Burford has significant meaning to my group so it was a must visit for us while in the Cotswolds…read more Since we hadn't eaten, he chose The Angel at Burford for us, which operates as a restaurant and hotel. It's a nice pub and establishment. When you enter there's a bar and some cozy indoor seating with natural light. Nothing fancy. There's also a wonderful outdoor patio, which is where we sat. There's two floors to it and most of the seating is covered. The service by workers were all friendly and nice. We ordered with them then paid at the bar. We shared Duck and Orange Pate. It was thick, tasty, and complex but well balanced. I had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich--the mixed leaves were tasty, the chicken crispy, and honestly it was a filling sandwich. I would say I'd like more in between the bread but it did fill me up. You've got plenty of pub options in Burford, but we quite enjoyed our time at The Angel. It's off Witney Street and a nice place to dine!

Sophie our server was sooooo nice and accommodating. It was so much fun going to where my ancestors…read morecame from. I know that great grandfather's back millennia helped build the Burford bridge over the little river that's at the foot of high Street and so it was fun seeing all these places and having lunch there and thinking about my families connection to the town. Burford is considered to be the gateway to the cot waltz. The cot walls has an old area that has changed for a little over the hundreds of years and has amazing architecture and houses and farms. It's surrounded by rolling Hills and Dells and little rivers running through it. Burford is considered the gateway to the cot walls because it showcases several styles of very old architecture. that's still an excellent condition. If you have questions about what to do while you're there go to the Tolsey house. But I have to say there is no question that when I got there And it was lunchtime that I selected the angel at Burford to eat the fine food that they serve there. The staff quality of the food everything was amazing. I will return time and time again.

I'm not sure I can say enough good things about this place. A 17th century pub and restaurant with…read moremore modern sleeping quarters. The patriarch was running the bar when I was about, and the conversation was pleasant and warm and the beer was cold. The multiple fireplaces, exposed beams and leather couches gave me a sense that besides eating, it would be a great place to pass some time with a friend or in thought. The food: simple yet amazing, the rooms: clean and good enough, the bar and restaurant: a winner.

Fish and chips was the best we've seen yet! We also had the beef pie and the chicken pie -…read moredelicious. The peas were fresh and surprisingly the first thing I ate. The setting is a neat old pub and out back they gave a great patio. Service was fantastic. Thank you!

Fantastic atmosphere and service. Our family of 7 was able to be seated ahead of our reservation…read moretime. Great gluten free hummus and bread appetizer and GF entree options. Fries are thick and perfectly salted. Multiple ciders on tap. We did a birthday celebration for my husband and they have amazing desserts so be sure to leave room for them too. There were a few bees/wasps on the outdoor area and staff was very attentive to getting us reseated.

The restaurant is very convenient for guests, especially after a long day of visiting the many…read moregorgeous towns in the Cotswolds. Unfortunately, the food is unremarkable and a bit disappointing. We started in the gorgeous garden, which seems to be the local watering hole on sunny evenings. 10 or more tables were filled with locals and their dogs- the men all drinking beer and the women wine (sorry to generalize but ...). People all seemed to know each other and were very friendly and welcoming to the guests. A great atmosphere We started with a baked camembert with crusty bread and salumis. Pretty ordinary but tasty. The fish in my wife's fish and chips and were very greasy and the chips completely tasteless. The boar burger was very attractively presented, but lacked taste and depth expected from a tasty game meat. The outdoor setting and gregarious atmosphere more than made up for the lackluster dinner. It's likely that going into town to one of the local establishments would not be a significant improvement over the Maytime Inn

Wonderful dinning experience in the heart of the Cotswold. Small town, country side find while…read moretouring. Cozy village inn ambience with well appointed table settings to promote exquisitely prepared English countryside cuisine. Courteous service built in to the ambience. Would definitely go back to on a return trip to the Cotswold.

