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| The Big Bang |
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124 Walton St., Oxford, OX2
6AH
Tel: 01865 511441. |
The only restaurant
in Oxford to specialise in the traditional British dishes Sausage & Mash & Home
Made Pie & Chips. Using only gourmet sausages both vegetarian
and meat, sourced from Oxford’s Covered Market.
Fully licensed bar serving wine and locally sourced beers from
the Hook Norton Brewery. Serving late until 11pm, 2am Fri and
Sat.
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| King’s Arms |
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Church Road, Sandford on Thames,
Oxford, OX4 4YB
Tel: 01865 777095. |
Superbly located
on the River Thames at Sandford Lock. Spend a summer afternoon
by the river enjoying summer drinks and our chefs delicious
summer salads. We serve a variety of pub favourites and chefs
specials all day. Watch out for our Carribbean BBQ's and
Hog Roast events! Not to be missed!
For
further details and to read The King's Arm's review
click here |
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| The Fishes |
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The Fishes, North Hinksey Village,
Oxford OX2 0NA
Tel: 0845 630 7079
Web: www.fishesoxford.co.uk |
The Fishes is Oxford’s
Multi Award winning Gastro-pub just outside Oxford City Centre.
Recognised for it’s stunning garden and picnic’s
in the summer, for Sunday lunch and real fresh, ethical and local
seasonal dishes all year round. Don’t just take our word
for it, this is what some of our guests have been saying recently;
“Brilliant atmosphere, superb staff & service”
“Super steak, wonderful wine, cute company, dishy desert,
sumptuous surroundings” |
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| The Feathers |
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The Feathers, Market Street, Woodstock,
Oxfordshire OX20 1SX
T: (01993) 812 291
W: www.feathers.co.uk |
| Situated in a converted
17th century town-house in the beautiful, historic market town
of Woodstock, The Feathers is a critically-acclaimed boutique
hotel and fine-dining restaurant. Packed to its oak-beamed rafters
with old world charm and character, its dining room features
antique panelling and luxurious, traditional English furnishings.
There is also a buzzy bistro – complete with roaring log
fire – for more informal occasions and a delightful courtyard
garden for al fresco summer eating. |
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| Head of the River |
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Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford
OX1 4LB
Tel: 01865 721 600 .
Email: headoftheriver@fullers.co.uk |
A traditional country
pub, the Kings Arms serves quality food in a relaxing environment.
Traditional pub favourites and quality fresh specials are served
by open log fires, hops and candlelight. |
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| Harcourt Arms |
Stanton Harcourt Oxfordshire OX29
5RJ. Tel: 01865 881931.
Web: www.harcourtarms.com |
A country restaurant
located in a beautiful old building with a cracking menu, service
to match, big garden for the summer, plenty of parking & a
wonderful selection of wines & traditional beers. |
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| Old Parsonage |
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1 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN
Tel: 01865 310 210.
Web: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk |
On one of the
worlds most beautiful boulevards and next to St Giles Church.
Above the heavy oak door, 1659 marks the year the Old Parsonage
was built. Year round open fires, an eclectic art and furniture
collection fill the lobby and bar. |
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| Bicester Golf Club |
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Chesterton Bicester OX26 1TE
Tel: (01869) 241204
Web: www.bicestercountryclub.com |
Come and join
us in the Eat Well Bar and Restaurant. Our friendly staff always
aim to cater for your every need. The bar is stocked with a
wide, range of beer and wine that will satisfy every pallet.
The bar and restaurant area boasts a stunning view that overlooks
18th green and lake, so that whilst you are relaxing you can
view others bring the golf game to a close. |
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| The Trout - Wolvercote |
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195 Godstow Road, Wolvercote,
Oxford OX2 8PN
Tel: 01865 302071
Web: www.thetroutoxford.co.uk |
The Trout Inn, Lower
Wolvercote, is genuinely part of the rich tapestry that is Oxford
life.
