Cherwell restaurants with food menus

The Dun Cow

➤ West End, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

"We've been to quite a few pubs in the area of Banbury (incl Rose Crown and my fail-safe Falcon) but I have to say that the food here was on another level of flavour, texture and presentation. We had the aubergine board with grilled pita bread initially and, wowsers, it was utterly amazing. To start, we had the asparagus and hen egg (both guests loved it) and the blood orange with fennel which I had and shall never forget – next time I'm having two! Light, crispy, delicious – and as for the little seemingly toasted capers! Very more-ish. For mains we had three burgers with homemade cheese (tres bon) and the chicken supreme which the guest said was excellent. I skipped dessert as I was too full but tasted the tart (superb crispy pastry and luscious chocolate filling) and the rice pudding with coconut – what a great combo! Great staff – superb chef! The pub is in the lovely village of Horton. The restaurant area is small and quite plain (some tablecloths would brighten up the ambience) but pleasant and there's a large outdoor garden which I'd really like to visit in summer. But this place is all about the food, which really is imaginative and unbelievably tasty. And very keenly priced, too, given the level of food quality. We will most certainly return. On a separate note, it's a shame that new management or owners of a restaurant or B B are lumbered with the poor legacy of others before them – TripAdvisor should have a system where bad reviews of a restaurant before new ownership (in this case 2019) are wiped clean if the new version has, say, five 5-star reviews since takeover. It's bad form on TripAdvisor's part that new owners inherit the bad reviews of others before them. IMO, this place fully deserves all of its recent 5-star reviews. Just go – you won't be disappointed."

The Royal Sun

➤ 2 Woodstock Road West, OX5 1RZ, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Food • Pubs • Steak • British

"My other half and I had an evening meal here, which was simply the best meal out we’ve had in a long, long time. My OH had a chicken satay starter fabulous. Not too sweet, had real live bits of peanut in the sauce, and came accompanied by cucumber and salad. For mains, I had flat iron steak with pepper sauce, peppers, courgette, roast garlic and perfect chunky chips (think that was it). It was cooked to perfection and such a relief to find a pub that doesn’t roll out an overcooked steak with the ubiquitous onion rings, half a tomato, mushroom/s and skinny chips. The OH had salmon, which came with crushed new potatoes and lots of nice veg none of which he can remember this morning. Hey ho. Dessert for each of us was a pavlova with whipped cream, zingy lemon curd, raspberries and strawberries. This was just as fabulous as everything else. So impressed. Every dish was artfully presented, the flavours considered and the cooking absolutely spot on. Not a soggy vegetable in sight. Lovely people, too, our waiter was a smiley gentleman from Turkey and the chef and (we believe, although this is an assumption) his wife, who incidentally brought the food out themselves (nice touch), were Kiwis. Altogether a lovely experience and one that I recommend wholeheartedly to others."

Red Lion Pub

➤ Red Lion Street, OX17 3RH, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Pasta • British

"This friendly pub is a hidden gem that we stumbled upon while walking along the canal. The Golden Lion is a traditional old pub with a friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices. The landlady was extremely helpful and even provided us with horseradish and Yorkshire puddings for our roast dinner on the boat. We were pleasantly surprised when an old man in the bar started singing and playing guitar, entertaining us with a mix of new and old music. The locals were also welcoming, offering us a seat at their table in the evening. Overall, a fantastic 5-star experience that should not be missed."

The Ben Jonson

➤ Northampton Road B430, OX25 3RA, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"We went to this Pub on Sunday 24th Oct 2021 only after reading all the very good reports. Sadly our experience was not good ,to start with the table and seating was very uncomfortable having to perch on a small stool with no back for...over two hours is not my idea of comfort ,add to this the very long wait for the food to be delivered and when it finally arrives was definite not up to expectation created by previous reviews. I had Sea Base which was so dry it must have been in the freezer for months Others had the Sunday lunch which apparently the only decent item was the meat. Almost all the roast potatoes were returned so hard they could not bite through them Then add to the pain, the cost was equal to a five star hotel If you want comfort and a reasonable meal this Pub should definitely be avoided"

Red Lion

➤ 5 Oxford Road, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX5 2BP

Pub • Pizza • Steak • British

"I came here with my family I have to say the food was absolutely delicious and the wide veriaty of food and drink was incredible, the staff was bubbly and kind so I didn't feel awkward they were also very professional ,the pub was clean and the tables were sparkeling,I will definitely be back soon"

The George And Dragon

➤ Church Lane, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • British • Ice Cream

"Took advantage of the Eat out to Help out scheme whilst on a break near here. Distancing was well observed and they were obviously taking Covid seriously. Menu isn’t overly exciting but the food was delicious and they could not have been more accommodating when I asked for substitutes on my meal. I had the beef chilli which was very tasty, my friend had a veggie curry which she said was very good. Service was efficient and very friendly. Nice selection of gins."

