Had a lovely experience at The Trout! Went on a Saturday afternoon; the inside seemed busy but there 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! read more

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Probably the best meal I had while in the UK. Lovely setting next to the Thames on a lovely warm fall 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. read more

Nice place just out of town. Kelly was a great waitress and took care of us. A little far out from town, but a nice setting

We came to The Trout Inn after hiking Port Meadow. It was a lovely old pub! There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We sat outside by the river. They usually have peacocks around the tables in the summer. The menu was diverse and creative. They also offer okay drinking and dessert menus. Our food was prepared and served within 10 minutes. I highly recommend coming on Sunday for their brunch roast. I had their Roast Trio (pork, beef, and chicken) which comes with a few sides. There is definitely plenty to share between two people. read more

The Trout Inn - Roast Trio - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

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Normally the food is great as you can see the starters were delicious. However the desserts were not up to standard as they came out with the ice cream melted and pudding swimming in melted ice cream. Service was great as always and staff are always pleasant. I understand it can be busy at times but I would have thought the kitchen staff would have noticed the liquid mess with the desserts. Hopefully next time it's up to scratch. read more

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Disappointing and slow service, compounded by being served 2 bits of dry bread and chips (some green) masquerading as a hummus sandwich.

Lovely 17th century pub with good atmosphere and friendly staff. Good food and drinks. We had NY eve drinks and lunch and it was good quality, service from the kitchen was just a bit slow. Our server was attentive and kind. Looks like they have a nice patio, but it was raining! read more

Fantastic pan with a contemporary feel great food fresh and an impeccable service thank you

The star of this place is arguably the location and setting. Very peaceful with great views and a nice atmosphere. I find staff to be so-so. Front desk staff is hospitable depending on who you are. Waitstaff is pretty attentive. Food looks nicer than it tastes. A bit on the bland side. Not sure the Roast Trio is really worth the extra £4/5. Comes with a slice of beef, a piece of pork loin, and a chicken quarter. Roast Chicken comes with half a chicken at £14. I thought the portions were alright and would've been nice if it came with a side of gravy instead of having to ask for it since they put so little on the plate. Staff offered sauces to all other tables except us, which would probably have made a difference on the blandness. read more

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My friends and I were in the Oxford area and booked the Trout Inn since a) their menu looked good and b) we thought it would be fun to eat where Inspector Morse did (I know he is not real but you get the idea hopefully). Unfortunately it proved to be a bit of a disappointment because a) the food was so-so and b) there is no reference to the TV-series. All of us went for some type of Sunday roast and as I suffer from major FOMO I went for the Mixed Roast since it gives you a bit of everything. However, the pork and chicken were quite dry, the beef was decent but the portion of the beef was bite size. In addition, the roasted veggies were a let down, mostly leek - the carrots and other veggies were an afterthought. The only highlight according me was the bottomless gravy. We also ordered some desserts afterwards, mine was just average but my friends cheesecake was not good at all. Arguably the atmosphere and environment were quite nice on a Sunday afternoon and even though it was filled to the brim, the service was prompt. However, I cannot get over the fact that their food is below average and would be very hesitant to visit again. read more

Not to sure it is where it used to be had artisan breads which looked like standard tesco brown bread. Service was sluggish, also also beers served in warm glass on hottest day of the year. read more

Enjoyed the food, interior design, and staff. Visiting from the states. I hope to return again

Had dinner here last night. Ambience was great as was the service. The food - very disappointing. Ordered the fishcakes and onion rings, but server couldnt figure out how to order rings instead of fries. I got both sweet potato fries and onion rings. Rings were burnt, fishcakes were tasteless and were like baby food inside - pureed and not flaked. Also rolled into a giant ball like arancini, not a cake. Sweet potato fries were best part of plate. Ordered an Eton Mess for dessert - I think they sliced 1 strawberry for the entire plate. Tasted good, but more cream than meringue or fruit. Nothing here to bring me back again. read more

The Trout Inn - Lobster and Devin Crab Fishcakes - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

