LIVE24SEVEN // Wining & Dining THE LYGON ARMS - FOOD R E V I EW Breathtakingly Grand
I was asked to review the restaurant of the newly refurbished Lygon Arms in Broadway, a place where King Charles stayed and assembled before battle and where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor stayed at the height of the scandal surrounding their affair.
With a history dating back to 1300s, it was purchased by the owners of Chewton Glenn and given a dramatic, yet sensitive, overhaul.
The bedrooms and all areas of the hotel were redesigned by Anita Rosato Interior Design who perfectly capture the rich 600-year history of the property, while providing amenities the luxury modern diner and guest expects!
The dining room is breathtakingly grand; marvel at the vaulted painted ceiling, huge fireplace and stunning works of art before you take your seat in one of the comfy chairs and well-spaced out tables amid the mood lighting that sets the evening dining scene perfectly. The staff, many of whom are Australian or from New Zealand, understand first class service, but more importantly they serve that up with a spot-on sense of humour.
Dining…
Part of the expensive refurbishment by the new owners, the new Lygon Bar & Grill and Lygon Wine Bar, are a super addition to the Cotswold scene, there’s a sense of Soho House about it all, but if I may say, a wee bit more stylish. The drinks menu offers a selection of fabulous cocktails, some classics, some with a twist, whilst the dinner menu is refreshingly honest, great meat and fish dishes as well as salads – the Chewton Glen cheddar cheese soufflé, artichokes and chestnut cream was simply delicious, if a little generous in size for a starter (I’m not complaining), I definitely recommend it! The table next to us were enjoying the sea bass, butter beans and cockles and recommended it to us. Tempted as we were, we had our hearts set on a ribeye steak that was cooked to perfection and full of flavour, a quality cut complemented by a wonderful peppercorn sauce. The Cotswold ale battered cod and chips was, I am pleased to say, more fish than batter, unlike some restaurants I’ve dined in. Seasonal in approach, the menu has something to tempt all, to include an awesome-looking chicken and mushroom pie with that divine flaky pastry on top and a super twist on a traditional lasagne – portobello mushroom lasagne.
After a long day of meetings and not wanting to make too many decisions on a Friday night, we left the wine choice up to the team, who brought out a cheeky Californian wine, a Brownstone Cabernet Sauvignon, that was rounded, had a nice depth and a lovely after taste.
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