This country pub is a slice of heaven…read more Hook Norton has a very good brewery, and there are several pubs nearby that carry its ales. The Pear Tree is the closest, and it's good enough that we've driven out to it from London several times. It's tucked in the middle of the village of Hook Norton, a very pleasant building. It's not overly large inside, just cozy, and made of the same raw materials that most un-renovated country pubs are. The area is great for rambling. We've done a couple of walks here on arriving, returning to the pub for our post-exertion refreshments. They carry several rotating Hook Norton ales, of course, all of which I find are worth a sample. The menu is broad and always tasty, and popular enough that they often sell out, so go fro lunch early. Illustrative story: The last time at the Pear Tree, we saw Hooky Pie on the menu. We asked what that was, and learned that it's locally-made beef and ale pie. It was, according to the woman behind the bar, very popular, and they usually sell out of it quite quickly. It certainly sounded like an appropriately hearty meal for a December day by an open fire. Then the couple at the table next to us each received that very dish, and the deal was sealed: it was huge, meaty, and tasty-looking. Three of our group of four ordered the Hooky Pie. A few minutes later the bartender came back with bad news: only two portions of pie left. One of the girls took one for the team and ordered fish pie instead. When our food finally arrived, it was as tasty as promised. Delicious. Thick. Oozing gravy. Huge chunks of beef, too, not a ground-up mush. Luckily, the fish pie was just as delicious an alternative for those that took it. A family with three kids came in just as we were finishing and tried to order the Hooky Pie. Sorry, the bartender said, we're all out. Without a pause, she pointed at our table and said, They took the last pies. Five pairs of hungry eyes glared at us from across the pub. We cast our eyes downwards and finished our pints.

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 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.

Been here twice, in the past few years, and it is safe to say, that the service standards are as…read morehigh as they've ever been - gotta love this about a fine dining place. The food is great, the setting is lovely, and so a lengthy review is really not in order - this is one of those place you just keep coming back to. I know I will.

Had a roast Sunday lunch here and it was pretty good. The portions were generous and vegetables…read morewell cooked, so altogether a good meal in a pleasant rural pub. Car parking is available. There is a nice real fire in the main lounge bar. Recommended for a meal. I would have given five stars if the price had been slightly lower.

We were staying in a bed and breakfast not far from this lovely pub and our hosts made us a…read morereservation. It was a perfect suggestion. Friendly service, warm inviting ambience and most importantly delicious food. My son had a steak and he absolutely loved it. I had sea bass which was delicious and the sauce on the vegetables was flavorful. My husband and second son both had fish and chips and said it was tasty but that the peas were nothing special. There was outdoor seating but it was full so we sat indoors. The service was friendly and professional. A great night! Highly recommend.

Wonderful meal, warm delightful service. Best fish and chips…read morewe've had in England. Elegant salad too. Nice beer selections.

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.

We stayed at The Castle at Edgehill and decided to have our evening meal there as well. It is the…read moremost beautiful location and of course, had the feel of a small castle, which our kids and even ourselves found enchanting. The service was so personable and friendly--that's what first convinced us to give it a try. Then there was the sweeping view from our table of the rolling hills below. There were so many little special touches to the place. To top it off, the food was amazing! We could tell it was prepared with a lot of care and attention to detail. My husband said it was the best fish and chips he had ever had. The sticky toffee pudding was my favorite--divine!! Definitely recommend!

This is a little out of the way gem that is worth the trip. Perched on the summit of Edgehill…read morethis restaurant enjoys some of the best views across the Warwickshire countryside. And that's how their history write up starts for the castle. The scenery is all that and more as you gaze out to that countryside while dining in their full windowed dining room. The Chef creates a variety of entrees that are eclectic in theme. I started with their chicken liver pate parfait which was delicious. Continued the meal with confit duck leg and finished off my meal with sticky toffee pudding. Hubby started the prawns starter and finished with the prawns starter. He had the rack of lamb in between. Yes, he liked the prawns so much he got it twice! All in all the food the atmosphere and attentive service make for an awesome dinner experience. Highly recommended!!!

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

Great pub restaurant in Blockley. We ate here twice and really enjoyed the food. We had an…read moreexcellent caprese salad, a whole trout and toad in the hole our first time. The toad in a hole is bangers and mash with Yorkshire pudding (what we know as a Dutch baby) and side veggies (English snap peas). It was a little overwhelming but good. Second visit we had duck Brest which was beautifully prepared. Only wish is that they had decaf coffee drinks as a choice after dinner. If near Blockley, this is a solid choice

I went there while staying in Blockley for a night.. I was hoping to meet locals, but this place…read morehas mostly out of town vacationers... Had a great experience regardless...

Very friendly pub and the food is brilliant,well done to the chef…read more This is the kind of pub you would want to take friends and family to.