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1. The Red Lion - Bloxham

4.8

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Banbury

Booked 10 times today

The Red Lion is a pub in the heart of Bloxham, just a few minutes drive from Banbury on the A361 to Chipping Norton.The pub is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We pride ourselves with promoting local small craft breweries. From well kept Cask Ales, to fine premium Lagars and Weisens, to Belgium trappists and Lambics.Our wine list has been specially selected to compliment our menu created by the award winning Nicholas Maloney, our Head Chef.The Village is situated at the convergence of several country walks. As well as being next to the A361. The Red Lion provides a relaxed spot to stop and have a bite to eat on your travels. With a large garden and stretch tent, we are perfect for families and dogs.Keep and eye out for our Live Music, Comedy Nights and soon to come Hog Roasts..

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2. The Old Auctioneer

4.4

Awesome(403)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Banbury

Booked 30 times today

The Old Auctioneer is a 500 year old listed building in the centre of Banbury with wonderful character and history. It is now the home of great quality comfort food, incredible wings and much more. All dishes are homemade and cooked to order, and we have a lovely terrace for outside dining throughout the year.We are open from 5pm Monday - Thursday & from 12pm Friday - Sunday and are located on Parsons Street in the heart of Banbury centre. For any enquiries for parties of more than 8 people, please give us a ring or drop us an email and one of our team can help you out.We look forward to seeing you soon!

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3. The Orangery at RH England

4.8

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Banbury

Booked 16 times today

Located at RH England, a 400-year-old landmark estate in the Cotswolds, the Orangery offers a dramatic live-fire dining experience in a luminous setting. The menu features a wood-grilled Australian Wagyu ribeye, fresh-carved rotisserie chicken, a whole branzino and the house favorite, a wood-grilled avocado with 15 grams of Petrossian Imperial Kaluga Caviar, along with fine wines and Champagnes.For group dining inquiries, please email: aynhoeparkhospitality@rh.com

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4. The Ivy Oxford Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(7523)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Oxford

Booked 84 times today

The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is located on the bustling High Street in the heart of Oxford. Enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

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5. The Loggia at RH England

4.9

Exceptional(206)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizza Bar • Banbury

Booked 36 times today

Located at RH England, a 400-year-old landmark estate in the Cotswolds, the Loggia is a relaxed open-air restaurant and wine bar offering wood-fired pizzas and charcuterie boards.For group dining inquiries, please email: aynhoeparkhospitality@rh.com

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6. The Yurt at Nicholsons

4.7

Exceptional(545)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Bicester

Booked 4 times today

The Yurt at Nicholsons offers a unique dining experience with exquisite, locally sourced and simple menus.Our menus are curated by our head chef, who takes pride in fabulous flavours. All menus offer a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients and cater for all dietary requirements.Looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion? Our private dining huts offer a unique dining experience. What a wonderful excuse to relax with friends and family in our beautiful surroundings and indulge in delicious food cooked with style.If you are looking for an informal venue for business meetings, our huts take up to 6 people, giving you a great spot to meet over brunch or lunch.View our menus and book via our website here: https://www.nicholsonsgb.com/yurt/yurt-menu/

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7. Quod Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(5255)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Oxford

Booked 41 times today

On Oxford’s bustling High Street, peering out onto St Mary’s Church and the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Quod Restaurant & Bar with its unrivalled location forms the lively hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Regulars and visitors alike flock to Quod for its broad menu of European classics. Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team produce daily blackboard specials, a weekday set lunch menu and afternoon teas.With a striking onyx bar, original artwork, and a private dining space, the ‘Red Room’ inside, outside, Quod’s Italian garden terrace provides a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere in the hidden heart of the city.

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8. Pizza Calzone Banbury

4.9

Exceptional(694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banbury

Booked 15 times today

Pizza Calzone has been awarded By The Food Awards England 2023 for Best Pizza Restaurant of the Year & Best Italian Establishment! Multi-ward-Winning Pizza Calzon,e we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious food.Whether you come for our mouth-watering Italian dishes prepared by our Chefs or for the creative cocktails, Pizza Calzone has something DELICIOUS for you!Pizza Calzone Italian Restaurant is perfect for a quiet meal, family gatherings, events, and business meetings. Good food. Good Drink. Good Atmosphere

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9. The Horse and Groom Inn

4.7

Exceptional(688)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Stow-on-the-Wold

Booked 10 times today

The Horse and Groom Inn aims to provide great food and drink in a quintessential, traditional 16th century country inn. Dining is relaxed and informal in a friendly atmosphere. We stock a wide choice of wines by the glass, cask conditioned ales, lagers and ciders. Our guests can enjoy dining in our cosy bar or restaurant areas. We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. We also have a comfortable outdoor terrace and garden area with picturesque babbling brook. We also have a small in-pub coffee shop and delicatessen! Selling the best of local produce, bread, milk and a selection of luxury food and drink items, the shop is open whenever we are. We also provide great coffees to drink in or take away. Our menu focusses on great steaks and seafood (vegetarian/ vegan always available). Note: There are two pubs called the Horse and Groom in the area - we are the Horse and Groom Inn at Upper Oddington.

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10. Herd at Todenham Manor Farm

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5.0

Exceptional(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Shipston-On-Stour

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Herd, at Todenham Manor Farm. We look forward to welcoming you to our Eatery, where we take pride in our "farm to fork" philosophy. Here, we celebrate the very best in locally sourced produce and farm-raised meats, all of which are carefully grown and nurtured on our own farm. We can't wait to share our passion for fresh, sustainable food with you!

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Nada
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nicely executed dishes and very pleasant staff. Expensive but a good option for a special occasion. Would go back.
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The Orangery at RH EnglandPrice: Very Expensive• American• Banbury
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4.8
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David
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always excellent service from the staff at the Red Lion in Bloxham. A great choice on drinks and an extensive menu. Very tasty freshly prepared food at a good price. Thank you
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The Red Lion - BloxhamPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Banbury
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4.8
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Hazel
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We came to The Yurt for a birthday breakfast, it was fantastic. The food & coffee was so good, and when they found out it was my partner's birthday they gave him a lovely card. Service was excellent & the space is beautiful. We'll definitely be back & we've already recommended to several friends.
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The Yurt at NicholsonsPrice: Moderate• British• Bicester
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4.7
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Megan
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Fast service. Great accommodation from all staff, would recommend
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The Old AuctioneerPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Banbury
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4.4
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Gail
Oxford/Oxfordshire •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
Lovely pizzas and wine in a beautiful setting with lovely service.
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The Loggia at RH EnglandPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• Banbury
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4.9

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