The Carpenters Arms

The Angel At Burford

➤ 14 Witney St, OX18 4SN, BURFORD, United Kingdom

Carte • Mexican • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian

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"A really enjoyable meal on our first night in the Cotswolds, in the restaurant most recommended by my mate’s uncle (he stays locally). This award winning gastro pub, situated just off The Hill in the heart of Burford (Witney Street to be exact), very much mirrored the rustic, traditional feel offered in the other local pubs. We managed to get the only table left, right next to the bar, and to be honest it was a cracking location. We managed to have good banter with the lad behind the bar, as well as the woman that spoke to us later in the night both were very welcoming and friendly! Top level hospitality all round. I was craving a Burger and to my delight, it was on the menu. I don’t believe the photo quite does it justice but I can assure you, at 9pm at night it didn’t take long in disappearing from that plate. Cooked to perfection, it was a thick cut of meat and nothing overly fancy just a really good Burger (30 day aged Beef by the way). The Chips were crunchy and devoured (a tiny bit more in portion size would have been nice, but I’m being picky). The selection of Ales on offer added to the impressiveness of this place. Overall, for the meal and three drinks (including a tip), it was £40. Money well spent for a memorable experience. Yet again, another five star establishment produced by the Cotswolds area."

The Angel at Burford

➤ 14 Witney Street Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4SN, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Beer • Wine • British

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"My experience at The Angel last night was very disappointing. We made a reservation for 6 people specifically for the pork belly, which was tasty but not hot enough. The butternut squash was served cold, and the Boulanger potatoes were lukewarm. One member of our group found her ravioli to be bland and not hot as well. As someone with 50 years of professional cooking experience, including as a culinary arts teacher and judge of cooking competitions, I have high expectations for kitchen standards. The service was rated a 2 out of 5, while the location was given a 4 out of 5."

The Highway

➤ 117 High Street, OX18 4RG, West Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Food ok, nothing amazing. Service annoying, 2 people repeating everything. Service charge really annoying. I saw nothing clearly stated on the menu that I would be charged 10%."

The Shilton Rose And Crown

➤ Shilton, Burford I-OX18 4AB, United Kingdom, BURFORD

Carte • Pub • Fish • British • European

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"we visited this Sunday dinner after a long walk from buford Caravan site. what a beautiful pud and a wonderful friendly staff that felt so welcome. was only planned for a drink, but it looked so good to eat. we asked ourselves about a table when we had our dog with us and they were busy. nothing was much annoyed for them, I had the roast beef and my wife had leber and speck and both were beautiful. but the puddings were fantastic, one of the best meals we had in a long time. all staff were so friendly and helpful, making it even more pleasant. Not sure if we enjoyed the walk back to the website. in any case would visit again"

The Highway Inn Burford

➤ 117 High Street, Burford OX18 4RG, United Kingdom, BURFORD

Carte • Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic • Seafood

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"A beautiful old building (as most in this town). As a pub it’s not at all bad, as a hotel it leaves a lot to be desired. Our room (Signet) was damp and noisy with the constant drone of either a large extractor fan or washing machine downstairs more akin to a New York apartment than a quiet country pub. Bed was small (fair enough it’s a small room) but not particularly comfortable. The main problem was the attitude of the staff. I was told at check in breakfast finished at 10. When I arrived downstairs at 0950 I was told it finished at 0930. While I was staying I smashed my head badly on a very low door frame. These are normal in such old buildings in England. It was my fault of course, and it is marked with a very small label “Mind your head” but it was so hard a knock I ended up on the floor. That day I was headed to a wedding but had to leave due to the earlier knock as I wasn’t 100% When the next morning I was asked for details so they could complete the accident book, when I suggested that it needs a strip of yellow warning tape so it’s more noticeable her (Rebecca Riley the managers) response was an irritated and patronising “It does have a label and that is all that is required by law”. When I pointed out that while that may be the case I would expect that she might be more focused on firstly my welfare and secondly that of her future guests rather than simply what the most basic requirements by law are, she looked at me with disdain. Won’t be staying again, not because of low doorframes but because a general lack of attention to detail and this attitude which was entirely unnecessary. It was the same about the breakfast: I explained I was told by the staff the day before it was 10, she said “Well it’s here on the clipboard the booking times”. I said I believed her but the point was it was not what I was told. This is not what a great customer experience looks like. Good points were that food was OK, it’s a great location and the room had an excellent power shower and good water temperatures. I want to add that when one of the Cleaners heard/saw the accident happen, she was most sympathetic and asked repeatedly if she could do anything a better example of customer care than her boss."