At Mercure Banbury Whately Hall

very limited menu with 1 starter, 3 netzen and 2 desserts.

The newly renovated restaurant was stunning, with fantastic decor and atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the entire team was incredibly friendly. The food was absolutely delicious.

The staff at Whateley restaurant seemed a bit clueless as they did not know what utensils to provide, which was a little off-putting. However, the manager was very attentive and the atmosphere was enjoyable. View menu

The food was decent, but we were asked to arrive earlier than our reservation time of 8:30 because last orders are taken at 8:40. This seems to be a way to avoid the kitchen team working too late, but can be inconvenient if you want to enjoy dessert.

we were the only people in the restaurant so I wouldn't say there was any ambiente except that one of our party described it as eating on the marie celeste. the waitress was very pleasant and attentive, but our eating took almost an hour to arrive after the order we thought was too long. When that came, it was very nice.

We were the only people in the restaurant so I wouldn’t say there was any ambiance except that one of our party described it as dining on the Marie Celeste. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive but our food took nearly an hour to arrive after ordering which we thought was too long. When the food did come it was very nice. View menu

eating was really substandards. my man medium-sized rare steak was well made and his kartoffels saw and tasted recycled, my prawn skewer was undercooked and the various dressings on the plate beat too much vinaiigrette on the salat leaves, combined with sweet chili on the garnel and tzatziki as well as was really an overfall on the sinne. the waiting staff did their best to make a good job and the garden is beautifully sunny and spacious, which is important to this time. we will not be back. I could cook a better quality meal at home for 1/6 of the price.

The food was really substandard. My husband’s medium rare steak was well done and his potatoes looked and tasted recycled, my prawn skewer was undercooked and the various dressings on the plate clashed way too much vinaigrette on the salad leaves, combined with sweet chilli on the prawns and tzatziki as well really was an assault on the senses. The wait staff were doing their best to do a good job and the garden is lovely sunny and spacious which is important at this time. We won’t be back though. I could cook a better quality meal at home for 1/6th of the price.

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. View menu