December 2023 by antitan
We were gifted the experience of afternoon tea at Lucknam Park and were really looking forward to our visit. We arrived at the hotel and waited in reception however we were ignored so my husband went off to find a member of staff and was eventually directed to the drawing room . We were not asked if we had made a booking and there appeared to be no system in place to check We were advised to take a seat and were handed two menus.. After 10 -15 mins we were asked for our order and after approximately another 15 -20 mins our afternoon tea arrived and the server talked us through the various sandwich fillings / cakes etc From that point not one member of staff returned to enquire if everything was satisfactory, would we like any more tea, coffee, milk etc to say we were ?invisible? is an understatement! It was quite surreal as we were observing other couples; families etc approximately 7 small groups in total all being repeatedly approached by staff very ?eager? to please and as my husband observed all having their ?tea/ coffee? poured for them but alas just not us. When we had finished we were once again ? invisible? to staff and apart from my husband asking if all was ok for us to depart it was as if we had never been there We are at a loss as to why we were treated in this way and can only assume it was because we were not local or from the ?south west? either way it wasn?t a pleasant experience and will not be one that we repeat. The food was ok but the whole experience left an ?unpleasant taste in our mouths? !!
November 2023 by Julia
Wonderful evening with delicious food. A few minor hick ups got in the way of it being perfect but we enjoyed ourselves.
November 2023 by Fiona Egan
Lovely place to spend the afternoon. Excellent food and service, beautiful grounds. A memorable visit!
November 2023 by Himashi Hettege Dona
I dined at Hywel Jones last week during my trip to the Cotswolds and had a mixed experience. First off, the good - the food and wine were amazing. We chose to do the à la carte menu and each dish was so balanced. The amuse bouche which was a parsnip mash was incredible. The dishes were also beautifully constructed. Now on to the bad - the hostess was awful and quite abrasive. She barely looked us in the eye and kind of tossed us the menus. She said she would send the sommelier over and walked off. As this was our first encounter with the staff, it instantly left a sour taste in my mouth. Luckily the rest of the staff were lovely. I had dined with 2 other people and we all realized that we had felt the same coldness from the hostess when discussing the dinner after the fact. A few minor things we noted about the service was that no one removed the crumbs from our table between courses and our napkins were not placed on our laps. These are things we have experienced at other Michelin star restaurants in France etc and while minor, they do enhance the dining experience.
October 2023 by teresat821
We were looking to take our son and his fiancé somewhere special to celebrate their recent engagement and I looked at several well known Cotswold destinations for a decadent afternoon tea experience. Settled on Lucknam Park for its stunning approach, beautiful gardens and fond memories of past visits. I can?t say that anything went ?wrong? as such but it was all just underwhelming I?m sad to say. We sat in the drawing room and struggled for room on our table for four?all just a bit cramped, and whilst the food was very tasty, we had to ask for more sandwiches, that wasn?t a problem, but had to pay for additional two scones?(£10) they?re very small cakes, and we?re not exceptionally greedy people but just felt it was all a bit disappointing . On a positive note the grounds are stunning and the location perfect. I?d like to say that I would return, but if I?m completely honest I?d probably look to go elsewhere especially if it was a special occasion.
October 2023 by James W
Difficult to review this. But I need to. Booked for afternoon tea for my wife's 50th. The afternoon tea was superb. However the service was poor. We arrived and then wandered around. No one on reception. Eventually we asked where we should go. We were told wait here and someone will be with you. It was almost fawlty towers like.. I expected more. Better service.
September 2023 by Barney Khan
Quintessential countryside experience. Respect to tradition and heritage. Everything absolutely
September 2023 by JamesOwen
Amazing restaurant with some lovley dishes. Great setting in a fabulous house. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch followed by a walk in the grounds
August 2023 by Liu Dang
Beautiful room and excellent service. All the staff were warm, informative and extremely professional.Tasting menu was exceptional by British standards, and service was brisk.Food was unique and flavourful. Will visit again!
August 2023 by Dan Hayes
Stunning venue. Electric gates. Beautiful grounds. Great first impressions.Drinks in a beautiful room whilst perusing the menu. Then you're taken through to the the restaurant.7 course taster menu. £140. If you want a paired wine selection £130 (approx). I opted out of the wine due to driving.So far as expected.Unfortunately the majority of the food courses were average. With the exceptions being the cheese and the raspberry dessert.Dissapointed. But the Team were so lovely that I didn't want to ruin their evenings by complaining.
June 2023 by Christopher Smith
Probably the most luxurious meal I've ever had.
June 2023 by Max Mortished
Extremely fresh and tasty ingredients (scallop was the best I've had)! Prepared and served well, waiters were prompt, kind and welcoming. Sommeliers were interested and good at explaining, the passion was certainly there and I had some excellent wines with their standard pairing. Total time for the meal was 2:45hrs (we didn't take it slow but also not rushing ?) at around £250pp with wine pairing, you could definitely take longer if you'd like to have pre and post drinks coffee etc in their fantastic garden/library. They have a smart casual dress code, but it's a rather relaxed atmosphere in a grand old dining room.PS. Breakfasts and afternoon tea were absolutely fantastic and service impeccable too.Vegetarian options: A full vegetarian tasting menu is available and priced the same as the carnivorous menu.
May 2023 by Ramzy
The food was absolutely excellent, and the service as well.The only thing I would say is that the set up of the dining room is makes it feel extraordinarily stuffy. It seems to be organised so that everyone can see everyone else, so there is little intimacy of any.
April 2023 by David1309
We have not been to Lucknam Park for 20 years- so not a regular- but this Michelin Starred restaurant was not a disappointment. All the ambiance of a country house with many places to sit in comfort deciding what to eat and drink whilst nibbling the canapés?ideal. The menu choice was easy 8 courses either vegetarian or normal. We went for the normal and it was exquisite, every course a new experience. The courses were thankfully small as we still had more than enough by the last cheese offering. It was expensive at £140 + 12.5% a head but if you are a foodie or just out for a special occasion it gets no better. David & Trish Bath
March 2023 by Kinga F
This is how a Michelin star experience should look like! From the moment you step into the beautiful and elegant country manor you are invited for welcome drinks that you can chose to sip on in the most stunning library, while picking your menu and the wine to complement. The dinner then takes place in the dining room, and even though it?s a 8 course menu you don?t feel overly full. The dishes are made with great attention to detail and taste phenomenal, it?s a wonderful place for a romantic dinner for two, Highly recommend !
