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Reviews on British food in Abingdon, England, United Kingdom including The Oxen Bar & Grill, The White Hart, The Brewery Tap PH, The Packhorse, The Black Horse Gozzards Ford, The Flowing Well, The Greyhound, The Merry Miller, R&R, College Oak
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10. College Oak
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah K
I think the pub is great, Carol is a absolute sweetheart, however the food over the last couple of months isn't so good.Dried out fish and chewy steak, you wonder why you are paying to eat out!Great pub and staff but food not as it was Hi there, I would like to get some more details about your experience with us. we are sorry you didn't feel your meal was to our usual stsndard.can you let us know the date and time of your visit?many thanks
9. R&R
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
R&R is all about great coffee and teas, freshly made food and the finest Cornish Ice Cream. We want to meet all your daily needs and pleasures - somewhere to call in for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. BAR&R is our new evening bar (on Fri & Sat nights)
Reviewed By Rebecca W
My partner and I have been here several times, over the past few years, as this cafe was once a pleasant place to be. Service has always been a little slow and disorganised, but the good food made up for that. The food and drinks have since decreased in quality and value for money, but the interior is still very nice and so we have been popping in, in the hope that the food had returned to the quality we first experienced. Sadly, it hasn't. We have had several disappointing and inconsistent lunches. One week a strawberry milkshake was lovely and very nicely presented with thick ice cream and syrup on the inside of the glass. The next week it was a lazy Nesquick style milk with a slight strawberry flavour. But was the same price. During our latest visit I ordered a crepe and it was very tough and chewy and tasted unpleasant. I asked my partner to try it, as he used to be a chef. He said it tasted like it has been stored and reheated or simply overcooked. I took the crepe to the counter where the two staff members stared at me with no apology being offered. I returned to my partner and we went to leave. As we approached the door (at the other side of the cafe from where we were sitting) I noticed the manager/owner? abruptly asking another table if they had returned the crepe. I interjected that it was me. My partner had left the cafe at this time, unaware of the events unfolding.The manager positioned himself within my personal space in a way that was quite threatening and curtly asked what the problem was with the crepe. Upon explanation, he snapped that they were definitely made fresh. I said maybe it was overcooked and he replied "maybe it was overcooked for your liking". I'm fairly sure crepes are not comparable to steaks and don't come with a choice of medium-rare or well done. At this point I still haven't had any kind of apology or an offer to remedy the situation. When he finally did, he offered to replace it in a condescending way that made it clear he did not want to, as he believed I was in the wrong. I explained that my partner had left and I would also like to leave and would not be returning. This latest experience was extremely unpleasant and was mishandled in such an aggressive manner, by the manager, that even if we wanted to return to the café, we would never feel comfortable or welcome. Very disappointing end to what was once an enjoyable lunchtime spot.I am really sorry you did not enjoy your recent visit to the shop and as I tried to explain at the time we would have been very happy to remake your ice cream milkshake and crepe to your personal liking. However, you were evidently intent on leaving the shop before we could put things right for you.It is important that readers of this review and response understand the following points. We make all our milkshakes using the finest Roskilly's Cornish ice cream every time. We make every milkshake fresh to order. We have always made our milkshakes this way since the shop opened in May 2016 and receive lots of positive feedback and repeat custom. If the consistency is not to a customer's liking (too thick or too thin) we will always remake the milkshake if the matter is raised with us - the key point being we want our customers to enjoy every visit they make to the shop.Our crepes are made fresh to order as are the rolls, panini, salads etc. Again, if a customer is not satisfied with the result, we will always seek to remake the order to their liking or provide an alternative solution. We really do want our customers to enjoy our menu and every visit they make to the shop.I think the comments you make about our shop & staff are hurtful, and your comments about my personal behaviour are not truthful and probably libellous. I've raised the matter with Trip Advisor but apparently your review is within guidelines. I'm deeply saddened to see social media being used to attack people and a local, well regarded family business in this way.Rob @ R&R
8. The Merry Miller
Overall Ratings
4 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By CJPhotography2007
Without a doubt, the best of the few Sunday roast/carvery we've had over the years! Fantastic service from arrival, friendly, polite and very helpful. The food was particularly good and definitely worth the bill. Clean, cosy and pleasent, table service frequent and service spot on. Really pleased we made the decision to book this morning and to be seated for lunch and eating between 12:30 and 1:30pm, we had family up from Wales and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! We have every intention of eating at The Merry Miller again, The Jones Family (locals with visitors from out of town)
7. The Greyhound
Overall Ratings
4 based on 947 reviews
Reviewed By PeterGarrett78
We came here with friends who have 2 young children despite moving away recently. So glad we made the effort to come back, the service here is always excellent and the menu and food is sublime; it was no different on this occasion. It was also very good for the children with smaller portions. Itâs a traditional country pub very large inside and with plenty of outdoor seating. There is an excellent gin menu so if you like gin you really have to visit! Based on this experience I would certainly recommend you visit.