Famous a long time before it was immortalised in Colin Dexter's
Inspector Morse novels, it has been wonderfully restored - You
really should book now! |
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| The Swan - Southrop |
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Southrop, Gloucestershire, GL7
3NU
Tel: (01367) 850205
Web: www.theswanatsouthrop.co.uk |
| The Swan is a beautifully
kept early 17th century Cotswold inn on the village green at
Southrop, in that corner of Gloucestershire which nestles into
Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. The inn has recently changed hands,
and is now run by one of England's best known hosts: Graham Williams
of London's Bibendum fame. The chef, Bob Parkinson, is also ex-Bibendum
and is rightly considered one of the rising stars of the restaurant
business. The food is of the very highest quality as you'd expect
from these two, and yet the prices are still in line with those
of a village inn. |
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| The Fox |
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Fox lane, Souldern, Oxfordshire
OX27 7JW
T: (01869) 345284 |
The Fox is nestled
in the picturesque village of Souldern just 10 minutes outside
Bicester and close to junction 10 of the M40. A warm welcome
awaits you at the Fox whether it’s a
winter’s night by our log fire or a summer’s day
out on the patio or in the garden. With a traditional homemade
menu and ever changing specials board, real ales and varied
wine list you are sure to find something for everyone. |
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| The Woodstock Arms |
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8 Market Street, Woodstock, OX20
1SX
Tel: (01993) 811251 |
The Woodstock Arms
is ideally located in the centre of the historic town of Woodstock,
Oxfordshire, just a short stroll from Blenheim Palace.
We have created a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy good
food and drinks in a relaxed setting. |
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| Blubeckers |
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The Greyhound, Besselsleigh,
Nr Abingdon OX13 5PX
T: (01865) 862 110
W: www.blubeckers.co.uk
Open All Day, for Food, Snacks and Drinks |
Blubeckers at
The Greyhound is a real gem – located near Abingdon on
the A420, only four miles from Oxford it is the perfect destination
for all occasions offering friendly, informal surroundings
for all the family.
The Greyhound has a first class reputation
for food, service and attention to detail. The food is wholesome
and freshly prepared, with a wide variety of choices and flavours,
there’s
definitely something for everyone whatever their age or taste. |
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| The Manor Restaurant |
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Weston Manor Hotel, Weston-on-the-Green,
Oxfordshire OX25 3QL
Tel: 01869 350621
Email: reception@westonmanor.co.uk
Web: www.westonmanor.co.uk |
| If it’s award winning,
fabulous food in style you’re after, come to our unique
restaurant in the Magnificent Vaulted Oak Panelled Baronial Hall.
Our chefs blend stringent quality standards with flair and imagination
the result is creative cuisine accompanied by the finest selection
of wines available. |
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| The Swan |
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Swan at Tetsworth, Tetsworth,
Nr Thame, Oxon OX9 7AB
T: (01844) 281 182
W: www.theswan.co.uk
Open: Monday – Saturday 12noon – 2.30pm & 7pm – 9.30pm
and Sunday 12noon – 4pm only |
| The Swan has been reviving weary
travellers for over 500 years. The new owner Michael North, with
a Guide Michelin star before he was 30 formerly at the Goose
in Britwell Salome, and his team enjoys a reputation of serving
only the best using the freshest ingredients. The informal service
is efficient and friendly. |
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| Hollywell’s Restaurant
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38 Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1
3SP. Tel: 01865 203536
Web: www.holywells.net |
Originally built
in 1972 for Blackwells Music bookshop the building won a coveted
Civic Trust Award as a brilliant example of how a new building
can be inserted into a well-established street and live happily
with the older buildings. This listed building has been imaginatively
transformed into a unique bar and restaurant, and is a comfortable
place to enjoy real English food. The original glass walled octagonal
light well remains a focal point with a pomegranite tree in the
centre providing a novel and
decorative feature. The original shelves of the book shop can
still be seen. |
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| The White Hart |
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The White Hart - Fyfield, Main
Road, Fyfield, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5LW
T: (01865) 390585
W: www.whitehart-fyfield.com |
| Tucked away in the picturesque
village of Fyfield, the White Hart is a unique and historic 15th
century former Chantry House. The setting is breathtaking, from
the soaring eaves in the great hall and minstrel’s gallery,
to the terrace full of aromatic herb gardens. |
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| The Swan Inn at Swinbrook |
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The Swan, Swinbrook,
Nr Burford, Oxon OX18 4DY
T: (01993) 823 339
12noon – 2pm & 7pm - 9pm
Opening times may be extended in summer |
| If you try to imagine
the classic English country pub you could do no better than The
Swan. 2 miles east of Burford on the banks of the River Windrush
sits this ancient pub. Delicious food, Real Ale, privately owned
Freehouse, log fires in winter, cricket pitch in summer! |
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| Cherwell Boathouse |
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Bardwell Road, Oxford )X2
6ST
Tel: 01865 552746
Fax: 01865 553819
Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk |
| Oxford's Riverside
Restaurant, only 1 mile from St Giles with rural outlook. Wayne
Cullen's wonderful cooking is based on good local ingredients
in season. award winning wine list, strong Burgundy and the best
of the New World, selected from Morris and Verdin by Jasper Morris
MW and Anthony Verdin. Recommendations from Good Food Guide,
Decanter, Tatler, Harpers & Queen etc. Owned by Verdin Family
for 35 years. Best Oxford punting alongside. |
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| The Birdcage |
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4 Cornmarket, Thame,
Oxfordshire OX9 3DX
T: (01844) 260 381.
