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Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor

➤ The Lords of the Manor Hotel Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire GL54 2JD, Oxford, UK, United Kingdom

Hotels • British • European • Modern Cuisine

"We had one of the most delicious dining experiences we have ever enjoyed. The chef, Charles Smith, is truly a cuisine genius. Everyone of the courses in the tasting menu was a trbute to his creativity and subtle mixture of ingredients. We could not believe his sophistication at the age of 29 and we wish him a wonderful future career. Separately I’d like to address the initial welcome and bar experience which was not pleasant. When you enter the front door there is no apparent reception area; there is no one to greet or guide you. No one asked for our name or what kind of dinner reservation we had made. We stumbled around a few narrow hallways guided by sounds of conversation until we found the bar. The solo bartender was harried and overwhelmed and bar seating area completely filled. We were told to walk down the hall to another lounge where we enjoyed our cocktails. This was shared with another couple who were dressed in sloppy jeans and tshirts while we were attired in jackets for the men and dresses for the ladies. This initial lack of welcome and hospitality typified both times we have eaten at LOM in 2017 and 2019. We would recommend that the 2 different dining experiences be separated physically from the beginning of the evening starting with the greeting, bar drinks, and continuing through dinner. The disconnect in hospitality and service should be easily addressed and improved."

Waterside Inn

Waterside Inn

➤ Ferry Rd, Bray SL6 2AT, SL6 2BB, Oxford, UK, United Kingdom

Wine • French • Coffee • European

"For Christmas 2022, unbeknown to each other, my wife and I bought each other the same present vouchers for an overnight stay at The Waterside Inn and Le Menu Exceptionnel. It’s such a special place and we both love it here. We booked our first visit during the summer last year and have just enjoyed our next visit. Both visits, it must be said, were amazing, as always, and the complimentary room upgrade was a lovely surprise. The staff are attentive but not intrusive and the food as you would expect is sublime. We especially enjoyed the duck consommé under a puff pastry crust (my wife had hers without the foie gras). The only observation I would make is if you buy a voucher for a gift ensure there has been no price increase between the time you purchase it and the time you use it. Only the monetary value of the voucher at the time of purchase is honoured. The vouchers come in a lovely presentation wallet and you just assume you are getting what it says on it. When we settled our bill I queried a £60 additional charge and after a somewhat embarrassing 10 minutes or so (as no one seemed to know why this had been added) we was informed the menu had increased by £30 to £265 pp. Unfortunately I didn’t see this in the t&c’s but do feel it is not the best policy to enforce upon guests, at least without prior explanation."

Fat Duck

Fat Duck

➤ High St, Bray SL6 2AQ, SL6 2BB, Oxford, UK, United Kingdom

Tea • British • European • Creative

"Incredible experience that tests the senses and leaves an indelible memory while tapping into your memories and associations. This experience is not for everyone but for us it was some of the best 4 hours of entertainment with a perfect meal included. The 10 or so courses circled the globe, different environments and every imaginable flavour and smell. From a nitroaperitif of gin and tonic to unreal presentation of seafood on a panko beach complete with sea foam and the sounds of the beach and ocean to our favourite fish called Jelly of Quail which is hard to explain … followed by a wine cellar tour that had you tasting a wine and then tasting again while senses are stimulated by opera and strobe lights and noticing wild differences from the same wine … and of course experiencing Heston’s playfulness with ingredients and plating; including a summer picnic sandwich which was strawberry (and cucumber)!cake and a block of blue cheese which wasn’t but was somehow. The dishes were delicious and the wine pairing perfect. Even the bread, a smoky crusty and still moist and dense sour dough was probably the best we have tasted and we are spoiled for bakeries here in Tokyo. An amazing 4+ hour dining experience with great service and atmosphere P.S. I just read through some of the reviews and wanted to add some additional thoughts on this type of dining experience and reviewers who say it’s too expensive. To create this experience and put on this type of event is closer to a concert or theater. I counted more staff than customers and this doesn’t mean they are inefficient but they are mastering something across something like 10+ complex and unique courses. On top of this the ingredients and care taken in preparation and experimentation provides a quality you will not find elsewhere. But most important is one’s own belief in value. We live in a world where we think it’s fine to wear $200 or more running shoes as daily wear that took less than ＄20 to make including materials, low cost country wages and plant/machinery or carry a $2000 purse that costs even less. More effort, care, skill, creativity and quality is put on these plates than any other meal you might ever experience let alone some luxury brand hoodie. It’s not for everyone and it’s not everyday. Absolutely, one can enjoy an amazing meal for a lot cheaper like you can enjoy a street performer. But sometimes it’s worth taking in what the Royal Ballet or Broadway or a 3 Michelin star chef can deliver."

Pret A Manger

Pret A Manger

➤ 26-27 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, UK, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • Fast Food • Vegetarian

"unbelievably cozy, great atmosphere for working on their laptop or study, also a beautiful place for small group sessions. a great alternative to the library or if they are looking for a quiet place to read a book they try to go in off peak times: it can be incredibly busy 10 o'clock 3 o'clock on weekdays, as many students go there, so sometimes it is practically impossible to find a free table (especially in the morning and midday). it will also be super loud, so not great to focus. but outside of these times it is super chill, the photos below were lunchtime on a Saturday and there were many free places (also it was peaceful and quiet) in my experience they have the greatest selection of livelihoods of all Pret’s in oxford and are usually very well equipped. the personal there is undoubtedly also the most beautiful and friendly staff, ever they will chat with them and seem to really take care, and also strong efforts to get the order right. baked were impeccable and if they receive them immediately after they are out of that, it is a divine experience. some disadvantages is that they do not do smoothies, frappes or milkshakes (for this they would have to go to the pret further down on cornmarket or the in westgate), but they do ice coffee. there are sometimes also variability in the coffee quality from extremely good to very subpar, but I think that usually happens when a new barista is in training. also as I said during peak hours it can get incredibly much to do, but the staff is always really efficient, so they keep waiting times really low. overall my favorite pret for interior seats, food selection and personal, but the coffee is better in the smaller pret further down in the cornmarket street."