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The Kings Arms Bicester

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

Pub, • Cheese • British • Vegetarian

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"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"

The Plough

➤ 63 North Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"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!"

The Acorn

➤ Pingle Drive, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX26 6WB

Pub • Steak • Cheese • Salads

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"Poor value for money Sunday diner. The adult portion and the child’s portion were the same size. £12 a head was very expensive to leave hungry. We tried to get the waiters attention to discuss but he was busy talking about another restaurant he works at. We left hungry (we are not big eaters at all) Very poor value for money on the Sunday diner and not the best service either. Pity as we have always previously enjoyed. Will give it a miss in future."

Red Lion

➤ South Side, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX25 4RY

Pizza • Steak • Cheese • British

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"New landlord, new team. Soft opening tonight after taking the keys on Tuesday. A few subtle changes to layout and decor. It all works really well. Place was rammed. Really nice atmosphere, still a proper local but new bar staff and kitchen properly on their A game. We had steak, salad and truffle/parmesan chips. £19 and absolutely delicious. Well worth a visit, especially as the coming weeks likely to see ever more upgrades. Loved it. Well done Harry and team."

Wykham Arms

➤ Sibford Gower, OX15 5RX, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Fish • Meat • Steak • Seafood

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"We have just come back from a wonderful night's stay, we had 3 rooms and all of our party were impressed with the standard of the rooms and the breakfast which had everything from fresh fruit, granola and a choice of cooked breakfasts.The location couldn't be better, we were right in the centre of Winchester In the stunning area by the cathedral. Had the best night's stay. Food: 5"

The Saye And Sele Arms

➤ Main Road, OX15 5ED, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Dining • British

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"From my first contact with Paul to just snacking on a tasty left over I brought home, the service and attention to detail has been second to none. I met Paul and we discussed a tailor made finger buffet which was competitively priced. On the day the pub was closed for our private use for two hours, we overran but felt under no pressure to leave quickly. The buffet was superb, all made on site and totally delicious. The ladies serving the hot food were very friendly without being intrusive. The set out of the pub works really well as 2,3 or 4 people occupy small tables in the bar area, with larger tables in the restaurant, this meant we could walk the length of the pub and talk to everyone who attended without the problems associated with long table dining. The staff were happy to accommodate the use of a screen and projector. Lovely atmosphere, very clean and having been very careful in the last 2 years to avoid C-19 I felt very relaxed at being in a pub again. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone wishing to have a similar family gathering. Thanks all who made a difficult day less stressful."

McDonald's

➤ Baynards Green, OX27 7SG, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Coffee • Burgers • American • Fast Food

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"We used the drive thru for a breakfast order today and I am still 7 hours later sat in disbelief at the poor customer service and rude encounter I received by the female manager on duty. Having ordered porridge amongst our breakfast order, had this added to the screen, paid for the full order moved to second window I realized that they had forgotten to give us our porridge. I went back and the manager on duty rudely informed me that I couldn’t have porridge as they haven’t sold it for 3 years! I said, McDonald’s do sell porridge as I bought some from a different branch last week!? She said well you didn’t buy it here we don’t sell it! I explained no one had mentioned this at either the order point or payment point and I had been charged. The manager continued to argue with me and had a really awful attitude, she was blaming me for ordering something they not sell but their staff had not told me. I think some basic customer service training wouldn’t go a miss, if this is how the manager behaves what hope do the staff have. I left without the porridge having paid for something they don’t sell! Crazy."

The Masons Arms - Chipping Norton

➤ Banbury Road Swerford Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 4AP, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Casual • Seafood

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"The food was excellent, but we will probably not go back when we hear that the service has improved. Our table was booked for 7.15 a.m. and we waited one hour before our order and then another hour before our food. To be fair, some of our party came 15 minutes too late and we apologized, as we know that this can cause problems for the staff. However, we would have estimated an explanation or apology for the delay. When our dessert menu came, we all felt that it was too late to eat one so we did not order. It was a shame when we all agreed that the food was excellent."

The Bell

➤ The Bell Kenhill Road, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Wine • Soup • Fish

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"Most excellent dinner. Its on special occasions that chef Mikey can show off his real skills. Lovely evening greeted with a glass of fizz by attentive staff. Red rose awaiting on our table. Amuse bouche of Pea and mint Arancini. Homemade foccacia and sourdough bread. Then the main event. Every course was perfectly presented and full of taste, all the ingredients were fresh and complimented each other perfectly. It's not often that you can go out and nor find fault in something, but everything was truly lovely!"