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The Trout is an institution of every season. In the warm weather, the outdoor seating by the river with peacocks meandering amongst the tables is one of the most pleasant places you can be. In the cold, the cozy, country interior with live fires, nice armchairs and ancient wooden beams have the same effect for the opposite reasons. A very pleasant way to get to the Trout is to walk up Portmeadow. At the opposite end from Jericho, you can walk up the Thames tow-path and when you see the ruins of Gadstow Abbey, you're almost there (can't miss it.) The food menu is somewhat up-market and delicious. Drink selection is not great, but not the reason to go here anyway. I would suggest making any retreat from the city to here. It is not far outside the boundaries and you feel as though you're at a country pub in a matter of minutes on the bus. read more

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Firstly: The Trout is gorgeous. No matter which direction you come from (through Wolvercote or through Port Meadow), it's a lovely stroll even to get to the Trout. The outdoor seating area at the trout is beautiful, overlooking a canal & weeping willows, with lots of ducks, swans & other wildlife bobbling about. I even saw a Heron! Just around the corner is Port Meadow as well, with horse, sheep & other cute animals. Aside from the lovely outdoor section of the Trout, the major selling point of the Trout for me is the interior. Low ceilings, exposed wood beams & brick, cozy lighting, warm & inviting colour scheme. Perfection. But I digress. I've been here a few times. Twice for a proper dinner, and a few other times, just for a casual drink. Be warned; The Trout is extremely (extremely) busy on Sundays, even more so if the weather is nice. So I suggest going on a weekday afternoon, perhaps? (Really though, I don't blame the crowds, because It is the perfect place to wander to on a lazy day) All of the food I've ever had here tastes & looks gorgeous, but is quite pricey. Also, the beer selection is kind of weak compared to other places around Oxford, if I'm honest. There is an extensive overall drinks menu, but I'm a beer girl. Verdict: The Trout is a pretty-but-pricey gastropub that's got lovely enough surroundings that it's worth the trek all the way up to Wolvercote, even if you're too broke to indulge in the fabulous food menu. Get a beer and sit in the garden! read more

The Trout Inn - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Came to The Trout Inn as I was just passing through Oxford. I read the reviews and thought it was a wise choice to make a pit stop at and I brought a large appetite. Very crowded on a Saturday afternoon. We were lucky to find seating in a reserved section but we didn't know it was reserved. Our waitress was nice and allowed us to stay. The menu is quite pricy when you are dining on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday through Friday you can get a three course meal for under 20 pounds. I had a hard time finding something affordable on the menu. We started off with a Mediterranean Mezze. The baba ghanoush was very tasty. The harissa hummus was interesting. It didn't taste anything like hummus, maybe that had to do with the harissa paste, which was new to me. The tzatziki sauce had a refreshing taste. The chermoula crusted flatbread was on the oily side. I was hoping to have a healthy appetizer but this flatbread changed that. I couldn't tell if it was fried or just swimming in a ton of oil. I would love this appetizer with a toasted flatbread minus the oil. The hazelnut dukkah crusted aubergines were quite good, tasted like they were also fried. We ordered the butternut squash cannelloni and the carne pizza. The carne pizza looked fine, but the squash cannelloni had just a faint butternut squash taste. Lots of cheese. Enjoyed two pints of Peroni, beer was kept full at all times. I did like the friendly peacock who greets customers in the beer garden. The beer garden is beautiful, has a nice river with fish, ducks, swans and a male peacock. Dogs are welcome. Will definitely have to sit outside next time. read more

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Front line workers out to celebrate birthday. Poor service, info given re menu wrong. Food very poor, food missing, 2nd drinks never turned up. Son who's birthday paid for with out us knowing to save embarrassment. Regulars to good food, one of party is a chef, one very good cook, and 2 know what good food is about. Bill reduced but still expensive for a disastrous birthday. Will not be recommending, too many people will eat here just because it's the trout! Bring back the good chefs and service!! never again, only drink with dog outside in future. Speechless eynshamcaveman@gmail.com read more

