The Kitchen in Stratford-on-Avon

Lovely to sit, relax and enjoy a meal here. The views looking onto fields of open space are lovely, especially if your normal is a lot of brick/concrete. The food options varied from breakfast, brunch and main meals like a traditional plated up roast. All was served with attentively and looked appealing to eat. Especially liked the edible flowers. Colour does wonders. Portions were good and prices reasonable. The building is spacious. Not crowded at all. Imagine they’re able to cater for large groups. Perhaps will inquire as plenty of free parking outside as well.

Great location but food was underwhelming. We had been to the Kitchen when it was in Farnborough Pub and the food was amazing. But that was a while ago, pre-covid. Shame as the new location is stunning with amazing views out of large windows. Great rural setting. Lovely staff. I had pheasant curry. Overall it was ok but pheasant was dry and came as two whole breasts. Not marinated. Black rice and veg was good. Nduja Pizza’s were given 6/10. One of our party liked his Burger. Deserts: chocolate roulade very nice. Apple crumble the apple overcooked and crumble did not hold together. We will return for another chance as it may have been a post Christmas off day and the facilities and setting are stunning.

If you are happy with a tapas and small plates dining-style then you should like the Kitchen at Primrose Hill Farm. The location, style and ambiance could easily outshine the food but it didn't. We throughly enjoyed our first lunch visit and will be returning. Fabulous food, great service - well done team.

Just to be clear The Kitchen isn't at Farnborough at the moment but at Primrose Hill Farm in tiny Arlescote. This is a lovely venue purpose built in barn style with stupendous uninterrupted views of Warwickshire. The pop up dining is between weddings and other events. Now to the food - so nice not to see the ubiquitous something and chips or burgers, but some really different dishes. This isn't tapas for purists as there are influences from many different cuisines (Thai,middle Eastern, Moroccan etc). All the tapas and 'small plates'were delicious, we particularly liked the roasted carrots with cumin served on lebnah, The Seville orange Panna cotta with yuzu sorbet was sublime. This isn't a cheap place to eat (£100 for 2); but you wouldn't expect it to be with the standard of food and attentive service. A real treat.

We like The Inn @Farnborough so when our friends suggested we book the pop up Kitchen here, we jumped at it.what a perfect location, the atmosphere was great, light, airy and loved the DJ outside. Shame we couldn't hear him from inside, that would have been fab. Food was delicious, well presented etc. We had roast beef, lamb and the special. My only slight nark was the price of the Meze £15 for 3 bowls and some bread sticks? We loved it and will be back

Having decided to come away for the weekend we searched a couple of restaurants to eat at locally to our hotel in Banbury. We arrived at the kitchen and found that we were in an amazing barn ! The welcome was fantastic and there was a great buzz . The interior of the barn is modern and trendy, we had a table at the huge windows with a view over the countryside. The menu was lovely, nice selection and when the food arrived it was superb. The service was attentive and all diners appeared to be enjoying themselves. The layout of the barn and outdoor area is very stylish and great cocktails on offer too! If we are in the area again we would not hesitate to come back and also recommend to friends.

We ate here at the primrose pop up on Friday. We had good food overall but my starter was cross contaminated (non gluten free bread in two out of three of the dips). And despite checking gluten free desert options, the one I had the plate was quite literally sprinkled with gluten (some sort of crumbled biscuits). Thinking best to just double check - the waiter came and took my plate away replacing it with another one commenting ‘they shouldn’t have put that on there’. No apologies at all considering he put it down in front of me with the gluten on and we had had the same waiter all meal. If you’re Coelaic be careful!

On my first visit my sister ordered a pizza cheese free but unfortunately it arrived with cheese, however an apology followed and it was taken off the bill. Second visit booking for two adults and one child aged two with a dairy allergy which I noted at time of booking. On arrival this was explained again with very little support and we were told they don’t provide a children’s menu! Are you discouraging those with children? A great location but as a previous reviewer mentioned a tad of arrogance by the two owners. Thankfully we received far better service from those serving inside the shop. No vegan options and very little for vegetarians. Disappointing.