The Trigger Pond

➤ Bicester Road, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Pizza • Chicken

"Nice busy atmosphere on a Thursday night, lovely menu with lots of choice. I ordered the hake, for an £18 main course I expected a little more food, the fish was tiny without a crispy skin. I then had the Mars bar slice which was...incredibly disappointing, just a goop of stale rice crispys with some Melted icecream. The wine was nice but again £8.50 for a small glass is a lot considering it’s a countryside pub. One of the waitresses was a little rude commenting on how fast my friend ate her dessert and generally being a little over the top. All in all an average meal."

Trinity Cabbages Condoms

➤ Chapel Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX26 6BD

Thai • Full • Asian • Lunch

"Nice surroundings, pleasant staff until you give them you honest opinion of the food let alone not order dessert . My portion was a good size and looked pleasant to the eye but had no flavour and meat wasn’t tender which shocked me for a Thai restaurant. My wife’s plate was 70% batter see photo which shows what was left )with hardly any chicken again lacked any flavour. When the owner asked how the food was halfway through and I told him he ignored my comments and didn’t return until time to pay, no apology or attempt to resolve the issue. Needless to say we won’t return. The B C Thai just round the corner has delicious food even if the decor is a little tired. We thought we would try somewhere different but left hungry and dissatisfied."

Pinto Lounge

➤ 21 High Street, OX16 5EG, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Cafe • Pizza • Steak • Tapas

"I love the Pinto Lounge, it makes me all fuzzy like a coconut. It's not a restaurant, it's the bestaurant! They have five types of tea.....five.....the Wheatsheaf doesn't even have one type of tea. The staff and polite and sexaaaaaay, especially that James character, I like his face. It's very clean too, the only bar in town with a toilet in which I feel comfortable having a poo. The walls are interesting too, lots of pictures and stuff. Most importantly, the staff are polite and welcoming, and the food is good."

Joiners Arms

➤ Old Bridge Road, Bloxham, OX15 4LY, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Steak • Seafood

"Called in here one lunchtime when I found my usual Bloxham pub of choice, the Elephant Castle, absolutely chock-a-block. A pleasant enough venue, it has been tastefully refurbished but, for me, it lacks the character and the buzz of a traditional pub that you...get in the affore mentioned Elephant'. The food is grade about that at the Elephant' and priced accordingly, although it is still reasonable value for what it is. I thoroughly enjoyed the Roasted Belly of Pork which came with mustard mash, some very nice red cabbage, carrots and sugar-snap peas. Curiously there is a Theakstons sign on the pub and also an interesting Theaksons lamp to the rear but none of that Yorkshire brewery's ales on sale. There are four handpumps, not all in use all the time, but ales seem to come exclusively from the Martons stable. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The village stream flows adjacent to the pub."

The Red Lion

➤ Church Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Steak • British

"I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be returning. Overall, I would give the food, service, and atmosphere a perfect 5 out of 5."

Pizza Express

➤ 29 Market Square, Bicester OX26 6AG, United Kingdom, Cherwell

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian

"Pizza Express has expanded their vegan menu, offering a good variety to choose from. We tried the vegan melanzane, which was enjoyable, and the hot jalapeno dough balls, which were very spicy but still delicious. The standout items were the pizzas, particularly the vegan American Jack and vegan Diavolo Classic pizzas with added caramelised onion and olives, which were both free toppings and added a delicious flavor. I would recommend the classic base over the romana base, especially for takeaway orders, as we tried both and found the classic to be better once it had cooled down a bit. Additionally, they offer a vegan carrot cake as an alternative to their classic sorbets, but it was a bit crumbly since it only comes in a gluten-free option."

