The Brasserie in Wiltshire

We travelled to go here and after a lovely journey found the restaurant all in all very good lovely trout starter followed by beautiful rare roast beef husband had pork plenty fresh vegetable all served on a hot plate with plenty gravy service was spot on a lovely friendly waiter served us worth a visit

Absolutely idyllic garden with such potential but the brasserie is a bit like a department store restaurant in ambience. The temporary Covid (?) shelter is a blot. Tables were sticky. My wine glass was imprinted with someone else’s lips. But the food was pleasant enough.

Did not stay in hotel . We had Sunday lunch in the Brazzerie Service was good , attentive and very pleasant staff . However , the food was average really not what I expected from a five star hotel be it in the brazzerie or not . The meat as in the chicken I had and the beef my husband had was very well cooked , but the veg , potatoes, gravy was not good . The puddings also were not what I would expfor that standard of hotel . Extremely disappointed

We had dinner for two at the Brasserie and whirl the food was good it was by no means amazing. Our drinks alone came to £60. This included a glass of Prosecco and a G&T for £24, 2 glass of wine for £ 30 and a bottle of still water for £5.4. This I feel is quite steep especially Charing that amount for a bottle that amount for a bottle of still water. Overall experience I think is a 3 rating. We had booked a table for 7pm however as they were limited with stuff we had to wait almost 45 minutes. With so many options to chose I would say they need to do better

Had lunch solo in the Brasserie and felt a little bit disappointed. The food was fine but the service was a bit abrupt - I had wanted and expected a lovely relaxing lunch with an opportunity to unwind and eat some delicious food. A gentleman behind the bar seemed a bit rushed - I was the first person there and the restaurant was completely empty - but the young lad who showed me to my seat and gave me the menu was charming and tried really hard - 5 stars for him. Unfortunately the guy who seemed rushed came to take my order - may have been the restaurant manager? I said something along the lines of "It all looks absolutely delicious - I can't decide" - hoping I might get some guiding and be talked through the menu - but his brusque reply was "Well you'll have to decide". The whole experience felt like I was in a cafeteria rather than the restaurant of an elegant country hotel. I had a little stroll round afterward and the pool area and gardens were stunning. I also wandered into the main hotel for a little look round and was warmly greeted and wished a Happy Easter by the super friendly staff there. It was a shame that the restaurant was so hit and miss.

Having stayed here a couple of times and loved it, we stopped in to check out the place as a possible destination for a family event. Sadly on our date only the brasserie was open. The menu is good and the service pleasant, However we watched our food make the pass and then be placed back on the kitchen side of the pass for another several minutes. The staff during this time avoided eye contact, I was at the brink of pursuing them when the food arrived. Apparently a problem with the pizza. Two fish dishes, burger and scorch eggs were left to stew whilst the pizza was remade - would it have been better to give us the choice of having our food freshly cooked and have a party member wait?Instead they decided to just let it ripen. As we had watched this happen we received an apology and a new portion of scotch eggs. But rather shoddy for such an establishment. The starters were super though

Fantastic food and service. The setting is beautiful too and it's worth taking a stroll around the grounds.

Short and sweet. Amazing grounds, thats it. Staff uniforms need cleaning, food below par, service charming but amateur, prices unreasonably high, amenities poor. The toilets in Virginia Water Lake are cleaner than these. Stopped off on the way to Glastonbury expecting luxury and woefully disappointed. Thats it.....

On the night we stayed at Lucknam Park I had booked a table in the Brasserie instead of the fine dining Restaurant Hywel Jones and we were not to be remotely disappointed with that choice. The serving staff were attentive and accommodating and the weather was such that we were able to eat outside. The food was superb. I started with Jerusalem artichoke, wood-roasted tomato sauce, Bromham broccoli and smoked almond pesto which was outstanding. I followed with Wye Valley asparagus, crispy Burford brown hen’s egg, Trealy Farm chorizo and Lilliput caper sauce vierge – utterly heavenly. I could not resist so chose a flourless chocolate cake, honeycomb and almond ice cream which I relished even though the cake was rather solid.

