Browns - Oxford

Browns - Oxford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 8, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   There were three concurrent group bookings of 10 plus people right next to us, which made the evening really noisy and unbearable. We were having to shout to have a conversation. This really didn't make for a relaxed dinner!! The food was ok, although overpriced for the portion sizes. Service was good and staff were friendly and attentive. I'd suggest that if they are going to cater for these large groups, which Browns never did before, that they consider the seating arrangements and consider how this affects smaller parties. We left after our mains and went somewhere quieter for desserts and coffee!
   

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   Penz

   London4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 24, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed a family meal here. The food was good but the service seemed disorganised and was rather slow. The noise level was high at times.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Oxford1 review

   4.0

   Dined on November 30, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had to move tables twice, first one next to a speaker and the second under very bright lights. Food was okay except had to send the vegetables back as were cold and the Irish coffee was not that great either. Staff very good though.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Oxford1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 22, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very friendly and efficient staff and service. The food was very good.
   

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   Michael

   Aberdeen3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 13, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Would probably benefit from a smaller menu, lots of choice but not done well....... Service was adequate
   

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   JulietteN

   Los Angeles11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 6, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food. Went twice whilst staying in Oxford for three days. Lovely staff, delicious food. Lots to choose from from the menu. Great ambience too. Thoroughly recommend!
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 4, 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Solid meal nice price. Nice service. Very nice ambience and very clean. Very good steaks and fish/chips Def would recommend
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 28, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Three groups of us drove an average of 90 minutes to this central location that we were told could comfortably accommodate a large group of us (11). We sat for lunch at 12:30 in line with our booked time. The available menu items were very limited with three main popular items already unavailable at this early stage of the day. The sole waitress tried her best but was slightly overwhelmed and could have done with some help. We had vouchers for cocktails that were redeemed almost begrudgingly, which we were surprised at, compounded by another raised eyebrow when we also used a £10 off voucher. I think staff in restaurants offering such promotions would be able to deliver a better experience to their customers by realising that perhaps the reason people drop a decent amount of their hard earned money on lunch in such establishments is because these occasional promotions do offer a little incentive to go there in the first place. Anyway suffice to say we were wholly underwhelmed and the food was average at best on this occasion.
   

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   KenC VIP

   Washington DC122 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 1, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   After a week of nice “coaching inns” and gastropubs, we were looking for a more upscale establishment for our last dinner before finishing our visit to the Cotswolds and Oxford. Browns had the more modern ambience but the food and service were somewhat uneven. Given we had 6:45 reservations, the restaurant was not all that busy but there was a large table of what appeared to be students who had just graduated or finished their term. Staffing could have been more generous to keep things moving. The “happy hour” cocktails were decent; the Aperol spritz tasted like the ones on Lake Como and the Amaretto Sour was excellent. Our sourdough loaf arrived with a nice crust and steaming hot inside. My roasted chicken was presented nicely with a tasty brown sauce on the side. My wife’s fish and chips (she wanted one more before leaving England) was on the other hand had sections that were disappointing soggy. Not even close to the fish and chip at the Hare & Hounds in Westonbirt. Tried the Cavendish sparkler made in Kent since I have heard that England was making reputable wine particularly their sparklers. Unfortunately the Cavendish turned out to be a disappointment especially at almost 9 pounds for a stem. My wife thought she would have enjoyed a good Prosecco more.
   

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    DonnaS

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Lovely Sunday roast would really recommend it Browns
    

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