Mostly Cloudy 13 oCNo matter what your taste, be it traditional English, French, Italian, Greek/Mediterranean, Chinese, Canonise or Indian, etc., or size of pocket, an extraordinary mouth-watering experience awaits you in the many restaurants and inns in and around Chipping Campden.
Because of the popularity of Chipping Campden's restaurants, we do recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The establishments below are ordered according to their distance from Top Farm:
000.3 mile – Volunteer Inn and The Maharaja Restaurant, St Catherine's Square, Chipping Campden GL55 6DY
The Volunteer Inn is a 17th century pub with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and a wonderful culinary experience of Pan Asian cuisine awaits you at the Maharaja Restaurant, a jewel in the Cotswold's. It offers fabulous Indian food, quality wines and real ales and comes highly recommended by many of Cotswold Charm's customers.
The Maharaja's menu (available online) contains mainly traditional firm favourites, but additionally there are some new and exciting dishes that can be created especially for you by our chef.
The variety of starters chosen for your enjoyment, combine to create a glorious fusion of flavours and exotic tastes from the many varied regions throughout Asia. All dishes prepared at Maharaja Restaurant, have a fine regard for remaining true to the methods and tastes of their origin, using only the finest ingredients and authentic spices.
000.3 mile – Red Lion Inn, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AS
The Red Lion has been providing sustenance to weary travellers for many centuries and has a passion for creating good food - really good food.
They take the time and effort to make unique local, regional & international meals using classic recipes and adding our own sense of Cotswold flavour and charm. The chef can almost guarantee them to be exclusive.
Meats & game are of the very highest quality, wherever possible from local sources or high reputation. Vegetables and fruit are handpicked to our exacting standards. Herbs are from local gardens as the chef will settle for nothing less than the best.
Accompanying the seasonal menu, they offer an exciting and varied specials board that encompasses the essence of the Cotswold and of the town. Local ham hocks and Trout feature along with game pots that are sure to curb your hunger.
www.theredlioninn.org/4-food_%26_drink.htm
000.4 mile – Joel's Restaurant, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AL
Absolutely superb French cuisine and associated wines served either inside Island house or it delightful garden – your mouth will water for weeks!
www.joelsrestaurant.co.uk Tel: 01386 840598
000.4 mile – The Kings Hotel, The Square, Chipping Campden GL55 6AW
The Kings Hotel is a charming 18th century town house boasting distinctive and stylish accommodation. Sympathetic and careful renovation means guests can enjoy all the modern day comforts they need yet still soak up the character and history of a Cotswold stone building.
They deliver modern British food with a contemporary twist. Not so much a revival of old dishes, but a re-interpretation, often with an element of fusion. Gareth & his team pay great attention in sourcing the best local suppliers to ensure we use only the finest quality ingredients.
You will encounter mouth-watering choices like a starter of Duck Rillets with a Pea Panna Cotta & Pomegranate dressing, or main course of Braised Belly Pork & Fillet, Crispy Langoustine Tail, Roasted Apple, Celeriac Choucroute & Dauphinoise Potato. To finish, the dessert menu promises blissful indulgence with the likes of Caramel Banana Mousse, Pain D'epice & Coffee Soil.
www.kingscampden.co.uk Tel: 01386 840256
000.4 mile – The Cotswold House Hotel, The Square, Chipping Campden GL55 6AW
Whether you are staying or just eating at Cotswold House you are in for a treat, with a warm welcome, extreme comfort and excellent food. Take a browse around all 30 of the very special rooms; find out about the chef, the associated Hicks' restaurant; stroll around the gardens; plan days out and places you can visit from a feast of options.
The formidable kitchen team, led by executive head chef Damian Clisby take their inspiration from the finest offerings of dedicated producers - whether it be wholesome crusty breads, locally churned cheeses, home-reared meats, best Cornish fish, vegetables from the lush Vale of Evesham, or jams and preserves from small-scale artisan producers. All people who care deeply about what they do.
The result is the very best of modern British cooking with a good sprinkling of Continental influence in there too. No posturing. No pretension. Just wonderful food served at lunch and dinner in our restaurant, Hicks' at Cotswold House.