We decided to visit Lucknam Park for afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday (although the hotel was not aware of this). The tree lined avenue to the entrance is impressive and it was nice to sit outside so we could enjoy the pleasant weather and take in the extensive grounds. Unfortunately the disappointing part of the afternoon was the tea itself. The sandwich selection was average compared to other teas we have experienced and the bread was a little dry. The asparagus quiche was tasty but the sausage rolls were below par.The scones were nice although the “fruit “ ones contained only a tiny amount of fruit and the portions of cream and jam seemed measured for one rather than two people. The cake selection was quite good but did not have the “wow” factor. We did not feel that anything was actually unacceptable so did not share our feelings with the staff but our expectations were not met. All in all we were disappointed with our experience which regretfully did not match Lucknam Park’s presentation of itself as a prestigious and award winning hotel.

I was given a gift voucher to use in the brasserie. We wanted to dine here in August but there were no tables for non guests at that time which was disappointing. We did however manage to get a table for two early October. We parked in the central carpark but found it difficult to even find the brasserie as there was not enough signage. Once we found it we did receive a warm welcome. The menu was varied. I chose mussels to start with the fish and chips for main and cheesecake for dessert. My husband chose pate to start, steak for main and cheesecake. The food was well cooked and presented well. Although the bill was on the pricey side, even with the voucher, I felt it represented good value for money. We would like to return again maybe to the spa and spend the day there and finish with a meal in the brasserie.

The quality of the food and wine was good but unfortunately I thought very overpriced by some 30% in an average brasserie. £40 per head for 2 course Sunday lunch, £9 for a desert as I recollect, all wines expensive. Service was polite but average. So sorry can’t recommend.

Ok so it was 1st December but it said ‘festive lunch’. No festivity whatsoever, except a tree in another room. A big let down there as it was our Anniversary and it was December!!! The waitress said that as the month gets going more decs would go up. So don’t call it festive till that happens! Meal however was good and service polite and attentive Certainly not a proper Xmas lunch. Chef was trying out dishes that morning (impressive) Just overpriced Just wanted a festive Xmas ‼️😳

We've been to 'The Brasserie' before and we've always loved it. This time was no different, we really enjoyed the experience. The staff here are brilliant, and every one of them helped to make our evening really enjoyable. I don't remember any names, but everyone we encountered was professional yet friendly. The food wasn't amazing. I had the scotch egg to start, and the homemade 'brown sauce' tasted like unadulterated tamarind sauce. It wasn't unpleasant, but the two made a strange combination. I had cheese to finish and the chutney served with the cheese tasted like mango chutney mixed with chilli jam. Again, it wasn't unpleasant, just strange. We had a great evening and really enjoyed The Brasserie. The staff are great, but the flavours for the meal just lacked something.

Signage into venue was poor and we got lost twice. Tables offered were not with the best outlook. We had Sunday lunch.... Starter was good, main was very very average, sweet was the best course. When we booked the price was £35 each + 12% service charge however when we looked at me menu this had increased to £40 + service charge. Would not recommend based on main course and overall value compare to other venues we have visited recently.

A delightful place for lunch, relaxed, refined and professional. We arrived early, were seated in the bar and invited to have a drink and an appetizer whilst we reviewed the menu. The menu is not over long, but there are choices for everyone, including a...

We had delicious food. This is an informal setting to which you could take children and dogs. The service was excellent, and our waiter seeing that my husband had difficulty walking phoned up for the Golf buggy to take us back to the car park...

The food was average to good and the tv ice was horrendous. We went here the last night before lockdown #2 for my dads birthday and was utterly disappointed. We had to wait at least 5-10 mins at the entrance to even be noticed. Once...

A little disappointed with the Brasserie today. Perhaps the staff were down due to lockdown starting the next day, but definately not as impressed with the food nor service as I have been in the past. A very limited menu that I dont think was...

I attended afternoon tea for my birthday at Lucknam Park. I live in Bristol and have wanted to visit for some time as there's lots of 'hype'...perhaps too much hype?! For the price the food was lovely - as you would expect from a 5*...

