During our tour of The Costwalds,we had a prearranged lunch at The Swan Hotel. This beautiful hotel…read moreis located in Bibury along the Great Ouse River. We had a 2 course lunch..main entree and dessert in their restaurant Swan Brasserie.There were 4 choices of entrees and a couple of dessert choices. My wife opted for the chicken breast (gf) and I chose fish and chips. Both were large portions and very good. For dessert I had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Located on the main street in the very small town of Bedford, definitely be good place to grab a bite to eat or have afternoon tea on their outdoor patio.

Our tour of the Cotswolds included a two course lunch at the Brassiere in the Swan hotel in Bibury…read more Our guide took our order ahead of time so lunch was ready for us. They provided excellent service, restrooms and were good about accommodations for food allergies. It was a charming setting too!

Perfect meal at a fantastic pub. Matt and Yvonne are wonderful hosts who know how to craft an…read moreexcellent meal and provide amazing service.

Such a wonderful British pub!! Quintessential Cotswolds that offers a very warm and welcoming…read moreenvironment. It feels like home and the food is fantastic. The owner will tell you that they make food that they want to eat and love and you can tell. It is a wonderful menu that varies a little but each day. It's a perfect place to stop in the countryside for a relaxing time and great meal!

Sunday roast with chicken, vegetables, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, dressing and gravy was…read moreexcellent. We didn't have reservations and they were all booked inside, but were able to enjoy our food and drinks outside on the patio. Luckily we came early because within a hour the area was full of families and dogs. Definitely a treat for all.

WiFi requires an account. And when I tried to make one, it said my email was already used in…read moreanother account. So I had to make another one. Very annoying. Damages having a good experience here if spending so much time entering emails and making up passwords I'll never remember.

The Red House pub & restaurant is as exclusive as the name sounds. Situated towards Marsh Benham…read moreoff the A4 (Toward Hungerford) this delightfully restored house has been converted into a beautiful pub & restaurant. Parking is readily available, as are an array of tables and benches outside the front for that summer al fresco dining experience. A welcome reception greets you as you enter the arrival and are handed menu's if required alongside your drinks. The menu it pricey but the food is 5 star cuisine so obviously the prices reflect this.

Nice Bar and friendly but inexperienced staff makes the place feel things could be so much better…read more Chef owner possibly spends too much time in the kitchen. First visit in present owners hands was a disaster but have seen improvements with each subsequent visit Food now much more consistent but prices still unrealistic for what is basiclly middle of the road fare. Still popular though and has a good atmosphere

Had a lovely experience at The Trout! Went on a Saturday afternoon; the inside seemed busy but…read morethere were plentiful seats outside. It did take us a while to figure out that, when outside, you need to go in to the bar to order. But the location right on the river is lovely! They had several vegan options; the panzanella salad was great, especially the sweet potato hummus, and the plant-based burger was good as well. Coconut milk latte was delightful! The padron peppers (which have honey) were yummy too. A great stop during our long walk through the countryside!

Probably the best meal I had while in the UK. Lovely setting next to the Thames on a lovely warm…read morefall day. Sat outside and ordered at bar. Staff was fantastic, I got there early and was never rushed. Hope to be back in a year or two.

Turl Street was one of the places that my friend recommended when I visited Oxford, so I decided to…read moregive it a try. I ordered the fish and chips and it was way better than the fish and chips I had in London. Or anywhere else for that matter. It came with crispy potato wedges, and some great tartar/dill dipping sauce. Service was friendly/fast - we were in/out in under an hour. Would deffo recommend if you find yourself in Oxford, looking for a place to eat.

I came here with an Oxford graduate student cultural explorer to get a sample of very modern day…read moreBritish... super interesting experience. The great! - The ambiance: It was an interesting mix between farmhouse and more modern pub... it felt fresh and warm at the same time... - THE FOOD - very modern British... as in traditional British ingredients made with new ways for excellent flavors... I had the braised lamb - the best lamb product I have ever had ... - Some of the staff - our server was a delightfully lovely person who was very patient and caring... and also told us a great story of how she burned her finger... - location location location - just look on the map... - they change the menu daily! - always exciting... Why it didn't get 5 stars: The host (or head staff person) was rather angry and unwelcoming upon entry. Maybe it was an off day for her... but it definitely started the mood off in sour direction. Great for: Americans looking for a British culinary adventure that isn't cliché, reunions... Has potential for: 3rd dates, food critics Bad for: first dates, break ups, big families, kids, wild and exotic pets, tourists trying to do something touristy...

This is our local, and how lucky are we! A great selection of beers in a comfortable and modern…read moresetting but thus a ton of visual throwbacks to classic pub feeling and life. Pet-friendly, child-friendly. Really nice food with a surprisingly diverse group of starters and bar food. It is very economical and great value. Also a full dinner seated service is available. We come here all the time. Highly recommend it to all.

The best steaks and wines in Oxford. By a long, long shot…read more This is a seriously classy pub, just tucked away enough from the town centre. Definitely worth booking, and definitely worth visiting for some proper food.

many thanks to vicky for creating this business listing…read more i've been procrastinating writing this review for way too long now! this is my ideal pub, for sure! away from the hustle and bustle of the city. but this has to be your go to pub when you are in oxford! interesting menu that offered more than i can order. my eyes became too big for my stomach! in the end i had to settle for their pork collar steak. and my choice was spot on. 2 sizable pieces of well grilled, tender but with a hint of chewiness, meat. the apricot, chilli and shallot salsa was the perfect companion. sweet and spicy all at once. the watercress readily balanced the taste and colour of this dish. the mushroom soup was of the right consistency and the croutons were huge and generous. the steak sandwich had a slightly burnt ciabatta but tasted good. the summer slaw was made with purple coloured cabbage and correctly tangy. skinny chips were well fried too. sausage and mash consists of big juicy sausages but the gravy as pointed out by vicky, was overly salty. wash it all down with their local brew and you will have arrived at the pearly gates of gourmet heaven. i like the spaciousness and the cleanliness the fishes pub offers. based on a couple of guys armed with laptops, i'm guessing that there must be some form of free wifi. i also overheard some guests saying that they needed to move down to the park benches if the wanted to smoke. that means away from even the outdoor patios. this is a big plus for non smokers!:) finally, there's also a playground and park area for family with kids. and like vicky pointed out you can have a picnic basket filled with their gourmet food and eat in the park area.

The waiter burnt himself when giving me my steak and nearly castrated himself with the steak knife…read morelurking in the chips. My nephew tried to lay claims to a girl's top toy thing. You can get "picnics" to eat outside, and 1/2 sized portions for the little one. There is nothing wrong with The Fishes, and it is lovely and spacious. However I felt that the pub was over priced for what it was (£16.50 for a rump steak?!?), their grill/ griddle wasn't hot enough (ie my rare steak came with an anemic outside, not nicely browned). The meat was good quality but not amazing. For that price I expect a good quality sirloin/ rib eye or an excellent quality rump. My sister's pork pate was pretty decent; drool monster's bangers and mash was ok but gravy was over salted. The best dish perhaps was the roast beef- and pretty good value all things considering. I will be back, but only because of the surroundings and the fact that it is a nice 15 minutes walk/ 5 minute ride from my sister's house.