The Back Garden in Cotswold

Just had a couple of nights at Dormy house hotel (at which the back garden is one of the 2 restaurants) We ate at the back garden on the first night Let me preface this by saying the hotel and the chefs table restaurant (Mo, which we dined at on the second night) are top notch - I’ve reviewed them separately also If I’m being honest though, the Back Garden was a bit of a let down Setting - lovely Service - great Wine and cocktails - fab I think we just made a few bad choices in terms of dishes (which are always subjective at the end of the day) Emma had the gazpacho - we love a gazpacho, this one just felt a bit thin and lacking seasoning. It was almost trying to be a bit too delicate I’d say the same about my starter, I had the hot smoked salmon salad - it just didn’t taste of much, needed more dressing. Just something to bring it to life? Emma’s main - the curried Kiev was top notch I had the roast cod in a mussel veloute sauce. Nice, but only 3 mussels? Emma didn’t have a dessert, I was intrigued by the sheep’s cheese, honey comb and Eccles cake dessert (the most expensive at £14) It just didn’t work for me - two small blobs of cheese, a small square of honeycomb and a small (beautifully baked) Eccles cake - it just didn’t hang together, I’m not sure what it was meant to deliver? We had a pleasant evening (thanks everyone) but compared to the rest of the stay we felt it missed the mark

Booked for a birthday celebration. We all enjoyed it very much. Lovely restaurant in lovely surroundings. We were welcomed and looked after. We especially enjoyed the garden for drinks overlooking the garden. The hotel looks beautiful and hope to come back and stay sometime

Another great meal at the Back Garden. We have been going to the Dormy House for 35 years and it still never fails to impress. Excellent food and friendly, professional staff. Always a joy to return.

Service delivered by Bella, Gareth and Darius was very good. Dishes were tasty and attractive in appearance however the temperature was on the low side. Menu descriptions could be better; no mention of the asparagus with the ravioli, my wife’s duck mentioned cauliflower which was a purée however it had a nice accompaniment of a pastry. The toastie with the pea soup was delicious! Didn’t bother with the champagne which was over priced!

Comte soufflé Crabb lasagne Land then Beef Green beans & dauphinois Shared baked Alaska Following evening Pea and ham soup & Comte soufflé Sea Bass & Monkfish Broccoli & Garlic mash Cheese course & Creme Brûlée Great wine Great service We will be back

We ate in the Back Garden restaurant as part of our stay at Dormy House - have included it in my Dormy House review. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff lovely and the food top notch. Creative and beautiful looking dishes that taste SO good. The soufflés both as a starter and desert are amazing! Would highly recommend!

A wonderful evening at the restaurant with family and friends to celebrate my 65th birthday. The food was excellent and staff very friendly,y and attentive. A great atmosphere, I can’t wait to return,

From the moment we were lead to our table everything was impeccable. The cocktails were imaginative, appetizers grand: cheese souffle, scottish egg, barrata. Don't miss the sea bass in lobster bisque for main course. We didn't know which dessert to try so we ordered them all - didn't disappoint! Its so warm and cozy inside but I suspect if you go on a mild summer eve, dining outdoors is divine!

We (my wife and I) had lunch at 'The Shed', Dormy House Hotel on Saturday. Whilst the food was excellent, the table service was very poor. We waited over 15 minutes to be offered a menu and to be able to give our drinks order. No-one came to our table to ask if everything was alright, and none of the waiting staff came to our table to see if we wanted a second course - I had to ask a waitress to come and take our dessert order. On top of that The Shed had the cheek to add a 10% service charge, which you dont know you can 'opt out' of until you have paid the bill! Really disappointed and wont be going back in a hurry.

The restaurant has a relaxed, informal feel to it, but at the same time the food and service are both excellent. We had starters of salmon & baby squid, then Dover sole & pork belly, finishing with creme brulee and cheese. Every dish was well-cooked, attractively presented and delicious. I would also recommend the decadent potato dauphinoise which was exceptionally tasty. Our waitress, Bianca, was absolutely charming and helped make the meal a memorable one.

We booked a table in the back garden restaurant for a birthday celebration and were very disappointed with the level of service. We were kept waiting quite a long time before our drinks order was taken and our drinks didn't arrive together. We then had a very long wait for our main course which was actually taken to the wrong table and then served to us with no apology. On a positive, we really enjoyed our steaks which were cooked to perfection. We then asked to see the menu for desserts but unfortunately the menu did not arrive and having waited so long for our main course we decided to forget the dessert. Upon paying the bill, we offered the feedback which was accepted and we received a very sincere apology. This is a lovely hotel and restaurant in a wonderful location very close to where we live and if the service dramatically improved we would certainly visit again. The offer to remove the drinks from our bill was gratefully received.