We were looking forward to visiting the dining room at lucknham park with great expectations but left disappointed by our experience. The venue itself is lovely if not in need of a little talc in areas. Staff were friendly and the service was overall good....

Went to the Brasserie for a Birthday supper hoping the food would match the delightful gardens and general environment. First observation was the Brasserie is not well signed and you need to head for the spa where it is located. Once inside, the decor and...

Visited here on route to a break in Wales for lunch. Service was so-so with some items forgotten- however the food was auite good- we did hope for better looking at the surroundings. One would expect the Michelin starred restaurant in the main house to...

We stayed three nights at the hotel each evening. Notwithstanding a relatively narrow offer, probably due to restrictions imposed by COVID the food serving was tasty and varied sufficiently for the three evenings. The wine offering was of good quality and the prices commensurate with...

We had an excellent evening meal here. The food couldn’t be faulted and the staff were friendly and efficient

Very welcoming, great service, delicious food, warm atmosphere, I recommend trying this place, we are coming back.

Amazing dinner and cocktails. Service was excellent and we both had the best vegetarian calzone ever. It was massive and so delicious. Great choice of cocktails and wines. And they were more than happy to make a cocktail not on their list.

We ate here on the first night and then again we had lunch here twice. Dinner was okay - my partner's meal was good, we both agreed the squid starter was excellent, crisp and light. But my pasta was pretty dire. The sauce was quite...

Booked a table for eight to celebrate my wife’s 50th birthday. Apart from a bit of confusion as to the menu available on 2nd January following the Xmas festivities the whole evening was fabulous - good food and good service in a lovely setting. Would...

Very nice ambience. We had a drink by the fire The staff is attentive and provided great service. We had the pumpkin salad and duck pate - both excellent. The cod main was also excellent. The cauliflower main was just okay. Our desserts - Stilton...

We ate here for lunch and supper and weren’t disappointed. The food was excellent, the wine delicious and the staff friendly and attentive

Excellent meal and cocktails. Good service. As found throughout the whole of the hotel, nothing was too much trouble and the staff were keen to ensure we had a good experience.

A great 3 course meal we had there in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Service was nice and friendly.

Visited for an anniversary meal and was thoroughly impressed. The whole vibe of Lucknam Park is enchanting anyway- and the Brassiere didn’t let that down. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the menu selection was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and tranquil. The...

This was, presumably, a wealthy family's luxury country abode in very large and beautiful grounds. As a hotel, a great deal of money has been poured in to extend the accommodation, etc. We met with friends to have lunch in the Brasserie which had a...

Being at Lucknam, we had high expectations from the Brasserie. The head waiter had an unusual attitude, trying to be clever, but didn't work. The food overall was average, and we were served the wrong starter. The head waiter came by after hearing about the...

Went there for my 70th Birthday lunch with the family. I had a lovely afternoon tea last year so was looking forward to the lunch. No a large selection of meals to choose from but my daughter in law and I decided on their Mac...

What a find. A very pleasant Brasserie, with professional staff. 1st class food. A fabulous experience and one we will repeat

Had a wonderful Spa day break yesterday with my wife and I. We was welcomed at Spa reception and taken to Brasserie for coffee and three small Danish pastries. We used the swimming pool plus Indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool and also the Japanese Salt...

Best food best wine best service Best place to eat I've come across. I had Kentucky fried octopus just absolutely wonderful

we went to lucknam park with high hope's as the reviews were generally good but were disappointed from the start as we had been told to arrive half an hour early for canapés ,they never arrived and were not even mentioned .When our starters arrived...

The brasserie offers a varied and fresh menu which can be adapted for different needs. The staff are delightful, professional and attentive. The wine list is interesting.

This was my birthday lunch treat. Firstly, the Brasserie is lovely architecturally; bright, modern, with huge windows looking out onto lawn and trees. But when we walked in, nobody greeted us or made us feel welcome; we were just shown to our table by a...

