Great experience in Oxford. We were looking for a quick place to grab a bite before heading out to…read moreManchester. The staff was very friendly. I actually liked the vibe of the ambiance. There was actually electronic plugs at each table, there were games you could bring to the table and various books everywhere. Two floors of tables so plenty of seating. The food was really good. The chicken and waffle was good and I liked that contrast of the glazed siracha sauce. My favorite was the chorizo. So much flavor and the aioli sauce was perfect compliment. Overall, great place to grab a bite.

Funny and kind gentleman served us (owner?)…read more I ordered eggs Florentine snd wanted to love it, but the sourdough was so tough I couldn't even cut it with a steak knife. The gentleman said it's homemade. I don't know what to say about this, other than I would pass on the bread. The eggs and sauce were lukewarm, but ok. He accommodated a fruit bowl request (off menu) for my kid. I appreciated that, although some of the berries were mushy. I don't think I'd return.

Situated in the heart of Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, the outdoor dining here's very…read morecomfortable and sectioned off from the bar area, over looking one of the local car parks, which was handy as this allows you to eat and look over to your car if you want to, we found. The menu was geared towards comfort foods like burgers and wraps and subs and this place went all out on the ciabatta bread. Dog & family friendly, busy establishment with a funny name.

A Chippy firm favourite. More of a bar than a pub (imo) but a brilliant one at that. Service is…read moresuperb and very friendly and the cocktails are brilliant. Food is appetising and menu supports great family favs. One of my go-to places

Owned by the same entrepreneur as Coco's and Kasbar, this place is a huge disappointment. Despite…read morereading some lukewarm-at-best reviews on Daily Info, we decided to give them a try on a busy Friday night. We knew we were in trouble when the harried, disorganized staff relied on the manager's memory to keep track of the waiting list. The ambiance at OOBC is a bit Modern Fred Flintstone, with half the place dedicated to a mostly empty lounge consisting of harsh-on-your-bottom curved cement benches around some wooden stumps set up as stools and tables. It's the kind of setting that could be really hip and cool when filled with people, or when empty like this night, weird and uncomfortable. They need more cushions here and maybe some hanging fabric to dampen the echos. In contrast to the empty uncomfortable lounge, the left half of the place was overly crowded by long tables placed too close together. You know they're too close together because the staff are constantly shoving your chair out of the way to serve others. Because the decor is so sparse, sound bounced everywhere, and it was very hard to talk because of the noise. They really need more soft furnishings to deaden the noise and make it feel more comfortable. Basically, months after this place opened, they still have not figured out how to use the space effectively. As for the service, the poor management of the waiting list was only the beginning of the chaos. When we were finally seated after a long wait, we were served by a confused staff of three different waitresses. At two different points in the evening, they served us coffees meant for other tables, and they seemed to be CONSTANTLY interrupting our conversation in order to collect empty glasses. I don't know if they're short on glassware or just wanted to seem attentive, but it was really ridiculous for them to constantly interrupt. As for the food, they did serve tasty burgers. I had the Mexican Ali, which to my Californian ears sounds like a strange name. I would have named it Mexicali or Mexican not sure what the heck an Ali is. Muhhamed Ali? The meat turned out uneven, with one half very pink and the other side very cooked. It was tasty enough, but I'm not sure it was worth the 9.50. So we won't be back at this place in a hurry. I still enjoy Coco's and Kasbar but they clearly haven't figured out how to run an organic burger place yet.

awesome organic juices and smoothies and the best beanburger ever. boyfriend loves meat and said…read morehis Tarifa burger was tops.boyfriend went back next day for more freerange flesh.i love the extra details like wokamole, sprouting beans, garlic majo, tatsiki, free side salad when you sit down! the wooden bowls and the palm trees.apparently there is heating in the seats outside for girls like me.whats not to like?happy meat happy man happy me.