W: www.birdcagepub.co.uk
Open: Mon 7pm - 9.30pm only
Tues – Sat 12noon – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Sun 12noon – 3.30pm only |
| The Bird Cage is
the oldest inn in Thame, built around 1300. This lovely old building
offers visitors a fine selection of New World wines, excellent
real ales and an appetising variety of home cooked snacks and
meals. We have a no smoking restaurant which seats 28 people,
a bar area with casual seating and tables which seat 35+ and
an al fresco dining area on the front of the premises which seat
45. |
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| The Randolph Hotel |
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Beaumont Street, Oxford
OX1 2LN.
Tel: 0870 400 8200
Web: www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/randolph |
The restaurant at
the Macdonald Randolph Hotel has recently just won its second
AA rosette for its cuisine and features contemporary menus in
an unrivalled
setting with fabulous views of the city. |
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| The Beetle & Wedge Boathouse |
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Ferry Lane, Moulsford
On Thames, Wallingford, OX10 9JF
T: (01491) 651 381
F: (01491) 651 376
W: www.beetleandwedge.co.uk
Daily: 11am - 11pm |
The Beetle & Wedge
Boathouse enjoys a wonderful riverside setting. Whether a dish
from the charcoal grill, a light lunch or a special occasion,
come and experience a unique welcome.
Set Menu: £18.50 for 2 Courses £22.50
for 3 Courses
(Available Mon – Thurs Lunch & Dinner)
Electric Launch
available to hire during Summer for a relaxing cruise on the
Thames! |
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| The Oxford Retreat |
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Hythe Bridge Street,
Oxford
Tel: 01865 250309
Web: www.theoxfordretreat.com |
Unique to Oxford,
The Oxford Retreat offers honest homemade food using fresh
seasonal produce. Diners can either watch the chefs at work
in our intimate restaurant or relax by the open fire in the
cocktail bar.
Sports shown. Live music.
Open: daily from 12pm till late. Sunday
Lunch available |
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| The Red Lion |
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130 Godstow Road, Wolvercote,
Oxford OX2 8PG
T: (01865) 552 722
Open: 11am - 11pm Mon to Sat and 12noon - 10.30 Sun.
Food served 12 – 9pm Mon to Sat, 12 – 8.30 Sun. |
A friendly village
pub just 10 mins from the city centre offering freshly cooked
meals all day, every day.
Large garden with patio for al fresco
dining, families welcome.
Bar open 11 am daily (Sunday 12 noon)
for coffees, teas, ales, wines and spirits. |
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| Shepherd's Crook |
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Crowell, Chinnor, Oxfordshire
OX39 4RR
T: (01844) 351 431
Mon - Fri 11.30am - 3pm & 5pm until 11.00pm
Sat & Sun 11.30am until 11pm |
Beneath the foothills
of the Chilterns to the west of Chinnor lies the Shepherd’s
Crook. Steven and Elizabeth Scowen welcome you to their cosy
and comfortable traditional pub, where you wil find excellent
real ales and unusual wines.
The food, all cooked by Elizabeth,
is predominately fish and sourced mainly from the West Country.
