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    No.1 Folly Bridge

    4.3(8 reviews)
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    We booked a cruise and dine experience with The Folly Restaurant and Oxford River Cruises. We began…read morewith a 45-minute Thames cruise on an electric boat, then enjoyed a fixe-price three-course meal. The cruise was pleasant and interesting. There were 11 guests on board, so not crowded. Our captain explained what we were seeing and offered a local perspective. We had been seated at our table before the cruise and pre-ordered from the menu, so dinner could begin being served upon return. The entire operation was seamless. I began with arancini and my husband had duck's liver. Both were delicious. These dishes were the highlight of the meal. For our main course we both had sea bream. While good, as a matter of personal taste we were not as excited by this dish. The fish was served skin on, so that was a strong flavor. My husband's filet had a thick layer of dark meat, also a strong fish flavor. The filets were thin, so once we removed the skin and dark meat there wasn't a lot left and it was on the dry side. For dessert, I had the cherry tart and my husband had cheesecake. I asked the server to describe the tart. She looked at me oddly and replied, "It is a cherry tart." It turned out to be more of an almond tart with three small cherries on top. The crust was difficult to cut through. The dishes were beautifully presented and some things are a matter of taste. The cruise was wonderful and the best part of the meal came at the start. Order a bit carefully. Ask questions. But, all in all a lovely evening.

    Had a group work dinner here. Very pretty location and the food was excellent. One of the best…read morein Oxford. Look forward to going back.

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    The Old Bank - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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