Harden's survey result
Summary
A “little gem” with a “quirky interior” in the town centre that offers “wonderful service” and “amazing seasonal local food”. Owners Neal & Louise Hitchens met working up the road at swanky Hambleton Hall and cooked at luxury destinations around the world before taking on the Berkeley Arms at Wymondham, switching to the Barn in 2019. “Hambleton may be more impressive, but Hitchen’s knocks it out of the park on value!”.
Summary
“The Hitchens (Neil & Louise) are maintaining high standards after their move from The Berkeley Arms” at Wymondham – their new town-centre venue making for “the perfect market-town small restaurant. It’s very friendly, beautifully organised and totally relaxing,” with “ingredients, cooking and flavour combinations all spot on”. Extra points for the “excellent-value set lunch”.
Summary
“Neil and Louise Hitchen have now left the lovely Berkeley Arms at Wymondham and opened this town-centre bistro, which slightly lacks the ambience of their pub but in every other respect is superb”. On the menu, “excellent seasonal food including game”, which is “smilingly and delightfully” delivered with “speedy efficiency”. “Massively popular in a short time – deservedly”: “booking is essential”.
Summary
“Neil and Louise Hitchen have now left the lovely Berkeley Arms at Wymondham and opened this town-centre bistro, which slightly lacks the ambience of their pub but in every other respect is superb”. On the menu, “excellent seasonal food including game”, which is “smilingly and delightfully” delivered with “speedy efficiency”. “Massively popular in a short time – deservedly”: “booking is essential”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £23.95 | £28.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10.80 | £27.00 | £5.00 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
12 Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 6DH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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