Rigoletto

➤ Middleton Stoney, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Food • Steak • Pasta • Coffee

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"Lovely quiet location with a warm welcome and nice ambience in the restaurant. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely go again."

Horse And Groom

➤ The Green, Milcombe,, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 4

Pub • Pubs • British • Breakfast

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"Myself and my Elderly Father stayed here for one night on our way across country, well what a lovely find, in the heart of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, when we arrived we were greeted by the Duty Manager sorry cannot remember her name she showed us to our room which was up some steep narrow stairs, when we opened the door we were pleasantly surprised on how nice the room was, lovely and clean, spacious and a great ensuite bathroom although small had a nice hot shower .The room had all the mod cons, small tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and bottles of fresh water. The bar area was warm and cozy and had a lovely atmosphere, we eat dinner in the bar which was excellent especially the Curry, delicious , the pub also had a restaurant to the rear which was lovely, we eat breakfast in there the following morning and the breakfast was excellent, must also add the duty Manageress was lovely lady, very chatty and very friendly, made you feel very welcome, all in all a lovely stay and would highly recommend this place for food and accommodation, I will definitely stay here again if in the area !!"

Worton Organic Garden

➤ Worton, Near Cassington, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • Ice Cream • Vegetarian

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"What a unique and wonderful sensory experience, a hidden gem! Fabulous garden, fresh 3 course late lunch for two on Friday 2nd August. The passion and love for their ingredients was self evident but to be clear this place is big on “character” and “slow food”, the antithesis of modern chain restaurants and more authentic and in stark contrast to the more formulaic and manicured “farmshop garden centre” restaurants typical of the area. It’s like eating in someone’s private kitchen garden or giant allotment. Talk about field to plate provenance, ingredients don’t get fresher than this! We were fortunate to visit on a warm summer afternoon and our table for two, shaded by parasol and fruit trees, was alfresco rambling kitchen garden summer perfection. Other tables for 2, 4 and 6 are spaced so far apart around the restaurant sheds and out into the abundant gardens that we didn’t notice half of them until we explored later. For seating at other times of year there appeared to be rustic tables in two parts of the shed and one high ceilinged greenhouse. The menu is short and, as advertised, seasonal. To start we shared decadent pork crackling with a mirabelle chutney and beautifully sweet tomatoes in a caprese like salad. For our mains we chose the house mezze principally homemade babaganoush (fabulous), hummus, tomatillo salad with crusty white house baked ciabatta style bread and then whole mackerel (bbq chard) and beetroot. It was a crime not to try more than one of the three fabulous looking puddings something chocolate, an amazing sounding cheesecake and a mixed fruit frangipane. We had the latter a taste sensation. We made the most of the suggestion to explore the gardens and there appeared to be no limitations to this. There are a number of huge greenhouses bursting with tomato plants, vines and other veg. These are interspersed with combined vegetable and flower beds and fruit trees. We found chickens, geese and turkeys but must have missed the pigs. On our way we came across friendly gardeners and Stacey Gledhill, the artist in residence for the summer. To be clear these are not manicured gardens, they are beautifully wild and at this time of year watering and harvesting takes priority over weeding or meticulous tidying up. Since our visit I’ve read back through reviews on the usual platforms and have noticed occasionally severe criticism of this establishment when it comes to service, speed of service and pricing. We have no such complaints but it is possible to imagine how they might occasionally arise. Staff are surely not drilled to corporate style rulebooks; some tables are hidden and further from the hub; for this quality, prices are understandably at the high end of gastropub levels; and this is a working kitchen garden. In the end it’s a matter of taste, preferences and expectations. For us this was genuinely a five star exceeded expectations experience in all respects."

At Mercure Banbury Whately Hall

➤ 17 19 Horse Fair, OX16 0AN, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Steak • Coffee • British • Desserts

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"the workers at the whately hall hotel make a great work under extremely difficult circumstances. the historical building in which the reception rooms, which are bar and the restaurant, is a large space and is very well maintained. everything was immaculately clean and there were plenty of signs, sanitisers and masks. her service was friendly and helpful, and we were well looked after. the food was delicious and the drinks were cheaper. there were other customers, but there are enough rooms that were never close to what we appreciate, and the team has a great task in managing this. I would definitely visit again."

