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L I V E 2 4 -SE V EN


PAINSWICK HOTEL THE IDEAL SPOT FOR LUNCH


LewisLoves.com is a Cotswolds and South West lifestyle blog run by Adam and Sarah Lewis, sharing the very best the area has to offer. “Food is a particular passion of ours, and we can't wait to share our hidden gems with you. You can also follow us over on Twitter @adamlewisloves and Instagram @sarahlewisloves for foodie inspiration and much more besides."


I don’t know about you, but whilst I regularly drive through Painswick on weekends, I’d never really stopped to look around. I really should have though; if you drive down the narrow olde-worlde streets, you’ll end up at The Painswick hotel.


Part of the Calcot Collection, which includes Calcot Manor and Barnsley House, the decor is incredibly Instagrammable; from the late-Palladian architecture to the colourful bar. It’s tasteful, comfy and I can’t think of anything more delightful than to spend hours exploring.


The dining room features distressed vintage wood,sumptuous leather chairs, light streaming through the tall windows and quirky touches that surprise and delight. If you look around, the original bread oven, modernised with a brass door, still bakes crusty sourdough daily.


Head Chef Jamie McCallum comes to The Painswick having worked under Gary Rhodes and as Anthony Demetre’s Head Chef at the one-Michelin-star Wild Honey. For me, his bistro-style menu is punchy and well executed, and that’s all I can really ask for.


The starter of creamy burrata with vibrant Isle of Wight tomatoes, olives, gremolata and tangy sourdough was always going to be a winner for us. Exceedingly simple, fresh and tasty, I can’t think of a better summer starter.


The Cornish monkfish main was beautifully balanced with sweet, buttery young beets, meaty fish and a summery chicken vinaigrette. Sarah’s Cotswold lamb rack and breast, with king oyster mushrooms, peas, broad beans, artichoke and a rich jus was succulent and tender, and Sarah thoroughly enjoyed it.


For dessert, we both chose the Oakchurch farm strawberries from Herefordshire, served with a strawberry sorbet, creamy avocado and lime. The sweet, juicy strawberries were topped with a meringue shard, and the sharp lime cut through to create a light, refreshing end to the meal.


The other pudding on offer was a custard tart with pine nuts, golden raisins and brown butter. Seeing this arrive at other tables, I had a pang of jealousy; I’d have happily eaten both. Still, at least I have an excuse to go back soon!


Needless to say, The Painswick is going right up near the top of our list of favourite local restaurants. The cooking is immaculate, the surroundings are on point and the service flawlessly informal.


/ 86


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