The White Horse

➤ Churchill Road, OX26 4UA, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

"I rarely have the opportunity to go out for Sunday lunch, but my wife and I decided to give it a try. She is quite picky when it comes to food. We both ordered the turkey with all the trimmings and it was delicious. I'm not just saying this, it was genuinely tasty and the portion size was generous. The best part was that it only cost £11.99 for both meals! It's a no-brainer to come back, even if it was just average. But it was actually the best, tasting like a home-cooked meal. I heard that the boss is a trained chef, and it definitely showed in the quality of the food. We will be returning next week. Well done to the staff at the restaurant."

Cafe Wolseley

➤ 145 Pingle Drive, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX26 6WN

Cafe • Pasta • Steak • British

"Called in after a very busy day around the shops. Very warm welcome and they cleared a table for us within a couple of minutes as we hadn't booked in advance. We were just at the right time to order a cream tea which was delicious. Beautifully served in silver tea set. Fresh scones with jam and cream. If you are visiting it is definitely worth booking in advance as it was quite busy. Good toilets. Very welcoming and attentive staff . The lunch menu looked very good as did the ala carte menu."

Farmshop

➤ 50 Pingle Drive, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Tea • Pasta • Coffee • Chicken

"MrsC decided, as part of her recovery, for us to meet at Bicester Village for a wander in the Autumn sunshine and perchance to get some victuals whilst we were about it. I met her at the well appointed Bicester Village station (which must have the best waiting room, by far, of any network rail destination in the country) early doors and we pootled over to Farmshop for a late breakfast. We were seated swiftly, on entering, on a row of two cover seatings along the expansive framed windows alongside a walkway into the outlet village. A minor concern, on scanning the menu, was the perceived absence of both dairy alternatives for the drinks and a plant based breakfast choice beyond coconut yoghurt, granola and berries (which someone on the adjacent table had and looked very good). Somewhat perversely we found a cooked “plant based” breakfast in the Eggs section? Which, in concert, we both ordered and then were informed by our server, Nikole, that they had a plethora of PB alternatives for their hot drinks. So we added a coconut flat white, for MrsC, and a decaf oat milk latte pour moi. Both the drinks and food were despatched to the table in good time and were very good. The PB brekkie dispensed with faux meat items and the, now, ubiquitous scrambled tofu and a large oval plate was generously filled with; Fresh wilted greens with a soupçon of salt crystals and chopped chives Two gently softened fresh halved tomatoes Half an avocado mixed with fresh mint Two decent sized freshly cooked flat cap mushrooms Two slices of toasted sourdough (sadly bereft of any spread) Some disappointing canned baked beans and Less than homemade mini hash browns. All in all a light, but substantial, vegan breakfast with, mostly, freshly cooked ingredients of good quality. Coffees were good to boot. Service was light touch but attentive and warm and we enjoyed a great start to our meander around the “village”. It would probably warrant a 4.5 but for the irritating and unnecessary addition of a 13.5% “discretionary” service charge to the bill. I recognise I’m a curmudgeonly old fart but, on two counts, I find these additions an affront. Firstly “discretionary” means an individuals choice; not one unilaterally applied by the restaurant for the customer to have the “discretion” to remove it! As MrsC will willingly avow, especially if alcohol has been involved, I am more than willing to apply the traditional discretionary service thank-you (or tip as we used to refer to it) both regularly and generously. Further frustratingly there is no blanket suggestion that said 13.5% is given to the backroom staff or front of house. Secondly why is there a need to add a service charge and negatively differentiate yourselves? If my breakfast needs to be priced at ,a not unreasonable, £14.76 rather than the menu price of £13.00 than so be it. That’s far more honest and transparent than the route taken and a whole lot less alienating than the current practice. Surely there’s an expectation that if I’m ordering a meal via table service that it will be delivered to me where I’m sat? It seems churlish to add a sum to the bill for the taking of my order and its delivery to me. In summary. Service was great Food was very good. Menu could be clearer. Restaurant space is great with good atmosphere Service charge is a nonsense. Would I recommend it. Of course. There’s loads more positives than downsides and the quality and quantity of the food and the service itself is spot on."

The Boat Inn

➤ Canal Road Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1JY, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • Beer • British

"my wife, I go all the time to the jolly boatman, then a beautiful walk with our hahnenhahn along the canal. good food at a good price. have some of the comments about dog poo must admit, I have never seen in the garden. I would say that this irresponsible owner is a problem everywhere. I'm sure if the personal would be made aware that they would clean it up. as usual pamper the acts of some dog owners for the rest of us, and hopefully they will continue to bring our dog."

