Where to Eat in Didcot: The Best Restaurants and Bars

October 3, 2017 Brain Ambrose

Didcot (/ˈdɪdkɒt/ or /ˈdɪdkət/) is a railway town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, England. Historically part of Berkshire, Didcot is 15 miles (24 km) south of Oxford, 10 miles (16 km) east of Wantage and 15 miles (24 km) north west of Reading. The town is noted for its railway heritage, having been a station on Brunel's Great Western Main Line from London Paddington, opening in 1844.
Things to do in Didcot

1. The Vine and Spice

The Vine High Street | Long Wittenham, Abingdon OX14 4QH, England Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 1865 409900
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 341 reviews

The Vine and Spice

Reviewed By Peter M - Oxford, United Kingdom

Have visited here on many occasions and have had the 7 course tasting menu four times with different friends and family and have not been disappointed yet. The flavours are spiced with an intricate deliciousness of heat and flavour and everyone who has accompanied us have been impressed

2. Salinas 2

152 The Broadway, Didcot, England Takeout, Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Lebanese, Cafe, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Salinas 2

Reviewed By Ricardo B - London, United Kingdom

This is a simple but good Lebanese cafe and restaurant with a healthy and interesting menu and very friendly service full of happy locals. A great place to have a simple and nice meal

3. The Hart of Harwell

High Street | Harwell, Didcot OX11 0EH, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +44 1235 834511
Excellent
58%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 367 reviews

The Hart of Harwell

At the Hart we believe in great food, great wine and great company. We aim to provide the best locally sourced food, combined with an exciting variety of drinks to match. We place ourselves at the centre of local village life and make sure everyone receives a warm welcome. In warm weather we have a lovely terraced area to the rear, including a beautifully cosy covered wooden Seating area. With comfortable cushions and a scandinavian feel. Inside the pub we have a modern bar area, child and dog friendly, where you can relax and enjoy good conversation. When you're ready to eat you can move to our inviting restaurant, which includes an interesting 'Well table' - can you see to the bottom?

Reviewed By tlwmd - East Anglia, UK

Pre-booked Christmas lunch. A really good time, with over-generous portions of the traditional fare. Good friendly service, without being over the top, and no pressure to "get through the meal" at any time, in fact at one stage we were asked if we wanted a pause. great that background music where we were was so low it didn't interfere with good conversations. Inevitably higher cost, as (I hope) that covers the additional staff costs for working that day, but worth it. The food itself was average but presented well.

4. The Packhorse

Milton Hill, Steventon, Didcot OX13 6AG, England Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$63 - HK$275 +44 1235 832323
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 264 reviews

The Packhorse

Reviewed By 186361Steve - Oxford, United Kingdom

My wife and I paid just £28.95 groupon for a two course meal each at The Pack Horse last night. We had Crispy Peking Duck Croquettes and Slow-cooked BBQ Pork Belly to start, then Pan-seared Grass-fed Calves Liver and A lovely salmon dish and potatoes on the side. The food was delicious with very generous portions, simply could not fault it. In addition the staff we friendly and to top it all the house red is an Alto Chillian Merlot. Heaven, cant wait to go back.

5. Bear at Home

The Bear High Street | High Street, North Moreton, Didcot OX11 9AT, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +44 1235 811311
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Bear at Home

Reviewed By mark k

Popped in here for a Sunday roast and was very pleasantly surprised.
I had the roast lamb and my wife had the beef with all the trimmings, both were flavoursome and cooked to perfection.
The kids 2 and 4 had burger and scampi and there were no complaints. Despite Mum and dad nicking the delicious chips.
Would highly recommend for food and local welcoming atmosphere.

6. Mira Spice

6 High Street, Steventon, Didcot OX13 6RS, England Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Lunch +44 1235 821335
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
13%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 82 reviews

Mira Spice

Reviewed By Jo C

We have been regulars here for some years now and have always enjoyed the Sunday buffet so when we were invited to a meal here to celebrate the new name and management we jumped at the chance.
We had a mixed starter and main and the food was amazing! It was fresh authentic food and the waiters clearly cared about what we thought.
The restaurant has been refitted and looks really good, the menu has been updated and some lovely dishes added.
We would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone and we will be back very soon!

7. The Apple Cart Beefeater

Milton Interchange, Didcot OX14 4TX, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$47 - HK$165 +44 1235 835168
Excellent
38%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 448 reviews

The Apple Cart Beefeater

THe AppleCart is just under going a fantastic extension & refurbishment. We are close between 18th-25th of March.. Please come & visit us as a new business..The AppleCart is a central location just outside of Didcot with direct access to the A34. We are joined to the Oxford South Premier Inn.We have a fantastic menu that caters for everyone including children. Please call to make a reservation or book for a special occasion.

Reviewed By KarlandCathJohnson - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Had evening meal whilst staying in Premier Inn next door...
Lovely restaurant - recently refurbished if I’m not mistaken...
Food was absolutely top draw - service was very friendly and polite, couldn’t do enough. Everything was cooked to perfection - good portion sizes.
Haven’t tried the new menu until now and I would highly recommend

8. Wildwood

8 Station Road, Didcot OX11 7LL, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 1235 519968
Excellent
27%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
13%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 298 reviews

Wildwood

Reviewed By Peter M - Oxford, United Kingdom

Took the wife there for dinner their was only four dinners in and three staff we were seated fast and then all the staff just ignored us no drink no nothing there was two young girls ment to be serving but they were on there phones and joking around with each other we waited twenty minutes then left and they still ignored us .so unlike arny I won’t be back

9. Kolkata

222 Broadway, Didcot OX11 8RS, England Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +44 1235 812206
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 716 reviews

Kolkata

Reviewed By Ian-Jacki - Didcot, United Kingdom

Food was very good but service was slow. May have been due to busy period over Valentine's day. Curry was hot not only spicey but hot ad well.

10. Smarts Take Away

226B Broadway, Didcot OX11 8RS, England Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food, British Lunch, Dinner +44 1235 812898
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Smarts Take Away

Reviewed By Ian-Jacki - Didcot, United Kingdom

The food is excellent and the portions very generous. The size of the fish is truely amasing. Parking is avalable out the front of the shop

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