Stratton Audley Barn - Cherwell

The barn cafe is an absolute delight. The staff are extremely friendly and polite and helpful. The food was really tasty and well presented. The decaffeinated latte was hot and delicious. The Christmas shop was very well stocked with wonderful present ideas.

I had heard good reviews of the Barn so when I spotted the sign to Stratton Audley I thought I would detour for a quick snack. I got to the counter at 2.02pm and asked if I could still get a roll from the lunch menu that was available until 2.00pm. An enquiry was made and the response was no everything was turned off I am reassured that in these strange times not every small business needs or wants customers. Best to drive on and find somewhere that values your business

I visited for the first time with a friend to shop and have a light lunch, the offering on the board was either soup, sandwiches or paninis. Not really being bread lovers we opted for a panini as the soup flavour wasn’t to our liking. When the panini arrived it was actually a baguette which had been flattened and not a panini and disappointingly this had absolutely no garnish like perhaps some salad leaves it was just on a plate on its own and all for £6.95. After we had eaten we noticed some quiche in a glass cabinet which we would definitely have chosen had we known it was there. On asking the young lady behind the counter she told us they always had quiche which regulars were aware of... We were not regulars?? She also told us that on the weekend it would be served in its own for £4.95 but on a weekday with salad for £9.95.. that must be an incredible salad. So it would appear if you would like some salad or garnish with your panini or quiche you will need to visit on a week day and not a weekend. And remember if you’re not a local there is quiche in offer even though it may be a hidden offering.

We were visiting Bicester Heritage Center and called in for coffee and cake. It certainly did not disappoint, very pleasant staff with “service with a smile” . Sorry no photos we were too eager to taste the cake and coffee. Lots of locals returning for refreshments and they have a nice little shop to browse and buy from. Well worth you stopping by as we will do next time we are in the area.

Brilliant cafe stop in beautiful countryside. Excellent coffee, cakes to die for !