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The Flowing Well, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Flowing Well

4.3 (1313)
£25 and under
British
Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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

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What 1,313 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Flowing Well delights with "great service and great food" in a charming village setting. Guests appreciate its "dog friendly" atmosphere and "amazing" Scotch Egg starters. The varied menu caters to gluten-free needs, while the "best steak" and delicious desserts impress diners. Friendly staff enhance the overall experience.
1,313 Reviews
  1. Laurinda

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely pub. Good selection on the menu. Reasonable prices. Would go again

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  2. Ryan

    Oxford/Oxfordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. The meat on the lamb shank fell off the bone beautifully. The Flowing Well is also dog friendly.

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  3. Chris

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food,excellent service, really nice village pub, however Zero Guinness £6.30 and bottle of Zero Galicia £5.50, seriously is it any wonder people are not going to pubs resulting in pubs closing down. If you don't live in the village you have to drive there.

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  4. GALE VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in an old house setting. The setting could have come out of Jane Austen era. Not fancy, but interesting and delicious English fare. On a sunny day, we could dine outside on the lawn or inside.

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  5. Audrey

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and Gluten Free requirements were dealt with brilliantly. A request to change table to avoid one of the party not getting sunburnt was swiftly accommodated. Service was slow due to Father's Day which we hadn't factored for, so there was quite a gap between ordering and our food arriving. Food quality was still excellent and desserts were amazing. Excellent value for money.

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  6. Paula

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were all very professional, friendly and helpful. I had the roast lamb shank which was delicious. A very dog friendly pub!!

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  7. Ryan

    Oxford/Oxfordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Scotch Egg starters were amazing! The steak and burger main courses were also great however the onion rings were missing from the steak dish. Desserts also really nice. Friendly service.

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  8. Neil

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high standard of service, food was full of flavour. Do highly recommend the Bavette steaks.

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  9. Susan

    Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, pleasant staff. Excellent for those needing GF options. Our waitress really understood the issue.

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  10. Andrew

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable Sunday lunch sat outside. Food great.

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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 4.3 stars by 1313 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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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