A lovely cosy pub that was recommend to me. Greeted with a friendly smile at the bar, and as luck…read morewould have it there was a table for two situated right by the open log fire - perfect. The hot chocolate I ordered was lovely, although could have been a bit hotter. The food that was being bought past me looked and smelt good, and the place was very busy - a good sign in my book! The roast dinners were huge! Check this place out - you won't be disappointed!

I'm not sure I can say enough good things about this place. A 17th century pub and restaurant with…read moremore modern sleeping quarters. The patriarch was running the bar when I was about, and the conversation was pleasant and warm and the beer was cold. The multiple fireplaces, exposed beams and leather couches gave me a sense that besides eating, it would be a great place to pass some time with a friend or in thought. The food: simple yet amazing, the rooms: clean and good enough, the bar and restaurant: a winner.

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.

After you drive down a private driveway, through the English woods, you arrive at a beautiful pub…read morehideaway. Classic, classic, cozy, and authentic. A stone house set in the woods. Wood fires, wood floors, and choices of wood table dining and leather lounge seating. Small bar area to order your drinks and a few dining room areas for sit down dinners. Pub doggie always present and you are welcome to bring your own dog. Country estate families often visit, in their traditional attire and even Prince Harry is a frequent visitor. Shhhh don't tell the public. Great beers on tap. A few wine choices. And generally a "full bar." Full food menu and some would say they have the best cheesy chips in the area (aka cheesy fries). They also have daily food menu specials. Friendly and attentive service. A must spot for a return visit. Note: of all the spots I have been on my English travels, this is BY FAR my favorite pub. Very cool.

Superb venue - beautiful sceneries, stunning british countryside, lovely venue…read more Terrible food - I ordered a burger: the meat was overcooked, the bun was dry; my colleague ordered a vegetable lasagne and she found a plastic cellophane wrapper in her plate.... disgusting. The food is clearly microwaved, and the chef cannot even be bothered to remove the cellpophane package. Disgusting.

Outstanding pub food and great beers. They have their own Hop Kettle micro brewery and these are…read moreall very good. Food is certainly not cheap, but you will not be disappointed. We had the burger (amazing flavour and triple cooked chips to die for), Ham, eggs and chips, and bubble and squeak and a BLT, all were stunningly good. Lovely atmosphere and traditional decor.

Excellent beer and the fish and chips did not dissapoint. Nice atmosphere and excellent service…read more Highly recommend.

Having visited over a year ago, we had another wonderful meal here last month. Our server was…read moreamazing. She was very busy and still kept up with everything. The sourdough was really nice and honestly we loved everything we ordered. Our server recommended the scotch egg and it was our favourite thing! Definitely ordering that again next time. She also saved a piece of the special dessert knowing we had a birthday on the table, which was just another example of how great the customer service was. I wish I could remember her name (sorry!) Highly recommend and will be back.

Sat on the main road through Crudwell this English country pub delivers a far higher standard than…read moreexpected. We three visited on the recommendation of a colleague who said it was good but we were still impressed. We had the belly pork starter, 28 day steak, saddle of lamb & the burger; with the cheese board shared between us. This with 8 pints of Butcombe beer and a coffee, all for £110 which we thought good value. This place gets a rare 4 stars from me-well worth the drive out. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

It was a cold and dark January evening. I was driven straight from Swindon station to this…read moredelightful little country pub. I'd had a busy day in London - it was a Friday and very very cold - so I was itching to get out and experience something rural - heartwarming and cosy. As you drive into Oaksey - everything in Winter is dark - so unless you know your way - you have to be careful not to miss any of the signs. We pulled into what was a very very small village - typically Cotswolds. Small cottages etc - think 'The Holiday' with Cameron Diaz. The pub is off the main road. Inside is a bar area, with a smart looking restaurant around the back. The crowd looks country-ish - yet smart and welcoming. We were shown straight to our table. Usually you'd have to book, but on this occasion - and it being bitterly cold - it wasn't too busy. The menu is fantastic, and our waitress (working alone) knew a lot about the food - despite appearing to come across like an A-Level student. There's an 'Award winning' burger which my friend had, and a spectacular selection of vegetarian offerings. I say this is as most British country pubs specialise in meat; the good ones will have vegetarian options that surpass the meat equivalent - not seeming like 'a second option' or a 'viable alternative'. The bill was reasonable (I guess that) I was lucky enough not to see it. In any case, most country pubs don't exceed London prices - some of them may try and match them. The exception being where there is a celebrity chef involved. As we left, everything was covered in a blanked of snow, and I felt very sleepy whilst being driven back to where we were staying. Possibly because of the Chilean Merlot I had. Overall, I would say it's a gem of pub - which in the winter - is like a haven amidst the darkness.

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

I had the privilege of visiting The Horse and Groom lnn for an amazing wedding. The Entire event…read moreand stay went off without a hitch. Starting off Sunday with a roast dinner, I had to go with the roast beef gravy Yorkshire pudding roasted potatoes and veg. and it was excellent. The meal was all I could want in a Sunday dinner and finished with a wonderful dessert. The pub main floor is beautifully decorated with perfectly sized rooms that give you a little bit of privacy, the bay window at the front is a great spot to sit and look out the window on a beautiful day. The building is over 400 years old and just a treat to visit. The wedding itself was set up in their back room The Stables, Kes and her team knocked it out of the park the place was decorated beautifully and you couldn't ask for a better service. All the meals came out without a hitch and everybody seemed to enjoy them, the cake was set up and displayed beautifully and again the service was top notch. And then an evening spread came out, perfectly cut finger sandwiches so many different kinds all so fresh also sausage rolls, quiche, man what a meal. The Horse and Groom is a perfect location for your pre-party and your wedding, with a beautiful setup in the Stables. Oh and of course let's not forget the Inn part, the rooms are just magical upstairs in the top of a 400-year-old pub are some most beautifully decorated rooms. Our room was The Avon up three flights of stairs perched in the very top of the beautiful pub through a magical little door slips you in to a perfectly sized room very well appointed with a nice bed that boy I slept well in, not to mention the bathroom was beautiful the overall stay could not have been better. If you ever get a chance to book the Inn and have your dinner and have your wedding in the Stables this is a perfect destination, it should for sure be considered.

Again, another excellent country pub. I feel more passionate about this one in comparison to the…read moreothers I've visited. It comes across more uniformly with the professionalism of a restaurant - yet with the aesthetics of a pub; and not just any pub, but a very smart and shiny one. I was taken here on a date once and thoroughly impressed with the taster menu for the pudding. There must have been at least seven or eight individual puddings on our tray. Second time around, I was taken with friends on a Sunday (they allowed a dog - which is good if you like dogs - a bit distracting if not). The alternative to Sunday roast - was nut roast - but done with a fantastic meaty consistency and flavour. I was left wanting more. The price was reasonable, and less than I had expected to pay. Although lunch was great - I feel there is more to be had from this place if you're going for dinner. Look out for the authentic wall illustrations - these are originals and signed by the author. Of course there are vintage photgraphs of hunting and grooming scenes - but this didn't bother me so much. It's all done in a 'Ralph Lauren' stage-set sort of way - but works elegantly. I can't wait to go back and try something new. I anticipate this will be great in the summer as there's lots of parking and outdoor space.

Traditional English pub with friendly staff and a warm fireplace. I would live here if it was an…read moreoption built in 1843.