A short bike ride along the thames from Oxford is The Trout. Just past the godstow lock. We visited on a perfect summer day and sat out on the patio overlooking part of the canal. What sort of appears as a typical inn/pub is a bit different as you enter and explore. Looking at the menu it looked like it was going for upscale items, but the prices were very reasonable and maybe on the low side. Which was a nice surprise. We had a great lunch of roast garlic with rustic breads (three kinds, all wonderful). A vodka cured salmon with horseradish and beat creme fresh, and a simple pizza margarita. I have philosophical differences about the pizza, mainly about the crust, but there was no arguing that the ingredients were fresh and very tasty. A good pint to go along with it all and it made for a great stop on our bike ride north along the Thames. Wish I could go back tomorrow. read more

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They no longer provide full service outside, you have to go to the bar and place your own orders. The order for a bottle of Proseco brought out a glass, as did the order for a bottle/pitcher of ice water. The dinner order was filled more carefully, but the wasn't much flavor and the meal I'd looked forward to for a couple weeks was a pricey blunder. I won't be hurrying back. read more

This pub appeared in the Tv series Morse. There is a lovely river, that is fast flowing under a footbridge, that can be seen through the windows. The pub has had a big reputation for about 30 years! The food has had a big effect on getting people to this slightly out of the way pub. I think I first visited here in the 1970's. It has been decorated many times since then. The staff are young and polite. This pub is always busy. The food portions are not huge. I tried the trout. I think it died of starvation! The puddings save the day. Its not cheap but a good place for a treat. read more

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We stopped in at 11:30am after a walk hoping for a hot drink and a snack. Sadly they didn't do hot chocolates or bar snacks of any substance and didn't start serving food until noon. We managed to get cold drinks the kids liked and ordered some sharing food when the kitchen opened. Really nice mezze sharing plate for 3 and spicy homemade pizza. Was great. Kids had chips, soup and fish goujouns which they seemed to enjoy. The peacocks were out in the rainy terrace too which was nice for the kids to see. read more

The Trout Inn - Nice escape from the rain! - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Walking the Cotswolds we came across the Trout Inn around lunchtime. Food was delicious! Chicken leek pie, pizette were fresh, unfussy, tasty. Friendly service and popular with the locals. Beautiful setting. (BTW we are from California) read more

Used to be a proper pub, is now, to quote a friend "all tarted up". Paid £6 for strawberries and cream, included six very small strawberries, 2 oz lump of cream, and a 2oz cup of puree that made no sense being on the plate. Waiter back came to our table with " uhh... two types of red wine ", never sure he ever did sort out which was which rather than guessing after a retreat inside. Beer and other desserts were okay, location is amazing. Either needs to go back to being a pub, or increase the service and plates to the price level they're trying to charge. Neither side lives up currently. read more

We worked up about a serious appetite after walking 3 miles through Oxford to The Trout. Both a townie and a friend from the US had recommended this restaurant to us. We were told The Trout offers the best fish & chips in town. The Trout is situated in the picturesque Oxford countryside. The outdoor seating is nice and relaxing. I was a little startled to find a peacock roaming the premises. The neighboring common area is a sight worthy of a visit. Sheep and cattle grazing... Although The Trout is steeped in history, the food & drink was surprisingly sub-par. We were saddened to learn there was only a single bitter available on the day of our visit. Moreover, the fish & chips were terribly bland and unremarkable. In short, I hate to place judgment on a restaurant after only one visit. But, if I were heading to Oxford again, I'd skip The Trout and try a meal at another restaurant. read more

It must have been a good 10 or 15 years since I last visited The Trout. The location hasn't changed of course, although the traffic noise from the bypass seems a tad more intrusive than I remembered, but the place itself has undergone a fantastic transformation. The renovations internally respect the traditional characteristics of this beautiful old building whilst creating a thoroughly modern and comfortable atmosphere that matches the menu. The food was pretty good. I was only temporarily disappointed by the disappearance of pub grub classics from the menu! I had a great salad with roast beet and squash which was very tasty and my companions had a variety of pizzas between them which all got big thumbs up. The service was friendly but a little erratic on the restaurant side of the terrace. Two things stop it from getting 5 stars in my book. First, the fact that two of the three cask-conditioned beers had run out - including the "Landlord" bitter by Timothy Taylor brewery, one of the finest bitters in existence. Mind you, having to settle for Adnams wasn't too much of a hardship and I am pleased to report that my Canadian colleagues approved of it too. Second was the fact that for some reason they have an open litter bin on the terrace. Because our table was close to this bin, we ended up getting bothered by wasps quite frequently. It wouldn't take much to move it or replace it with one with a lid. read more

