Didn't you hear? Farmsteads are well and truly in, and if you're based in Buckinghamshire or perhaps visiting for the weekend, you'll want to try The Barn at Oxmoor Farm. Since opening in 2022, this stylish complex has become known for its Wild Feast events but now, there's a permanent in-house restaurant to enjoy, too. The Barn at Oxmoor Farm has everything you could want, from serving breakfast and coffee on weekend mornings, to Neapolitan-style pizzas, small plates and organic wines come evening.
The menu is inspired by sustainability, fresh ingredients and local producers - the team boast that they know theirs by name. Dishes change with the seasons and always reflect what's at its prime, right now. Over the weekend, the breakfast menu wows with brunch-style cocktails like an Orchard Fizz or Bloody Mary, alongsdie speciality coffee and Oxmoor Farm's apple juice. As for food, we like the sound of the mushroom roll with chimichurri, speen sausages and beans, and porridge bread.
When it comes to the main menu, you might fancy starting with some small plates such as coal-roasted squash with garlic, yogurt and sage, alongside ham, pickles and focaccia. Large plates are a bit like chef specials, only offering one or two at a time - for example, the confit pork cheek with celeriac puree - while freshly-made pizzas are always in. Toppings wise, think pumpkin, mushroom and kale pesto, alongside hogget, slow-roasted tomato and rosemary. The evening wouldn't be complete without pudding and we like the sound of the apple crumble with bay leaf custard, for an earthy taste that suits the setting.
The aesthetic is stylish as they come with rustic details the match the barn's structure, but plenty of on-trend touches. Wooden furniture and natural materials sit next to a moody colour palette for a look that'll suit any kind of occasion.