Côte Brasserie

The restaurant does straightforward, honest food rather than anything fussy—the sort of place where steak frites, moules marinières, and crêpes are done well without unnecessary complication. You'll find the menu covers all dayparts, starting with French toast and full English breakfasts, moving through lunch, and into dinner service. There are seasonal specials and set menus designed for different occasions and budgets, so whether you're after a quick meal or something more leisurely, there's flexibility here. The setting is comfortable and relaxed, the kind of space that works equally well for a solo diner grabbing lunch or a group settling in for the evening. Newbury itself has the racecourse and decent shopping if you fancy combining your visit with other activities. While technically in Berkshire rather than the Cotswolds proper, its location makes it a sensible place to pause if you're passing through the region. It's the sort of restaurant that feels like a proper escape from chain food, dependable and genuinely welcoming rather than trying too hard.