6. The Flowing Well
Overall Ratings
4 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By Q7521WPandrewj
Went for a meal with my mother turning up on the off chance. Plenty of car parking and nice grounds outside. We sat inside and itâs just as nice. The food was delicious and freshly made too, ate every bit. The staff were helpful, friendly and made us feel welcomed (George was lovely).Definitely recommend but take extra money... the food is worth every penny (and pound).
5. The Black Horse Gozzards Ford
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By vincedean
Four of us were staying in a Green King hotel a couple of miles away; it seemed very busy that lunchtime but (worse) there were lots of children about at the Green King Hotel/Pub and my dislike of children could reasonably be described as pathological. I think they belong in pubs like wasps belong in picnics or caravans belong on driveways. Most children are utterly repulsive and their parents are almost always pitiful at their job of controling them - "...don't do that mate!" Look, they are not your 'mates' they are your children. So, keep the vile things quiet and stop them running around, tempting me towards knife-crime. Anyway this situation took us down the road to the Black Horse and what a find it was! It was much quieter and for no good reason at all - it's a very nice pub - but the food - wow! We just ordered 4 bar snacks, the ladies opting for baked potatoes with prawns and we ordered cheese and ham omelettes - our expectations - 'pub-grub' and no more but the care, quality, and flavour was exceptional - I've traveled the world on business - it takes a lot to stir me and we all said the same thing - wow! We even asked to meet the Chef asking " how can you make such ordinary food taste so good?" Not a fair question really and she was unable to answer - there was no false modesty either. In life some people really care about doing a good job and it's what they do day after day and give it their all.Nice one Black Horse. You would be well advised to keep your Chef hidden lest she is poached. If I owned a restaurant I'd try to steal her from you. I have just read the review from Marit S who was 'dissapointed' with a 'rubbery omelette' - It would be very wrong of me (or anyone) to suggest that this person works for Green King so I won't.
4. The Packhorse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 385 reviews
Reviewed By ed2848
We booked four tables for the night before our daughters wedding, eight to ten people per table, booking a month in advance. Arrived at 19:00 for 19:15.Orders taken quickly, first two tables served starters and mains, we had a one year old with us, asked if she could have her dinner first due to her age, waitress said she could not but we could have some bread for her, after forty five minutes enquired where our food was, as the table behind us had now been served. We were told they were short staffed and the chef had a bad knee! Although we had seen people arrive in other parts to eat who had been fed and left.Eventually the family with the baby left at 21:30, no food for baby but fish and chips put in a pizza box for them.Our food, four duck salads, two fish and chips and one liver eventually arrived at 21:45.When I asked the waitress if the chips I had were their âhand cut chipsâ as advertised she said no, is that a problem? Of course itâs supposed to have hand cut chips. When I said I would speak to the manageress she said âI bet you willâ.We have eaten here on numerous times over the past three years on the run up to the wedding, thatâs why on this special occasion we took forty people here, we made a big mistake.
3. The Brewery Tap PH
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By david n
Two visits: first one, service efficient and food great; second time, service crap (went to bar to order after waiting 20 mins) and then waited 30 mins for the food (reason given ? They had some big parties ... somewhere as we didnât see any).
2. The White Hart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 769 reviews
A mere 7 miles from the centre of Oxford, in the picturesque village of Fyfield, The White Hart is the ultimate country pub and restaurant. A stunning 15th century chantry, which boasts many original features. With soaring eaves in the Great Hall and Mins
Reviewed By PaulB1710
Excellent, warm and professional service, Brilliant GM (Owain), superb food. Sea Bass stunning. Rare Onglet steak Spot on. Extensive menu. 1*Michelin star quality. Lovely, historic building, Inglenook, Log fires, country location, good range of beers, V good wine list. Keep it up guys. See you in Nov. Thank you so much for the fantastic review Paul! I am so pleased you enjoyed our food, service and ambience - I will pass on your comments to the whole team! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Very best wishes, Kay and Team.
1. The Oxen Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Take sanctuary from the street-level bustle and dive in to the flavours of local British cuisine at Oxen Bar & Grill, the all-day neighbourhood brasserie nestled in the Courtyard Oxford South Hotel. With leather snugs, Oxfordshire inspired details, expose
Reviewed By richj1976
Standard food (although the fish did taste and look like it came frozen from the local supermarket) but highly priced. For what looks like a high class place the food was disappointing and the service wasn't much better (including the waiter laughing when we were actually complaining about the food). It will definitely not be somewhere we visit when we are in the area next. You can get much better food elsewhere for less. Very disappointing experience.Thankyou for your review.. i would like to take this opportunity to apologise that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion.it is only with feedback, good or bad, that we can improve and increase our offering to our valued guests.I would like to gain some more information on your experience here at The Oxen Bar & Grill, as it leaves me with some questions - please email me directly on [email protected], so we can discuss further.Kindest regards and looking forward to hearing from you.Thomas KentFood & Beverage Manager
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