We were lucky enough to be staying here when Chef Westy was celebrating winning the Welsh Chef of the year award and putting his award winning dishes on the menu and we can see why he won, simply stunning 👍🏻

Stylish, relaxed. Good food and service. Family friendly. Near the spa area. Manager courteous and helpful. Enjoyed by a family with teenage son

We loved the easy ambiance and attention from the enthusiastic Restaurant Manager. Wonderful crab and avocado. Superb filet steak -- both cooked exactly as ordered -- and that is unusual. Bravo to the team .

Good food in relaxed atmosphere. Had fish chowder one night and beef burger next plus puds! Friendly engaging staff. Very enjoyable.

Brasserie offers a more relaxed setting than the main restaurant but offers great food and service in a fantastic setting Thoroughly recommended

This was a birthday dinner for my wife. It is rare a restaurant gets everything right, but the staff at The Brasserie excelled excelled. Our fish was fresh and cooked to perfection, and the service could not be faulted

Comida muy mediocre y muy caro. En general nos decepcionó y no iría más. La brasserie en sí no está en o al lado del hotel. Desde el aparcamiento es independiente de nueva construcción adosado a la spa. No hay ambiente - un montón de vidrio con vistas a un jardín bastante soso en su mayoría arbustos y hierba. Con sólo un tercio de las mesas ocupadas en un sábado almuerzo el nivel de ruido era incómoda y sólo una vez fuera no te das cuenta de lo ruidoso que es. En un momento pensé que yo podría haber estado en una tienda de departamento brasserie Mi culpa por no hacer un poco de investigación de antemano.

We had the loveliest lunch here for my Mum's birthday. The food was fantastic and the service was the best I've ever had, anywhere. Alex in particular was so friendly and organised a surprise birthday desert. Highly recommended.

Outstanding food. Churos the best I've ever had as was the tomato risotto. Pollock very good. Tin pot white wine fresh crisp perfect on a sunny afternoon. Looking forward to dinner. Thank you to the brilliant chefs and servers.

Nunca estoy decepcionado por la variedad y calidad de la comida en el restaurante. Siempre hay una opción sana y la tabla de quesos es para morirse. No es barato, pero merece mucho la pena.

Organizar para el almuerzo que resultó ser un hermoso día de sol. Lucknam Brasserie es un entorno encantador para una comida y la habitación está limpia y moderna. El día comimos en el restaurante era de unos 400. completo Esto le dio un buen ambiente,...

Sándwiches y patatas fritas rancias caras negras. Esto es horrible para un hotel tan encantador. Una verdadera decepción después de una día precioso.

attached to asia and good meeting place- great sandwiches for lunch and super choice for evening meal- no need to go into bath eat here!

Was a bit disappointed by the afternoon tea. Served on a wooden board, no cake stand! Scones were a bit greasy/stodgy. Sarnie & cakes were good. The tea itself is teabags!!! £37!! If you're looking to go just for afternoon tea, don't. My favourite is Ellensborough Hotel in the Cotswolds for a good afternoon tea. (I might have spelt that incorrectly) Staff in The Brasserie were very helpful and friendly.

The grounds at Lucknam Park Hotel are a treat at night as the subtle lighting makes the most of the stuning buildings. The Brasserie restaurant is part of the Spa complex and is modern and luxuriously furnished without being overly formal.The menu is very varied and you can have anything from a Pizza from their wood-fired oven to Chateaubriand (which I wish I had chosen after seeing it being served to others). My choice was the Mussels starter with Crab as the main course. The portions were generous - it was frustrating that the pot of mussels was so full that I couldn't get to the sauce at the bottom - but I thought that the crab lacked flavour (maybe that's just the way white crab meat is).The service as amazing - just as good as at the main hotel. I would highly recommend it as an informal but very atmospheric place to eat.

WOW 2 small merlot £30, inc vat, Otherwise experience same as others regarding bathroom attire, we found the staff, food & venue top notch ,car park a bit rustic bottom line very good overall

Unlike the park restaurant, the brasserie restaurant were very slow in ordering our breakfast and the food was slow to arrive. we had planned for about an hour at breakfast so we would have time to checkout afterwards and informed the staff that this was the case, Yet the fruit bowl and croissants that we ordered never came, which was disappointing. Im sure that this restaurant would be lovely for a light lunch or supper but not for those who are restricted on time.

