Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oxford
14 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"£25 for a meal for 4 people. Dine out for £50 with this fantastic offer. Please see Terms and Conditions for this voucher.Welcome to The Bear..."
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"Me and dad had a first class experience at the Bear and ragged staff during our 4 nights stay! This place is nothing less then marvelous! Food and..."
Lars Börjesson
"Didn't stay at hotel, went out for family meal. Which was amazing good quality food. Wine and drinks were spot on. The customer service was great..."
Nic Flava Hoskins
"Really nice pub in a nice setting. Very clean and a mixture of modern and traditional inside, with some nice beers on tap. Plenty of room in..."
David Bettle
"I decided to have a day out with my girlfriend in the Cotsowld , with an overnight stay at The Bear & Ragged Staff in order to propose to her at the..."
Laurentiu Antohi
"Went for a nice weekday lunch with the in-laws. The food was delicious. King prawn and Camembert starters. Very flavourful. Had the chicken schnitzel..."
Stephen Holcomb
"We've had the best stay this bank holiday weekend. Such a beautiful village and the pub is cosy. Staff were friendly and attentive, food was..."
Katie Campling
"Went along for a networking meeting. Friendly staff, and the place is lovely. Beautiful building. Looks like a good place to..."
Andrew Elder
"A really lovely accessible pub with excellent food, atmosphere and service. You will not be disappointed!
The pub is well decorated with an..."
Lorraine Kashdan
"Went here for evening meal on a Sunday. Excellent quality ingredients, really well cooked. Friendly service. Good value..."
Abigail Burgess
"Love this place. It is in a gorgeous location and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and I enjoy coming here ,I can whole..."
jessie Felman
"Really nice place. Really happy as there were good well thought out vegan options. Vegan specials too, which was really nice. Service was good ans..."
Anna Doyle
"Excellent staff, property, food, all of it really. We were so pleased to find that the place was so old, with lots of history. The staff coukd not..."
Nick Dubois
"We had a night’s stay and a meal the following evening whilst visiting Oxford.
We were really impressed by the staff and the room. The food was top..."
craig nightingale
"We went for a Sunday lunch today.
We were very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food.
It was our sons birthday and they made a special..."
Diane Bird
"Fancy-dancy gastro-pub in the village.
Service great, friendly and efficient. Brilliant actually. Not over the top, but really attentive.
Worth..."
Andrew Reay
"We visited last Sunday for Breakfast in a party of 14 . A excellent breakfast with quality ingredients topped off with great..."
Stuart Coleman
"Just had a Sunday Roast here !! Food was well cooked . But it was the staff that made the visit so nice 👍 Very professional and..."
8oz Burger with Cheese & Fries Breaded Chicken Burger with Cheese & Fries
Mouth Watering Pie
Three Musketeers
Hot Dog with Chili
British Beef Steak and Long Clawson Stilton Pie
Sunday roast
Ginger Beer
Puddings
Halloumi Burger
Lamb
Pies
Mulled Wine
Pork
Burger
Rack of Ribs
Bbq ribs
Vegetarian Burger and Fries
Spare ribs
Tiger Beer
gin
British Chicken Pie
Cider
Nachos
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely place. It's difficult to understand from outside how spacious the pub is. There is a wonderful garden area at the back. Indoor and outdoor..."
Madhurima Sen
"A quaint pub right beside the hospital. Wonderful place to read a book or have a chat with friends. Highly recommend the outdoor garden, if it’s..."
Daniel Kor
"A lovely place to grab a pint or a plate of scrumptious food. Would definitely recommend coming here!
Service was wonderful and they were happy to..."
James
"Always a warm welcome at this treasure of a pub. We're so lucky that we live in walking distance. Service is excellent, definitely worth booking if..."
sue Glover
"I'm not sure if this place counts as a 'hidden gem', but if so, it is the shiniest! Easily the most beautiful and pleasant pub garden I have visited..."
Steven Port
"Lovely rural pub, pleasant and helpful staff. Nice food and a gorgeous pub garden! It’s a shame they don’t have a car park as trying to find..."
Catherine Sheppard-Strutt
"An exceptionally attractive pub with a beautiful walled garden to the rear. I felt that the welcoming and helpful staff were doing everything to..."
Charles Hooton
"One of the best pubs in Oxford. Friendly atmosphere. Gorgeous Garden with vibe when in sunset. Staffs are really friendly. Better to reserve your..."
Joann sam
"Splendid old fashioned pub with great pies. The garden is beautiful and a must to visit in the summer. Been here many time and always happy to come..."