Deddington Arms And

➤ Horsefair, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 0SH

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

"our reunion was good. good food and service. we were over and our disappointment was the evening when we tried to get a sandwich and was told that they couldn't make sandwiches in the evening?! we had to find a pizza between us. if we had known before, we would have gone elsewhere. the breakfast was good, though the service was a little slow. there were only 1 satchet of brown sauce between about a dozen tables and similar just a few breakfast menus to share! not what we expected. I don't know if we're back."

The Milk Shed

➤ Manor Farm, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Coffee • Salads • Cheese • Chicken

"Flavour mostly great, but felt short changed. Been before, money wasn’t an issue, ordered food tasted great. Went today on the way back from something, but feel a bit disappointed. Couldn’t choose between the club sarnie, the chorizo and red pepper crostini and the dhal, so opted for all 3. The club sandwich offers maximum flavour, but lacks on substance for me. If I’m paying £13,50 for a club sandwich I want to be remotely full at the end attached is a picture of one of the 2 same sized pieces of chicken not good enough. The basil Mayo is to die for, I will add. The crostini, again, isn’t anywhere near filling enough to warrant the price. You can’t deny the flavour, but one slice of sourdough with a few cooked peppers, some aioli and 3 slithers or chorizo isn’t just cause for charging £14 it’s not on. What’s frustrating is again, the flavour is superb, but it’s here’s just not enough there to warrant the hefty price. Then we get on to the Dhal, which to be frank was an utter disgrace. Sour, watery, lacked seasoning and overall depth. Undercooked root veg on top and just an out and out disappointment, especially when the other 2 dishes we’d ordered weren’t sizeable enough to quell any hunger pains. A decent sized portion, just a shame it was such a poor dish. Also, £6.25 for a milkshake is an utter disgrace and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Perplexed the place is as busy as it is. Staff seem attentive and friendly, can’t quarrel that but the portion sizes are hugely substandard, given the astronomical prices. Won’t be rushing back, which is a shame. Not much around those parts with the ideas and flavour (aside from the watery dhal), but the portions are 50% too small. I will add, my wife and I are slight, modest eaters far from greedy pigs."

The Plough

➤ 63 North Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"Went here to meet up with friends from school as one of them visiting from New Zealand. What an incredible place ! The interior and outdoor garden are so tastefully equipped , the staff could not do more for you, but maintaining a discreet distance , the food was amazing ! Amazing selection of cocktails , drinks and the food choice was unbelievable. Our celiac guest actually thought her meal must be for someone else as it looked so devine and she said she had never tasted better. The landlord and landlady really went all out to make us have the best evening ever! At the end of the evening settling the extremely good value bill we paid a little extra to show our appreciation, the waitress discretely took a member of our party aside to point out it was over the total and was genuinely grateful at the tip, no expectation! An old Bicestarian i, will definitely travel the 40 mins to come back on a regular basis. If you haven't tried here before i strongly recommend you do!"

Kings Arms And

➤ 40 Market Square, OX26 6AL, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub, • Cheese • British • Vegetarian

"Stayed here for a few days.. The manager is very friendly and so are the staff.. Regards to the facilities and what you would expect from a hotel, not the best. When I booked it said cooked breakfast was included in the price but when we arrived the manager said it was just a continental breakfast which was just standard.. So we decided to go to Jennys cafe across the road which was lovely.. We returned back from a evening out and found water leaking from the ceiling luckily the water had just missed going into my shopping bags from Bicester which I would of been furious about.. The manager did move us straight away to the room upstairs but said that we wouldn't be able to have a shower as there was no hot water in there and the plumber would be coming to fix it the next day (but I think this was a lie as there was hot water) .. This meant that we had to go back down too our original room and shower in the morning which stank of damp because of the leak the previous night.. We hoped that we would be able to stay in the upstairs room but Manager said we could only stay in there for that one night and had to return back to our old room... They don't provide Toiletries which is unheard of in a Hotel as this should come a standard.. We had to ask the cleaner to change our sheets as we wanted clean ones because we were there for 3nights, the cleaner did change them but was a bit reluctant due to Covid19... The rooms are nice, spacious, traditional decor and the bed was comfortable.. Local to everything so a good location but definitely won't be staying here again"

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