Had an amazing tasty very well presented lunch. Staff very friendly and attentive. Views into courtyard garden lovely.

Not a huge choice but what is offered is good and well presented. Wine list is quite small too which was a shame. 2 gins, 1 bottle mid priced red, 2 three-course meals came to £136.

Situated in the Spa and pool building this place is better used as a lunchtime eating venue, by virtue of where you are. Lacked any character or ambience. Bright lights at night did not help. Service was average, youngsters doing their best. The menu is limited, which we prefer and the food of good quality. The fat chips are the best! Chateaubriand was very good. We noted service was super fast with tables receiving their mains instantly after their starter. We ordered only starters then mains later. Proved to be a wise move as it would have been a very short evening.

The first thing to say is that this is the better of the two restaurants at Lucknam Park. The welcome and service were excellent. The menu was varied and interesting and the food was ok. We also ate breakfast here. I must say that I prefer a buffet style breakfast and was surprised to find that they have a menu. What they served was good. But on arrival for both meals we found we had to clean bits of food from the chairs. And it did not appear that the floor had been recently swept. Prices are "fine dining"

I decided to take some friends to The Brasserie as I had eaten so well there on many ocassions. However, the food this time was mediocre. I had a fish pie which was average and the other dishes were nithing special. I believe that the chef who was there before is now in the main restaurant but does oversee The Brasserie. Obviously not enough. Unless it improves I shan't be singing its praises any further. What a shame as it was so so good before

Ate here on several occasions whilst staying at Lucknam Park. Food was really lovely but the service was exceptional, especially a young man called Stephen who made us feel incredibly welcome and was really kind. I have complicated allergies and at no point did my specific requests/questions seem to be trouble for him or the team at all. Ate here for dinner as well as lunch and would say that Brasserie seems to not do the place credit , as have eaten in numerous restaurants that come nowhere close to this for quality, service and general ambience!

Had supper during a three day stay. Lovely glass restaurant, food excellent, service even better. Cuisine much better than the word 'brasserie' suggests

A world class venue for the discerning person where your expectations are matched. My only negative is the brasserie food that borders on average. Stunning location, superb architecture and gardens where in the main restaurant is stunning, though better meals can be had elsewhere, two recent meals did disappoint. Impeccable service, lovely bedrooms.

We had some good meals including breakfast here. the food was good but the service was lacking in areas. It has a nice relaxed feel but sometimes the team didn't seem to know what was going on.

For those who do not want to pay for a Michelin-star experience but enjoy their food, this is the next best thing. The food is equivalent to the Park Restaurant but the atmosphere is more relaxed. Try the Chateaubriand!

Great food and lovely views out into the garden. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

Had a meal on one evening of our stay and enjoyed the food very much. Tables a little small and are close together and very crowded and noisy. However the staff and food were very good indeed. Would be great for a small group rather than a couple.

The brasserie had a wide menu with something for everyone. Lovely sandwiches for lunch. Dinner was delicious and the service was excellent. The staff were very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend

The Brasserie is in a very nice setting, which is probably it's highest scoring aspect. I was disappointed with the food, and the slow service and not sure I will be rushing back.

Sorry to report but the brassiere let's the hotel down. Great dinner (even though the table next to us were complaining about their food quite loudly). Awful breakfast. Really very basic and bland. We actually decided to drive all the way back to London rather than wake up (on my birthday) and eat here again. Such a shame.

We have stayed at Lucknam Park hotel this week, and eaten either lunch or dinner at the versatile and elegant Brasserie almost every day. Works perfectly as a light, healthy lunch to accompany the spa, and also as a special celebration dinner in the evening (we have done both, twice!).The food on offer is full of flavour, yet delicate and extremely fresh. We loved the fact that a lot of the ingredients used were grown in the gardens on the Estate. The 'Quaffing Club' dinner was a real highlight, with the extremely talented manager / maitre d' Steve having picked a superb 2009 Barolo wine and matched it with a special menu devised by the Michelin starred exec chef of The Park Restaurant next door. Thanks to all the staff at the Brasserie - and a special thank you also to Steve, who is a future star restaurateur we think. We shall be back!