Chris Millington
"Best roast I've ever had. Too bad I don't live in Oxford or I'd be there every weekend. The cauliflower was the best I've ever had and the gravy was..."
Kay
"Great Pies, marvellous beers, terrific service.
We came as a group of 8 plus a baby and they immediately made room for us. The place is very busy..."
Ricky Shields
"Incredible garden, not only large but a real sun trap. Decent selection of beers on tap and great pies. Small inside if the weather isn’t so good..."
Adam Matheson
"Good food especially pies.
Service quite slow when we visited.
Good range of beers.
Comfortable and..."
Richard Ward
"Amazing pub the food was amazing especially the ribs me and my family and friends had an amazing time eating in the beautiful garden there is nothing..."
Louis Barron
"Very good pub... cozy nice beer nice beer garden.. good friendly staff... can't complain about anything.. it's a good place to have a pint in..."
charles clark
"Good food and choice (pies are the speciality), probably one of the best hidden beer gardens in Oxford. Friendly and efficient..."
tony may
"Me and the misses had pie chips and peas, pie was very very tasty.
Staff polite and friendly, a proper pub with proper good beer..."
Geoff Love
"Lovely pub with a:great selection of beers. We did not eat there so I can't comment on the food but it looked..."
"Visited Head of the River for a drink after a river cruise. The staff were really friendly and welcoming on arrival, loads of real ale and craft beer..."
Joshua Sykes
"We came here yesterday for a drink and the staff were friendly and even though it became busy (as everyone came in from the rain) they still carried..."
Beverley Ellis
"Had a fabulous stay at the Head of the River. Perfectly placed for walking through the town. The indulgence room was great. A comfy bed, superb..."
Jo Brewster
"Nipped in for a pint before heading home on the coach yesterday. Lovely place right by the river, with fantastic staff & a great..."
Lisa Jarvis
"Great place to chill out and let the world pass by.Staff are friendly and great selection of Beers cider and wines
Did not try the food but it did..."
Stuart Coats
"Visited as found it was a pub from the Morse series! Beautiful afternoon sat by the river watching the boats and bird life. Although we didn’t eat..."
Christine Schaverien
"Great place. Great beer. Lovely rooms. Best place to stay in..."
Eva Medusa Gühne
"Brilliant staff, really nice rooms and food to die for. Really good..."
"I've eaten here twice over the past few weeks as it's my new local, and I have been happily surprised by the quality of the food. For a small..."
Stefanie De Lucia
"New (interim?) management & staff are great, despite my initial concerns/negativity (Sorry Gemma & Co for my previous rant!)
Not quite yet the..."
Rob Iles
"So lucky to have the best local pub in the world - now with amazing food..."
Phil Taylor
"After many times walking past The Marsh Harrier seeing their board advertising the best Sunday roasts today I finally decided to see if they could..."
Benjamin Christopher Tampin
"Been a long time since I've been in The Marsh Harrier. Was a very hot humid evening, so it was nice to sit and drink in the spacious garden. Didn't..."
Tim Timmo
"Took the family, 6 of us, for Sunday lunch. It could not have been better. Excellent food, generous portions and super friendly staff. Yorkshire..."
Richard Skilbeck
"Amazing place, delicious food. The beers are good and cold. The service was great though, and the toilets super..."
Linda Porque
"Empty plates all around! Literally such good food - we had the meat lasagne and the vegetarian special.
Staff were super lovely and there was plenty..."
HannahAlex Moody
"Having visited on many occasions, I'm beginning to notice the difference in service and expectation.
The Staff are argumentative, slow and the..."
Lorraine Jackson
"At this pub always a friendly welcome, Jimmy the landlord is always there on duty , & Leo, is there as well,as other staff, lovely atmosphere, very..."
Domenico Cipolletta
"Great pub! Good atmosphere, great food, lovely staff, and beautiful..."
Silvia Soler
"First time of having a meal there, went for Sunday roast absolutely amazing! Great portion size, tasty food, staff were very attentive and..."
Lucy Young
"Arrived early as soon as doors were open, 11.50 am Sunday, friendly staff who took order at the bar. Had Sunday Roast beef with all trimmings. Looked..."
Mel Fernandes
"Went for a celebration but did not eat, so I can't comment on the food. They have a great range of beers, including a very nice peach beer. The..."
Howard Thomas
"Very friendly staff, very generous portions and a good spot hidden away in Oxford really enjoyed..."
Shane Scanlon
"The best beer garden in Oxford, serving a good range of beers. Food options aren't particularly creative, but reliable, tasty and pretty cheap!
Jimmy..."
