with loads of gorgeous veggies. Service was excellent and the high teas looked amazing! There is also a beautiful little shop just inside with lots of lovely housey stuff and gifts.

Food was ok, obviously serving striploin when it says sirloin on the menu and then getting 1 slice for £18 was a bit tight, veggies were good, cauliflower cheese was great as was the terrine. Took 40 minutes to get a drink but the staff were trying their best! A pretty place can see why it's popular.

High tea for two. Our best ever. Thanks.

Beautiful place to attend educational events

Been here numerous times now, excellent food, service and location!

Slightly limited lunch menu, but the food was very nice and well presented. Prices were at the high end, nearly £10 for a fish finger sandwich and £4 for a soft drink. Nice little gift shop.

Lovely afternoon fantastic service must go back soon

I had to organise a retirement tea party. We could not fault the food or the service. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were spot on. We were in the barn and it was beautifully lit with lights

I hired the Boot Room at Kimbridge Barn for a buffet lunch for 30 guests, and it went off perfectly. I was supported all the way through the planning by Hannah, and on the day by Fliss. Both were friendly, flexible and professional, and could not do enough to make the event go well. The food was delicious, the room attractive, the outside terrace a welcome addition on a bright day. Many guests commented on how lovely the place was and how well the occasion had gone. I cannot praise the staff highly enough.

Wonderful location and excellent service.

We both ordered Smoked Trout, Scrambled Eggs on Toast. The food was delicious but the trout portion of the dish consisted of three skinny strips. This was clearly done for economic reasons and made the dish appear a bit of a rip off. We have had the dish a few times at Kimbridge Barn, what we were initially served was very different from how it was served previously. We spoke to the staff about it and they were brilliant and couldn't have been more accommodating. The issue was resolved by giving us double the amount and only charging us the equivalent of scrambled eggs on toast. Love this place but it won't survive by doing this kind of thing.

Very pleasant spot with a good selection of vegan and gluten free options. Mostly standard light meals with bit of a twist.

Good but expensive cake and tea served in very chunky, heavy cups/ plates. Foul smell frequently wafting around the front garden tables a couple of weeks ago. Staff agreed they know about it but expected us to enjoy cake with the stink. Staff were nice when you can get hold of them. I've now seen other review about a bad smell in the tea garden. Had to chase up missing pots of tea three times so the server offered to remove it from the bill but they forgot it until we reminded them.

Nice venue although we ordered two babychinos and they charged us an extra 50p each for Oat Milk on top. I understand places do this but 3.50 for one tiny espresso cup of plain milk for a child seems a bit excessive/greedy. Left a sour taste in the mouth in what would have been a nice visit....

Haven’t been here since it was taken over by the current owners. Lovely atmosphere with good, mostly locally sourced, food and very friendly service. Lots of seating in various different areas including outside of the weather is good. Well worth a visit if you’re passing through or visiting the beautiful Test Valley.

Last time we came when my daughter was a baby we had found it friendly. Today we were looking for a nice place to visit just her and I to have a nice ice cream and cup of tea. Unfortunately we found it very unfriendly - they didn’t wait the table, were curt on entry, and the only thing that made it worth the extortionate cost of a Pip juice and lack of ice cream was the trampoline in the field next to it.

Came for a late lunch. The staff were fabulous. The food was great. The ambiance was perfect. Just great. P

Black pudding was lush ...full brekkie is a must 👍 in a light and relaxed environment.

Another good visit - service was a wee bit slow but worth the wait - great scones and two free drinks - what’s not to like 👏🎉😁👍

Visited for brunch. Lovely food & a gorgeous setting. Seating outside & inside. They also have a fab little shop for gifts/to treat yourself or pick up a bottle of bubbles. Friendly staff.

Celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Barn this afternoon. Beautiful gin cocktail to start. Great variety and quality of food. Plenty of cream and tasty jam for the splendid scones. Great quality bread in all the sandwiches, imaginative fillings. The cheesy choux bun was delicious and a high point! Sadly, the cakes were not as good as everything else We will return. Lovely surroundings too.

Enjoyed a leisurely Afternoon Tea.

Definitely worth a visit. Lovely location nice and chilled. Food, drink and atmosphere were all great

Visited Sunday 30th July. The establishment need to pay more attention to the outdoor seated areas experience and their staff training. Not enough shelter in the outdoor area for when it rains. We saw a few people leave when realised there was no shelter outside for what is typical British weather. Establishment loosing business from lack of this shelter from the rain, in the outdoor areas. We sat it out as sheltered for a while by one of the outdoor sun umbrellas. We arrived and didn’t realise we should’ve booked an indoor table and we were informed that there were no tables available. We were not directed to either of the outdoor seated areas and had to work that out ourselves. Also, we were not given the specials menu when seated at table and there was no information about the specials , desserts or anything else in the front outdoor seated area. Waitress was young and inexperienced but very polite. Unfortunately, she didn’t know what the ‘Special Juice’ was and that it was in fact, sold out. We advised we wanted a cake and for the lack of choice of cakes, it again is something the waitresses should’ve been able to tell you. The cake was a Red Velvet and £5.00 a slice. The cream filling was not butter cream and tasted like cheap squirty cream. Agree with the last review regarding service charge. It is included in your bill and very well hidden at the bottom of the receipt. To charge this for having coffee, sandwich and cake is not really acceptable. Accept that we only went for coffee, sandwich and cake but for the prices you’re paying you expect a better standard of food and service.

