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The Cross at Kenilworth, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Award-winning

The Cross at Kenilworth

4.8
4.8
474 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Located in the historic town of Kenilworth in the heart of Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winning pub that combines Michelin-starred food with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.

Under the guidance of chef-director Adam Bennett, we have held a Michelin star for over nine years and are proud to boast three AA Rosettes. We received a Good Food Award Gold Seal in 2021.

The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has been sympathetically restored to retain its heritage alongside contemporary touches that make it a fabulous place to enjoy great food, a casual atmosphere and informal but attentive service.

Our main dining room is a former school room that leads to a cosy and welcoming bar - previously a butcher's shop.

Another dining room overlooks the pass, where guests can glimpse the team of chefs busily at work.

We have a green and spacious pub garden, perfect for aperitifs, cocktails and post-dinner drinks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01926 853840
  • Website
    https://www.thecrosskenilworth.co.uk/contact
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our snug can seat between 6 and 10 guests.The restaurant can also be cater for exclusive events. - please call/email to discuss your booking enquiry
  • Location
    16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Kenilworth
  • Cross street
    16 New Street<br />Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    BY CARWe have a spacious car park that can be found at the rear of the building and is available for the use of our customers.BY TRAINThe closest station to The Cross is Kenilworth Station, only one mile away (about a five-minute drive). For more regular trains and a greater number of destinations, we recommend Coventry Station, which is only 15 minutes away by car.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Menu

    £50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus on our booking system. Our Lunch Menu is available Wednesday to Saturday Lunch. If you wish to order Vegetarian or Vegan Menu, please leave us a note or give us a call to make sure this has been booked for you.

  • Tasting Menu

    £125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus or wine pairing options on our booking system. If you wish to order Vegetarian or Vegan Tasting menu, please leave us a note or give us a call to make sure this has been booked for you. Our Tasting Menu is designed to take you on a journey, showcasing a broad range of culinary skills using the best seasonal produce available. Optional wine pairings are available to accompany the courses. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed daily. Last orders are at Wednesday to Friday Lunch 1.00pm & Dinner 8.30pm, Saturday Lunch 1.30pm & Dinner 8.30pm Sunday Lunch 2.30pm

  • À La Carte Menu

    £90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    No Pre-payment is required when selecting your menus on our booking system. Our À La Carte Menu gives you a range of starters, mains and desserts to choose from. Showcasing a broad range of culinary skills using the best seasonal produce available. Wine selection by the glass is available to accompany the courses. Our current menu is displayed on our website but is also liable for change as new dishes are developed daily.

Menu

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What 474 people are saying

The Cross at Kenilworth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Warwickshire

    Best Overall

  • Warwickshire

    Best Food

  • Warwickshire

    Best Service

  • Warwickshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Warwickshire

    Innovative

  • Warwickshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Warwickshire

    Healthy

  • Warwickshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Warwickshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Warwickshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cross at Kenilworth is a culinary gem offering "exceptional food and outstanding service" in "lovely surroundings." Diners rave about the inventive dishes and "the best soufflé" they've ever had. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it perfect for special occasions. Consistency in service is noted, but overall, a must-visit.

474 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. We both went for the taster of menu where the quality of the food was amazing and the soufflés were to die for along with the service and the amazing quality of food.

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  2. grant

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic 3 courses for a good price. Food was amazing and really enjoyed every aspect of the evening.

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  3. Allan

    Birmingham13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A quality restaurant with quality food and exceptional wines

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  4. Martin

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, ambience and overall experience. Service a bit last century.

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  5. Lynda

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a joy to celebrate my birthday with special friends at a very special place - The Cross Kenilworth Worth every penny with amazing food, excellent service and lovely surroundings -the friends were fun too!

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  6. Emma

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The explanation of the flight of wine was particularly interesting.

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  7. StephenD

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the tasting menu. Each course was well explained including the wine pairing. For many places this a mere required formality. But at the Cross time and effort was made to explain the food and wine of each course. Each course was also excellent. All memorable. Can I pick a stand out. No every course was a stand out. The Cross seems to just keep improving.

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  8. Denise

    Warwickshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. Cannot fault anything.

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  9. Pippa

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely tasty meal. Great to go home not feeling over full. Just right. Thanks for the extra bits for my husband’s birthday. Greatly appreciated

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  10. Anton

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food, really delicious, but I can't give more than three stars for the service when cutlery is simply placed on the table—not on a napkin, not on a tablecloth, just directly on the table. Thank goodness it's not on the floor. Do they wipe the table before placing the cutlery? They brush it with a brush that's been used who knows how many times before?

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FAQs

The Cross at Kenilworth is rated 4.8 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cross at Kenilworth

16 New St, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2EZ

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Cross street
    16 New Street<br />Kenilworth CV8 2EZ
  • Neighborhood
    Kenilworth
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    BY CARWe have a spacious car park that can be found at the rear of the building and is available for the use of our customers.BY TRAINThe closest station to The Cross is Kenilworth Station, only one mile away (about a five-minute drive). For more regular trains and a greater number of destinations, we recommend Coventry Station, which is only 15 minutes away by car.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thecrosskenilworth.co.uk/contact
  • Phone number
    01926 853840
  • Private party facilities
    Our snug can seat between 6 and 10 guests.The restaurant can also be cater for exclusive events. - please call/email to discuss your booking enquiry
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