Pat Britton
"Have been to the Marsh Harrier a few times and it hasn’t disappointed. Food is good with take away options and staff are helpful and friendly...."
Rob Saunders
"We had Sunday lunch there recently, the food was delicious and plentiful. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was great. Highly..."
Velvet Williams
"Lovely food, friendly staff and great service. Catered well for specific dietry requirements. We ate in their pleasant and large beer..."
Kerrie Stone
"Great food and nice old style vibe pub. Nice stuff and service. Really enjoyed and would go..."
Paul BOULOS
"Cosy and nice pub. Have huge garden. Great customer service. Nice place to come with your better side, family and kids. We ordered few pints and food..."
"Staff are friendly, .welcoming and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
The rooms are on the small side but totally big enough for our needs and..."
David & Julia Jessup
"The room was lovely and very comfortable. Dinner and breakfast excellent and all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Would visit again and I highly..."
Elizabeth Small
"This is a great place. We had a small issue with our original room but it was sorted straight away by giving us another room. But all the rooms were..."
Diane Leagas
"Eaten here twice for lunch while breaking a long journey. Close to the M40 and parking outside and nearby car park. Friendly, quick relaxed service...."
M G
"We came for lunch - delicious food :) ...especially for the price. Service was fantastic...the manager Sarah and all the staff are amazing...if only..."
Daniel Thompson
"We stayed one night here and everything was good. The staff were lovely, the room was smart, modern and clean. They were generous with tea and coffee..."
Paul Miller Pogmillermusic
"Had Sunday roast which was fabulous. Service very good. Dessert lovely. Was very expensive so definitely more of a 'treat' rather than regular..."
Emma Brown
"Excellent place, great food and lovely staff. Very convenient for us we enjoy every time we go..."
Victor Luque
"A great two-course at lunch including a glass of wine, at a reasonable price...."
Jonathan Bowen
"Lovely place to stay. The staff are excellent.
They were let down by one of the meals being disguised because of ingredients shortage. Wish they were..."
Robert Newnham
"A group of 16 of us turned up without a prior on a Friday afternoon just trying our luck- was met with friendly service and a good drink selection...."
Zipo Mangaliso
"Enjoyed a fab set menu lunch here today. Great value and also included a glass of good quality wine. Very friendly staff. They even put extra logs..."
SusieQ56
"There was a very nice atmosphere within. Staff are very welcoming and..."
Lone Angler
"A very warm friendly pub just off the High Street in Headington; the staff were attentive and helpful. The food was nicely cooked and presented. The..."
Julia Burn
"I stopped at the black boy for 4 nights as was visiting a friend.
The staff were polite and friendly and the food was good.
I also liked the room and..."
Jessica R
"Lovely rooms, friendly staff and great food!
My partner and I were only staying for one night as a stop on a journey but are so pleased we found it..."
James Spence
"One of my locals and a really lovely pub. Staff are very welcoming and pleasant. Good selection of drinks and a great garden round the back. Not..."
"Quite traditional pub, with my favourite beer on cask. The food was also excellent: I had a chicken, ham, and leek pie. The crust was firm enough to..."
Robert M. Corless
"I thought the food was fine (fish and chips) and my mother loved the atmosphere, but my father had a bad experience with the pie. There was a good..."
Maarten Hofman
"Came to this pub after having a panic attack. The atmosphere was chill, the bar staff were so lovely and welcoming. Exactly what I needed. The place..."
Sam Flynn
"Lovely Saturday lunch with the family. The meals were excellent, though it took a while to come out to us. Not very busy, with plenty of spare tables..."
Mark K.
"I very much enjoyed the whole experience. The food (Sunday Roast) was delicious & there was plenty of it. Pudding, the creme brulee, was also..."
nancy lopushinsky
"Our favorite items on the menu are the halloumi fries and the bangers & mash.
It is clean, the staff is friendly and the washrooms are clean. The..."
Michele Lemmon
"Excellent pub with quirky separate rooms & several outside areas.
We had Sunday lunch. Excellent & memorable. The cauliflower cheese add on was well..."
Stuart Pennington
"Beautiful pub, recently renovated, excellent food and the beer is amazing. I highly recommend Steak, Shin & Pale Ale and Neck..."
George Chalhoub
"Sunday lunch for 2 booked on basis of previous reviews. After a slightly slow start at the bar we had really personable prompt service from a member..."
Zoe Arnott
"Love this pub - lovely atmosphere- friendly..."
Venetia S (Venice)
"The food was delicious! We ordered the pie and fish + chips, both good. Maybe it's because I'm Californian and have high standards for produce but..."
