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Summary
Chef-patron Gus Ashenford and his wife Kate this year celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “small restaurant – a bow-windowed former tea room – in a pretty little Cotswolds town”, where they treat guests to consistently “amazing food”, “full of flavour and providing excellent value”. Gus trained under the late Michel Roux at the Waterside Inn, and his cuisine is underpinned by classical French techniques.
Summary
“A small restaurant that punches well above its weight” – Gus & Kate Ashenford’s former Cotswolds tea room has long delivered “a totally outstanding culinary experience”. “The chef-proprietor is highly talented, serving seasonal food with a perfect balance of flavours, exciting combinations and beautiful presentation. It’s French cuisine brought up to date.”
Summary
“A true passion for inventive food is demonstrated time after time” at Gus & Kate Ashenford’s “friendly and efficient” former tearoom in a Cotswold village. “Meals are as great as ever, whatever Michelin says”, say regulars bemused by the loss of a long-held star in 2018 – “we’ve found exciting and memorable flavours in every dish”.
Summary
“A true passion for inventive food is demonstrated time after time” at Gus & Kate Ashenford’s “friendly and efficient” former tearoom in a Cotswold village. “Meals are as great as ever, whatever Michelin says”, say regulars bemused by the loss of a long-held star in 2018 – “we’ve found exciting and memorable flavours in every dish”.
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Restaurant details
5 North Street Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Having first visited this restaurant in 2019... we had a wonderful meal and consequently returned last year when lockdown was lifted for yet another very good dinner. We recently took some friends there for dinner and it wasn't as good as it has been which was disappointing. I am hoping that it was a one off. We will give it another visit in a few months where we hope it goes back to being as good as we know that it can be."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
5 North St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LH
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 7 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑1:30 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 12:30 pm‑1:30 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 12:30 pm‑1:30 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 12:30 pm‑1:30 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | 12:30 pm‑1:30 pm |
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