We had lunch at the brasserie. If you are vegetarian I would avoid this restaurant, they do not cater for you. Their choice of vegetarian meals amounts to two! This is poor. What we found even more amazing is that people are allowed to dine in bathrobes!!!! The restaurant is next to the spa, but I think that people who go to the spa and want to eat should be restricted to the lounge area by the reception. This restaurant attracts lots of diners, even children, It cannot be healthy having people half dressed eating in a smart restaurant, especially when there is an alternative area. We had a family come in and sit on the table next to ours. The smell from the oils etc. is not particularly nice when one is trying to eat food.

We enjoyed an evening in the brasserie. Slight miscommunication around the description of one of the dishes we ordered, which might suggest benefit in having a more explanatory menu. Overall the staff were lovely and couldn't be more helpful- particularly the young lady waiting our table and maitre de. Beautiful surroundings.

A la carte menus,piced pork croquette, mackerel, starters, lovely, chicken and fresh fish for main. Freshly baked bread baskets, bread was so soft and fresh, just wonderful.

8 of us ate from the 3 courses for £30 menu and we were absolutely blown away. The whole evening was amazing from service to the quality of food. Would really recommend to anyone to try to book.

A great modern restaurant in the grounds of and old mansion, serving great unfussy well cooked interesting food, with brilliant service.

Perfect for breakfast, but we thought it lacked atmosphere for dinner. The food was excellent. The chairs made a terrible noise when pulled back to sit down for a meal. Staff all helpful and friendly

The very friendly and efficient Staff created a relaxed atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Nice varied locally sourced menu, with all 4 courses cooked to perfection and well presented.Well stocked wine selection was served by the knowledgeable and highly professional staff .Contemporary, modern feel to the restaurant in a picture perfect location.

Just felt a little disappointed by the food - nice pre-lunch drinks in the library but the starters were quite poor (Cornish sardines). Main course was a slight improvement, but the desserts again were very average.

Lovely location at the spa of this wonderful country retreat worth searching out for lunch or dinner. The set lunch menu is excellent value and offers several choices of locally prepared food. All dishes are cooked to order and all well worth the wait, the quality is fine dining at a little brasserie.

Service was good and it's a beautiful setting but it was just kinda average food.Not average for everywhere but average for such a hotel and average for the price.Just didn't think it was value for money.Over salted starter, cold sauce with the steak.... expected the chateaubriand to be just that little bit bigger (I know that's not the point but... it kinda is).The desert was in comparison massive.I've paid half the price for twice the taste... I've paid twice the price too - so it's not that I'm tight!Just lacking attention to detail I think and trading on the hotel's good name rather than itself as a venue to attract non-residents. With Bath so close... needs to up it's game to get us to return (which is a real shame as it's where we went on our first date so it has a nice place in our hearts!)

Afternoon snack of whitebait with aioli and finger sandwiches to see us through till dinner. Fresh and well presented, pleasant with a glass of Provencal rose to wash it down with.

Wenn man nicht gerade im Sterne-Restaurant Park in Hotel Lucknam Park dinieren mag, so ist The Brasserie eine ausgezeichnete Alternative für Frühstück, Lunch und Dinner. Mit Blick in den Garten, im angenehmen, hellen Restaurant erhält man von einer abwechslungsreichen Speisekarte ausgezeichnetes Essen aus der einsehbaren Küche mit offenem Ofenfeuer. Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Gut assortierte Weinkarte mit sehr vernünftigen Preisen. Bekleidung casual - aber zum Dinner sicher keine Shorts und Slippers. Wir haben alle Tages-Mahlzeiten dort gegessen.

Food is fantastic and the staff are very attentive. Perfect compliment to a spa break. Breakfast was very relaxed and we were able to customise our coninental breakfast to what we fancied so everything was fresh.

