Harden's survey result
Summary
“Never fails to impress with its superb cuisine and overall experience” say fans of this well-known, picture-book Cotswolds mansion (under the same owners as The Feathers in Woodstock), where reports last year were more consistently upbeat than in recent times. In April 2019 (rather late-in-the-day for survey feedback), the hotel changed its offer – simplifying the menu in the long-established main dining room – and launching a new dining space, ‘Atrium’, with a £95, eight-course tasting menu from chef Charles Smith. In the circumstances, it seems best to suspend a full rating till next year.
Summary
“Never fails to impress with its superb cuisine and overall experience” say fans of this well-known, picture-book Cotswolds mansion (under the same owners as The Feathers in Woodstock), where reports this year were more consistently upbeat than in recent times. In April 2019 (rather late-in-the-day for survey feedback), the hotel changed its offer – simplifying the menu in the long-established main dining room – and launching a new dining space, ‘Atrium’, with a £95, eight-course tasting menu from chef Charles Smith. In the circumstances, it seems best to suspend a full rating till next year.
Summary
This “awesome” honey-coloured 17th-century former rectory with stunning gardens has long been a leading gastronomic destination in the Cotswolds, although its food ratings reflect divided feedback this year. While some felt “each dish was uniquely exquisite – it’s rare to find such seamless and consistent excellence” – others were “disappointed” by “tasteless” and “overpriced” meals.
Summary
This acclaimed Olde Englishe Cotswolds hotel has been in the wars; months after the exit of chef Richard Picard-Edwards in late 2016, it was revealed that, over several years, the former GM had defrauded it to the tune of 170K. Perhaps new chef Charles Smith, ex-of Alyn Williams at The Westbury, can help get it back on track, although – notwithstanding the odd “underwhelming” report in this period – ratings have generally held up well.
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Stow-on-the-Wold, Upper Slaughter, GL54 2JD
Opening hours
| Monday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
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