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.

We came for desserts, or pudding as it is called in the UK and we're not disappointed. My panna…read morecotta with rhubarb compote and pickled ginger was excellent, the mango sorbet one person in our party had was think and creamy like eating "solid mango" and hubby's ginger pudding was also excellent. The location is with a garden setting and right on the walking path of the River Thames.

So, this pub basically serves traditional beers, but no doubt because it happens to be a rather…read moretraditional pub. In fact, I believe it is really, really old, and it shows (namely because I was too tall for the interior, which is an issue with a lot of these really, really old pubs). Anyway, the service really wasn't that great, but the beer garden was still pretty cool.

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.

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.

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...

So, this was rather quiet, but probably because it didn't really have anything on that was…read moreattracting students from the local area (though beer on tap is usually sufficient). Still, being quite gave it some charm, namely that I wasn't being bugged by people yelling, screaming, and chugging beers). It was cool, even if only on those grounds.

I loved this place! A proper old pub that feels as cosy as someone's living room. They had a…read moreroaring fire and a fine selection of beers on tap and out the back is beer garden so they have the summer covered too. It was a shame that I had to leg it for a train to London otherwise I would have stayed longer!

There was a running joke in our family for more than 6 years, that despite several visits and…read morenumerous walks-past, I hadn't enjoyed a pint at the Rusty B. I first came with my husband and sister-in-law years ago when I was expecting, enjoying the ginger beer, the ample space, and not much else. I had it on my list when visiting again, but never made it inside. Finally, this trip, I got several pints, a couple of pizzas, and a burger, too. Order at the bar (note that there are £5 burgers on Mondays! and monthly specials for the burgers and pizzas), and pick your spot. I enjoy the little huts in the back garden, past the creepy cupboard (which is handy for threatening misbehaving children), but with so much space in the main room and the lovely outdoor tables, practically every seat is a good one. The burger was quite good for the price. The portion on the sweet potato chips was quite generous, and they were lovely and crisp. I enjoyed the pizzas - L'Ala Falco with sausage, onion, fior de latte, the June special with chorizo and corn, the margherita, and the kids cheese - nice crust with just the right amount of char and chew. Looking forward to more visits and pints in the future! 2019 Reviews #24

I'm surprised this place hasn't had more reviews. It's an utterly brilliant little pub in a…read morefast-improving part of Oxford. It's run by a couple of young men and they bring a true dedication to this business. Fabulous range and quality of beers and excellent, simple food. In times when other pubs struggle and go out of business this place is thriving and deservedly so. There are a number of these types of pubs that have appeared in Oxford These places have a good clientel who enjoy the atmosphere and the banter. It's like the re-invention of the pub with all the bad old thuggish bits taken out and the wonderful traditional bits kept in. This will be the saviour of the British pub which is otherwise under siege on all sides.

Had a lovely experience at The Trout! Went on a Saturday afternoon; the inside seemed busy but…read morethere were plentiful seats outside. It did take us a while to figure out that, when outside, you need to go in to the bar to order. But the location right on the river is lovely! They had several vegan options; the panzanella salad was great, especially the sweet potato hummus, and the plant-based burger was good as well. Coconut milk latte was delightful! The padron peppers (which have honey) were yummy too. A great stop during our long walk through the countryside!

Probably the best meal I had while in the UK. Lovely setting next to the Thames on a lovely warm…read morefall day. Sat outside and ordered at bar. Staff was fantastic, I got there early and was never rushed. Hope to be back in a year or two.

The Gardener's Arms" which was established in 2013. The meal we had was very good. The garlic…read moreflatbread [£2.90]- was nice- very garlicky. The Indian Thali platter- curry, tasty aloo sag (potato and a green), salad, mango chutney, basmati rice, pappadam [£10.95]. The medley mushroom pie- delicious puff pastry filled mixed mushrooms in a red wine and safe gravy served with Italian style roasted potatoes and mixed seasonal vegetables [£10.95]. Take a table each of which has one menu. When you decide what you want, go to the bar and order, pay and get your drinks. They will bring your food to you when ready. Credit cards are accepted.

Offering your standard pub fare, vegetarian style, it served one of the best veggie burgers that…read moreI've ever had and I've had many from Boca to Morning Star. The veggie burger appeared and tasted like real beef. It's offered as a single or double where you can choose from different condiments such as garlic mayo, mango chutney, burger relish, curried mayo, chili sauce, or your standard mustard. It comes with a generous serving of chips (fries). For a veggie burger, it is surprisingly filling. This place made such an impression on Ryan S. and I that we came back a second time. I couldn't do another veggie burger but ordered the Greek Salad. Prices are a little higher than other places but they serve pretty big portions. Beers are solid. Have a seat out in the backyard if the weather is warm.

This is a lovely pub, inside and out, in an idyllic setting on the River Cherwell on the outskirts…read moreof Oxford. It is in a rural setting on the river ye an easy walk along the footpaths which are along the river, from the heart of the town and the university. There is a large seating area outside on the grass down to the river, partly shaded, plus a paved patio right at the back of the building, with lots of nice seating. The food is good, service was good. We had nice pea soup and other starters. It's a Butcombe Brewery pub and had several cask ales, including Butcombe Bitter, which was well kept. The place is also very famous for fans of the Morse shows, including Lewis and Endeavour, for it features repeatedly in the shows where Morse and Lewis, and later Lewis and Hathaway go several times. Most famous of these is the important scene in the Morse episode The Remorseful Day where Morse recites the poem by A.E. Housman sitting on the patio in back of the pub overlooking the grass and river. For fans of the shows, it is worth visiting for that reason alone.

Great pub to take children to in warm weather as they have a huge garden. Though you do have to…read morewatch the smaller ones as there is quite a lot of river for them to fall in. We no longer punt to here now that we no longer know anyone with free access to punts (a good reason for befriending a student is they get to use punts on the cheap). But it is a nice walk from Marston or the centre along the river path. It is much harder to drive to since you seem to be going round in circles but it is worth it on a sunny evening. though it can get VERY busy.