The menu looks lovely and the photographs look lovely sadly when I rang to book you can only eat in the back garden if you’re actually staying in the Dormy house Hotel. Since Covid they have a shortage of restaurant availability. You can have lunch in the lounge but you can’t book that either

We only ate here because we were late getting to the hotel and had little choice. However so pleased we did, it’s a great place for dinner serving really tasty food. We had the rosemary focaccia which was excellent, crusty top and soft inside. We had the salmon and the duck for mains. The duck was really well cooked, pink, melt in the mouth and a tasty glaze that added zing. The fish was cooked in a water bath which made it moist and the tenderstem broccoli we ordered went really well. We ordered the tarte de tatin which we both thought was slightly burnt. It was soft and the calvados ice cream went well, but we were left with a burnt aftertaste. That said service was great and the food was overall well cooked. We would go back.

We ate in The Back Garden during a few days break at The Dormy House and had the 7 course tasting menu. Genuinely outstanding food served by friendly and attentive staff. The atmosphere was great - relaxed but still special, without being fussy or too formal. We really enjoyed the experience and will definitely be back.

After recently moving back to a tasting menu in the back garden it is good to report that we had a delicious meal with good service, thanks!

Awesome food, fantastic service - a taste explosion of fine ingredients cooked to perfection. Thank you so much to the entire staff involved in preparing and serving our wonderful meal. Thoroughly recommended and we will definitely be back for more.

The restaurant is in the amazing setting of the Dormy House Hotel. We had a great seat looking out over the lovely garden and herb planters. The staff were very attentive all through the evening and had the right balance of professional and friendly. Definitely not a stiff upper lip venue. The menu was very varied and reasonably priced for what you got. I had the Guinea Fowl and bacon dish which was amazing. The tart tartin was possibly the best dessert I have ever had and would happily go back for that alone. I will be back very soon for another fantastic evening.

Avoid! Reservation made over a month in advance cancelled at last minute due to lack of staff. Was really looking forward to our meal out, and no chance finding a Broadway restaurant reservation last minute on a Saturday night in June. Really left us in a bad spot, wish we’d booked somewhere else from the start.

One of the best meals we have had out in a very long time time, well done the Dormy House hotel. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

When we dined, we had the 3 course set menu and were not disappointed! The food is presented beautifully and there is a good selection available despite it being a set menu. The desserts are such a treat too! Lastly, the service is excellent and...

Ate here one night with the family. Staff very attentive and professional at all times. Food was fresh and delicious. Face masks to be worn arriving at the hotel and around the hotel.

Innovative menu with fresh ingredients from local sources. Dishes delightful combinations, attractively presented. Exquisite wine list. Distinctive service . . . knowledgeable, responsive, unobtrusive. Ambiance is stylishly chic, welcoming.

I'm delighted to report a much improved Dormy House Sunday lunch, everything was spot on. Good, attentive staff without being too busy-busy, super beef with all the usual bits and bobs including plenty of horseradish and wonderful mega-naughty puds but in a quantities that forgive....

I enjoyed the evening with great location and superb staff but not sure I loved the food. At £52.50 per head I thought the menu lacked something special. The choice was limited especially for a main. The deserts saved the overall menu as they were...

Menu pretentious, food overpowered with strong cheese. Not my cup of tea really. Had the garden vegetables risotto and that was really good, but overall there wasn’t enough highlights for me to return

We visited Dormy House for dinner as a family in The Back Garden restaurant. In brief: Positives - The food was generally good and well presented (with the exception of the soufflé which was underdone and very greasy) - The wine list was decent with...

A wonderful experience in terms of service, ambience and creative food. We enjoyed a family dinner celebration here with meticulous service and food to adore. The menu features vegetables from the garden in front of you and locally sourced high quality fare. Astonishingly lowly featured...

Excellent customer service and beautiful surrounding. The menu is varied and very delicious. Recommended.

The Back Garden is the fine dining area of Dormy House Hotel. It is quite a large room with big windows looking out to what is predominantly a vegetable garden providing herbs and other vegetables for the kitchen. The food was outstanding, both in regard...