The owners have really pulled out all the stops to try to overcome the restrictions Covid-19 has thrown in their path. First, they built a brilliant new outdoor eating area at their original venue in Farnbourough. Then, when winter beckoned, they relocated to Primrose Hill farm and took over the barn which is used for events. We've eaten a cuple of tmes inthe barn, but then along comes HMG andscuppers the plans of Ant and Jo. Lockdown two followed by teir 3 restrictions. So, thinking caps on, the dynamic duo turn their hand to teakeaway food. We've had several Friday night offerings now, but yesterday we had the Sunday roast. The portion size was immense and the food amazing. Hats off to this couple and their team who are doing everything they can to survive in these ridiculous times. We will be back for more and can't wait until we can sit down and dine again, either at Primrose Hill Farm or at the Kictehn in Farnborough. These guys deserve your support. Not for charitable purposes but because, despite plans being scuppered at every turn, they still manage to stay upbeat and turn out amazing food.

Having passed the sign outside saying pop up restaurant, shop, etc we decided to go and have a look. This being a Saturday Not knowing what to expect we were really impressed by the buildings and presentation. Upon entering the door we were approached by a waiter who it turned was the owner. We explained that we had popped in to see what was on offer. Well it was like trying to extract blood from a stone, we really should have known. Eventually he did offer up information and as the venue was extremely attractive we decided to have a coffee and a hot chocolate, both fine. Whilst having our drinks we enquired of a female waitress if the restaurant did a Sunday roast. She confirmed they did. A little reticent we duly booked for 3 pm the next day a table for 3 persons. On the Sunday we arrived and were shown to a table set for 3 by the owner and we apologised that only 2 could make it. The extra place seating was begrudgingly removed. The change from 3 to 2 had not caused any rearrangement of table placement etc. As we were taking our seats the owner stated we have run out of Beef, no apology, nothing. My wife and I sat down and studied the menu. Having studied the menu to see that on offer was pizza, a salad, hake with rice and pasta. I beckoned to the owner and asked was there any replacement for the Sunday roast as there was no similar type dishes on the menu. The owners reply was gobsmacking. No there was no replacement/substitute, no apology and if we didn't like we were free to walk. Not wishing to outstay our 'welcome' we duly 'walked'. So we have a restaurant at 3pm on a Sunday running out of roast, the reason we booked, offering no apology , no appropriate replacement displaying a truely unbelievable attitude from the owner. As we left there were numerous other parties arriving, I hope they didn't require a roast on a Sunday. I can live with stock shortages, but there are ways of dealing with a situation. What I cannot live with is an arrogant attitude from owners to their guests. This I cannot overlook. You might say a bad day at the office, but we experienced the same attitude 2 days running, there will not be a third. As it happens we are local and may have considered this location for our daughters wedding, absolutely not now. If the owner is interested we did get a Sunday roast at a nice pub/restaurant just up the road and yes they were busy.

Absolutely brilliant night in Primrose Farm venue. 2nd visit to this pop up. Started off with cocktails. The steak, hake, and mushroom pappardelle were faultless. Puddings superb too. Live DJ provided a superb backing. Lured into another after dinner cocktail. Couldn’t fault the whole evening. Everyone had a great time. Will be back in December

Wow quite simply the best Roast Beef lunch I have ever eaten! Anthony and Jo have moved to Primrose Hill Farm so we couldn’t wait to try it out. It didn’t disappoint, what a wonderful venue, nice and airy and super clean in these days of Covid. The food was amazing and the service as friendly as ever. We shall definitely be back. Beck and Murray Fraser

The Kitchen have relocated to the spacious Primrose Hill Farm for the winter and we booked in the Sunday lunch. The new location is superb and the owners have taken every precaution to make it as secure and safe as possible. The location is fantastic with great views from the panoramic windows. The food was as excellent as ever , great roast beef with all the trimmings and top class Yorkshire puddings. Service was friendly and efficient with plenty of staff on hand. Well done to all involved.

Visited today for lunch with my partner. We didn't have high hopes of getting a table as we had not booked and thought this would be a problem given Covid restrictions. The two lovely ladies behind the bar made us feel very welcome and reassured us we could get a table for lunch after our walk with no trouble! An hour later, having enjoyed a great walk around Farnborough estate, we were showed to a clean corner table, where both of us ordered the field mushrooms on toasted sourdough. Portions were very generous, well presented and everything tasted super fresh. We both felt the garlic in the homemade pesto was perhaps a little overpowering (and we love garlic, as a French household!) but that is all down to personal preference and certainly did not affect our enjoyment of the meal. My only suggestion would be to offer steak knives with this dish; the vintage cutlery is lovely but the knives were like butter knives and couldn't cut the bread properly! We didn't ask for different knives as by then, the room was filling up and the two waitresses were busy seating new diners. We noted what a great job they did as everyone seemed to turn up at the same time! We understand the business is moving, and will certainly look forward to visiting again at the new location. Overall a great pub, with tasty food and very good service. I wish them well in their new venue.