Very beautiful inside and the surroundings. The food was great too with a lovely and varied menu

Happened upon this place by chance yesterday and will definitely return. Beautiful surroundings, incredible cakes and wonderful service. The ladies were so friendly and fantastic when I stupidly spilt my coffee everywhere! I look forward to returning for lunch soon.

Nice exterior, nice interior, but service and food terrible. No smile, not even after we paid the unearned 12.5% "discretionary" service charge automatically added to our bill. Neither chef nor waitress made any effort to earn it. Ordered the fire pit brisket flatbread - so little meat sliced so thin couldn't even taste it. Overpriced and underwhelming.

Great location, lovely and quiet. Right on the river test, some lovely walks in the neighbouring villages. Easy to get to and find. Good menu for a small cafe/ restaurant.

A great place with plenty of choice, a welcome service and good quality food.

We had a fabulous afternoon tea taking our Mum’s out for a treat. Over the last few years we have gone to Claridge’s, The Ritz and the Shard amongst others and whilst those are an institution, Kimbridge Barn is local, accessible and much more relaxed which lead to a lovely afternoon spent chatting and enjoying the great selection of tea and coffee with our delicious afternoon assortment of sandwiches and cakes. The service was excellent, very attentive but not annoying and nothing was too much trouble. The sandwiches were unusual flavours, not your standard but they were delicious and we savoured every mouthful. The scones were right sized with a big dollop of jam and cream, more than enough and it was topped off with mouth watering cakes. The hardest decision we had to make was what to eat first, the best kind of decision! Price wise, it was definitely well worth it and we will definitely be recommending and heading back again. Highly recommend.

Service was good, breakfast 2 out of 4 were ok but 2 of us had toast with our eggs which we could not even get a knife into very disappointed that kitchen were unable to make edible toast, the rest of the breakfast was fine The other 2 had eggs muffins which were very nice . What was even more disappointing although the waitress apologised it seemed very in sincere as we were not offered any free drinks or a discount on the meal and we felt the price paid did not represent value for money . Will not be returning any time soon .

It looked an interesting place so we popped in for lunch. We were warmly welcomed and given a brief overview of the rooms and outside dining area. We had a widow seat overlooking the pretty gardens. Good choice on the menu. Excellent service from our waitress Courtney. Great food. Pity we did not have time for dessert and coffee.

Lovely location and very friendly and attentive staff - visit here weekly on a Wednesday morning for a wonderful yoga class in the main barn - then a delicious cup of coffee and sometimes a delicious warm cheese scone after the class !

Brunch menu is very good great service good parking friendly atmosphere

Went for afternoon tea, it was very disappointing. The atmosphere was cramped, stuffy and hot. We asked to go outside, were told that afternoon tea is not served outside. We then asked for a window to be opened, this was promised but didn't happen. Fortunately the cakes were lovely but the sandwiches were like supermarket sandwiches. Both of our cake stands were removed before we had finished the cake, leaving our cake plates on the table. We had to ask for more tea since the pot came half full (not enough for four people). We noticed that one of the items on the menu was missing, it turned out they had forgotten this so they brought it out partway through our tea. They also upped the price by 25% between when we booked it and when we went. The website suggests you can walk in the site's beautiful grounds but when we asked we were told that these were off limits. All in all, not very good. I would highly recommend the tearoom at Hillier Gardens, or Houghton Lodge, instead.

Hired a room for the afternoon for a family function. Included tea, coffee and buffet. The room was ideal, the setting lovely and food was very nice. Will definitely use again.

Lovely hidden gem. Afternoon tea was lush. Service was very good.

Excellent food, place and atmosphere.

Not as good as it used to be and very expensive. Two salads, one flatbread and three prosecco cocktails cost nearly £90! Fed back in the feedback form I was sent as I was also very ill after my lunch and have heard nothing back over a month later. Obviously only interested in the money so sadly won't be returning.

The best chicken burger I've ever had!

We visited the firepit feast as 2 couples with 2 young babies & couldn’t recommend it more. The food & drinks were great & the staff were brilliant & particularly accommodating to us with the babies, making our visit there as easy and pleasant as...