Rowan Rayburn
"Superb. Staff were very welcoming, great range of drinks to choose from. The food is highly recommended, the chicken and chorizo was first class.
If..."
Johnny Doyle
"An excellent Sunday lunch. For a party of 6 adults and 1 child, we had 2 shared Sunday roasts, each with 3 different meats, yorksire pudding and..."
Lydia M S Lau
"I've been running in front of this place for far too long, so I finally decided to give it a try. I went in the middle of the week and wasn't too..."
João Carmo
"We attended with a group of 25 attendees for a drinks reception during a 2-day teaching course we were running at a nearly University venue. Robyn..."
Elizabeth A. Hill (Lizzie)
"Decent food. Prices are somewhat higher than average, bit huge portions (enough for two people to share), so overall good value for money. What I..."
"A bit pricey, but the food is pretty good and service is friendly. For lunch, you can choose to take away, order at the bar (sadly no draught beer),..."
Greg Brett
"Nice place for lunch good service and fast too. A little expensive..."
Peter Staples
"Pretty good buffet lunch, good meal for 6 quid. Coffee is reasonable..."
Paul McGovern
"Friendly staff, good table service but very pricey for the..."
Damien Dye
"They give out free stuff in bags made of leather - it's a bit of a lucky dip, but I came away with a flaming albatross and seven gold..."
Matthew Trow
"Great staff and food, can be slightly on the pricier but it does have a captive..."
Sel
"Went here for lunch in the winter. An impressive view even without spring..."
Michelle Kaiser
"Good food, bit pricey..."
Pranay Jaiswal
"Great place for a lunch with colleagues or just an 'on-the-go'..."
"So cool!!! The best pub in town! The inside feels so authentic 🇬🇧
The food is better than many other pubs but it’s such a nice place that it..."
Sitraka FORLER
"Put the Bear Inn on your list of places to experience. Love the history behind this great Inn
If only the walls could talk. We online stopped by for..."
Kiwis Fly the Coop NZ
"Another wonderful old character pub in Oxford and a must visit for any English pub lover. Good selection of fullers ales on taps and a great outdoor..."
Nathan Eaton
"Excellent quaint little venue we stumbled across my chance. Mind you head! Good selection of drinks and my friends and I got some vegan food to..."
Rachel Wheeler
"A great pub full of character didn't eat but the food looked ok. It had a nice selection of beers etc and all staff I dealt with were friendly and..."
Dave Smith
"A cute, cosy and historic pub in the heart of Oxford's City centre. Real Old pubs with low ceilings, snugs, exposed wood beams and tightly packed..."
Marcus O'Donnell
"The oldest pub in Oxford, this is a small two room set up with a bar area on side and a more intimate snug type room the other. The latter has a..."
Darryl Mark
"A small pub with big garden! The app said it will tale 40 minutes to have the order booked so we qued and we got the drinks faster. The service..."
Dessi Veltcheva
"A must visit Pub if in Oxford.
Only small but makes up for it in character and great staff.
Good selection of ales, the one I had chosen had just ran..."
Ryan Thorpe
"What a fun place! Low ceilings really bring out the old Oxford vibe of this pub. And the Tuesday night jazz was lovely. I only went one time, but..."
Kate Livesay
"Awesome old English pub in Oxford. Enjoyed the display of cut off ties through the years! Small with excellent..."
Jeff Prince
"Amazing old pub ! Tuesday is live jazz music night and the atmosphere at night in the outside marquee is..."
Veggie Melt Panini V Soya Kebab Strips Melted Monterey Jack Cheese Red Onion and Pepper
irish breakfast
Sausage
Rump Steak Peppercorn Sauce Fries Tomatoe and Mushroom
Cider
Fried
Salade Poulet Grillé
Burger
Whisky
Chicken Burger Twister Fries and Onion Rings
Beef burger
Starter Course
Nachos
Toasts
Burger and fries
Beef
Sit down
Gastropub
British
Irish
Bar
Pub
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
American Express
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Food was amazing today, not ovetky expensive. Great atmosphere, workers were really friendly and very helpful, made us feel really comfortable and..."
Michelle Johansen
"The food was amazing, the drinks were nice and cold. The atmosphere was just what an English pub should be. The service was top notch. When we go..."
Isaac Rich
"A great morning at O'Neills Oxford celebrating our son's birthday.
Eamon and team are wonderful hosts. Fantastic service and fab breakfast . Will be..."
Fiona McDonagh
"Good pub in central Oxford. Huge portions and good value for money. The onion rings were very good and the burgers great as well. We had a pleasant..."
