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.

A nice cosy country style pub, it has a twist of modernity to it as well with some sofas and…read morearmchairs being scattered amongst the tables and chairs. The main attraction of this pub is the food, they don't have the biggest eating area, however the range of food is good and there are always specials available. It is traditional pub grub, but cooked and served to a higher standard than many pubs. They seem to pride themselves on good service and to be honest, given the village location this place always seems to be busy. Much more so than the size of the village would allow. We've been in there with the kids and parents and all of them found something on the menu to suit their tastes - no mean feat when one of the kids is a fussy eater! Well done to all involved in making this a nice space and one that you'll want to go back to.

We recently stayed here for three nights' bed & breakfast, and ate here each night…read more The pub itself is large, with the original early 18th Century building facing the main road, a modern extension at the rear, and a separate accommodation block behind the beer garden. The additions blend in well with the original building; the interior of the pub is all exposed stone, low ceilings and wood, with several real fireplaces (cosy on cold days- which we had on our stay!). Food is served both in the main pub and the dining area at the rear, which is brighter, with a high ceiling. We booked a superior room (3 nights B&B for £315), and were really pleased with it. It was spacious, with a super-king sized bed (two singles together), tastefully decorated, with a walk-in wardrobe (with iron and mini ironing board). Both ceiling spotlights and bedside lights could be dimmed. The bed itself was extremely comfortable - supportive but with a lovely soft topper and a mix of down and fibre pillows. Once we got used to it (being very different from home) we slept well. There is a kettle to make tea, and a coffee machine (pods). The ensuite had a walk-in rainforest shower and was well decorated with green glazed tiles, and spotlessly clean. The toiletries were decent quality from Temple Spa. The weather was extremely cold while we were there, but the central heating radiator was excellent and heated the room quickly; the water in the bathroom was also deliciously hot. It was also well soundproofed - you are completely unable to hear the nearby A41 dual carriageway or M40. In our room, you could hear people going up and down the stairs, but this did not disturb us. Breakfast was included in the price of our stay. There are no cereals offered, just cooked breakfasts. However, there is a good number of choices on the menu, including a full English; a full vegetarian; eggs Benedict; eggs Florentine; avocado and poached egg; eggs Royale with smoked salmon; waffles; and pancakes. We had the full English, the vegetarian full English, and the avocado and poached eggs. They were all good, not too much, but well cooked. (Those used to big cafe fry-ups may be disappointed, but it suited us.). In the evening, we had on our first night burgers (chicken burger, and a vegan burger); on the second night mushroom risotto with a side salad, and haddock and chips; and on the last night the houmous starter with pomegranate seeds and Italian flatbread, followed the Waldorf salad, and my partner had the salmon, cod and prawn fish pie. The food was well above your average pub grub. The mushroom risotto and Waldorf salad were in particular excellent - the risotto being one of the best that I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Service in the evening was very good, and we felt very well looked after by Neville and Henry. Service was a little slow at breakfast one morning but, overall, we were very happy with our stay. We would certainly consider returning and would recommend it both for accommodation and to eat.

Visited The Lion for breakfast on my way to Bicester Village for a shopping spree with my friend. I…read morehad The Full English which was delicious and really well priced, my friend had the Veggie full English which didn't disappoint. The service was really good, I will definitely be visiting again. Best breakfast in Bicester in my opinion.

Excellent food in a comfortable setting. The restaurant was easily able to seat a group of 11…read morepeople. The staff was attentive and the entrees were well prepared comfort food.

Nice pub local ale nice comfortable seating didn't have any food but there were plenty of people…read morethat seemed to be enjoying their food nice atmosphere

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.

Excellent traditional English pub. Lovely Sunday roast, perfect garden for the kids.read more

The Star is a not-well-kept secret. Out of the way - a few miles out of Oxford - and not easy to…read morespot first time when driving past, it's still surprisingly busy, particularly at weekend lunchtimes. It has a good car park, a big garden with tables to eat outside - lovely in the summer - and tables indoors of varying sizes, some near the roaring fire. The food is averagely-priced for pub grub but the quality is well above average. It's a good place to take visiting relatives - particularly from overseas as it's very typically 'English country pub' in appearance. Staff are friendly, and there's never yet been a problem with food, service, or drink, apart from having to queue to order!

The Bell is my parent's local pub/restaurant, and as such we often come here for some fine dining…read morewhen I am visiting. This is my third dinner experience at The Bell, and it certainly won't be my last. The atmosphere in the restaurant is calm and pleasant when it's not so busy, but does seem to liven up when the tables start filling with diners. The decor is classy, and there are lots of little corners tucked away for a private family gathering or an intimate meal for two. Food here really is something special, I have tried various meals from the menu and have never been disappointed. There are menu regulars for those who like to find their favourite dish and order it every time, but the specials are changed often for those of us who like to be adventurous. I really do think this is somewhere to come for a special occasion, it's a delightful treat each time I get to come here and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

I couldn't help feeling that this could have been better. Nice atmosphere, I little cramped, but…read morethe food didn't quite live up to expectations and being as this isn't an economy joint, I was disappointed. I've been there twice now, I would go again, but it doesn't set my world afire.

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.

Saturday evening and a large booking was made for this lovely located place. The setting is…read moreamazing by the way and whilst it was dark I can imagine that during a hot day this will be packed and quite rightly so. There is a great choice of food to select from the menu do both adults and children. It is all brought out together and if you need something changed then they will do it for you. The food comes looking fab and is hot/cooked well. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere great If near by def worth popping in

Great food at reasonable prices. It has a nice atmosphere and is a very welcoming place to eat. It…read moreis a family orientated restaurant, but don't let that put you off if you are worried about loud children. Whenever I have eaten there and there have been young children present, they have never been a problem. I have visited both in a small group of adults and with a large family group, and both times I have enjoyed my experience. Whoever you are, they will try their best to accommodate you. When we visited with a an elderly wheelchair bound relative, the staff rearranged the tables so that she could be easily manoeuvred through the restaurant. Of all the restaurants we have visited with her, The Fisherman was easily the most cooperative and considerate. The building is well presented, and the staff are polite and helpful. If you are looking for fine dining in a high class establishment, The Fisherman is not for you. If however you are looking for homely and warming environment, I would definitely recommend eating here.

Lovely owners, tasty food! Would be lovely to see more vegetarian options. Great countryside pub!read more

A traditional 16th Century thatched inn which also has a complete restaurant that serves delicious…read moremeals. If you want to eat here mostly you need to book in advance, the food is of a very high quality. The menu is changed daily so you can come back again and you will want to. If the weather is good then they have a great garden well away from the road so safe for children.