'Hicks' serve[s] the village from coffee time to supper. At weekends Hicks' is hectic - Sunday lunch is a treat...- but for midweek lunch it is casual and relaxed...Hicks is best enjoyed from the front room, fashionably furnished and facing out onto the market square.
/www.cotswoldhouse.com/Our-Restaurants.html Tel: 01386 840330
000.4 mile –Noel Arms Hotel, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AT
Absorb the atmosphere in one of the country's finest 16th-century Cotswold Inns (once stayed in by Charles II) in front of the log fire in the bar; enjoy the coffee shop, and a locally-sourced restaurant menu that includes the very best produce from the Cotswolds. Experiences as rich as the Noel's history.
Be spoiled for choice; enjoy a great Chipping Campden restaurant experience, with an innovative locally-sourced menu put together by the talented kitchen team. Relax over coffee and pastries in our fabulous coffee shop, and the first of its kind in the UK; absorb the atmosphere of the historic Dover's Bar (named after Dover's Hill, the site of the famous Cotswold Olympicks) with its cosy fire, or dine in our restaurant, with a menu that specialises in great British food (with the occasional international influence), homemade and sourced from producers and superb produce exclusive to the Cotswolds.
Experience an award winning curry created by the head chef Indinil who for the second year running is the winner of the Best Pub Chef for his Curries in the 2011 Great British Pub Awards.
/www.noelarmshotel.com/restaurant-and-bar.html Tel: 01386 840317
000.5 mile – Michael Mediterranean Restaurant, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6AG
Michael Alexiou bought Woolmarket House in 1986 and transformed it into the charming unique restaurant it has become today. The building dates from c1720 and enjoys two magnificent inglenook fireplaces. He and Sarah extend a warm welcome to you, whether you are popping in for coffee, a light lunch or joining us to sample our extensive dinner delights.
A wide range of food is served from light Mediterranean to more traditional English home cooked dishes. From delicious salmon cakes with tomato red onion lime and chilli salsa to our ever popular fresh cod in beer batter and chunky chips, there's something for everyone, even a great children's menu of healthy home cooked food!
Wine and dine in relaxed surroundings with the warm ambience of open fires and a friendly service. The best in Greek food complemented by Mediterranean cuisine from a delightful array of Mezze dishes, fresh fish and seafood with seasonal daily specials to the renowned "Marathona" Fillet Steaks. Most ingredients are locally sourced; we are passionate about serving superb quality home cooked food.
www.michaelsmediterranean.co.uk/index.html Tel: 01386 840826
000.5 mile – Badgers Hall, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6HB
Badgers Hall is a honey coloured Cotswold stone dating from the 15th Century with mullioned windows, exposed oak beams & Cotswold Stone Fireplaces and stands almost opposite the historic market hall built in 1627 by Sir Baptist Hicks.
It is an excellent example of a fine period residence and was the family home of Michael's great grandmother.
Badgers Hall is the quintessential English Tea Room which has established the highest reputation for freshly made food and mouth watering cakes attracting regular visits from not only the locals but all corners of the world. Step back in time.
Relax and enjoy the English pastime for taking Tea and you will forever remember Paul's truly scrumptious scones, baked on the premises.
You can have morning tea and coffee and only the very strong willed will be able to resist the mouth watering temptation of freshly baked scones and cakes on display. Lunches are served from 12 noon and unforgettable cream teas are available all day.
www.badgershall.com/index.htm Tel: 01386 840839
000.5 mile – Bantam Tea Rooms, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6HB
The Bantam Tea Rooms was built in 1693 and directly overlooks the 17th Century Market Hall. The Bantam is situated on the High Street amongst beautifully preserved listed buildings of golden Cotswold stone, many of which date between the 14th and 17th century.
The Tea Rooms also have a lovely tea garden which guests can enjoy from May to September. They pride themselves on an impeccable reputation, locally, nationally and internationally and passers-by cannot fail to be tempted inside by the display of mouth watering, home-made cakes which are freshly baked daily in the in-house bakery
/www.bantamtea-rooms.co.uk/index.html Tel: 01386 840886
000.5 mile – Caminetto – Italian Restaurant, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6HB
One of the oldest timbered buildings in Chipping Campden. Excellent "real" Italian food, from "real" Italians Mario, Vivien, Danny and Jane and excellent service to match.