Carnivores are not forgotten and meat is supplied from local
farms. The vegtables are grown by the Landlord himself. |
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| The Bird In Hand |
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The Bird in Hand, Hailey, Witney,
Oxfordshire OX29 9XP
T: (01993) 868 321
W: www.birdinhandinn.co.uk
Open: 12noon – 3pm and 6pm – 9pm & 10pm on Fri,
Sat. |
At the Bird in
Hand we offer an inspired a-la-carte menu beautifully prepared
made with the finest of local fresh produce. Always cooked
from fresh ingredients whenever possible and served with care
and attention to detail.
In addition we have a quality bar menu
and we offer daily specials which reflect great value & good
food. Our Sunday roasts are noted locally for their quality
and value. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
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| The Lord Kitchener |
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Lord Kitchener Inn , Lew Rd,
Curbridge, Witney , Oxfordshire OX29 7PD
T: (01993) 702 169
W: www.lordkitchener.co.uk
Open: Lunch 12noon - 2.30 pm & Dinner 5pm - 8pm |
The Lord Kitchener
is believed by some to be one of the oldest Inns In Oxfordshire.
Situated in the middle of the old market routes between Witney
and Oxford it is easy to find.
All Food is home cooked and fantastic
value; we are a great venue for families with a large garden
at the rear. |
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| The White Horse |
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The
Ridings, Stonesfield, Nr Woodstock, Oxon, OX29 8EA Tel: 01993
891063
Web: www.thewhitehorse.uk.com |
Set in tranquil surroundings
this restaurant and bar provides excellent cuisine using the
freshest seasonal produce, fine wines, real ales and good service.
‘A travel to destination for gourmets' Christopher Gray,
Oxford Times. |
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| The Bear Hotel - Woodstock |
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Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire,
OX20 1SZ
Tel 0870 400 8202
Web: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bear |
The Bear Hotel with
a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant, is a 13th Century Coaching Inn in
the picturesque town of Woodstock. We take our food very seriously
with a wide choice of Fine Cuisine combining both traditional
and international dishes. Our Bar or, in the summer, our courtyard
both make a lovely setting for a light lunch or afternoon tea.
The Bear exudes warmth and cosiness coupled with award winning
food and friendly service in a traditional atmosphere.
Opening times Lunch: Mon to Sat 12.30 - 2.00pm. Sun 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dinner: Mon to Thu 7.00 - 9.00pm
Fri and Sat 7.00 - 9.30pm. Sun 7.00 - 8.30pm |
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| The Trout at Tadpole
Bridge |
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Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire SN7
8RF
T: (01367) 870 382
W: www.troutinn.co.uk
Lunch 12pm to 2.00pm Dinner 7.00pm to 9.00pm except Sunday |
An 18th Century
Inn set on the banks of the River Thames, specialising in fish,
shellfish and local game. Local cask ales and a selection of
over 100 fine wines.
Dine in our riverside gardens in summer
or in front of our log fires in winter. Elegant private dining
room up to 40 guests. |
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| The Ben Jonson |
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Northampton Rd, Weston-on-the-Green,
Bicester OX25 3RA
Tel: 01869 351153
W: www.thebenjonson.co.uk
Open: 11am - 12noon Mon - Sat. 11am - 10.30pm Sun. Food served
Daily 12noon - 9.30pm |
Named after the
play write who used to stop at the pub on his way to Stratford
to meet his friend William Shakespeare, the Ben Jonson is an
old English pub and restaurant with a contemporary edge offering
locally sourced fresh and seasonal produce.
The Ben Jonson is conveniently located in the heart of beautiful
English countryside 15 minutes North of Oxford and just off
junction 9 of the M40.
In other efforts to support all things local, Toby Wood the
new owner regularly hosts local musicians and artists and will
be exhibiting work from eight artists and sculptors during
the Oxford Artsweek in May. |
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| The Half Moon |
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Cuxham, Near Watlington, Oxfordshire
OX49 5NF
T: (01491) 614 151
W: www.thehalf-moon.com
Open: Everyday, closed Sunday evenings.
Breakfast
Fridays 9-11 Brunch Saturdays 10-2pm. |
In the sleepy
village of Cuxham, amongst old beams and original tiles you
will find a lovely country Pub, with friendly service and delicious
food.
Andrew’s blackboard menu changes twice daily, keeping
regulars and visitors constantly interested. When in season,
you should find home-grown vegetables, local game and produce
from our cold smokehouse.
The Half Moon has a large, peaceful beer garden. You would
never know you were only a stone’s throw away from the
M40 and Oxford. |
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