Best grastro-pub in the UK? Probably... Excellent service. Good alcohol selection. Great food. Unbelievable atmosphere. read more

Truly beautiful facility. Plaster, thatch, and exposed beams. Patio on the canal is breathtaking. A joy. The food, the daily pie, was delicious as was my camembert starter. Nothing wrong with the the eager, if a bit formal service. Plenty of parking, too. Worth a visit for a special event, or for a largish group on the patio/beer garden. read more

The Trout Inn - Coffee and trolls, perhaps, on the patio. - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

Our first visit. Food was excellent, service was excellent (thanks Massimo) setting is beautiful. We had the avocado chicken salad and the veg tart...both were good sized portions and both were excellent. The staff checked on us often even though they were very busy. I appreciate that they have large water jars where you can get a refill rather than ordering bottled water. We would be happy to return. read more

Avoid the Sunday roast. The English review say that this place is the best place for Sunday roast in the Oxford area. It's a sad state of affairs if that's the case. The beef and the pork or relatively dry with little flavor. The Yorkshire pudding was relatively okay but a small piece. God help you if you are a vegetarian at this place. They will bring you some small assorted vegetables but are not really interested in looking after the vegetarian. I found that the trout in beer was just okay. As some of the other reviews have indicated the service is extremely poor. The personalities are great once you get a hold of them but it is hard to hunt them down. It's almost as if they want to stay away from the tables. Driving far from Oxford just for a Sunday roast my recommendation is to pass this restaurant experience. Going out for a pint of beer on your way out to see where they film The famous English television series can be recommended. Sit outside and enjoy the river Thames. read more

The Trout Inn - Front - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

For those of you who are fans of Inspector Morses this is the pub by the river where he used to sit and take a drink. Aside from that it is a gastro-pub with wonderful food and during the summer gorgeous outside seating. I always go for the fish and chips or a burger but most importantly they serve my favourite beer Erdinger (with a slice of lemon). This place is nice for groups or for couples. Beautiful open fires and a nice atmosphere. It is usually quite busy because it is good so call an book if you can. During summer the outside seating comes in its own. It is idilic and peaceful. read more

I'd heard great things about this pub from friends who'd made the pilgrimage on lazy summer weekends. My trip was a bit different, during a rainstorm one winter evening. The place is absolutely huge! There's a seemingly endless network of rooms, all decorated in traditional English country pub style with a bit of an oriental twist. We were in a room with a fantastically wonky floor - maybe not the place to bring someone in a wheelchair, but it really brought the history of the place to life. The chairs made us feel like country nobility but it was a shame the fire was unlit. It's quite fun to look out of the window and see the river flowing by. It almost gives the impression of being on a ship. We went on a Saturday night and it was definitely worth booking. We weren't greeted when we entered and it wasn't very clear where to go. However, once we found the right table, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food came in about 20 minutes and it was easy to catch a waiter's eye to request things. I had pink lemonade with cranberry, Wild boar and apple sausages with gravy, onion, mash and peas, and steamed syrup pudding. My partner had the spicy Moroccan lamb and couscous, which was very spicy! All the food was delicious and there was a lot more on the menu that tempted me, especially the baked Camembert starter. The bill came to £30 for the two of us, for two drinks, two main courses and one shared pudding. This seemed reasonable and I'd definitely go back. read more

Beautiful location lovely atmosphere great food. Very pricey but they fall short on service. I guess they don't feel they need to try very hard. Definitely worth a visit though if only for a drink read more