Love Caminetto, this is one of the best places to eat in Chipping Campden! Hope you have the time to sit and chat and talk to friends and enjoy the wine! When busy the service can take a while but it's worth it! The chef makes EVERYTHING from scratch!
It may be a little dated admittedly but too be honest, if they changed it every few years it would lose its heart!
Tel: 01386 840934
000.5 mile – Lygon Arms Hotel, High Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6HB
The Lygon Arms is a small family run hotel well known for its friendly atmosphere and traditional English food offering. It is the oldest coaching inn in Chipping Campden with trading records going back to the 16th Century. Originally called the "White Hart" derived from Richard II 's heraldic symbol.
The Lounge Bar situated just off the main arch way and offers a cosy, lively and friendly atmosphere and is popular with locals and tourists alike. A separate Dining Room overlooks the beautiful High Street and is full of charm. Children are welcome in all dining areas and during the summer months and the outside seating in the picturesque cobbled Courtyard is extremely popular.
Extensive British style menu is designed to reflect the abundance of local food producers. The lamb and beef offered is produced the owner's farm, complemented by vegetables from the famous Vale of Evesham and from the Cotswold Hills. Throughout the year special menus are designed to celebrate a new season food from local suppliers.
www.lygonarms.co.uk/index.html Tel: 01386 840318
000.9 mile – Eight Bells Hotel, Church Street, Chipping Campden GL55 6JG
Year after year the Eight Bells is recognised within the food and pub guides that really matter (you know the ones we mean) and are visited regularly by discerning locals and those who return to the Cotswolds time and time again.
The Eight Bells was originally built in the 14th century to house the stonemasons that built St. James Church and was later used to store the peel of eight bells that were hung in the church tower - hence its name.
The Inn was rebuilt using most of the original stone and timbers during the 17th century and what exists today is an outstanding example of a traditional Cotswolds Inn.
The philosophy is simple - to cook relevant dishes using seasonal produce to the highest possible standard.
www.eightbellsinn.co.uk Tel: 01386 840371
001.1 miles – The Bakers Arms, Broad Campden GL55 6UR
There is a warm welcome for all at this bustling, traditional pub and a good mix of both locals and visitors. The tiny beamed bar has perhaps the most character and the atmosphere is chatty and relaxed. There are new seats under parasols on a terraced area with more by flower tubs on other terraces and in the back garden.
There's a mix of tables and seats around the walls (which are stripped back to bare stone), an inglenook fireplace at one end, and, from the attractive oak bar counter, Donnington's BB, Stanway Stanney Bitter, Tetleys, Wells & Youngs Bombardier and a guest like Purity Gold on hand pump; board games.
Popular bar food includes lunchtime sandwiches, filled baguettes and giant Yorkshires and ploughman's, soup, ham and sautéed potatoes, lasagne, stilton and vegetable crumble, steak and kidney pudding, cottage pie, chicken curry, daily specials such as lamb shank in mint gravy, salmon fishcakes and pork and apricot casserole and puddings like treacle tart and spotted dick; Sunday roasts.
Special events –Quiz Night first Tuesday in the month and Folk Night on second Tuesday,
www.bakersarmscampden.co.uk/index.html Tel: 01386 840515
003.0 miles – The Bell at Willersey WR12 7PJ
There is always a warm welcome from Warren & Maggie at the Bell at Willersey, but better not say too much about the restaurant's excellent reputation for home produced foods, traditional cask ales and good wines, or else there will not be enough room for me!
Popular lunch and dinner menus, together with our specials boards, make The Bell popular with both local people and tourists alike.
This 17th Century Cotswold stone-built pub overlooks the Village Green and Duck Pond in the centre of the picturesque village of Willersey. Often described as the most beautiful and natural village in the Cotswolds - giving it a timeless character.
www.the-bell-willersey.com Tel: 01386 853563
003.2 miles – The Churchill Arms, Paxford GL55 6XH
The Churchill Arms can be found in the picturesque Cotswold Village of Paxford and offers good locally sourced food from our award winning Head Chef William Guthrie. Come and enjoy the relaxed environment and efficient approach to service, with four well appointed rooms, The Churchill Arms also makes the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds.
www.thechurchillarms.com (currently being upgraded) Tel: 01386 594005
003.3 miles – The Seagrave Arms, Friday Street, Weston Subedge GL55 6QH
The Seagrave Arms is a charming country inn and restaurant based on a Grade II listed Georgian Cotswold house that has been sympathetically restored to retain many of the original features. With open log fires in Winter and a sheltered courtyard for al fresco dining in the Summer.