We had a fantastic dinner this evening. The food was fresh and very tasty. The courtyard setting is lovely and the service was friendly and attentive.

Lovely pub and lovely staff. Had a great time, thanks Ant for the lovely food and for the wonderful experience 👍

Amazing love the food great chat love to see it and would go again for many times, and great toilets

Where to start...? I popped in here for a quick pit stop a week or so ago while on a cycle ride. The style and presentation made me want to come back, and so I did while doing a circular walk from nearby Claydon. The phrase”all the gear and no idea” comes to mind. It was fairly quiet, mid afternoon when we arrived. We sat at a table in the garden and awaited a member of staff to take an order. After 10 minutes, I walked into the bar and asked the lady behind the bar if someone could take an order. “Yes of course - I’ll have someone come out to you” was the reply. Another 5 minutes or so later we were approached by a staff member who asked if we had already ordered! She then went off to “get a menu” saying she’d be right back. Another 10 minutes went by. We eventually got our menu, ordered a couple of drinks and (again eventually) managed to order a couple of pizzas. At this point the heavens opened and we were forced to move (together with a party of 7 or 8 beside us) to a covered area that had just been become available. We squeezed in to the seating area, as did the other party and awaited our food. We noticed that this party were sitting at a table that hadn’t been cleared or sanitised since the last party left, and that there was a group of 3 who had arrived shortly after us sitting behind them. The manager obviously knew the party of 3 as they appeared to have no problem ordering or receiving their food and drink. (The manager happily took their order, but not ours!) Our pizzas eventually appeared and we tucked in. Oh dear. The dough was tough to cut, undercooked and “doughey ” in consistency. The flavour however, was spot on. After this we again awaited service to clear our plates and order a coffee. I wasn’t at all surprised that we had to repeat the previous exercise where I eventually went into the bar to ask for someone to take an order, was told that someone would be with us, and (surprise surprise) waited again. As nobody arrived I again went into the bar, and asked for 2 coffees and a brownie for our table. The young lady took the order there & then, and I returned to our table. 5 minutes later a young server (who gave the impression she really didn’t want to be there) appeared and asked us if we wanted to order! She seemed somewhat non-plussed when we told her we had ordered at the bar! Our coffees duly arrived, (the tray being awash with spilled coffee!) as did the delicious brownie, and we finished our meal without further mishaps. It is a shame that The Kitchen was such a disappointment, and I really hope that the management take this (long I know) review as a serious critique and not a moan from a grumpy punter. There’s a chance that it was a one-off and we were just unlucky. Or perhaps not.

We booked a table for courtyard dining to make sure we got a table. Love seeing how this restaurant has diversified during the Covid lockdown. Had visited their shop a few times in recent weeks for AMAZING bread, pesto, cakes and fresh produce. Now with outside dining you can get to sample the delicious ingredients cooked to perfection first hand and the glorious garden and surrounds. The beef salad was insanely delicious, best beef I have tasted in a very long time. Well organised, leave your details for track and trace, blankets if you need, really convivial atmosphere.

Aggressive, uninformed, customer service appalling.Met with aggression/ bullying. I don't think he wanted us there.It is NOT LAW that I have to give, or they have to take my personal information, as I was loudly and incorrectly informed in front of a crowed restaurant.He told us we had to be covided. I chose to leave.As I left He was overheard speaking about customers ( my friends) in a dorogatory way "they asked for a profanity pot of tea! "I did retaliate on hearing this, where upon he started shouting "she's going" and I wasn't quite sure what else but it sounded like she's not a local????"All the customers were laughing.

we go there quite alot. it doesnt open every day of the week which can be very annoying. the food is good and the pub itself is well maintained. It doesnt serve lunches after about 2.00 which i find very annoying but i enjoy going there

