I was house sitting for a friend in Eynsham for two weeks. She told me that the Queens Head pub…read morewould be my "local." And she was right. There are maybe half a dozen pubs to choose from in Eynsham--most are fine, one or two not so much. But the Queens Head pub stands alone. It's got the best pub food by far and the friendliest service. Even though it's definitely a favourite of the local crowd, I was made to feel more than welcome as a visiting Canadian. One of the very best food and drink experiences I had during my stay in England. Many thanks to the proprietor, Pete, for running such a fine establishment.

One of the finest pubs in Oxfordshire, good food at realistic prices, a landlord who knows his beer…read moreand a landlady with a smile on here face. Brilliant.

Excellent local restaurant with terrific service, and reasonably priced entrees. Fish and chips…read morewere proper English fare, great fillets. My pan fried trout was super flavorful and had a crisp skin while the fish was quite delicate. Excellent bread too!

Very welcoming and warm. I've been here many times and it is consistently excellent. Special thanks…read moreto Alice and Owen who helped us today, our glasses were never empty and the food came out quickly. Very easy to park, there's always space in the overflow area if needed.

This must be one of the most popular pubs for miles around with its friendly atmosphere both with…read morethe proprietors and customers alike. The standard of home cooked food available is also second to none. I would recommend anyone to try it, and I am sure, like me, they would not be disappointed.

First visited this pub in February 2010 for a beer festival there which was fantastic, a really…read moregreat feel to the place and very welcoming staff as well as a really good selection of beers. They even had a 15% bottled ale as well which I took home with me. Have since been back several times and enjoyed a number of meals off the menu, all home made and very good value and the beer has always been in good nick. Recommended.

I have just been at this restaurant for dinner and I can't stress enough their great service and…read morehigh quality of food. Their Fish Platter is perfect shared starter, and their fish and chips is probably one of the best I have had. The list of puddings is also quite fine. I had a strawberry sundae with ice cream, toffee sauce and honeycomb. Absolutely delectable! If you go in on any Monday you will also get 50% on any main dish. This was a nice surprise.

Went here recently for my husbands birthday. Great food. Good service. What more can you ask?…read more It has two sections so that drinkers are separated but seemed quiet enough. There was enough variety on the menu to satisfy the whole of our family ! Which is a challenge ... The selection of wines and beers was again enough to satisfy. We went on a Monday night when they have an offer on: basically half price main courses, so it was cheaper than expected. The only thing I can feel to criticise is the feeling of the pub. It's set in a beautiful location and yet it feels like it lacks warmth and cosiness you usually get with a country pub. However the majority of the site has been refurbished recently so that feeling of cosiness and warmth will come with time. Would definitely go again, and I recommend to others.

Service excellent and friendly. Fantastic food and a cut or two above your usual pub food. Value…read morefor money superb. Three meals with drinks £31.00. I had the two chicken breasts grilled and it was so delicious. Beautifully presented and nice and seasoned. Served with sweet potato fries and a very fresh salad with different tomatoes and a nice vinaigrette dressing. My wife had their award winning fish and chips and it is massive. Very tasty and the batter is unique but excellent. Nice thick piece of cod. My daughter had the steak and ale pie and it was very tasty and the crust fresh and homemade. When we left every staff member said goodbye and wished us a safe journey. Customer service that can't be matched. Highly recommend.

Black horse always delivers great customer service, super friendly people and staff and always…read morefeels relaxed but professional. It lacks a certain 5 star feel, but then again, for the price and value in what you get, it's verging on hitting that 5 star mark!

I expected to encounter difficulty in finding a table on a Tuesday afternoon (traditionally when…read more"The Inklings" would meet for their weekly congregations). Yet within minutes, my friend and I were escorted and seated at a table directly underneath several artifacts, photos and letters adorning the walls behind us, that once belonged to the literary giants (such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and others) that once frequented this charming tavern. Once again (as was a frequent occurrence during my tour of the UK), I partook of the Shepherd's Pie and a glass of tomato juice (confession: I'm not much of a beer or ale imbiber; apologies for my ignorance to those who are true connoisseurs of the hopped and malted brews, and for the offense of ordering such an abomination in a pub...haha!). In truth, coming here was more of a pilgrimage for a life-long Tolkien aficionado, than anything having to do with drinking or eating. And yet, in raising a glass in toast to my literary heroes, in the hallowed halls where they once gathered, I felt warm sense of kinship, and thankfulness, for such an amazing opportunity.

It's a historic Oxford pub known mainly for its previous patrons, JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis…read moreCarol. The pubs is well lined with photos of the authors and it's a nice place to pause and wonder what these illustrious minds would have been drinking in their time. There are better pubs with better bears like The Turf Tavern, but still, the atmosphere makes this a great spot to pause, gather your thoughts and drink some real ale.

This pub has apparently recently re-opened under new ownership after complete refurbishment - and…read morethe new owners have done a superb job! It is now a really cosy, welcoming place to meet, eat and drink, the staff are friendly and the service efficient. The food we had this evening was fantastic - try the belly pork! It doesn't come any better! This pub will definitely be on our list of favourites. Shame we don't live locally and won't be able to visit on a regular basis...

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.

A hidden gem in Oxford's history…read more Truly, a hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this because I want it kept hidden for as long as possible! Service was great in a bustling dining room. This 19th-century tavern is nothing short of charming and cozy, serving some fantastic meals. You can't go wrong with their Steak & Ale Pie and Fish & Chips.

The Turf Tavern is Oxford's second oldest pub, as it was founded in 1381! It's a hidden spot down a…read moremeandering alleyway located against the mediaeval remains of Oxford's city walls. The interior is downright medieval with low ceilings (watch your head!), low lights, and plenty of seating. They also have an open and airy beer garden for better weather days. You can either order at the bar, or use their QR code at the tables to order online which was helpful. The pub food was great, the pints kept pouring, and we made some new friends in a very old pub. Come for the history and stay for a proper pub experience. It's definitely worth the trouble of seeking this one out.

Set in an historic hall, the White Hart is really something special. Great home cooked food, served…read morewith some lovely touches. Seasonal menu. Superb Sunday roasts though sometimes you need to order a side of veg to go with them. Their signature roast pork and crackling is delicious. Good wine list and nice cocktails and Gins; non alcoholic "mocktails" options too.

An amazing restaurant in a historic 15th century pub owned by a husband (chef) and wife team. The…read morefood was exquisite and the presentation was wonderful, nicest belly of pork I can remember eating. Typically smaller portions but very tasty and filling. The desserts were awesome and the hot chocolate fondant was ever so light, creamy and rich. A good selection of wines and all other drinks from the pub served by staff who couldn't do enough for us. Extremely busy and a good idea to book as I don't think there are many restaurants of that standard in the area. Quite a few certificates stating that they are in the Good Food Guide and Michelin Guide etc.