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The Halfway at Kineton

Gloucestershire, Guiting Power - Modern British - Pub with rooms - ££

Rustic charm meets modern dining

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

‘Excellent hosts, great food and great service,’ was one verdict on this inviting vision of stone-built Cotswold rusticity, and they were delighted to see the place packed with diners and drinkers (the pub is a great favourite with Cheltenham racegoers). Outside, there’s a garden geared up for summertime BBQs and beers, while the interior is a mix of polished chesterfields, chunky farmhouse furniture and fancy touches. Above all, the Halfway is known for its appealing blend of rustic charm and modern dining based on finely honed technique and respect for seasonal ingredients. Opening salvos keep it simple, perhaps a bowl of pea, courgette and mint soup with Otis & Belle sourdough or creamed wild mushrooms on toast with hazelnut and truffle pesto. To follow, home in on the grilled steaks (from Paddock Farm in Lower Brailes), while the famed celeriac and mushroom pie is guaranteed to win over just about anyone. Otherwise, there might be local venison loin with Eves...

‘Excellent hosts, great food and great service,’ was one verdict on this inviting vision of stone-built Cotswold rusticity, and they were delighted to see the place packed with diners and drinkers (the pub is a great favourite with Cheltenham racegoers). Outside, there’s a garden geared up for summertime BBQs and beers, while the interior is a mix of polished chesterfields, chunky farmhouse furniture and fancy touches. Above all, the Halfway is known for its appealing blend of rustic charm and modern dining based on finely honed technique and respect for seasonal ingredients.

Opening salvos keep it simple, perhaps a bowl of pea, courgette and mint soup with Otis & Belle sourdough or creamed wild mushrooms on toast with hazelnut and truffle pesto. To follow, home in on the grilled steaks (from Paddock Farm in Lower Brailes), while the famed celeriac and mushroom pie is guaranteed to win over just about anyone. Otherwise, there might be local venison loin with Evesham tomato, courgette and venison haunch ragoût or baked Cornish plaice with new potatoes and samphire. Also look out for the £16 ‘classic of the day’.

Sunday roasts get a resounding thumbs-up from readers, likewise classic desserts such as apple and blackberry crumble or the pub’s famous steamed sponge pudding sticky with black treacle and dates. Ales from the local Donnington Brewery are the drink of choice in the bar, although there are also some zippy cocktails and a fair selection of fairly priced wines.

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R Brett

11 February 2024

We ate here at lunchtime on a Friday and it was good to see the place buzzing with happy diners. Our experience reinforces your overall review; very good and quite sophisticated pub food. It's good to see a Donnington's ...
We ate here at lunchtime on a Friday and it was good to see the place buzzing with happy diners. Our experience reinforces your overall review; very good and quite sophisticated pub food. It's good to see a Donnington's pub in quite a remote location having a successful new life. We had a Scotch egg and a really good, well made and tasty partridge and pork terrine; and then a cod loin with tomato and bean cassoulet and an absolutely outstanding double baked soufflé. We tried desserts; a very su...
We ate here at lunchtime on a Friday and it was good to see the place buzzing with happy diners. Our experience reinforces your overall review; very good and quite sophisticated pub food. It's good to see a Donnington's pub in quite a remote location having a successful new life. We had a Scotch egg and a really good, well made and tasty partridge and pork terrine; and then a cod loin with tomato and bean cassoulet and an absolutely outstanding double baked soufflé. We tried desserts; a very successful chocolate cremeux with a blood orange sauce and an OK lemon posset. Service was friendly and very efficient. It's clear that this place is popular with locals as well as people like us who have come some way. There were a good few racing people here and the place must be a blast in Cheltenham week if you can get in. Total cost, including service, was £106. not cheap for a pub round these parts, but good value for money.
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VENUE DETAILS

Kineton
Guiting Power
Gloucestershire
GL54 5UGGB

07425 970507

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Counter seating, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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