Visited here for dinner as we were passing through.Never been before .First impressions are good lovely fire going in the bar and great decor but the seating area where you actually dine was very cold with no heating so we had to keep our coats on which spoilt our dining experience some what.Chose the steak medallions which were fabulous quality steak and cooked perfectly but were covered in salt and way way way way too much 1970's style garlic butter and the salad it came with was horrendous.. so sickly made me feel ill after eating a couple of mouthfuls, it was covered in thick grated parmesan cheese which had melted into the rocket leaves..just odd...don't do this it's horrible and really unhealthy!The worst thing about this place is the CUTLERY..my goodness it's awful. Great big ancient car boot cutlery from the 40's.I know what they are trying to do (be cool and retro?) but the cutlery is vile makes your mouth feel horrible and leaves a nasty metal taste and the knives are like giant size butter knives and would not cut a thing.Would go again but the menu needs to be made a bit simpler ...I think the chef it needs to add a few more healthy options and lose all the garlic..everything is swimming in garlic!Would rate the food as ''trying too hard'' they obviously have a good chef but everything is over poncy making it a bit sickly.Keep it simple nobody wants melted cheese on a salad and don't put salt all over a steak .It's not healthy or appealing.Good food cooked well that is all you need stop adding daft stuff to it.

We have visited many times and every single visit is amazing! The food is some of the best I have had anywhere. The service and environment is always warm and welcoming. A must visit!

I visited the Kitchen with my boyfriend and his mother for New Year’s Day lunch and it was fab! I had scallops to start and my boyfriend had the smoked pheasant pâté which were both lovely. For mains my boyfriend and I both had the smoked ox cheek which was absolutely beautiful, so so flavoursome and one of the best dishes we have ever had (and we have had many amazing meals!) My boyfriends mother had the haddock Mac and cheese which was also delicious. We then shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert which we all agreed was the best sticky toffee pudding we have ever had! Service was great and the decor is also lovely, we particularly liked the mismatched plates and cutlery! Will definitely be back.

We visited for a weekend family dinner. Portions were good sized, and the dishes were all well executed and presented. We had the ox cheek, the game pie and the steak as our main courses. This place is also dog friendly which is a bonus. Would return.

fantastic restaurant,marvellous food and great staff.highly recommend, very busy so best to book ahead

What a great place! The food was delicious. Relaxed and welcoming environment. Will definitely be back to try more of the local and seasonal food on the menu. Would highly recommend a visit to The Kitchen

I had an excellent experience at the Kitchen for Sunday Lunch. We had booked via OpenTable (a big plus for me) and when we arrived we felt very welcome. We ate at 12:00 to allow us to go for a post meal walk and were possibly the first table to be seated for lunch - the table was well set and felt cosy but not cluttered. The service was relaxed and not rushed - the waiting staff were there when we needed them. All of the food was excellent - but I think the smoked Ox cheek was the winner for me. I would strongly recommend The Kitchen to anyone who is looking for great food, in a great environment, in a beautiful village.

Called in on our way back to Yorkshire after visiting family. We both had the roast beef dinner and it was absolutely delicious. The addition of roasted Mediterranean veg (along with cauliflower cheese, green beans and tender stem broccoli) was amazing. Every mouthful was a joy. Yes it’s pricey at £18 but I would 100% say you get what you pay for. Wonderful. We will be back!

We visited on a Monday lunchtime whilst walking in the area, it was fairly quiet with just one other table in use but still had atmosphere. We had a very friendly welcome and great service. We both had the same meal - chicken and ham pie, it was delicious! Crammed full of meat, tasty shortcrust pastry and lots of gravy.I'd definitely return if I'm in the area again.

Over a number of years The Kitchen, formerly The Inn at Farnborough was for us a favourite dining venue and we have also entertained many friends there too. Having not been to The Kitchen for just over 12 months we decided to lunch there on 31st August. How things have changed,The place was dark and dingy and totally lacking in the spirit and charm we so fondly remember. The staff we met were very young and although pleasant are clearly in need of training in the art of restaurant hospitality. We were directed to a table adjacent to an open door and when we asked for the door to be shut were told _ "it's hot" and so the door remained open. My chair was dangerously rickety but I did manage to have it changed. Cutlery on the table looked as though it had been bought as a distressed lot at a jumble sale.The menu we found to be uninspiring and expensive for what was on offer. When I mentioned to our waitress that my wife has a gluten allergy and could her needs be met the response was as though I had just arrived from the dark side of the moon. Clearly the waitress was totally unaware of allergic food conditions and the need (in law) to respond in a positive manner.At this point I informed the waitress that we were not happy and had not touched our wine and were leaving - the only comment "not a problem".How very sad to find that this much loved venue has deteriorated and with much regret we will not return.