Silvia Cadau
"I’m from Canada where we’re used to big breakfasts in the morning. Came to try out this place and then kept coming back for breakfasts in..."
Mark M
"Visited on a Friday about 2pm. Very quiet inside. Used the app to order to table. App was straight forward to use. Drunk came out after a few..."
Helen Taggart
"Always love coming to this O’neill’s. Best pub grub and the staff are always so lovely and the vibe is always there. However i had ordered a..."
Leah
"We hired a booth for the rugby. From start to finish it was brilliant (i was surprised!).
Manager is great fun and all the staff follow suit.
The..."
Matthew Young
"This has become our go-to sports bar over last few years. Food always top notch, and great selection of beers. Staff have always been super friendly..."
Alex Holdsworth
"Oxford very best Irish pub
Foods is amazing fresh and hot
Super tasty and the staff are so lovely and kind
Highly recommend especially the beef..."
Hour Braised Beef & Ale Pie Buttered Mash Greens Gravy
Tart Tatten
Fish & Chips
steak and chips
Soup
Apple Crumble
Beef Wellington
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
European
Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Playgrounds
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
American Express
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Not been to the Fishes for a while, though I had been going since being a child. We were two large groups celebrating a birthday. The food was..."
Claire Sarah
"Absolutely exquisite food. Service was amazing and I can't wait to go back there for my birthday on the 22nd. I had the squid to start with, burger..."
Eddie Louise Cobb
"Set in a lovely location. There is a good variety of wines and decent gins. The staff were all really friendly. Customer service was outstanding...."
Siobhan Stella
"First visit to The Fishes, and I loved it!
The food was excellent, fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff couldn't have looked after us better. ..."
Emma Beach
"Tasty food, lovely surroundings very friendly staff. Definitely..."
Anne Davis
"We had lunch with you yesterday and your staff are always amazing and polite. The young blonde lady goes through every detail from the specials board..."
Kim Richens
"What can I say!!! Food was spot on , service I cannot fault , friendly and welcoming the waitress could not have been more helpful and nothing was to..."
Mick Taylor
"One of our favourite places, particularly in the summer when you can be on the balcony or in the garden. Very friendly..."
Caroline Elly
"Really worth a visit..great pub and location. Friendly staff..great food and events in..."
Sandy Sims
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service & wonderful staff..."
Andy Harris
"...The Fishes. Now, THE FISHES is not to be confused with FISHERS - the former being a lovely big gastro pub, set in North Hinksey Village, with a..."
FoodieOnTour
"Had lunch here with my wife and two friends. We had mains, desserts and drinks and a few beers and it was all great. The staff were attentive, the..."
Kurtis G.
"many thanks to vicky for creating this business listing.
i've been procrastinating writing this review for way too long now!
this is my ideal pub,..."
Nik T.
"I was at The Fishes with a small group of people for dinner, and was very happy there! The char-grilled chicken dish with the risotto was super..."
Katie W.
"Another of our East Oxford team's favourites. A stylish gastropub with something for all members of the family. The Fishes has a relaxed, comfortable..."
Finders K.
"Very nice restaurant.
Party of 12 for lunch so we pre-ordered from the set menu at £35 per head.
All choices were delivered correctly and in good..."
Pete Coultas
"Had a spontaneous meal here- never heard of this place, but it came up on Google. Food was typical gastro-pub grub, Sunday roast was lovely (though..."
Shiri Kraus
"Lovely food. Can't wait to go back again. Lovely old pub with plenty of seating, including a nice outside seating..."
Michelle Thomas
"Really friendly and attentive staff. Excellent choice of food on the menu and great drinks selection.
Very much looking forward to visiting..."
Nathaniel Marsh
"Went here for a Sunday lunch. The service was great but we had higher expectations for the food. It was acceptable and we had a nice meal, everything..."
Oliver Stratton
"Yummy Chicken Caesar salad in lovely cool garden setting. Excellent service and IPA Purity Session was very good..."
Clari Searle
"Excellent experience here. The food was great and the service was very attentive. All the food tasted good. The was a nice young ambience too. Would..."
Aaron Marsh
"Great drinks, super cosy pub, lovely pub garden. I often come to this pub and the staff and always very friendly and helpful.
They have a great..."
Ellie Horton
"My favourite pub in Oxford. Very special pub as this is where my husband proposed to me on the bridge over the river at the bottom of this lovely..."
Nerissa Brown
"Took some 'yooves' out for a bit of a celebration. Food choice was good. Service was prompt and well cooked if under seasoned. Nice pub, would be..."