We had a nice short stay at the Swan when exploring the Cotswolds. It is a lovely, charming old…read morestone inn by the River Windrush in the village of Swinbrook. Our room was very nice and comfortable, in the old converted stables. Overall, the food was great, the only two disappointments being no fried bread at breakfast, which we were told they had some time ago stopped serving, a small but definite negative, and the burger was just ok, a bit dry and bland. They had excellent cask ales, including a local one. Service was very good but mixed, one person very friendly and helpful, another being a bit cold and curt. It retains some nice old character but has lost some as well. The conservatory-like addition in the back, though nice, does somewhat clash with the old parts and our room was comfortable but a bit bland. Apparently, it is linked to the local and very colourful and controversial Mitford family, who lived in the area. The parents and some of the several sisters were ardent fascists and Nazi sympathisers in WWII, others had different views. Apparently, one owned the place. This is very nice and I would both stay and eat here again based on our experience, but it was not as good as other places we experienced. If it had been just a ltitle better on the points mentioned, I'd probably give it a 5, but as it was, it's closer to a 4.

This has been my favorite restaurant as we travel through the Cotswolds. It's also an inn with…read moreseven en-suite rooms. They source as much food as possible from the local area. They even have a raised bed garden behind the inn. The inn is in a stunningly beautiful building in the stunningly beautiful village of Upper Oddington, east of Stowe on the Wold. We had a 7:00 pm reservation and were seated immediately in the period dining room. The patrons consisted of local residents at the bar, inn guests and other travelers. The dining room was very clean. The wait staff was very attentive, sharpely dressed and very polite. Norman, the owner, explained the difference between cask and keg beers and allowed me sample several ales and ciders. I selected the cask drawn amber ale from North Cotswold Brewery. It had excellent flavour and a clean finish. Norman also checked on our meal several times. He was very engaging and fun to talk with. Next we ordered dinner. My wife had the ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, chips, sautéed mushroom and onion rings. The steak was prepared exactly as ordered. The peppercorn sauce was so good she used it on her chips also. The mushroom had excellent flavour and complimented the steak and peppercorn sauce. She had a 1/2 pint of Thatchers Golden Cider, which was also very good. I ordered the special, crispy pork belly with a sweet patato purée, fondant potatoes and roasted new carrots. Everything was excellent and complimented each other. We finished the evening with coffee and the sticky toffee pudding. It was moist, flavourful, drizzled with a caramel sauce and accompanied by a dollop of excellent vanilla ice cream. We didn't need it but finished the whole thing. My wife said it's the best dessert she has ever had. We had an excellent meal and a wonderful time in a lovely setting. People from Stowe, Bourton on the Water, Chipping Camden and even Cheltenham need to get out there. I would go every week if I didn't live 3,000 miles away.

After three weeks of hitting pubs across England and Wales, we hit the jackpot with this one. Great…read moretraditional pub feel, but gastro-pub quality cuisine in addition to the usual. Gourmet desserts. Salmon encruste was excellent as was the whole Sole. Tried a standard pub dish, beef and mushroom pie and it was heavenly homemade with a delicate crust. Plus the owner is an oenophile, so there's a very nice wine list including an extensive list of wines by the glass. Friendly staff. What an unexpected treat and a great blend of traditional and new. Well done!!!

We got there a bit before lunch service was started so we ordered a selection of peanuts to share…read more The chili favored peanuts were not to spicy but full of favor. The root vegetables soup was a tasty way to start the meal, served with warm bread. Next I had fish cakes with shrimp and pork. It was served with a small side salad with a wonderful dressing. Over all the food was delicious and full of favor! Wonderful service! The barmaids were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

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.

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...

the food was delicious. the place was so cute and fancy. i love it, and i love all of bourton on…read morethe water! if you're there then i defiantly recommend going! the servers were very nice too.

Came here for the Sunday roast, it was delicious!!! The place is lovely and and service is good and…read morefast. Parking can be tricky, there's parking just a few blocks down the road, and as it is in the center, it can be quite busy.