Called in without a reservation but had no trouble getting a table. It appeared to have a nice local menu, and two of us had the lamb and the other two had the chicken pies, all of which were lovely. The lamb which I had was very tender, but personally I was not keen on the Aubergine and I love aubergine. But it wasn’t enough to spoil the meal. We had panacotta for dessert, again very nice.

Set in a small village street - the place has class... Off street car park. Great welcome to the restaurant/bar, which is smallish and intimate with good quiet indie folk music playing.

The Kitchen is lovely old pub with plenty of character. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and we were taken to a table for two over by a door, which was ok.

Myself and husband were staying in the beautiful Finch Cottage, (which is ideally located next door to this pub and available for holiday lets) and we decided to eat here on a Friday evening.

We came for a wedding anniversary and although it’s very quiet on a Monday night, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The lovely lady behind the bar was very friendly and attentive. Cannot fault the food! Lovely tomato tart to start, the lamb main with smoked aubergines was divine and we loved the panacotta and praline torte. The outside garden area was also lovely to sit in. Plenty of parking and a beautiful location - highly recommended! We will be back.

The standard of service was superb on our visit. The staff serving were welcoming and very knowledgeable re. the dishes & wines. The menu offered gives a limited choice but there is something on there for everyone! The quality of the meals we had were of the highest standard and very tasty. Thank you for a great evening :)

Lovely upmarket pub in beautiful surroundings. The garden was attractive and well kept. The pub offered a warm welcome and with amazing food. The interior could be described as boutique. The staff were lovely, friendly and warm. 2nd time dining and will definately recommend and come again very soon.

We had a very pleasant diner : good food and perfect service! I had the KERALA KING PRAWN AND COCONUT CURRY, which was delicious !

Excellent greeting from staff, food was delicious! Lovely selection of food to choose on the menu, great service.

We visited as a group of 7, 4 adults and 3 teens. What a stunning lunch!

Visited Saturday with a large group of children and adults. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was lovely and the beer went down well, thank you!

We were travelling back from London and wanted to call somewhere for a nice lunch - we struck gold when we picked the ‘Kitchen’. The food was fantastically presented and each course was an absolute delight - the combination of taste and flavours in the Scallops, Duck egg, roast beef and Cornish Lamb dishes was truly exquisite - each mouthful was a burst of flavour that left you wanting more and more - the staff were very attentive and helpful - a great place to relax, unwind and have a truly exceptional meal - a must try if you are in the area

The Kitchen is a fantastic restaurant, serving delicious food as well as offering phenomenal service. From the moment I walked in, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The manager, a young man named Alex was exceptionally hospitable and was considerably helpful when ordering from the menu. Alex demonstrated his amazing knowledge of the food accompanied by his expertise in wine which allowed us to have the perfect meal. Which leads me onto the food, well presented and flavoursome. Overall, I must say one of the best dining experiences I have experienced and i'm looking forward to returning to this remarkable establishment.

Was surprised with a Fathers Day lunch this afternoon at The Kitchen which is settled a lovely village. Parked up in the good sized car park and wandered in, only momentarily distracted by the tyre swing shaped like a horse that changed our six year old daughter!

Really impressed here i thought the food was excellent, the staff were very attentive an the outside garden area was beautiful. Would highly recommend

Came here for a friend's birthday as the '3 courses and a glass of wine for £25' seemed like a steal. The welcome was warm and the staff were very friendly.

The Kitchen is a lovely pub/restaurant in the village of Farnborough. Great menu and service. The Sunday roast we had was of exceptional quality and contained locally sourced produce. Highly recommended.

What a gem! Had a lovely meal on Friday evening. Pork scratchings to start followed by chicken pie! Lovely fresh chicken with fluffy mash...then of course homemade sticky toffee pudding to finish. Wife had the scollops to start then the fish cakes followed by vanilla pannacotta!

