Reviews in Cirencester

Simple WOW!

Pleasant location, excellent choice of food and of very good quality.

A nice and relaxed dining experience with friendly attentive staff.

We had a good meal, I had a steak, the wife had shoulder of lamb, and a lovely pint of Buddings, a local beer. Unpretentious and very modestly priced. Recommended.

The speciality is really fish which is excellent

Barnsley House is a truly beautiful place. It appeals to all the senses. There were 3 of us in total for lunch. We were lucky to be sat outside as the clouds were gathering, although we were told that if it did rain then there were tables already laid inside. I opted for the rillettes of duck with pickles. This was served with a thin slice of crostini drizzled with oil. The rillettes were unctuous, truly sublime. The brunette and her fella opted for the peach, Parma ham and mozzarella salad which was a marriage made in heaven. For the mains we all opted for the rib of beef with roasted caramelised shallots, girolles and what looked like bubble and squeak and a lovely jus. The beef was stuffed with rosemary and grain mustard. Delightful. The wine selection has been well selected, we opted for a Bordeaux with went perfectly with the beef. The lingering aniseed aftertaste reminding of a more expensive bottle from the big houses. For desserts the men opted for the cheese selection, while the brunette went for the unken chocolate and prune souffle cake with chocolate sauce and thick cream. Squidgy in the middle. The cheese served at perfect temperature, which included the local stinking bishop. If you’re in the area this place is well worth a visit. The grounds are among some of the best kept in the country. They even have their own extensive vegetable and herb garden. Right next door to their own Aberdeen Angus cows and chickens. Talk about locally sourced. Check this place out.