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★★★★★
Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2024
Out of 60,000 nominations, Hitchen's barn was chosen within The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2024.
"Neil and Louise Hitchen have created something remarkable here: he’s a ‘fantastic chef’, she’s a ‘brilliant hostess’ and they are supported by an exemplary team who really care about their customers."
See the full article here.
"Neil and Louise Hitchen have created something remarkable here: he’s a ‘fantastic chef’, she’s a ‘brilliant hostess’ and they are supported by an exemplary team who really care about their customers."
See the full article here.
Welcome to Hitchen's Barn
A multi award winning restaurant in the heart of Oakham.
Hitchen's Barn serves Modern British & locally sourced food.
Neil & Louise Hitchen look forward to welcoming you.
We serve Lunch & Dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Closed on Sunday & Monday's.
We have been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2025 edition of the guide.
2 AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
The Good Food Guide - Top 100 Local Restaurants 2023 & 2024
5* Review from William Sitwell in the Daily Telegraph - June 2024
We sell gift vouchers - please call 01572 722255 to organise.
Upcoming Holiday Closures 2025
Tuesday 1st July - Tuesday 15th July 2025
Friday 12th September - Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Tuesday 23rd December 2025 - Tuesday 13th January 2026
Reviews
★★★★★
"Delicious food served up with charmed and efficiency" - William Sitwell See the full article here |
★★★★★
"Local produce is the mainstay of Neil's menus, ... heirloom tomatoes bursting with sweet ripeness, served with goat's curd and pesto, or cured sea trout with blood orange in hazelnut dressing, are simple fresh intros to mains such as halibut on the bone with asparagus and brown shrimps, or perhaps a sturdy meat dish like salty-skinned duck breast on hispi cabbage with potato gratin in a thyme-scented red wine jus." |
★★★★★
"The winner is Hitchen’s Barn in Oakham, which impressed with its good-quality seasonal cooking, local sourcing, and convivial service and atmosphere. All of the Finalists greatly impressed the judges, with each striving successfully to create a special and individual dining experience. Moreover, the food cooked by all four venues was of excellent quality. But it’s Hitchen’s Barn that takes the title of Great Food Club Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2020/21. |
★★★★★
"There’s a rustic quality to the décor, which pairs nicely with the lovely warm welcome given by natural host Louise and her bright young team. Neil heads up the kitchen, producing well-priced, seasonal dishes that are so appealing you might struggle to choose – go for the banana panna cotta to finish and you won’t be disappointed. The wine list is as wallet-friendly as the food." -Michelin Guide |
★★★★★"Fabulous evening with delicious food & ambience. A seamless transition from the Berkeley Arms, can't wait to come back." -Rachel, Oakham
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★★★★★"Absolutely beautiful Valentine's meal last night, thank you to Hitchen’s Barn. Super glad you’re in Oakham now." -Steph
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★★★★★"A great evening at Hitchen’s Barn last night. Great service, wonderful company & tip-top food. Check it out if you're in Oakham." -Gav
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Award Winning TeamOur lovely team look forward to welcoming you to Hitchen's Barn.
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Locally Sourced FoodWe have a wonderful network of local and national suppliers who provide us year round with quality ingredients.
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Location, Hours & Contact
All bookings are taken by telephone on 01572 722255.
Please leave reservation requests on Sunday & Monday's on our voicemail and we will return your call on Tuesday's. Instagram: @hitchensbarnoakham #thebarnrocks |
We are open for lunch & dinner Tuesday - Saturday.
Closed on Sunday & Monday's. Last orders for lunch are 1.30pm and 8.30pm for dinner. |
Our Address:
12 Burley Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DH
Email: [email protected]
Wheelchair accessible but unfortunately no downstairs toilet.
Sadly no dogs are allowed at Hitchen's Barn (however assistance dogs are most welcome)
Parking – we are located next to the long stay car park on Burley Road.
Free parking in Burley Road car park after 6pm and on Sundays.
We do ask guests kindly not to park in the adjacent George Hotel car park.
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