The relaxing atmosphere of The Brasserie at Lucknam Park is a real treat with tasty interesting food close to the beautiful pool area. You can sit in your towelling robes and look out at the view of the beautiful well kept gardens...

Stunning buildings and grounds, and a reasonably priced afternoon tea. Impeccable service. Came here for a birthday celebration with two friends and loved it. We are all now very interested in finding out more about Lucknam Park.

We had breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Brasseriee. Wonderful service, excellent and great atmosphere.

My wife and I were looking forward to our lunch in the brasserie which was a anniversary gift. Unfortunately it turned out to be a bit disappointing. The buildings and park are fantastic just what we expected. The Brasserie restaurant was let down by 1) No atmosphere at all. 2) Having your lunch with with people from the adjoining spa in their slippers and bath robes. The food we thought was average for a hotel with such a good reputation. Having said this the one positive was that the staff were very polite and helpful.

Was looking forward to sharing a special valentines day with my spouse and thought Lucknam would be up to scratch and meet expectations previously achieved. However, the experience disappointed and I would be wary to repeat. The welcome was warm as always but that was the highlight of the evening. The meal was less than average and the service was poor. We were rushed through and were not feeling pampered. Very average and certainly not 5 star. The brasserie needs to take a breath and re-think. Continue in this manor and they will be classed in the same frame as a little chef or macdonalds. Surprisingly poor.

Beautiful, contemporary design fits so well with older buildings. Very good menu, afternoon tea lovely, service great.Breakfast is table orders, no buffett, good choices available.

The Brasserie is not in the main house but a contemporary building in the garden sharing its entrance with the Spa facilities - great if you are on a Spa break but not so great if you are seeking comfy sofas and log fires. Very friendly and efficient waiters and the lunchtime special menu offers good food at a very sensible price. The selected/recommended wine compliments the food very well and the coffee after lunch was very smooth.The building has floor to ceiling widows onto the garden, which will open during the summer so this will be even better for a summer lunch.Walk off lunch with a stroll through the grounds - all lovely!

Lovely place to eat, not too formal. Excellent standard of service. Our 3 course meal was very enjoyable, the short rib of beef succulent and tender. The wine list is very well chosen.

A bit harsh headline? Maybe....Lets look at the positivesWe arrived about 45 mins before our booking for 8 pm & were warmly welcomed.We enjoyed a round of drinks while we browsed through the various menus but we felt the staff were too anxious to take our order & get us to our table promptly. We were unable to continue our drinks in the lounge area as we were informed that our table was ready & our meal was being prepared, not unreasonable I guess. The food was very good & each course arrived very quickly! We thought it was very good value....However, after a long spectacular drive to the restaurant through the avenue of trees, the actual restaurant disappointed.It had the atmosphere of a motorway service station restaurant in the dead of night. There were few diners so I guess this didn't help. The restaurant closes quite promptly at 10 pm but by 9.45pm a member of staff was clearing the floor with a dustpan & brush & then the aircon got switched to cool presumably to encourage your exit.We just felt the night was quite hurried & everything was geared to closing time.But as I have already stated the food was very good & I almost forgot to mention...so was the head waiter.

I have eaten here several times now evening and lunchtime. The food has never disappointed, excellent standard and served well. I would always recommend.However my last visit I felt things were 'slipping'. I hung up my own coat, always been greeted and coat offered to be hung up.On another hotel website nearby to Lucknam, this little request is made 'We request that guests dress smart with no denim, trainers or sportswear'. I was stunned to see a football being 'dribbled' around the Brasserie, trainers almost on the table and sportswear worn, his football team on his back! In a restaurant serving this standard of food this is not an inappropriate request. So maybe it should be used here too.The ambience was seriously let down by these unfortunate clientele.I know this is a tricky one, the food was as good as always, service not quite up to its normal high standard, my cranberry sauce was given to my partner who was eating beef! so our pre Christmas lunch will probably be elsewhere next year. What a shame.

We had a delicious set lunch here at the end of November.There were 10 of us and service was speedy and no one had to wait.The only gripe we had was the cutlery which was badly balanced and kept turning in our hands.Would definitely recommend