When it comes to superb places for eating out Newbury has a fantastic choice, and two of its finest independents have recently been awarded Michelin status; coincidentally, you can find both in Bartholomew Street.
Brebis is a French-style restaurant run by the brothers Mansfield: Samuel, who is head chef responsible for all the fabulous food they serve, and James, who manages front of house, creating a warm, friendly atmosphere and running a tight ship when it comes to great customer service.
A few steps over the road from Brebis, and next to the entrance to The Kennet Centre, is gastropub The Newbury, run by friends and co-directors Peter Lumber and Clarke Oldfield.
Both eateries are fairly new to the town: The Newbury opened in 2012 and Brebis in 2013. Brebis’ menu is modern-French in style, based on the passion of head chef Samuel who adores French cooking and did part of his training in Provence. The menu changes with the seasons, and even weekly, depending on what is fresh and good at any particular time of year. Their wine list consists of all French wines, which serve to complement the wonderful dishes prepared by Samuel.
Stylish and sophisticated pub The Newbury is the place to enjoy a drink from the well-stocked bar and carefully selected wine list, with the option to enjoy something really tasty from their menu. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner – and also serving delicious and unusual bar snacks – here too the menu changes with the season, with head chef Clarke aiming to source many of the ingredients for his contemporary menu locally. The bar and restaurant are relaxed and comfortable, and the roof-top terrace is a great place to enjoy a drink – and with heaters and a newly installed retractable roof, customers can now enjoy the terrace all year round.
The owners of Brebis and The Newbury are delighted to be in the Great Britain & Ireland Michelin Guide 2015, on the recommendation of the Michelin inspector who arrives and dines unannounced. The Newbury has also received an entry in Michelin’s new Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2015, featuring just 580 pubs. Adding to The Newbury’s recent accolades are their inclusion in Sawday’s Special Places 2014, and being named Berkshire’s Dining Pub of the Year 2015 in The Good Pub Guide.
Brebis and The Newbury: well worth a visit!
Brebis is open Wednesday–Saturday for lunch and dinner (12.30–3pm and 6.30–11pm); see their website for special opening times over Christmas and New Year
16 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5LL
01635 40527
The Newbury is open Sunday 10am–11pm; Monday–Friday 12noon–1am; Saturday 10am–1am, with brunch/lunch and dinner served Sunday 10am–4pm and 6–10pm; Monday–Friday 12noon–3pm and 5.30–11pm; Saturday 10am–4pm and 6–11pm.
137 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5HB
01635 49000
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