The Fishes

Name: The Fishes
Address: North Hinksey Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX2 0NA
Telephone: 01865 249796
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (480)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

North Hinksey Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0NA

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

The Fishes is a hidden gem. Quite a big gem, too. An imposing Victorian building set in acres of wooded grounds leading down to the banks of Seacourt Stream. The deck that wraps around the conservatory offers a rare opportunity in land-locked Oxford to dine outside with an idyllic view. In recognition of this, the Fishes was named Al Fresco Dining Pub of the Year in 2006, as well winner of The Public Vote in Oxfordshire Restaurant awards 2012 making it one of the best restaurants in Oxford.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
01865 249796
Website
http://www.fishesoxford.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Venture into the garden for good cheer and good food. The Tipi is free to hire, with a minimum of 30 guests, and up to 60 seated and 80 standing. Our Rocket Van is always fully stocked, and the team are ready to make your occasion special with whatever you need.

Location
North Hinksey Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0NA
Neighborhood
Oxford
Parking details
The Fishes has a large car park available for your use.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 480 people are saying

The Fishes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for brunch
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for business meals
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Hot spot
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for outdoor dining
Oxford
Great for brunch
Oxford
Good for business meals
Oxford
Good for groups
Oxford
Hot spot
Oxford
Neighborhood gem
Oxford
Great for outdoor dining
Oxford
Vegetarian-friendly
Oxford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fishes provides a charming dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "beautiful setting." Guests consistently praise the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere." Although some mention occasional delays and menu shortages, the restaurant's "varied menu," "seasonal dishes," and "amazing Sunday roast" are highlights. Overall, a delightful choice for any occasion.

480 Reviews

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Andy
Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy to book via Open Table including a time amendment. Took my daughter for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were greeted by a bar man on entering and were immediately seen to a very nice table for 4 even though there were two of us giving us plenty of room. Service was prompt and informative. We ordered the warm Sourdough to start which was fresh and nicely warm. My daughter had the Chicken Schnitzel and loved it. I had the Lamb Pave with Moroccan couscous and roasted veg, which was delicious. To finish we indulged in the warm chocolate fondant cake with melted chocolate inside, ice cream and white chocolate sauce. All in all a fabulous experience.
The FishesResponded on June 12, 2025
Hiya Andy, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you loved our delicious menu, especially our Chicken Schnitzel and Lamb Pave special and had a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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L
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would have been five stars but some food sold out and it was only 7 pm on a Saturday night
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Neil
London1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was excellent, food , staff , ambience. The only thing that possibly would be a problem was , We ate early @ 6pm and had the shared steak platter ( which was amazing) however it had to be put on the table next to us as our table was quite small and the tables were close together. There was no one at the tables either side of us whilst we ate but it I’m not sure if we could have ordered that meal if it was busy due to the table layout and size. Wasn’t a problem for us but could be a problem .Thanks again though to everyone at the Fishes for a lovely evening and for the complimentary fizz for our anniversary celebration.
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Bev
Oxford/Oxfordshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always very good there. It was extremely busy so had to wait a while for our meal, however it is always delivered with a smile
The FishesResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Bev, Thank you for the lovely 4 star review. We look forward to you joining us again soon.
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Gary
Berkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely Pub, great setting. Good service. Had been told food was amazing but for me it was just ok, Burger I had was quite dry and the bun was not nice. My partner had a schnitzel which was seriously over garlicked. The panna cotta was confused and the mini brownie was too sickly. Overpriced for what it is tbh
The FishesResponded on May 15, 2025
Hiya Gary, Thank you for the 4 star review. I have passed your feedback onto our chefs. We hope to see you again soon
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Wendy
Oxford/Oxfordshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely meal and the location is so good and accessible. Thank you
The FishesResponded on May 15, 2025
Hiya Wendy, Thank you for your lovely 5 star review, we look forward to you joining us again.
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Helen
Oxford/Oxfordshire8 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very poor and disappointed. Food was expensive and the shepherds pie was horrible. Large lumps of stringy meet. My daughter had it too and she said it wasn’t very good either. Specifically asked if it had mushrooms in it as I have an I tolerance and was told no. When it came it had mushrooms in it. Was in a rush so no time to order anything else.
The FishesResponded on May 3, 2025
Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. I’m sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. It’s always our intention to provide great service and delicious food. Please accept our sincerest apologies that we didn’t live up to your expectations on this occasion. I have passed your feedback onto our chefs. We value your honest feedback and we hope that you join us again soon. Thanks again for reviewing The Fishes!
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Jo
Buckinghamshire1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely pub in a beautiful setting. Very friendly staff on arrival and great service at the table. Would have been 5*'s but we waited an hour to be served our food and had to ask twice when it was coming. However the waiter was extremely polite, professional in explaining 'all the orders had come in at once to the kitchen'. I would absolutely recommend this pub to eat at, but perhaps they need to stagger their booking times, or employ additional chefs, to avoid unnecessary waits.
The FishesResponded on April 24, 2025
Hiya Jo, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4 star review. I have passed your feedback onto our team. We look forward to joining us again soon.
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Marco
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and drink as fantastic as always. Top notch! Love that they have a seasonal menu. The Spring menu is fab.
The FishesResponded on April 24, 2025
Hiya Marco, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4 star review. I have passed your feedback onto our team. We look forward to joining us again soon.
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Siobhan
London1 review
1.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I took my family for a meal out and felt that the service was ok, but the food was not a very good standard. The steak we had ordered was old, grey and grainy with a bitter aftertaste. One meal was sent back immediately but they didn’t take this off the bill. We spend a significant amount of money on relatively poor standard of food. Overall. The kitchen needs to improve.
The FishesResponded on April 24, 2025
Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. I’m sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. It’s always our intention to provide great service and delicious food. Please accept our sincerest apologies that we didn’t live up to your expectations on this occasion. I have passed your feedback onto our chefs. We value your honest feedback and we hope that you join us again soon. Thanks again for reviewing The Fishes!
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FAQs

The Fishes is rated 4.4 stars by 480 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

North Hinksey Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0NA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oxford
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Fishes has a large car park available for your use.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fishesoxford.co.uk/
Phone number
01865 249796
Private party facilities
Venture into the garden for good cheer and good food. The Tipi is free to hire, with a minimum of 30 guests, and up to 60 seated and 80 standing. Our Rocket Van is always fully stocked, and the team are ready to make your occasion special with whatever you need.

The Fishes

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What 480 people are saying

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