"For some reason Hadock is a comedy word along with Turbot. Haddock and chips + thedeadsecrets is a winning combination. Great pub too, well served by..."
Tim Robinson
"Great Location, Food Choices & lots of different Lager’s & Ale’s. Highly..."
Tom Davies
"Nice pub. Really good sandwiches and cider. We will return...."
Julie Kempen
"Real good food and a welcome change from normal city pubs. Food good value and..."
Ian Clarke
"spent a day yesterday in Oxford,after searching for a Art Shop, Though i try this pub, love ti..."
Andy Copplestone
"great beer..."
Doug Mulvihill
"The recent transformation is very impressive! A group of us went there straight from work on a wednesday evening. The decor was calm, atmospheric,..."
Laura G.
"One pub is like any other pub. Not, the St Aldates Tavern. That pub is in a league of its own. We are oldies but loved the vivaciousness of the place..."
Norman W.
"Great find. Walk in off the street with my wife and asked "how to" with bartender. "Find table and then order st the bar" Well found a picnic table..."
Robert G.
"Well its a bit of a strange mix , feels a bit wine barish and , obviously they are aiming for a better class of pub food . Impressed by the beer..."
Hesseh S.
"This is one of the pleasant retreats after all this shopping hassle before you queue up in the bus lane.
A very cosy watering hole offering real..."
Eierfratz
"The St Aldates Tavern is a welcome addition to the Oxford dining scene as it offers very reasonably priced bar meals in a very lively atmosphere...."
impavidus
"This is another lovely Oxford pub - the best one down this end of town and a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of big buses roaring past. There..."
Flick
"If you're looking for an authentic English pub meal this is your place. The fish and chips with peas and tartare sauce is to die for. The Mac and..."
Sudha Sridhar
"Nice pub, good atmosphere. Enjoying a good Sunday afternoon local style, not too many tourists around 😊.
Didn't eat, so no review on the..."
Jeroen de Vries
"Nice pub with an interesting selection of beers to choose from and staff willing to give recommendations. I enjoyed the slightly perfumed IPA.
Point..."
Peter Clark
"Great pub, with decent food and beers selection. The lads behind the counter were great and offer fab..."
Samuel Altschul
"We had a lunch here today, it was tasty and the size was quite..."
Tiffany Liu
"This Victorian ale-house is a must-add to any pub crawl; a nice selection of beers on tap (and at a very reasonable price, too), with a warm and..."
Sam
"I'm not a veggie as such but fancied a change and had the nut and mushroom wellington. Absolutely delicious and the veg was cooked to perfection...."
Calum Beatt
"Great atmosphere, delicious plates and friendly staff! One of the best in Oxford..."
Özden Pektaş Turgut
"Decent city centre pub with rotating ales and craft beer, sometimes do tap takeovers with features breweries. Good Sunday roast. They have an app for..."
Kaz M
"Proper pub, great beers, and served in a jug. Nice space...."
"This is my first trip to the UK so I really l just wanted a typical dish... Fish & Chips and a pint. I was walking through Oxford Square and came..."
James
"Had their fish n chips and pork and leek sausages with mash and gravy. Great quality ingredients made into delicate flavours. Fish and batter had..."
Ruby
"Another fine pub at the heart of Oxford's city centre. If it's warm and sunny then enjoying food and drinks on the streetside tables is a must...."
Marcus O'Donnell
"Amazing! I ordered their chicken, ham, and leek pie with cabbage. I also got an ordered of mull-spiced rum and spiked cider as well. The food was..."
Riley Morris
"Great 12th century pub,with a fantastic atmosphere.
I visited on a sunny Saturday the pub was busy, but the bar staff had it under control and made..."
Royce Blackburn
"Cracking pub and great choice of cask and keg ales
Bar snacks scotch eggs an pies available
Nice and cozy but quite a large pub so plenty of..."
Jon Atk
"We had roast pork, fish and chips and a burger. All very good. Staff were very pleasant. We were full up so we didn’t have room for..."
RMB Messi
"Just had a quick pint and a real tasty pork pie. On the pork pie scale it gets an 8. Bot lacking on the jelly.😆.Delicious.
Lively place to stop..."
richard Michael
"It was quite busy , but I found a quiet table in the corner. The food was a little bit pricier than I was expecting. But the waldorf salad was..."
Richard O Jones
"Excellent food, including vegetarian options. All of the mayonaise bottles were close to empty, but they did have a good selection of condiments. The..."
Maarten Hofman
"Youngs pub. Fish & chips and a Cheese burger for Dinner. Busy pub with a good atmosphere & no need for music. Speedy service & Food hot & tasty...."
chris gallagher
"Nice place, but not much offer though.