Not been here since they changed the name, so wasn't sure what to expect. Needn't have worried though, still the same friendly welcome, and the food is as good as ever.

Decided to go here as it is advertised as dog friendly, which it certainly is.

Having been meaning to try the Kitchen for a little while, we finally made it there last week, having repeatedly heard positive reviews from friends. From the moment we walked through the door, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, which set the tone for a very enjoyable visit. Food wise - I would highly recommend the honey and garlic slow roasted lamb which was absolutely divine, which went excellently with bottle of Malbec the manager recommended. We will definitely be heading back!

Such a beautiful little place, we felt so welcomed by the staff and we were able to take our dog inside too which was lovely after a long walk! We stayed for a drink and a bite to eat, which was absolutely delicious. Will definitely go back!

went here for easter sunday lunch

A friend recommended this lovely pub restaurant. We enjoyed fantastic seasonal food in lovely surroundings. Dog friendly. Nice gardens. Lovely atmosphere and really attentive and friendly staff. If you go in rhubarb season have the rhubarb and custard it's amazing as is the spring greens soup. Thank you for a lovely meal.

We were in our way to another nearby pub when we stumbled upon The Kitchen. The car park was empty so we were a bit dubious about going inside......well, we were very pleasantly surprised and glad we went in. Sitting next to the fire we shared the cheese balls and wondered why on earth we shared them as they were delicious, moreish and I wished we’d ordered two portions. I had the pigs cheeks which were cooked to perfection however I didn’t like the saffron mash and would have preferred good old fashioned buttery mash. My husband had the fish cakes which were packed with flavour and plenty of fish. I’d definitely recommend The Kitchen as it’s dog and family friendly with good service.

The Kitchen clearly prides itself on its service and food. The burger I had was so tasty and service was provided with a smile. I will definitely visit again in the near future.

The Kitchen is set in the lovely village of Farnborough, try one of their great walks before lunch but try to avoid peak dining times, it is popular. So they really care about the quality of their food and service, pigs cheeks with saffron mash were absolutely fantastic. Definitely worth paying a little more for the quality you get.

It's clear that The Kitchen is really dedicated to great quality food. My partner and I were heading from Wales to London and looking for somewhere for dinner (his birthday meal actually). Located in the lovely village of Farnborough, just off the M40, The Kitchen is warm and welcoming without being too crowded.

Good food, fast service and the sticky toffee pudding is up there with the best of them. Had a really good meal.

I was treated to lunch at The Kitchen for Mothers Day recently (extremely happy on finding out hubby had booked the table as we are huge fans of this pub)

Spent some time this week working in the 'hub' at The Kitchen. Really great, chilled atmosphere. Good coffee. The lunch looks good, I will try it next time I'm in!

We stumbled across The Kitchen by chance on our way home from a family gathering. The place was well presented, and the menu suited both myself and my partner. The burger was juicy and complimented well with the thick cut chips and my partner had the Ox Cheek which he described as the perfect comfort food. Cosy, friendly staff and a decent Gin selection. Will be returning at a later date!

Have visited a few times and always find high quality food and excellent staff. The waiter Joe is always particularly pleasant. The addition of a co-worker hub is an interesting concept and I look forward to visiting.

Popped in for a drink during the day. It was full of business types. Too posh for me. But saying that the staff made us feel welcome.

I took an old friend for lunch so I wanted somewhere special to take her. As always, The Kitchen didn't disappoint. Lovely food, friendly and efficient service, and a lovely, relaxed atmosphere for a good chat. A really excellent lunch.

We chose the Kitchen for our get together for its relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and good service and were not disappointed. The pork scratchings were large and crispy, the scallops came with a light curry sauce but Chef was happy to serve without this for two of our group. The fishcakes were great, as was the steak burger, but the sticky toffee pudding was the best as it was surprisingly light and so so tasty. We will definitely recommend and return.

Brilliant lunch. Our waiter was very accommodating, sorting out gluten free option. Food was excellent-would recommend the smoked haddock. We were not rushed. Have booked for mother’s day.

