This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.

Been here twice, in the past few years, and it is safe to say, that the service standards are as…read morehigh as they've ever been - gotta love this about a fine dining place. The food is great, the setting is lovely, and so a lengthy review is really not in order - this is one of those place you just keep coming back to. I know I will.

Had a roast Sunday lunch here and it was pretty good. The portions were generous and vegetables…read morewell cooked, so altogether a good meal in a pleasant rural pub. Car parking is available. There is a nice real fire in the main lounge bar. Recommended for a meal. I would have given five stars if the price had been slightly lower.

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

Amazing food Great…read moreservice Have visited about 3 times now. The house burger is amazing. Very happy, polite staff. Couldn't of been better service 10/10 Will be returning very soon.

Nice pub in the center of town. I did not realize how big it was until I walked inside. This…read moreplace is know for their wings and they looked and smelled good coming out of the fast paced kitchen. They also have pizza and other items that are cooked in their brick oven. While I did enjoy my dinner, the service was a bit lacking. I never received my starter and never had an opportunity to order a second beer. So I went elsewhere after I finished my dinner.

Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

One of the absolutely best pubs (and restaurants) in Britain. As a pub fanatic, I've visited…read morehundreds of watering holes through the years, and the food has never, and I mean never, been this good. I've eaten at Michelin star restaurants that haven't had steak as tender and succulent as what we had here. The ambiance was romantic, quirky, and quiet, perfect for a night out. We started with a potato and leek soup and the Welsh rarebit. The soup was good, not exceptional, but good, and the rarebit was tasty. We continued with the special, which was a hanging skewer with melted garlic butter, corn on the cob, and chips. I can honestly say that I have never had such a delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef skewer outside of Greece or Spain. It was an absolute experience simply eating it. One of those rare dishes that makes you pause and close your eyes at the sheer pleasure of the perfect taste. I never wanted it to end. My husband had the same experience with his assorted beef platter. The medallions were so tender you understand what the phrase "melt in your mouth" means. I only wish we had room for dessert, as the dessert menu looked utterly luscious. But we will be back, and soon. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Absolutely the best place for English bar food in the area. Be it Steak, Fish and Chips (French…read morefries), Burgers or Desert - all is delicious! The full bar offers Beer, Gin, Wine, Whiskey. The stone wall and fire place interior is just the right atmosphere. With the friendly staff, if you are in the the area, this is a must!

From the owner: Come and experience the warm friendly atmosphere of our traditional English country pub…read more Serving fine wines, real ales and great tasting food, The Antelope in Lighthorne is the perfect place for business lunches, dinner with friends, Sunday roasts and hosting your special occasions.

This country pub is a slice of heaven…read more Hook Norton has a very good brewery, and there are several pubs nearby that carry its ales. The Pear Tree is the closest, and it's good enough that we've driven out to it from London several times. It's tucked in the middle of the village of Hook Norton, a very pleasant building. It's not overly large inside, just cozy, and made of the same raw materials that most un-renovated country pubs are. The area is great for rambling. We've done a couple of walks here on arriving, returning to the pub for our post-exertion refreshments. They carry several rotating Hook Norton ales, of course, all of which I find are worth a sample. The menu is broad and always tasty, and popular enough that they often sell out, so go fro lunch early. Illustrative story: The last time at the Pear Tree, we saw Hooky Pie on the menu. We asked what that was, and learned that it's locally-made beef and ale pie. It was, according to the woman behind the bar, very popular, and they usually sell out of it quite quickly. It certainly sounded like an appropriately hearty meal for a December day by an open fire. Then the couple at the table next to us each received that very dish, and the deal was sealed: it was huge, meaty, and tasty-looking. Three of our group of four ordered the Hooky Pie. A few minutes later the bartender came back with bad news: only two portions of pie left. One of the girls took one for the team and ordered fish pie instead. When our food finally arrived, it was as tasty as promised. Delicious. Thick. Oozing gravy. Huge chunks of beef, too, not a ground-up mush. Luckily, the fish pie was just as delicious an alternative for those that took it. A family with three kids came in just as we were finishing and tried to order the Hooky Pie. Sorry, the bartender said, we're all out. Without a pause, she pointed at our table and said, They took the last pies. Five pairs of hungry eyes glared at us from across the pub. We cast our eyes downwards and finished our pints.

The Hare and Hounds in Wardington is a great English pub. The place has frequently changed hands in…read morethe past, and living nearby, we have seen the pub in many good and bad lights. The current set-up is fantastic. After visiting last weekend with the family, we were more than impressed with the new refitting of the placethe refit is very impressive, considering what the place was like only 2 years ago The staff and owners were friendly and welcoming. The food we had, steak and kidney pie and prawn cocktail etc, was fabulous and second to none. Considering the problems facing the traditional English pub these days..(rising prices, supermarket competition) we thought the prices were very reasonble, especially for beer. The kids playground outside is always a treat for the children, especially the big elephant/tree thing!! which has been there since I can remember. A good visit as always under the new ownership. Thanks. Five Stars. Highly recommended!

Excellent food with a great location and service…read more Great Caesar salad and choice of desserts! Lots of available parking.

Very good meal in a very rural setting. Parking nearby was easy and service was good. Very much off…read morethe beaten track but recommended.