Cherwell offers classic English countryside vibes with hearty local dishes like bangers and mash, fish and chips, and comforting stews, celebrated in cozy pubs and eateries.
Pub • Greek • British • Vegetarian
"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!"
Full • Steak • Family • British
"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."
Pub • Pubs • Lunch • Drinks
"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."
Pub • Tea • High Tea
"We booked a family meal for 11, admittedly the morning of going. The lady that worked there was so unbelievably rude we couldn’t quite believe it. As soon as we were seated she told us what roasts they had left and made a huge deal of ‘saving these’ for us. Her exact words were ‘I could have sold these hours ago’. Whilst that was kind, we were told this repeatedly. The food itself was enjoyable until we asked for an extra small jug of gravy which was like asking for her kidney! My mum asked a lady behind the bar if she could get a drink in for my brother (In our village this is normal but perhaps not here), the member of staff readily agreed and took the money. When it come to getting the drink, the rude lady said that they did not do that there. My mum explained that she did wonder however the girl had agreed and taken payment. The lady advised that that particular member of staff had gone home, luckily another member of staff had witnessed this. The rude lady then made a huge point about how lucky we were as she would not usually allow this.To sum up, the food was great, especially for the reasonable price however the lady who appeared as the boss was so rude we will not be coming back!"
Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch
"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 !!"
Lunch • Coffee • British • Breakfast
"We thought we'd nip in for a nice hot drink after our journey, we couldn't believe just how vast the place was, when you first go in it looks like there isn't enough seating but the place just seems to keep going with plenty of seating for everyone. The queues were pretty big but they cleared really quickly, really pleasantly surprised. We were served by a really happy friendly member of staff who made us feel very welcome, took our order and we were sitting and eating our lovely large Croissants and drinking our very welcome hot drinks. definitely worth popping in for a drink and a bite of something whilst shopping."
Cafe • Salads • Coffee • Breakfast
"Firstly, I 'd say the food was comensurate, with the prices, ie high prices with good quality food. The salad was a bit over oiled ! CUSTOMER SERVICE Waitress (clerk 01) that 's £17.....cash or card? Customer please? Waitress yea ! Customer you mean £17 please? Waitress yea Customer Are you going to say £17 please? Waitress yea cash or card? Gave £20 note....... Waitress £3 change Customer Thankyou ? Waitress Yea Customer You didn 't say 'please ' or 'thankyou ' during the entire transaction ? Waitress oh Waitress have a nice day SIR Customer no need to be facitious, I only asked why you never say 'please ' or 'thankyou ' Waitress rolled eyes carried on polishing spoons. The problem is, that no matter haw good the food is; if the customer experience is disrespectful, then they 'll never reach the next level. They tend to forget, that the customer is number 1 !! No customers no business no job no wages Customer service needs improvement, as an absolute MINIMUM, a 'plesse ' 'thank you ' would go a long way."
Coffee • Salads • Panini • Ice Cream
"Nice countryside location for this cafe and shop. A reasonable amount of parking and plenty of outdoor seating. But no prices on food drinks list displayed behind counter. No good if you queue at the counter to take food/drink outside. Prices on small print menu which was handed to you if they seated you inside. All very faffy why not let people choose their own table and then queue at counter? Coffee and cake were OK but very slow service. Bacon panini was very bland and boring two small slices of bacon, nothing else (no side salad, crisps or similar on the side). Very average won't bother returning."
Pubs • Cheese • British • Breakfast
"During our visit to Shipston for a week, my husband, daughter, and I made this restaurant our second home. The building was charming and traditional, with a cozy bar perfect for dogs, kids, and lively conversations over a great selection of ales and lagers. We especially enjoyed the corner sofa for playing cards, and can imagine how lovely it must be with the fire lit in winter. However, the highlight for us was the beautiful garden with a natural wigwam tree and children's play area, offering a scenic view of the rolling hills. While they do not typically serve food, we were delighted by the wood-fired pizza oven that visits once a month, as well as the occasional local fish and chips night. We also had the chance to experience "sharing night," where locals bring in cheese and homemade bread to enjoy at the bar. With fantastic staff, a picturesque garden, and a cozy atmosphere, this pub left a lasting impression on us and we look forward to returning in the future."
Coffee • Drinks • Cheese • Chocolate
"As a barista, I take massive pride in what I serve to the public, dialling in an espresso recipe that will work for the uneducated coffee drinker to the coffee connoisseur. Then to strive to produce latte art and an experience to the customer after that. This is not the experience I had today at Coffee #1. Laughable name. This place’s coffee was not cared about. At all. The “barista” didn’t really seem to know what a flat white is even supposed to be. It was uncared about plonked on a saucer, poured milk into the espresso on the counter and while I’m at it, he had a thermometer in the jug and it was hotter than hell! Use your fingers as a gauge for crying out loud! A good flat white should be served drinkable! I get that no-one in this town knows any better but for me to contemplate Costa afterwards (which I didn’t go to) shows how low the standards are here. I wasn’t planning on it being another 12 years before I came back but maybe if it was another 12 then there might be somewhere in Bicester doing it right. Maybe."