The Crown

➤ High Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX5 2UQ

Pub • Fish • Ribs • British

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"I had a fantastic evening with friends at this restaurant. The beer was delicious and reasonably priced, and the atmosphere felt like a typical English country pub. I gave it 5 stars because the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and were very accommodating. We were there to play Aunt Sally, a fun pub game, and all the locals were friendly. After the match, we were treated to delicious pizza, sausages, and chips, which were a great way to warm up after playing outside in the rain. I can't wait to go back and support this rare gem of a pub. Well done to the staff for a great experience. Restaurants like this deserve our support."

The Stags Head

➤ The Green, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Greek • British • Vegetarian

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"stamatis, faith, john and tim, I can only write the second what marsha garrison wrote about our stay with them 2 weeks ago. we loved our cozy room and all the goodies they left for us. the stag's head and swalcliffe fit perfectly to our desire to travel the road less during our 2 weeks taken in Britain. not only their family were the host with most, but everyone we met in the village was extremely friendly and friendly. what an absolutely perfect start for our adventure! the only part? Why we didn't have a week instead of just staying one night. hope to visit again when we have a longer time to stay and will recommend the day's head to all those who are on the go!"

Otto's

➤ Market Place, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 0SE

Full • Cafés • Seafood • British

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"I have been visiting Otters ever since it opened and should have reviewed it years ago. I have just arrived home from an excellent leisurely Sunday lunch with friends. We all enjoyed our meal enormously, cooked as usual to perfection. Michael is very good at dealing with allergies and food intolerances and all tastes were catered for. The Tarte Tatin was to die for and looked so good that the two friends who ordered it felt they should not spoil the art by eating it!. A small menu but all well chosen choices with something for everybody and very good value. Thank you Michael."

The Chequers Inn

➤ Weston-On-The-Green,Bicester,OX253QH, OX25 3QH, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Full • Steak • Family • British

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"The atmosphere at this restaurant is lovely and the service is very friendly. The food was good and almost made this a four-star review, however, there were no vegetarian or vegan options on the main or kids menu. There was a vegetarian option on the lunch baguette menu and the kitchen did offer a vegan burger or nut roast, but it is recommended to call ahead if you have vegetarians or vegans in your group, especially children as the kids menu only had burger nuggets and chips with no pasta option. Unfortunately, this lack of vegetarian and vegan options may prevent us from returning, but if that does not bother you, the Chequers is definitely worth a visit."

Hare And Hounds

➤ Wardington, OX17 1SH, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • Lunch • Drinks

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"This is a charming pub with a lot of character and a cozy atmosphere. We had lunch there and enjoyed the delicious pub food, which is hard to find in many pubs these days. The chips were particularly tasty, homemade by the chef. I had the beef burger and my husband had the scampi, both dishes were very flavorful. We wish we lived closer so we could visit more often, but we will definitely be returning. We were warmly welcomed by the host Ton."

Red Cow Pub

➤ The Green, OX26 1UU, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Pizza • British

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"Me and the wife both went out for dinner and decided on giving the Red Cow a go. So glad we did what a brilliant pub in a lovely setting, nice locals and great staff, we felt really welcome. Food was amazing too. I had the steak special which was perfect and the wife had the halloumi burger. Would seriously recommend this place for a relaxing drink or think they said at the moment it’s 3 nights a week for food looking on the website and trying out the menu. Thanks guys Danny and Kelly"

Horse And Groom

➤ Main Road Milcombe, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 4

Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch

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"Myself and my Elderly Father stayed here for one night on our way across country, well what a lovely find, in the heart of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, when we arrived we were greeted by the Duty Manager sorry cannot remember her name she showed us to our room which was up some steep narrow stairs, when we opened the door we were pleasantly surprised on how nice the room was, lovely and clean, spacious and a great ensuite bathroom although small had a nice hot shower .The room had all the mod cons, small tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and bottles of fresh water. The bar area was warm and cozy and had a lovely atmosphere, we eat dinner in the bar which was excellent especially the Curry, delicious , the pub also had a restaurant to the rear which was lovely, we eat breakfast in there the following morning and the breakfast was excellent, must also add the duty Manageress was lovely lady, very chatty and very friendly, made you feel very welcome, all in all a lovely stay and would highly recommend this place for food and accommodation, I will definitely stay here again if in the area !!"