We like this place. It's comfortable and the decor is tastefully done. The staff are friendly and the manager, Alex, is particularly attentive. The quality of the meals has varied from average to very good over the past year or so. Our only real gripe is that we have exhausted the menu. The menu is limited and, whilst we are happy to choose from such a limited menu, we would expect it to change from time to time. We feel that a menu overhaul once a month, for example, would entice us to come back here more often. As we have noticed a steady decline in the number of diners, maybe we are not alone in our thinking.

The venue is nicely situated in a lovely village, and in terms of layout and design is marvellous.

MY friend and I went here today and was pleasantly surprised the restaurant was lovely and so where the staff My friend had the little sausages in honey and mustard delicious and then i had the Warwick sausage with mash and gravy very delicious my friend had the roast beef meal and he loved it .I had the chocolate brownie that was to die for.The price was the meal was ok will be going back again soon

Was looking forward to visiting here after reading the reviews. Disappointed to say we won’t hurry back. I had onion with cheesy toast to start - unfortunately the ‘toast’ was a soggy mass which was already in the soup and must have been hanging around for a while before being served as it had soaked up all the soup and started to disintegrate. In hindsight I wish I’d sent it back as it wasn’t very pleasant. Husbands mushroom on toast was reasonable but overpriced. Roast beef was ok - my husband enjoyed his but I found the gravy really salty. Roast potatoes were burned. They tasted ok but the outsides were charcoal. Personally I wouldn’t haven’t served these. Husbands chocolate brownie was mediocre - more of a chocolate sponge and missing the fudgie-ness of a brownie. We were served by 3 or 4 different people, all of whom were pleasant but didn’t result in a particularly slick experience. The pricing is fairly high, which I don’t mind paying if the food delivered to a high standard. Sadly on this occasion it wasn’t so we won’t be returning. To end on a positive, the ladies loos get top marks for comfort and helpful little extras!

We had a delicious lunch of soup and three freshly made salads - with great beer and coffees too. Vegan & gluten free easily catered for. Cosy wood burner and helpful, friendly staff. The perfect pub for a bite to eat before or after a stroll!

Can for a night out with friends away from the children.

We had been looking forward to our lunch today as the four of us had our Christmas Get-together here last year, but this year was very disappointing

My brother and friends spotted this venue and so we made a reservation,what a good decision! The food was perfect in every way,especially the roast pheasant everybody agreed that it was a fantastic lunch.sevice was greatb nothing too much trouble looking forward to revisiting.

Great ambience, amazing food and very friendly staff. We let saying that we must come back for our Summer get together.

Visited recently, nice staff and food, also very dog friendly which is important for us. Great find all round.

Fabulous food and excellent service. Very definitely dog friendly. Will be sure to visit again soon. Thank you.

Amazing food with top service and more than happy to accommodate us and our puppy after a lovely Sunday walk. All three of us had one of the best Sunday lunches we have ever had. Set in the picturesque village of Farnborough the service was friendly, attentive and quick. We all had the roast beef, lovely thick slabs of tender fillet served with with a great selection of seasonal vegetables (loved the marrow and other squashes!) and typical roast trimmings. scrumptious puddings, great background music and well designed decor in a traditional stone pub. Our border collie puppy sat quietly at our feet and clearly felt happy in the friendly atmosphere. Nice garden outside with a Cotswold feel and Pizza oven, BBQ etc. Thanks a lot keep up the great work. We will be back with friends.

It's taken us some time to finally try The Kitchen which is surprising as we live fairly locally!

Wonderful food, great service. The chef knows how to combine flavours in such a way to make each dish very tasty. Highly recommended.

We are regulars to your restaurant, we sent our aupair & children on a bike ride and they bought 3 ice cream for £15! We will not be back I think it’s disgusting to change so much. We will not be back and will advise friends and family locally not to bother! I rang to complain and the gentleman on the phone wasn’t bothered!

Went there after booking for lunch during a planned walk. Nice place, the person who served us was very ‘cold’ not welcoming or adding any value (I.e asking for children’s menus when we clearly had children). Food was served to 8 of us over a 4 minute period so food was getting cold for those first served. Toilets were leaking so puddles on the floor (was just lazy not mopping floors every 20 minutes especially when this was being trodden through the restaurant). Food nothing to write home about but ok. 10% added to bill for gratuity (no way)......... took that off. This place has dressed itself up to be a ‘destination’ venue when actually and frankly it’s not that polished

We ordered a selection of appetisers and each was amazing. The basil panacotta was pretty special. As was the pork scratchings and cheddar balls. It was really enjoyable to sit in the garden and be surrounded by the ingredients we just saw on our plates. Very fresh. Also loved the smells coming from the smoker in the garden.

