A Nice big pub with lots of space for people to mull around. They have another space at the back of…read morethe pub, which was very handy on this occasion. I came here to watch a rugby game and the pub was heaving with people, so thankfully the rear part was open. I would suggest it's best to book if you are going there to watch any major sporting event. Our table was easily found, in the back and it was ready and waiting for us. They have ample tv's on the wall so watching your sporting event shouldn't be an issue. The issue, I would say, is with the volume of people. Even though they have a large bar in the main pub and a smaller bare for the rear part it was a struggle to get served. The quality of the beer and food was good so based on that I would bust here again but if it is for a major sporting event try and book a table!!

We were here on one of the beautiful days in April and sat out back in the garden. It was lovely!…read more They have a huge garden! We had chicken Cesar salads and cider. They were both good, and refreshing to have outside. It was perfect! The baby happily played in the grass. All in all we had a wonderful afternoon here!

The pub is in convenient location with plenty of parking space available. The insides are spacious…read moretoo - loads of sitting space- great for large groups! Plenty of outdoor tables as well. Food came in good time, and was just heavenly! Wonderful taste and presentation, and portions are of decent size. All of our party had thoroughly enjoyed the meal! Really comfortable and friendly environment, would definitely recommend to visit!

Quite impressive!!! This pub really surprised me! The food was delicious. I loved the beef pie and…read morethe infused Camembert with garlic, toast and jams. The beer seemed to be low on carbonated gas, but it only happened once. Maybe it was bad luck. The service was very quick and friendly staff. This is indeed a little gem in Harwell!

I came to the Eyston Arms with a group of about 25 people for a special Friday pub lunch and…read morecouldn't have been more impressed. I called ahead and pre-ordered using their "light lunches" menu for everyone the day before. On the day of we showed up about 30 minutes early and were immediately welcomed and told the food would be ready right on time and that we could either take our seats or sit outside with a drink in the garden area. Sure enough, our food was ready not even a minute late, and the order was perfect. I think we waited an extra 2 or 3 minutes for a green salad, but other than that everything came out right when we expected it, and it was delicious! I recommend the lamb burger - although beware it's a little spicy, so take that into account if you don't like spicy food. Everyone in the group was pleased with their selections, although depending on the dish some dishes were definitely "light lunches" (but we expected that based on the name of the menu!). If I'm ever in Wantage again I'll definitely go back to the Eyston Arms though - great food, good ambiance, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!

We stopped in on a busy Saturday night after they said we could not reserve a table as they were…read morefull. However we had no difficulty ordering a selection of up market bar snacks from the restaurant menu starters, of which the Ham hock potato cake with black pudding was the excellent. The sticky toffee pudding also deserves a mention. We sat in the bar but were offered a table.....as we seemed to be later diners at 20.30. The beer (Old Hooky) was well served and we liked the general atmosphere. The staff we all found to be efficient, but they all seem to have come from the same charm school in middle England, apart from the wonderful female server with a shaved head who was most striking! It is very much a gastro pub and the clients seemed by the range of upmarket Range Rovers, Audi and BMW's to be the landowners and not the surfs! If you want a more traditional pub then you may be disappointed, but it did live up to the image we expected when we drove up. Worth a particular mention were the toilets which were spotless which i think reflects the hygiene standards in the kitchen.

I like it big plates of food for a good price lovely garden as well.read more

I am not a beer enthusiast but the landlord is and there is always a very comprehensive selection…read moreavailable. I have eaten here many times, always get a good welcome and a table found for me quickly The food is good and the Strawberry Eton Mess is excellent.

Nice decor, good menu section & very nice food. I would have given it 5 stars but the staff were…read morenot as friendly as they could have been.

The Pack Horse Inn is a mediocre hostelry that caters mainly for office workers of nearby…read morebusinesses. It offers basic lunch time food, prepared for the most part using mass catering ingredients, put together with the same elan as school meals. Food isn't bad, just uninspiring. You can get the usual jacket potatoes, sandwiches, pre-prepared lasagna and so on, with the same old iceberg lettuce garnishes and ketchup sachets and on an on... OMG, I am yawning already.... Go only if desperately hungry or someone else is paying for your meal.

We've eaten here twice, both times in the evening. The chips are obviously frozen but everything…read moreelse is very well cooked and presented. The steak was cooked just as requested, the chicken breast moist and desserts really good but could be bigger. That said the main courses are quite large. The prices are reasonable which makes it quite good value. The staff are friendly without being annoying and the general atmosphere is relaxed.

Absolutely the best meal our family had in a nearly three week visit to the UK., and e ate well the…read morewhole trip. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the lovely lady who took care of us made us feel like guests in her home, and the food.... Oh, the food! Every member of the family raved about it for the rest of the trip. Each meal from then on had to be measured against a tough, tough standard. Thank you!

Overall food tasted OK. However cockroach found in steak pie main. Unacceptable and awful food…read morehygiene standard. Kitchen has become very dirty. Been here several times before but won't be coming back.

Very nice pub serving good food. Service is very friendly. We would definately come back if in the…read morearea.