The food was delivered very quickly and was tasty. Beer was good as well.
The staff was very friendly. The..."
Luciano
"Nice place with good atmosphere and delicious food that I would be happy to share with friends.
But they forgot that today is my birthday, so I..."
Гульназ Айнетдинова
"Classic old pub with cosy rooms and a great student atmosphere. Lots of history written and depicted on its walls, including photos from the visit of..."
Brendan Cox
"Great pub. Has a nice warm friendly old style pub feeling and lots of space inside.
Toilets are down a long flight of stairs so be careful.
Cheesy..."
Anthony Williams
"Really lovely afternoon at an amazing spot. Portion of hot chips seemed a bit small, but then I am used to NZ large..."
J L
"A friendly, warm atmosphere. Staff were all welcoming and efficient and we got chatting to the manager - Alister. The pub was lovely and clean and..."
"Really friendly great staff & amazing food and drink selection- the only flaw is that it can get a bit busy (you can only order food at a table). ..."
Amy McGovern
"Couldn't have picked a better place to book for our party! Lovely staff, lovely place and a great selection of drinks. We were made to feel so..."
Ruby Agm
"Friendly, chatty knowledgeable staff, great selection of real ales & gins! Would recommend will visit again..."
Helen Searle
"If you like drinking quality beer, and fancy drinking something out of the ordinary, in a place that is purely about the beer, then this is for you...."
Steven Smith
"Great beer, great atmosphere, great staff and even got us a taxi! Would recommend. Thank..."
Chris Wetherall
"Great bar....brilliant selection of Keg and Cask ales as well as wine and ciders. Nice vibe and booths where you can sit. Didn't sample the pizzas..."
Justin Smith
"popped in yesterday afternoon on the fly .. had a pizza it was extraordinary ...
best pizza ever ...
cant wait for our next visit ... outstanding..."
Mike Carr
"Friendly staff. Good beers and mulled wine. Highly recommended. I would definitely return on my next visit to..."
Monserrat Sanchez
"Really nice pub nice music and the chips were one of the best I’ve..."
Sandra Obrien
"Great selection of beer and food 😎
Speedy friendly..."
Sean Donaghey
"Fabulous pub. Very friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere.
We will be back !..."
Nina Langford Józwin
"I'm Italian and I must say: your pizza is great!!! Nice place and good beers! Well done..."
Stefano Tusa
"This place has done it right.... Good beer, great pizza..what more do you need :). We went to Oxford for the weekend and ended up in here both days..."
Ben Harper
"Great selection of craft beer, both cask and keg, Siren including and great authentic Italian..."
Nikos Kokkinidis
"Recently reopened after a long hiatus, 6 ales a couple of ciders, and 30 + craft taps, you really are spoilt for choice here, more contemporary than..."
Matt Reid
"Great bar with 8 hand pull and 30 taps of ale, cider and lager. Nice old pub with nice decor in suiting with the pub..."
Jamie
"Lovely pub with a real local vibe despite being right in the centre of Oxford! A great amount of options from staple beers like Moretti, Guinness and..."
Niamh Morris
"Another re-discovered gem. I remember this being the old West Berkshire Brewery pub back in the day. It was good then, now it’s stepped up a level...."
Matt
"If you like a big range of cask and keg craft beers, this is the place for you! A beautiful long bar topped with a great range of cask and top taps,..."
Dave Sadler
"Great to see this old pub reopened after such a long..."
Mark Loverock
"Really friendly staff who helped us plan for the half marathon, delicious food and they gave me a Bao bun to try for free. The whole pub had a lovely..."
Claire Gibb
"Nice pub with good selection of beers and snacks. Seating at small tables or in cubicles. Order food at the bar. Menu is compact and food quality is..."
Remco Jonker
"Popped in on their reopening weekend. Tried some of the taster plates they put out. Chicken wings were amazing. Massive variety of quality draft..."
Kane Salter
"Great pub lots of nice people and great..."
alison smith
"Visited here on re-opening night in July, very good beer selection and the manager and staff were very friendly. One of the top places in Oxford to..."
Will Allen
"Update: Apr 2019. Reopened. Good selection of beers from their own brewery, guests, local beers and, one of my favourites Mena Dhu.
Refurbishment is..."
Greg Crichton
"Great drinks selection since relaunch. Knowledgable staff and lovely atmosphere. A real diverse craft beer pub that Oxford was..."
Ross Gallagher
"Saturday night was rocking. Great music, great sing along, decent beer. Atmosphere was..."