It serves regional and seasonal British food and is fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful countryside which is home to some excellent farms and producers. Menus change with the seasons and will include asparagus from Evesham, Gloucester Old Spot Pork, local Dexter beef and venison plus of course Cotswold lamb.
In the Winter local shoots provide us with pheasant, wild duck and partridge. All cheeses served are all local and include the award winning Blue Brie from Stow and St Eadelburgs from Gorsehill Farm in the next village. Breakfasts include free range eggs from local farms and butcher (Clive Porter) from nearby Mickleton, makes the delicious sausages.
www.seagravearms.co.uk/index Tel: 01386 840192
003.6 miles – The Ebrington Arms, Ebrington GL55 6NH
The Ebrington Arms is an unspoilt 17th century inn that radiates charm and character from its quaint yet stylish decor, open log fires and Cotswold stone walls.
In 2010, as it was in 2009, the pub was named North Cotswold Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale. The restaurant and AA rosette winning chef appear in the 2010 Good Food Guide.
In addition to the excellent restaurant, a pub classics board is available, featuring dishes such as fine fish 'n' chips and our succulent homemade burger. There is always at least one vegetarian option available and if you have special dietary requirements then please give them as much notice as possible so that they can cater for you.
The Ebrington Arms is the nearest pub to the famous Hidcote and Kiftsgate Manor Gardens and at the end of the day, it's lovely up here in the Cotswold.
www.theebringtonarms.co.uk/default.asp Tel: 01386 593223
005.8 miles – Horse & Groom, Bourton on Hill GL56 9AQ
Whatever your need the Horse & Groom will fit the bill. The light and airy bar is perfect for a quick tipple or an evening's merriment. The beautifully restored dining room, where fabulous homemade food is served at lunchtime and suppertime, provides for those in need of a feed.
The Grade II listed Georgian building of honey coloured Cotswold stone is bursting with character and original period features, and enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding landscape from its hill top setting. With private parking and a large garden to the rear it almost seemed too good to be true.
As early as 2002, brothers Will & Tom Greenstock were eager to find an opportunity to develop a venture of their own and put to good use the skills learned under their parents at the Howard Arms in Ilmington. In late 2004 that opportunity presented itself in the form of the Horse & Groom.
Will's incredible passion and enthusiasm for food has already put the Horse & Groom firmly on the local culinary map. As head chef he chooses to minimise menus and maximise flavours and by using a host of local suppliers he and his team have the benefit of perfect produce with which to work their culinary magic. From traditional favourites to stunning innovations, Will's ability and ideas are tempting everyone to enjoy his fine food presented in style and served with friendly efficiency.
www.horseandgroom.info Tel: 01386 853563
005.9 miles – The Plough Inn, Stretton on Fosse GL56 9QX
Visit this traditional 17th century village inn, with a large open inglenook fireplace, which operates as a spit roast in the winter and spring. Also it has an authentic 17th century built in salt box. We have an extensive wine list and four real ales, two of which are changing guest ales.
The menu offers a large range of homemade dishes and seasonal specials, all prepared fresh to order by its French chef owner, using locally sourced produce.
Large car park and outdoor seating area with a children's play area opposite the inn.
Tel: 01608 661053
007.9 miles – The Plough at Ford, Temple Guiting GL54 5RU
When you arrive at this welcoming old inn you cannot fail to be impressed with its popularity. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends, as the varied menu of delicious freshly cooked food is much in demand locally – well worth a visit! A comprehensive blackboard menu featuring our daily specials using as much fresh seasonal local produce when available, including the fabled asparagus suppers.
In addition to the daily specials board and set menu, Julian (Head Chef), is happy to cater for special dietary needs such as gluten-free, dairy-free as well as vegetarian requirements. As a complement to the usual menu, Sundays always feature a traditional roast served all day.
Sitting in the hamlet of Ford, this popular 16th Century Inn renowned for its excellent menu and fine Donnington ales, is ideally placed for exploration of many nearby Cotswold attractions.
www.theploughinnatford.co.uk Tel: 01386 854215
