Barnacles Restaurant & Bar Bistro

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Barnacles Restaurant & Bar Bistro blends contemporary cooking with a rustic countryside charm, nestled on the edge of Leicestershire and Warwickshire. The restaurant offers a varied menu that highlights locally sourced meats, seasonal produce, fresh seafood and, most famously, a live‑water lobster kept alive in on‑site saltwater tanks. Guests are welcomed into either the relaxed bistro downstairs or the award‑winning upstairs dining room, both of which provide a cosy, log‑fire ambience for a comfortable lunch or evening dinner. The lake‑side terrace allows al fresco dining with sweeping views of the surrounding water and garden, while live music performances add extra flair to the dining experience during most evenings. For special occasions, the historic Cow Shed offers an intimate 14‑seat private space with an oak table, a cosy log burner and a sophisticated screen set‑up for presentations or music. The venue also partners with the Bedouin Tent hire service, offering an adventurous tented setting for events and celebrations. Overall, Barnacles is praised for its warm hospitality, attentive service, and a menu that changes with the seasons to keep dishes fresh and exciting. Whether you’re planning a casual lunch with family, a romantic dinner, a corporate dinner, or a milestone celebration, Barnacles provides a welcoming setting that combines quality food, great atmosphere, and scenic surroundings.

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• Contemporary countryside dining
• Lake‑side terrace
• Live music evenings
• Fresh Lobster
• Award‑winning Cow Shed
• Seasonal menu rotations

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• Typical visit: about 2 hours