Chris Stockman
"Wow!! Loads of great beers … great music on the turntable !! Great boozer!! Lovely staff..."
Lee Rickard
"Really nice pub. Great beer selection and good..."
David Priaulx
"We've been coming here for a while, enjoy the atmosphere and the range of beers. The pizza is an added bonus. Beers from Siren, XT, Wild Weather on..."
luke warmdog
"Nice selection of English beers and lagers, although a little bit pricey. We went just before the theatres were finished and it was easy to find a..."
Stuart Henderson
"Best pub in Oxford!
People should definitely pop in The Grapes to get a taste of great beers and drinks!
The best experience with the best personnel..."
"We arrived early for our booking which i had made online. We were shown to our table by a very helpful chap. The setting and the Trout itself was..."
Amanda Gee
"As on other visits the Trout never fails to live up to expextasions, friends up from Sussex joined us for a very enjoyable evening with good food ..."
William Willmot
"So difficult to choose from the menu as there was such a lovely choice. All the food was amazing, and service was great too, very accommodating and..."
Debbie Jacobs
"delicious food really bright and healthy and pretty on the plate. Great staff lovely warm atmosphere and was like sitting in a snow globe stunning..."
Jennifer Martin
"If it is a beautiful summer’s day and you can get there early, then there’s nothing nicer than a table by the river. The food is good enough, but..."
Francis Charig
"Stopped by for lunch today, much busier than usual. Staff definitely deserve medals for some of the grief they had to endure from "uptight patrons"...."
Traci Fay
"Absolutely amazing! Food was so lovely and flavoursome for all parties! One person couldn't finish theirs but loved it so much they wanted to take it..."
Lauren Jessica Price
"On a lovely Summers day , this place can’t be beaten . Food was outstanding..."
Roger Lait
"Very friendly staff, great food, but could be a bit cleaner. The tables were a bit sticky but other than that the food tasted great, we had a very..."
Youssef Beyhum
"Sit outside! The location is romantic and pleasant on a beautiful day! As a big group we ordered a lot of things and they tasted so delightful...."
Harshita
"The Trout Inn is a cosy pub nestled away in the depths of Port Meadows, boasting a fantastic view of the river and the occasional peacock hopping..."
Chiif
"I took two friends for lunch as we had stopped for a drink before but never eaten there. I was so pleased that we did! The food was amazing, well..."
G Constable
"This is a lovely place to dine and have some drinks or just hang out with friends. The location on the water is so relaxing and inviting. Inside is..."
Mark Hayes
"Took a chance on the Google description for my husband's birthday, as we are not from this area. We were not disappointed! The pub itself has a..."
Eleanor Taylor
"The Sunday menu at the Trout is spot on: a choice of roast and a pared back choice of other meals, meaning that the food is well executed and tasty...."
Andrew I
"We were recommended to come here by a friend and the whole experience was great, the location is idyllic, the restaurant is picturesque and the staff..."
Nick Turnbull
"This is an amazing pub, the food was excellent as were the friendly, helpful staff. The location is perfect on a sunny day right by the river for a..."
Susan Billing
"We had booked as a group of 8 for 3pm on a Saturday. Amble parking in the car park. When we arrived the restaurant was very busy and our table..."
Sarah Chambers
"The location and atmosphere is amazing, especially in the summer!
The food is nice, tasty and fresh but small portions
Customer service could be..."
Jean Wong
"The best gastro pub experience I’ve had this visit. Melissa took care of us and was faultless. Thankyou so much, we will be..."
David Walker
"Perfect Sunday roast experience. Located in a stunning setting alongside River Thames, the inn's tables sit peacefully in the shade. The staff was..."
Noé Vagner-Clévenot
"I would like to thank the staff at the Trout who went out of their way to make my daughter's birthday special. They even gave her a complimentary..."
J Kent
"Went for a family meal on Sunday. Definitely book before as very popular pub on a river setting.
The pub was quite warm with radiators on so we felt..."
Dawn Woodley
"Such lunch, much chicken, very potato fries, much flavor. Such juicy, very taste sensation, wow. Much potato perfection, very yum such addicting,..."
Sjonnie Campman
"Extremely hot day, so chose to sit inside. The roasted belly pork was incredible. Roast potatoes poor and the veg undercooked. The service was OK. I..."
Angela Michaela Burt
"Lily our waitress was super friendly, attentive and helpful. The menu was very appealing and the dishes we selected were good. I had the pork belly..."
Viv Armstrong
"We had dinner here on a weekend evening and were very happy with the experience. We went for a mix of starters, main (fish and chips) and dessert..."
Christoph Lutz
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