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The Flowing Well, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Flowing Well

4.4 (1301)
£25 and under
British
Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Flowing Well is a cracking pub in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Sunningwell.
It has been sympathetically refurbished adding warmth and colour to give a welcoming relaxed feel. We'd like you to think of it as home from home. After all it is the pub of a thousand locals. You can be one of them!

We serve good honest food, as seasonal and local as possible. We don't skimp on quality, freshness or flavour. Our selection of burgers is legendary. Our pies are phenomenal and our British tapas are on everybody's lips!

We will serve you well at The Well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Brooks
  • Private party facilities
    All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome
  • Neighborhood
    Abingdon
  • Parking details
    We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50 yards away.
  • Entertainment
    Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,301 people are saying

The Flowing Well 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Flowing Well is celebrated for its "friendly and attentive staff" and "great food," offering a varied menu with "superb portions." Guests often praise the "lovely atmosphere" and "efficient service," with highlights like the steak platter. Despite occasional service delays, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional."

1,301 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Helpful, friendly and efficient staff. The food was delicious and was served promptly.

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  2. Linda VIP

    London12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was very varied and different and was at a reasonable price.

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  3. Mrs Beverley

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated quickly and ordered our food. The waitress was very pleasant and accommodating when some members of our party wanted different things with their meal. It took a bit of a time to arrive but we don’t mind as I know it is freshly cooked. 4 of us had the roast beef Sunday lunch. 3 others had something different and everyone enjoyed their meal except two roast beef. The meat was so chewy and fibrous we could not eat it. The other two beef meals were excellent . No one came to check the table to see if the meal was ok so we carried on eating the rest of the meal and kept trying different parts of the beef but had to spit it out as it was not breaking down. The rest of the meal was delicious. We waited some time before our plates were collected and reported the meat being tough. They very kindly took the cost of the meal off for the two meals that were inedible. We had dessert and our table was needed so we had to leave.

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  4. Louise

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Pros : Good sized portions Friendly staff Cons: Room was freezing! Service was very slow

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  5. Karen

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable evening. The best steak I’ve had for a long time! Staff were all very pleasant and service was great! Will definitely visit again!

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  6. Russ

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambience, with a quiet but warm atmosphere. Staff were outstanding - very courteous and always around when needed. Menu is not particularly broad, but there is enough choice for most.

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  7. Val

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant all round - couldn’t fault The Flowing Well. Please continue with the veggie choices. A veggie pie would have been nice as an option also

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  8. Martin

    Bath3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super choice of food and drink on offer. Portion sizes are really good with perfect service. Friendly and attentive staff. Super dog friendly too. Thoroughly recommend The Flowing Well. One of our favourite places to eat 👍

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  9. Shane

    Oxford3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunny day eating outside perfect catchup with family

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  10. Ryan

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've visited The Flowing Well several times over the years and have always have good food, sadly today this was not the case. My wife had an burnt burger in a very cheap bun that fell apart. I had the Pie where the pastry case was so hard I wasn't able to eat it. Hopefully today was just a blip.

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FAQs

The Flowing Well offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 735846.

The Flowing Well is rated 4.4 stars by 1301 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Abingdon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50 yards away.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Brooks
  • Entertainment
    Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome
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