The Pickled Ploughman

Great Western Arms Aynho

➤ Station Road, Aynho I-OX17 3BP, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Cafés • Seafood • British

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"I was travelling by the Great Western Arms, with my son, when our car was crippled by a puncture; we had to wait for the RAC and, subsequently, a tow truck and waited the the Pub car park for some time. Well before the pub officially opened, members of staff invited us inside so that we could keep warm. They provided coffee and orange juice free of charge and allowed us to sit in front of their fire. Once the pub was open we ordered food, but just as the food was ready, the tow truck arrived. The staffed kindly boxed up the food so we could take it with us. We both agreed that the food was lovely and nourishing. Before the tow truck arrived we also managed to order drinks; the selection was excellent. The pub is in an ideal location when travelling across the south midlands. We cannot thank the staff more for their kindness and consideration and happily recommend them, the food and the drinks available. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Quiet"

The Unicorn Inn

➤ Market Place, OX15 0SE, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

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"We came to visit here after hearing the new owner was starting to make a bit more effort with his business after a year of being there. We were greeted by fag butts all over the floor, along with a load of rubbish and flower beds full of junk and fag butts. Not the greatest welcome, but we continued. The entrance corridor was dark and half lit by fairy lights on the ceiling. No one was really in the pub, apart from a couple of what I assume to be locals sitting at the bar. The bar area was a mess, with bottles everywhere, dirty glasses (not sure where they came from as the pub was empty). We asked to look at a menu and was handed a folded and ripped bit of paper, which was strewn with spelling and grammar mistakes. The guy behind the bar looked totally at a loss surrounded by mess on his own. The coffee machine was surrounded by dirty napkins and sachets of sugar, with a pint of milk sat out on the side (not in the fridge). The floors don’t seem to have been washed since 2015, and don’t even get me started on the windows. What was once a beautiful beer garden is now covered with tents and tables are stacked in the flower beds. There’s no real sign of life outside apart from the mould that seemed to be growing in the ash trays. The pizza oven is filled with fag butts and rubbish, something I’m sure environmental health would have a field day with. I was also suggested to go upstairs to the ‘pool room’ a room with sticky floors, sticky tables and more strewn rubbish. The pool table barely works without a good kick in told. I popped outside of said pool room to find a stair case leading down to the garden covered in glass and yeah you guessed it fag butts. It’s such a shame that this lovely little pub has been treated with such lack of respect, and it is now so far away from its former glory that its hard to believe it will ever regain it. I will not be coming back."

The Crown Tuns Puddingface, The Pie Place

➤ New Street, Deddington I-OX15 0SP, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Cafés • Vegan • British

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"Well I've been meening to go here for a long time as I've heared so much about the place so decided to give it a try and took my better half. Staff where very polite and said it would be about half hour for a table but was seated within 15 minutes our order was taken and food arrived not long after and was amazing quality and enjoyed every last bit. Then desert was just as amazing, if i could put more then 5 stars i would great place, great staff and great food and at a very good price so will definitely be going again very soon. Thanks all for a lovely evening."

The Cartwright

➤ 1-5 Croughton Road, Aynho, OX17 3BE, Banbury, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Cafés • Seafood • British

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"This charming coaching Inn is located in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds well situated for the city of Oxford and Bletchley Park. The food is good quality and reasonable priced. Staff are friendly attentive and efficient. who makes staying here a pleasurei. The rooms were clean but in need of refreshing/ refurbishment hence the four stars) would definitely stay again. Rooms: 3 Service: 5 Location: 5"

The Red Lion

➤ The Green, OX17 3NG, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Cafés • Steak • Seafood

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"We had stayed at The Red Lion before and, after comparing prices in and around Banbury, we found that they couldn't compete. We stayed for one night in a room next to the main road, but the double glazing on the window was excellent and we hardly noticed any noise from the busy road. The room was nicely furnished, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was lovely. We had dinner at the pub and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially considering the very reasonable prices. The entire pub was clean, and the staff were efficient and friendly. The parking lot at the back of the pub was a bonus. We highly recommend staying here to anyone!"