The Trout Inn - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

This being my first time experiencing a restaurant in this area, it was a good experience. The service was slow but the food was good albeit very expensive for the portions sizes. Not to say that I didn't leave hungry, but just thought it could there could be a bit more. There's a nice bar with a great selection and excellent desserts as well. I started with some crab and crayfish dip which was great but for some reason they did not provide enough bread. I had the Seabass fillets during the main course which was great! Topped of my night with the Sticky Toffee Pudding which is almost the best dessert I've had in ever. Overall good experience, recommend making a reservation at least an hour before you think you'll be hungry as the experience lasted about 2.5 hrs. read more

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The Trout is an Oxford institution, in a lovely riverside setting at the top of Port Meadow. It's extremely popular for a drink or a meal; these days, it's more of a restaurant than a pub. It can get very crowded, especially on sunny weekends when the lure of al fresco dining brings the crowds. The Inspector Morse connection also attracts the tourists. It is tastefully decorated, and the tables are nicely laid out. Unfortunately, the quality of the food is very patchy. I've had reasonable meals there (actually, only one now I come to think about it, and that was a weekday lunchtime), but the last time was a big disappointment. The service was poor, a lot of items on the menu and wine list were unavailable, and the food was mediocre at best. You get the feeling that because of the location and the fame of the place they don't really need to try very hard. read more

I have been a visitor to the Trout for many years, especially when I was working in the Oxford area and needed a good place to take business aquaintances and work colleagues. A place where you can impress them..... You should book in advance or you will have to wait because this venue is extremely popular. The menu is good with a lot of choice. I like the range of wines available. Leave room for a sweet...they are gorgeous. Now I am retired I am exploring this area again. read more

As its actually owned by Pub company Mitchell's & Butlers ( Sizzling pubs, Harvester etc) it give the impression of being a independent but it's not something to bear in mind to standards . They are exceptional when it comes to small covers i.e 2/4's anything above they really do struggle. Place itself is generally well maintained but has the usual M&B standards which it gives the impression if they just spend a little more in it etc... But always a huge waiting list, and bar always very busy But however overall good but not exceptional for the prices however read more

The place is teeming with staff, but no one is helpful and everything is slow. The host didn't know if there were any tables when he sent us back, the waiters don't wait tables--they only bring the food out after you order it at the bar. I had to wait several minutes to order, and was sent away to find out my table number before they would take my order. When someone did bring the food out, he didn't bring any cutlery. The food is pricey and took a long time to come out, but it wasn't exceptionally good. In a nutshell, this place is putting on posh airs as if it's a fancy restaurant, but it's service is remarkably poor and it's atmosphere is uninviting. On a separate note, many visitors might be familiar with a fictionalized version of The Trout from Phillip Pullman's Book of Dust as a cozy traditional English pub. This place is none of that. For the enchanted reader, a visit will bring only disenchantment. By all means visit the ruins of the abbey across the river, but pack a picnic. read more

Had an amazing lunch the food was great and lots of options to choose from - I had the festive sandwich which was really good, the service was top notch our waiter Robbie went above and beyond even got a look at the peacock- also felt very COVID safe as all staff were wearing masks and sanitising hands - well done Trout see you in the new year read more

It's hard to fault the location or the ambiance. The food is indeed excellent. This would be a five star pub were it not for the service; friendly but almost non-existent on the terrace. If you're going there to enjoy a couple of pints and are in no particular hurry, I can thoroughly recommend it. read more

One of the draws of The Trout is the car park, it sits on the cusp of Port Meadow and near the start of the trails either side of the river so you can deposit your vehicle, adorn you wellies and start lumbering around Oxfordshire until you feel hungry enough to double back. If you have mounted a hearty appetite through walking ones taste glands might like anything but even with some perspective I was pleased enough with this. The interior looks brand new and you feel money has been spent, there are peacocks roaming around outside and whilst it is indulgent to nestle yourself outside near the river with your chateauneuf and bread be fully expectant of birds confidently fighting over your starter. The trout is quite rightly a dish it does well and the fish cakes were reasonable, It all could have been warmer but because I had walked so far I would have been happy with anything. Nothing sparkled, but it didn't hugely disappoint. I'm giving it 3 stars. read more