A warm, comforting soup made fresh daily with seasonal ingredients for a delightful surprise.
Fish • Seafood • Chicken • Delivery Services
"The whitebait starter was slightly fishy and had far too much coating on them. The scallops were ok, but what little flavour they had was somewhat masked by the mashed potato. The Dover Sole was over-cooked, which is a crime for the most expendive fish on the menu. The lobster thermador was ok. We had to ask for cutlery. A big disappointment."
Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream
"This restaurant has a lovely location and a great menu. The service is friendly and comes with a nice sense of humor. The food and drinks are really delicious; I had the meat pie, which was generously filled with meat, accompanied by a boat of gravy and some vegetables. The dessert was excellent as well. Overall, I would rate the service a 5 and the location a 5. Hotel highlights include a fantastic view, a romantic atmosphere, being kid-friendly, and offering great value."
Halal • Persian • Ice Cream • Home Delivery
"Probably the WORST customer service I’ve had in London. A young, surly waiter took our orders without writing them down which I knew would mean a screw up and I was right. We had to wait a HALF HOUR for our food and I totally think they would have forgotten about mine (I just ordered a starter!! if I had not pressed another waiter on it. Our own waiter couldn’t care less. Yes, the food was tasty but not out of this world. Other tables that came AFTER us got their main meals before I did for my starter! No apologies whatsoever for the delayed meal. And what’s even worse, charging a 10% service charge. I had that removed and the waiter actually had the audacity to say that can’t be done. Oh yes it sure as heck can and I had that taken off. If these restauranters were decent people which they are not they would have comped my starter as well. I noticed the Arabic and Persian speaking people around us got their food very quickly. Blatant racism perhaps then? Shame on you Sadaf. You don’t deserve to be in business."
Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"I really enjoyed dining at this restaurant multiple times while on holiday nearby. The staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent. The atmosphere in both the bar and restaurant was warm and inviting. I will definitely be returning. Service: 5 Location: 5."
Pub • Fish • British • Vegetarian
"Booked for Sunday Lunch. The meal was perfect and service was excellent, polite and friendly. The standard of the meals we had was top notch. I am a vegetarian and had the nut roast which was cooked to perfection followed. Can't wait to go back. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sunday Lunch"
Bars • Wine • Drinks • British
"Staff disappeared after bringing the food. For a whole hour and a half not a single member of the team either approached the table or looked in our direction. Had to stand up and go and ask for more drinks. Couldn't get them to bring the bill to the table so walked to the exit to pay.... waitress didn't even look at to us, just printed out the bill and handed it to us silently."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"I'm not sure where all the positive reviews came from. Our Ceasar salad was awful and definitely not good value for money and £1.95 for a 300ml can of coke that we paid delivery on top. Well, I cannot justify ordering from here again. Disappointing."
Tea • Steak • British • Breakfast
"We enjoyed the afternoon tea, which was quite good, but the overall experience was somewhat diminished by the poor quality of the environment. We were seated in the lounge area where a business meeting was taking place; while we didn't mind that, the entire space felt uninviting. It would have been better if a separate area had been designated for afternoon tea, as we weren't the only guests present. Additionally, a proper tablecloth would have elevated the look of our table, making the experience feel more special and enjoyable. The afternoon was enjoyable, but I fear the lack of ambiance took away from the charm."
Kebab • Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic
"this is my favorite pub for eating in banbury. but this time, despite the online booking on a day or two before, we came to lunch to find out the kitchen was closed for the renovation. instead we had a great all-day breakfast from rain’s cafe!"
Steak • Seafood • Scottish • Bar-lounge
"On a calm Saturday night, my party was the only ones in the restaurant initially. The food was exceptional, especially the mussels. We even brought our dog along and they were very accommodating with a meal for our furry friend. When we requested rice but received pasta instead, the staff quickly corrected the mistake without any fuss. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. However, it was often difficult to get the attention of the wait staff. This may have been due to the restaurant's size or the fact that they tended to congregate near the bar, which was quite a distance from the tables. Despite this, we plan to return for special occasions in the future."
Mexican • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"I was invited to a friend 's surprise party here at the weekend. When we arrived staff were lovely, very helpful when we arrived to put up birthday decorations. There were 16 of us and we had the backroom upstairs, ideal for small party. It was a big birthday surprise for my friend. We were all having a great time and it was a lovely atmosphere until one of the waitresses came to the table. She was so abrupt and sharp when dealing with us. One of my friends said she felt as if the 'teacher had just told us off '. That made me laugh as most of us were over 50. Every time she came to the table she was really frosty which was a shame as the other waitresses were really nice. Food was delicious too. Credit to the Chefs. People are still talking about the 'Legendary ' steak and ale pie. I hesitated before giving this review as I did not want to upset my friends and make them think I hadn 't enjoyed the evening because we really did. It would have been a 5 stars , if it wasn 't for the surly waitress."
Pub • Vegan • Seafood • British
"I ordered a meal for my family and myself, and my son had a burger from the children's menu. Unfortunately, the burger was burnt, and the salad garnish was drenched in French dressing, despite our request to have it left off. We spoke to the person in charge about our concerns, but we weren't offered any kind of discount. I was completely disgusted with the service and would advise others to avoid this restaurant, as the food is not prepared properly, and complaints are handled with indifference."
Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"We were on our way to another venue for breakfast and saw this was open and offering breakfast with outside seating in the sunshine. It was absolutely fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious, the staff were super friendly and attentive and the bill was reasonable. Will definitely be back."
Kebab • Cafés • Steak • Pizza
"I stayed here during my 2023 John O'Groats to Lands End ride, when I was accompanied by my wife and 13 year old son, who were acting as support crew. The Sun Hotel is a quirky boutique hotel housed in an historic building with extensive accommodation located above the pub and accessed via a unique flight of stairs and a labyrinth of intriguing corridors set out on different floors. Indeed, as you wander through, you are able to learn much about its character and history from many informative notes displayed on the walls. We shared a snug family room with a camp bed for our son but we were very comfortable. Our ensuite bathroom was clean and bright with a bath, shower and toiletries provided. The usual kettle, tea and coffee were provided but with limited alternative options. Make sure you turn off the provided digital alarm clock before slumbers unless you need an early start! There are truly are some larks out there. The room was a little noisy overnight where it was overlooking the street at the front – a combination of late night revellers and morning deliveries – but this is to be expected when you stay in the heart of a city. Lancaster was literally right on our doorstep. The staff were incredibly welcoming and approachable even before our stay responding promptly to any queries we had. We enjoyed dinner in the pub on the ground floor which was not overly noisy with a good atmosphere and attentive staff. The food was good and inexpensive, especially if you share a platter. Having booked direct with the hotel, our stay included breakfast from a set menu, served in the bar area downstairs. This was extensive ranging from the traditional cooked full English breakfast to many plant based and fruit alternatives, including pancakes, acai smoothie and granola jar. It is advisable to pre book this the night before to reduce waiting times in the morning if you are in a rush. Tea, coffee and fruit juice freely available The hotel is found on a complicated one way system with heavy traffic but well handled by Google. The cycle route approaches on quiet canal path but I did push up a one way street to the hotel rather than cycle a circuitous route around the one way. The only drawback is that there is no onsite parking not a problem if you only have a bike. At the time of our stay, there was paid street parking outside the hotel on the road for up to 1 hr or free overnight from 6 pm until 8 am. We would advise checking Google for parking locations beforehand to find alternatives, especially if the recommended nearby multi storey parking is not suitable because of a roof box, etc. My bike was locked away in a cellar inside, down a steep flight of stairs and only accessible by staff."
Pasta • Drinks • Italian • British
"The other night, I had one of the most exquisite meals I've ever tasted. It started with a delicious soup, which was followed by the crispy pork belly that absolutely melted in my mouth. For dessert, I had the sticky toffee pudding, which was unreal! The drinks were a steal at just £2.50 per pint. I can't find many places like this. The staff were very attentive, especially the young blonde waitress whose name I can't remember. She was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend this restaurant and would visit again in a heartbeat!"
Wine • Grill • British • High Tea
"My husband, son, and I recently had a family gathering at the Stanley Bar and Grill, thanks to my daughter’s recommendation. The entire experience was wonderful. The staff was very professional and exceptionally friendly, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the food is that my steak was a bit overcooked and tough, although it was quite tasty. The rest of the food and drinks were excellent, and I would definitely book again."
Beer • Casual • Drinks • British
"Pleasant atmosphere. Spacious with room. Papers good. Attention on service could have been better. Food was good cauliflower cheese was it on. Meat seemed flat in taste. Vegetables were good. Starter was nice. And sweet was good. L ager was good. Wine was nice. overall we marked you 7 10. We liked the spacious table . And felt very comfortable. Without saying we will be back in near future. Chris"
Vegan • Seafood • European • Vegetarian
"The food was average to good and the tv ice was horrendous. We went here the last night before lockdown for my dads birthday and was utterly disappointed. We had to wait at least mins at the entrance to even be noticed. Once...noticed they were miserable and just strolled across to the table. We had minimal service if not any to be perfectly honest. They bought the main course over before taking the starter plates away. They never asked if our food was ok and my dads steak was blue when he had asked for it to be medium but decided to have it anyway on the basis he couldn’t get anyone’s attention. They didn’t have of the things on the menu and it’s quite a small menu to start with. The only thing they did right was bring a birthday plate over for pudding which I had phoned up about before but had to remind the waiter for it as they had forgotten. They then automatically add service charge into the bill which we did reduce due to the lack of service and the waitress asked why we were not paying the full service charge we explained and she didn’t even seem to care. WILL NOT BE RETURNING ANY TIME SOON."
Steak • Cheese • Chicken • British
"We had a fantastic time at Magnum. The food was amazing - we savored every dish. The ravioli was so delicious that I even licked the fork, the prawn tacos were divine, the fillet steak was cooked perfectly, and the monkfish was flawless. Our servers Vince, Jack, and especially Emily, were lovely and made our evening even more enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience!"
"We visited the Heathfield Tavern on spec to try it for lunch and what a very good idea it was! We were greeted by cheerful and friendly staff whose waiting skills were first class, chef was available to chat through a hatch into the kitchen and the tables were well spaced. The food was absolutely delicious, the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and my husband gave his sea bass 10/10. On top of that the prices compared very favourably with other lesser establishments in the area. This lovely pub restaurant is going to become a favourite destination."