Good pub grub, great value for money and lovely staff! What more could you ask from a village pub!?read more

From the owner: Situated in the village of Baydon, surrounded by the stunning countryside of the North Wessex Downs…read moreAONB and right on the edge of the valley of the racehorse, Fancy B. is an independent, family run Turkish restaurant and country pub. Our eclectic menus include freshly made, authentic Turkish food such as kebabs and hot and cold mezze dishes, along with a range of pub classics such as steak, fish and chips and our famous burgers. We also offer a full Sunday menu with a delicious range of roast dinners available. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, delicious food, speciality coffees and a full range of soft and alcoholic drinks, including local real ales, an extensive wine list, spirits and cocktails. We offer a casual and friendly atmosphere to relax and enjoy your food in our restaurant, or come and enjoy a pint or two in our cosy bar area or sunny beer garden. Don't forget, our full menu is also available to takeaway, just visit our website to place your order for collection or to book a table if you'd like to dine in. We can't wait to see you at Fancy B!

This place has come through it all and is now growing into a true entertainment hub for this…read morepicturesque Wiltshire village. A change to Free House was the only option for this pub and it's now thriving as a result with a talented local young couple who have access to fresh produce reared/grown in the neighbouring countryside which they serve wth a smile. If their planning application goes through, they'll have an art gallery and live music regularly too. Menu is short but varied, fresh, tasty and sure to expand once they've established themselves. Sunday lunches not currently offered but may be a future include. Proud to finally include this in my reviews having lived and worked in the village for years. Watch this one - it's a grower!

What a wonderful location this pub is in - just opposite the village green in Aldbourne. Very, very…read morepopular in Summer with lots of tables outside. Inside a very typical old pub - lots of little nooks and crannies - quite dark. Do a roaring trade with food. Well worth a visit.

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.

This is an amazing place. Old school pub but with lots of tv's to watch your favorite team. The…read morefood is outstanding and the owners were awesome. Definitely worth your time to visit.

For the beauty and the original features of the building, it's getting 3 stars because it really is…read morea cosy, quintessentially English pub with its log fire and oldy worldy feel. If I were rating this place purely on food and service it would be getting a 2.5 - 3. A few of us had starters, I went for the baked Camembert to share, that was nice but you can't really go wrong with it can you? They didn't bring out any plates for us until it was too late and we we're all pretty messy! My bf had the homemade scotch egg which he was really looking forward to but alas! It was dry and the piccalilli was also disappointing. For the mains everyone went for a roast except from one fish and chips. The fish and chips was described as a fillet of reasonably sourced cod weighing between eight to ten ounces, but I'd say it was the tail end of it, the fish being very thin and dry. You also don't expect to find a LOT bones in your fish and chips so that wasn't very pleasant for him either. It had a nice golden batter though, but I suppose that's irrelevant when the contents are disagreeable. The mushy peas were watery and vile tasting, everyone agreed. The Veggie's were pleased with their nut roasts and the rest of us had beef. I specifically asked for mine to be rare and was pretty pleased with it but the rest of the beefs were a bit tough and gristly. The vegetables came on a plate to share between three which I always hate because as some of you may have already established - I'm a pig! They were nothing to write home about, my pet hate is diced carrots and they were unseasoned, cold and shrivelled :( It would have been nice if they'd have cleaned the tables up after each course as it started to look a bit grubby and cluttered. The puds weren't fab either. The waitress's were very sweet with my little boy though and allowed him to take some orders and even see the kitchen and chef so that was a nice touch. The staff are very accommodating. There's a good amount of parking space at the back. All in all, I wouldn't make a big fuss of the food but it is such a lovely pub to come and have a drink in if you're ever in the picturesque little village of Wanborough. It's a nice place to take a stroll and give your legs a stretch.

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

How cute! A friend brought me here...wondering where we were going and found this cozy little…read moreplace. Cozy and thank goodness the weather was beautiful today so we could eat outside.

Close to London's Heathrow airport, this place absolutely rocks!! The ambiance service and foos are…read moreall epic. I had the slow roasted Lamb and it was truly delicious. The meat was fall off the bone tender and has a great flavor. The curly fries were also great. Besides the great food and service, you get a sense that they truly appreciate their customers. What a great concept. If you are in London UK area, this is a must visit. Enjoy

The Royal Oak was a friendly and accommodating place, ready to serve us, as we arrived at the tail…read moreend of lunch. The grilled mackerel was beautifully done and tasty. Fresh farm salad of chard and company added complexity to the dish. The burger bun was exceptionally fresh and grilled with the burger, which was ordered rare but arrived on the medium edge, without any flavor lost. The warm farmhouse hippy vibe was playful. Staff were helpful to these confused travelers. Easy, breezy and relaxed.

I find myself out in the middle of nowhere sometimes. Thank goodness for Royal Oak. Hidden among…read moreresidential area, through winding country roads. It would be near impossible to end up here without planning to be. The restaurant is homely and rustic with it's decor and chalk board - it's like a pub. But you don't read my reviews for my architectural appreciation. The food. The food here is pretty great. No difficulties recommending everything at all. I've had my fair share of bresola, crayfish, gravadlax, steak, pork belly and everything I've sampled punches well above its weight. My last meal was the gravadlax starter and the pork belly mains. The gravadlax is well complimented with a mustard dressing and a fresh side salad, being a seafood monster, I was pleased with this starter. It's accompanied by rustic bread and some wonderful butter. The pork belly, however, was a bit of a show-stopper. The pork had clearly been roasted for a very long time, the fat between the skin and meat was already oozing out. It tasted delightful too. My only minor minor qualm, was that i would've personally preferred the skin harder, it was a tad chewier than I would've liked. But the meat and the fat was on point. Coming from London, I've gotten used to small portions and extortionate prices. Royal Oak flips this concept on its head, why can't you have large portions of delicious food at reasonable prices. The Royal Oak ticks all my boxes for a high end pub with great food. But it lacks any wow factor, the food is rustic and well executed, but their's no visual or sensational awe about eating here. It's never a let down though.

This is so far my favourite pub anywhere. The pub's been in the same family for about 400 years, if…read moremy memory serves me correctly. And that shows. The welcome is genuine and they have their feet on the ground. They serve beer made down the road and it's popular with real ale fans. The food is good -basic and inexpensive - Ploughman's and sarnies, for example. Good choice of well made cheeses and pate. I love the double seats in the porch. I have fond memories of taking my father here and sharing a seat here. And it's a lovely place to go for a walk along The Ridgeway before or after. And it's wonderful to see such a beautiful old Berkshire building. Lovely location and a pretty garden. Inside is lovely - nothing added, nothing taken away. This is the real thing. PS The pointer in the map showing here is far from in the right place. Check it out on the map. Aldworth is a pretty little hamlet.

Simply the best pub in the south of England. Tiny, friendly, unspoiled. Excellent beers from the…read moreWest Berkshire Brewery ( try the Maggs Magnificent Mild) and simple food. No 'gastro' here. Large garden. Classic cars meet in the field at the rear every fourth Saturday lunchtime throughout the summer. All welcome.

Racing pub in a racing village…read more Situtated in the centre of the village, this is a pub of unique qualities, it is booming with local characters. Decorated with Wall-to-wall horse racing memorabilia, there is always live sports coverage available. The pub has a sports room, with both a dartboard and pool table. The Wheelwright doesn't serve food, though the landlord is happy for patrons to order takeaway. Highly recommended.

Great pub with great people!!!I like it!!!read more