Excellent, diverse food on offer here. Michelin starred (I think) and, considering the high…read morequality, reasonably priced. Service is generally good, excellent wine list and lots of local produce (cheeses etc). Recommended.

24 November 2011 Second Time:- Great Improvement…read moreWe have just had wonderful main meals and puddings for lunch! My wife says that this pub is worth returning to just for the pudding! Her chocolate parfait was perfect. Our main meals were from the Specials Board which meant that the ingredients were fresh, local and good. The portion of salmon was generous to say the least and the local Cotswold pheasant breasts were beautifully succulent which is a sign of care in preparation. We have visited before and found the service and food disappointing. (You may have read my review which I have replaced with this one.) This time the staff were attentive and listened to my mother's request to have her vegetables cooked to her liking. Well done to the Mason's Arms.

Always a pleasure staying here, staff are very friendly. Rooms are spacious and the beds are very…read morecomfortable. Breakfast was good, the classic buffet breakfast with jot and cold item. The only negative about the breakfast was the scrambled eggs which turned out more like cous cous.

The window was broken in two of our booked rooms. Mould was in the bathrooms and they pained over…read moreit instead of sorting it. The bath panels weren't in properly. The tables were cut but covered by table cloths. Our booked rooms had water apart from one which we then got charged for. However the th staff are lovely and friendly and the food was good too. If you're coming for a party or anything it's great. Just wouldn't recommend staying over.

On a day visit to Cotswolds with a small tour group, and we stopped in the Che charming town of…read moreBurford. Since it was early afternoon, our tour guide had talked about options for an afternoon cream tea, scone, clotted cream and jam. After a short walk in town, I opted for having the afternoon tea at The Priory. The restaurant was packed and I waited a few minutes to be seated. Ordered tea, scone, clotted cream and jam. The service was fast, interior was charming and quaint and the scone was delicious. It hit the right spot and I enjoyed unwinding at The Priory for a while before heading out on the tour bus to the next spot. Great experience and a short visit.

We had a great meal and the service was fantastic. What a great place to share some time and…read morerecharge. The menu is limited, but our party enjoyed a variety of dishes and all were excellent.

It's a historic Oxford pub known mainly for its previous patrons, JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis…read moreCarol. The pubs is well lined with photos of the authors and it's a nice place to pause and wonder what these illustrious minds would have been drinking in their time. There are better pubs with better bears like The Turf Tavern, but still, the atmosphere makes this a great spot to pause, gather your thoughts and drink some real ale.

I expected to encounter difficulty in finding a table on a Tuesday afternoon (traditionally when…read more"The Inklings" would meet for their weekly congregations). Yet within minutes, my friend and I were escorted and seated at a table directly underneath several artifacts, photos and letters adorning the walls behind us, that once belonged to the literary giants (such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and others) that once frequented this charming tavern. Once again (as was a frequent occurrence during my tour of the UK), I partook of the Shepherd's Pie and a glass of tomato juice (confession: I'm not much of a beer or ale imbiber; apologies for my ignorance to those who are true connoisseurs of the hopped and malted brews, and for the offense of ordering such an abomination in a pub...haha!). In truth, coming here was more of a pilgrimage for a life-long Tolkien aficionado, than anything having to do with drinking or eating. And yet, in raising a glass in toast to my literary heroes, in the hallowed halls where they once gathered, I felt warm sense of kinship, and thankfulness, for such an amazing opportunity.

Really good brunch menu. I went with the French toast topped with Nutella and berries, which melted…read morein my mouth. I also enjoyed a Bloody Mary. I was surprised that Bloody Marys are not as popular in the UK compared to the US. Having one was refreshing after drinking pints of beer all week. The restaurant's interior featured a nice wood U-shaped bar with large windows and doors that opened out to the outdoor patio. On a sunny day, the natural light fills the restaurant beautifully.

Worst service in Oxford. Waited an hour for our food, asked how much longer...they never put the…read moreorder in and never came to check on us.