We’ve visited Kimbridge Barn several times for different things - brunch, afternoon tea and we also did a Santa visit at Christmas. For afternoon tea, they really kindly accommodated my husbands lactose intolerance and he has his own version which he said was all really nice. I love that you can book easily online and the setting is beautiful with the river and the little shop. It’s great for a casual thing or a special event. Just a little note that there’s no air con so it was pretty hot yesterday, altho all the doors and windows were open. It’s a lovely place, delicious food and kind staff, we love going.

This is the 4th time meeting friends at Kimbridge Barn Cafe and we keep returning! The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious. A really lovely location to relax and enjoy the company of friends.

Had breakfast here. Thought the place had closed down and were just told they remain open. Nice breakfast. Staff friendly. Very busy as they were hosting a company who were using for a training venue for the day.

H onestly this is a little gem ! From great breakfasts to coffees cakes lunch ! The one off events they do are brilliant! The organisation is great we have just been to the summer sundowner and it was an epic afternoon/ eve I can’t...

Beautiful setting. The tea room is very pretty with a cute gift so selling local goods. The service was not great though, maybe the server was new but she couldn't take our order properly and the menu was not clear so we ordered the wrong meal. They did rectify the menu after we left. Dog friendly tea shop. Great selection of cake. The coconut beet latte was a revelation! Not very enamored with the vegetarian options; all in all, a bit hit and miss.

Came along in the evening for a Wedding Reception on what was the hottest day of the year. No fans inside on the ceiling anywhere, so very hot!! So we went outside to cool down and then a staff member lit the log burner again...

A delish afternoon tea to celebrate my daughter's 11th birthday. The gluten free option was so so good. I'll definitely be back. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

Such an idyllic little spot! Staff were so friendly, food was fantastic

Beautiful gardens and lovely locally sourced food. Had breakfast here and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I’ve been for many afternoon teas and was looking forward to going to KB on my birthday. I found the service slow and unattentive. I took my (just) 3 year old daughter along with me and was asked if she wanted a 3rd serving… When...

Best cream tea I've had. Lovely selection.of sandwiches and cakes. Everything looked and tasted freshly made. Nothing was left or wasted!

We had an amazing afternoon tea at Kimbridge Barn for my best friends birthday on Saturday 3rd June. We love coming here. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is amazing. Plenty of choices on the menu and all very delicious 😋...

My wife and family attended Kimbridge barn over the BH weekend for lunch (wife, kids and grandmother). We have been on a few occasions in the past and found the food excellent and the surrounding's lovely. However on this occasion it was the complete opposite....

Good food and drink. Pleasant seating area outside. Friendly staff. Just a little pricey

Me and my fiancé had a delicious breakfast here, we both had a full English, tea and coffee, which was a treat whilst the kids were at school, the black pudding was the best he had ever had apparently, we asked the staff where it...

Lovely afternoon tea, service a bit slow and disjointed. Want to visit again to see if it was just a blip.

Quite okay breakfast . Slow and a bit expensive .

Excellent stop after a lovely walk. Great food, lovely atmosphere and good staff. Will definitely be back I. The future!

Absolutely delicious brunch after an early morning dog walk with friends. I think the service by the striped tops waiting staff is second to none that I’ve experienced recently. Well done. Our dog was welcomed and water bowls available. We Sat outside in the sunshine, comfy chairs with backs and cushions. My second visit in a week, just tea and cake last time. Shame it’s not my local!

Wow what a great venue. Brillant afternoon tea lovely service and very reasonably priced. Will be back to try the full menu. Thanks for a great afternoon 😀

Good event venue. Good car park. Large outside area.

Attended wake of good friend. The family were looked after well.

Been here a lot of times and always pleased. Today not so good. The toast was quite burnt. The lovely lady did offer to replace but I felt it would disrupt our meal. I did expect to be offered a couple of pounds off the bill, but no.

We had a lovely brunch, in a beautiful setting. Service was excellent, I would throughly recommend.

Amazing place, gorgeous setting and wonderful drink menu and food. We were there for a wake and the staff were absolutely amazing.

We went to Kimbridge Barn for afternoon tea for 14 people, to celebrate a future wedding. From start to finish the staff were attentive, refilling teas and coffee. The food was lovely with a great selection of sandwiches, warm, fresh scones, and gorgeous selection of...

As always a friendly welcome great us . Water bowl for our dog and a treat whilst we looked at the menu. Service excellent. Food and drinks were excellent too. I’m gluten free but it wasn’t a problem. Very light and airy with plenty of...

Beautiful locations and the food was absolutely fantastic!

Lovely service and perfect food

We were looked after so well - it was my mum’s 86th birthday and from start to finish we were wished well. The food was delicious - we had sea trout on toast with samphire as well as local mushroom on toast (this could be...

Such a beautiful location and no wonder it’s a wedding venue, absolutely beautiful scenery and decor! Food was absolutely delicious, service was brilliant and we will definitely be returning, as we are moving to the area. We try lots of new places but this one...