We recently stayed here for three nights' bed & breakfast, and ate here each night…read more The pub itself is large, with the original early 18th Century building facing the main road, a modern extension at the rear, and a separate accommodation block behind the beer garden. The additions blend in well with the original building; the interior of the pub is all exposed stone, low ceilings and wood, with several real fireplaces (cosy on cold days- which we had on our stay!). Food is served both in the main pub and the dining area at the rear, which is brighter, with a high ceiling. We booked a superior room (3 nights B&B for £315), and were really pleased with it. It was spacious, with a super-king sized bed (two singles together), tastefully decorated, with a walk-in wardrobe (with iron and mini ironing board). Both ceiling spotlights and bedside lights could be dimmed. The bed itself was extremely comfortable - supportive but with a lovely soft topper and a mix of down and fibre pillows. Once we got used to it (being very different from home) we slept well. There is a kettle to make tea, and a coffee machine (pods). The ensuite had a walk-in rainforest shower and was well decorated with green glazed tiles, and spotlessly clean. The toiletries were decent quality from Temple Spa. The weather was extremely cold while we were there, but the central heating radiator was excellent and heated the room quickly; the water in the bathroom was also deliciously hot. It was also well soundproofed - you are completely unable to hear the nearby A41 dual carriageway or M40. In our room, you could hear people going up and down the stairs, but this did not disturb us. Breakfast was included in the price of our stay. There are no cereals offered, just cooked breakfasts. However, there is a good number of choices on the menu, including a full English; a full vegetarian; eggs Benedict; eggs Florentine; avocado and poached egg; eggs Royale with smoked salmon; waffles; and pancakes. We had the full English, the vegetarian full English, and the avocado and poached eggs. They were all good, not too much, but well cooked. (Those used to big cafe fry-ups may be disappointed, but it suited us.). In the evening, we had on our first night burgers (chicken burger, and a vegan burger); on the second night mushroom risotto with a side salad, and haddock and chips; and on the last night the houmous starter with pomegranate seeds and Italian flatbread, followed the Waldorf salad, and my partner had the salmon, cod and prawn fish pie. The food was well above your average pub grub. The mushroom risotto and Waldorf salad were in particular excellent - the risotto being one of the best that I have ever eaten in a restaurant. Service in the evening was very good, and we felt very well looked after by Neville and Henry. Service was a little slow at breakfast one morning but, overall, we were very happy with our stay. We would certainly consider returning and would recommend it both for accommodation and to eat.

Visited The Lion for breakfast on my way to Bicester Village for a shopping spree with my friend. I…read morehad The Full English which was delicious and really well priced, my friend had the Veggie full English which didn't disappoint. The service was really good, I will definitely be visiting again. Best breakfast in Bicester in my opinion.

This coffee/sandwich shop started in Haddenham Thame & Parkway opened by the very friendly Cathrine…read morefrom Norway. The coffees were to die for especially on those cold mornings waiting for a train. Then recently they opened the shop opposite Haddenham House of Spice restaurant. The service is warm and friendly and the food is delicious I think they have even won awards which is undoubted. They are open for breakfast and lunches and are very popular with the local businesses and retail park. They offer sandwiches, baguettes and toasted paninis and not to mention salads which are great. They aren't the cheapest option for lunch but a great place to go with someone for a treat and a coffee.

Super service! Super food, especially the salads!!read more

Great meal - delicious sandwiches and excellent soup. Portions were very good and the bread was…read morefresh. Happy to return!

This is the place when on BOTW. Staff is super nice. Food and coffee are delivered to you wherever…read moreyou are sitting. Lots of options and very active inside and out. It's small inside but works. The place to go for a small breakfast and great coffee

My kind of cafe! Small is beautiful. Vegetarian food, prepared by the people who owns the place and…read morecare about serving good food. Suprisingly I have not found other vegetarian places here in Oxford, although most places have vegetarian options. A good selection of salads, one was quite spicy. The owner told me that they have many families coming. The place is children friendly and prices are very reasonable. The place itself is not very fancy, but I don't need fancy when the food is so good.

While visiting in Oxford, I wanted to find a place that specializes only in vegetarian and vegan…read morefood, though I have been lucky to find many Oxford restaurants that provide a veg options (but vegan is difficult -- veg dishes here contain cheese and eggs). I found The Magic Cafe after research. Showing up at 10am provided me a nice quiet place to read. The place was large and inviting and the chairs were comfortable. I ordered a twinings tea for a little over £1. At noon it was clear this place is a favorite for locals. It became extremely busy, especially with moms and their children. The atmosphere changed, so it was not a time to read. But it was time for my lunch. The special was: Porcini mushroom risotto with bruschetta and salad £5.70 The meals of the day were: Lentil and vegetable lasagna £3.50 Sweet potato and coconut soup £3.00 Full salad 4.50 Half plate salad 3.00 Quarter 1.50 They serve the food right from the counter. (While drinking tea earlier, they were working very diligently.) I ordered the veggie lasagna. It contained lentils, zucchini, and carrots. It was piping warm out of the large casserole dish they serve from and had a great flavor. It was delicious! I also ordered a brownie based on other reviews. It was tasty with a noticeable hint of espresso. The employees were sweet and the locals are friendly; I joined a pair at a table due to the place filling up fast. If I lived in Oxford I would return to this place again.