Pleasant welcome in this country bistro.

Today was the first time I ever left a restaurant without really eating anything. I booked a table online yesterday for 1pm today, Sunday 15th July. Plenty of availability, no times blanked out. I was pleased as we had eaten here previously and had a great meal.

We had a nice meal here and a couple of drinks , you could dine at a table in the garden or inside . We opted for indoors as it was cooler , the menu was quite extensive , the food was excellent and reasonably priced . The staff were polite and attentive as I chose a starter for a main course , definetly recommend .

Well we had visited this beautiful place quite a few years back when it was called the New Inn, it was great then but have to say it was a lovely surprise to see a new look inside that we both loved and the food although different from before was absolutely faultless, great staff that where polite and helpful but not overbearing. The food really was a delight with every course just perfect will be returning soon

Set in the attractive village of Farnborough "The Kitchen" advertises itself as serving "rustic cooking" not sure what this means as the food though well prepared and cooked to perfection was not what we imagined as "Rustic"!, The two staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was very good if a little pricey. We ate in the restaurant area and had roast cod £20, sirloin steak £25 and pork collar £20. The salad was a token couple of leaves and the potato mash with the pork collar could have been a bit more generous. We shared two sweets, rhubarb crumble (£8) and chocolate tart (£8) both delicious but half portions were adequate. Coffee was a disappointment with little flavour. To sum up the main courses were excellent but the salad etc for the price could have been more generous. With two small glasses of wine and the coffee the total cost was £141.79. This included 1o% service charge which according to the menu was discretionary but was added without seeking agreement. As it happens we would have paid this voluntarily if we'd been asked.

Our group of 10 adults and 13 kids visited here during a weekend away, after a walk through pleasant countryside.

On a sunny Saturday we found ourselves in Farnborough, near Banbury after a tip off from a friend who lives nearby, and a blue plaque by the rose covered front door announcing dogs are welcome, together with a water bowl beneath boded well, even though on this occasion we were without ours - our experience has shown that where dogs are welcome live warm hearts and friendly people!

Delightful gourmet pub set in the picturesque village of Farborough (a few miles outside of Banbury). Beautifully prepared food of the highest quality, quite pricey and worth every penny. Well kept Purity beers and good wine list and their homemade pork scratching are worth a special trip if you only want a drink

We were 3 couples, all related, all in the Banbury area by chance. None of us knew the area at all, so relied on the internet to find a place for lunch. We settled on this charming little place quite near the M40 - it used to be a pub, but is now a restaurant with aspirations. They were not busy, even though it was a Bank Holiday, but the kitchen struggled to serve us in reasonable time. Fortunately we were happy to sit and chat for ages, but other people might have become edgy. However the food was worth waiting for: my fish cakes were among the tastiest I have ever had, and we all praised both courses. The rabbit pate and the mushrooms on toast were delicious, clean plates all round. No time for desserts, but we all agreed that the food and the service were excellent. Car park not big enough and they need some parasols for the garden tables on a sunny day.

This used to be The New Inn and was a good country pub. It now has beef renamed, upgraded and is in the Good Food Guide. We only stopped for a drink but the menu looks goo and we will return to eat.

Excellent food. Great choices. Fantastic atmosphere.

We dined at The Kitchen for the first time for our son’s Birthday. The food and the service were both excellent !!!

I have eaten at The Kitchen on a number of occasions and, every time, find the welcoming warm and friendly, the room cosy and comfortable and the food delicious. The set menu is a new idea for those who would like to save their pennies, but if choosing from the main menu you will not be disappointed as the portions are generous and the food very tasty. The service is faultless - we have always been politely asked whether we need anything and been made to feel very 'at home'. Even our dog is welcomed with a biscuit.

Stunning place to visit, it is very welcoming and the staff are really attentive. The homemade food was like no other. I had the game pie - for the first time - and it is unbelievable. The ambiance was great. Unfortunately my eyes were bigger than my belly and I couldn't finish my amazing desert.

Firstly, I’m not sure that the previous review is of the same place. A wonderful warm welcome from both friendly staff and the roaring fire.