Please change the hours on this . We took 18 mins (36 mins total our of our way) to drive out of…read moreour way on a rainy day only to find them closed . This location closes at 5 pm. Perhaps it is a great food. It's very small. I hope to try it someday but be there before 5.

Have to give this place 5* as I am an olive person.very much so! The quality of stock here is…read morefantastic. All are of high taste and colour. The bread is perfectly matched and you just keep scoffing it!!! Lovely staff who don't mind you having tasters. Best take your own little botttles for the oils.

Having lived in and around this village for most of the first 20 years of my life I have seen this…read morepub in many different existences. Returning back for a last minute weekend at home I went here for Sunday lunch having heard that the food is top grade. I have to say that for the first time in my life I have eaten anSunday Lunch in a pub that actually tasted genuinely home cooked. The local beef was melt in the mouth perfect and the Yorkshire pudding second to none! Accompanying vegetables and potatoes were equally delicious. The menu is perfectly sized and varied and the great offering of local ingredients is exceptional and certainly made the proud Oxfordshire lad very happy! Best of all though was the ability to wash it down with perfect pints of Hooky... see photo. This is the perfect example of what is now an English Country pub. Of course completed by fantastically attentive and smiling staff. Thanks guys! Will be back soon.

This was my first pub experience in the UK and it filled all my expectations. It's a nice cozy…read morelittle place. I only saw one or two other full tables when we came in so it wasn't crowded at all. My Aunt told me that this place can and does get very crowded at times. For me I'm always concentrated on the food. My other Aunt and I split their award winning pork pie and the caprese salad. I was surprised when the pie came out cold. Even though the pie was a little less than room temperature it was delicious. The fatty pork melted in my mouth. The pickled veggies on the side had a curry seasoning as well that overpowered the pickling effect. Sour and spicy just seemed weird to me. I wish they were just pickled, but maybe I'm just not accustomed to that type of garnish, having lived my whole life in California. The salad was carried by the super fresh tomatoes. Probably the best tomatoes I've ever had. The soft cheese and basil were great too. My Aunt also gave me some of her fish cake that I tried. I believe the fish was salmon. It was crispy on the outside and not dry on the inside. Finally we all ordered and shared the chips which were crispy crunchy yet soft in the middle. Since they were kind of big and wedge shaped I didn't expect them to be that good, but they were fried perfectly. I'm super happy that this was my first ever UK pub experience. It was everything I imagined it to be and more.

Vaults & Gardens unfortunately had to move locations from there historic building and view of the…read moreRadcliffe Camera. They are now a short walk away nestled in a side street at 2 King Edward st. They still offer fantastic coffee, tea, and a cafe menu. I'm very partial to their breakfast menu usually ordering either the Full Oxford or the Eggs & Salmon. Service is quick and friendly and there's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Looking for a quiet seat, some warm coffee, and a fresh tasty bite? Look no further.

Just a quick walk from most anywhere in town . The building and surroundings are absolutely…read morestunning ! I was in awe ! Staff is kind and helpful and I loved that there were many vegetarian options . Coffee was delicious and loved the scone

My friend and I stopped here as we were walking around Luton. We have just arrived and we both…read morereally wanted to try an Italian place. After finding this charming restaurant, we entered and were created warmly. We were starving and tried the Mozzarella starter, which was fabulous!! Then we decided to try the dough balls, they were amazing!! After that we got a salad, the dressing was fantastic and the salad in total was really fantastic. Both us choose a pasta dish and they were top notch! I would make this a regular if I lived here! Everyone was kind and made feel so welcome! I highly recommend stopping by and giving it a try!!! I loved it so much, that even though I hardly ever write a review I had to do so for this place!!

Delicious! I went here with a party of 15 for my graduation party. They brought everything out…read moreperfectly cooked and to a high standard. I have been several times before and since, and they have smashed it every time! Their pizzas are delicious, and the mussels in a creamy sauce are mouth watering. I absolutely recommend this place to everyone. The only downside - the menu is huge, and makes it hard to choose what to have!

If I could leave 0 review I would my wife and I were turned away because we didn't want to sit in a…read moretwo seater with 4 luggage bags. There was barely anyone in restaurant. The host was rude and racist steer clear and find one of 5 other spots to eat.

It's an outlet mall in the middle of England. I didn't expect much when we decide to come…read more I cannot be more wrong. We ordered the Xiao Lun Bao, Seaweed Salad, and Spring Onion Noodles. Nothing amazing about the Seaweed Salad, but there is not much you can do about a traditional dish like that. The Xiao Lun Bao....it is unfortunate that the wrap is a little too thick for its own good. The juice and the filing was seasoned PERFECTLY, but its purity was stolen by the wrap. Now, the star, the Spring Onion Noodle. It arrived dry and we were like "Uh-oh". BUT, EVERYTHING in that bowl was seasoned PERFECTLY (again). Nothing was stealing the show. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting this mall.