Castle at Edgehill in Cherwell

Mediocre expensive fish and chips that were greasy and left unfinished by 2 of us. Men’s toilets smell of urine and tissues on floor, generally grubby state potty it used to be a nice place.

Went to the Castle pub today as recommended by locals. We were really well looked after by Louis the barman who was so friendly and informative and also shown to a fantastic table with a great view by a lovely female staff member but didn’t catch her name. It’s well worth a visit

Absolutely beautiful place to go and eat, staff were so friendly and couldn’t be more friendly, taking their time to explain things. Food was amazing I was so impressed and the portions are very generous. Would definitely recommend this place 1million %

We visited The Castle on a pleasant, balmy, friday evening. The staff accommodated our dietary needs and were very helpful with regards the delay of one of our party and difficulty for another guest with the steps. Having said this, the service thereafter was a bit slow. The setting is particularly stunning, overlooking Warwickshire countryside - make sure to ask for a window table if you want to catch the sunset! We have mixed reviews on our food, which didn’t live up to previous visits. Main course of Chicken Supreme was bland and lacking a sauce. It would have been nicer with fresh vegetables or at least an alternative to the salad. Fish and Chips was fine but nothing special. However, the Fish of the Day was rated more highly - tasty and cooked well with lovely vegetables but our guest didn’t enjoy the crushed potatoes. The ‘dishes of the day’ were definitely the deserts. Of note, The Sticky Toffee Pudding with ice cream was extra special with the addition of honeycomb pieces. Overall, we all felt the food was pricey on this occasion. We would rate The Castle out of 5 as follows: The Food: 3 Service: 4 Value for Money: 2.5 Setting/Atmosphere: 4

Super food and excellent service, lovely views and highly recommend. We had Sunday lunch here with 8 people and would definitely be going back.

The views are spectacular on a clear day. The food here is lovely and tasty, and the drinks are good too. Real ale is especially good.

We didn't stay here but stopped for afternoon drinks and a bite. It was great, scenic and the staff were friendly.

Had a good lunch. Friendly staff although service was a little slow. I didn't like that, at the time of dessert, we were told that we had to leave the table within 15 minutes and so we gave up.

Food was fabulous. We had a lovely Sunday lunch.

The most gorgeous Pub around! The Castle never fails to impress us. We have had many meals here be it lunch when we’re passing by on a dog walk or a lovely Sunday Roast. Today was the best roast I’ve ever had, the slow roasted pork is amazing to say the least. Everything about the Sunday dinner was 10/10. Would highly recommend eating here or stopping for a drink. The views in the glass house and the garden in the summer is just beautiful.

Nice environment!! Havnt been for a long time but looks better . Some lovely views Told food is good 👍 Staff friendly Parking opposite and car park attached

I had an amazing two-night stay at this place! The staff were fantastic, and Ryan is the best host ever! The cocktails were out of this world, and the food was top-notch! We were traveling on vacation here from the US for two weeks, and this was the highlight of our trip.

Very charming place and child-friendly. The food is very good in such a place I highly recommend eating something.

I didn't stay here, so I can't comment on the accommodation, but had a delicious Sunday Roast here at the weekend. The place was full but the service still excellent. They have a vegetarian starters and mains, if that's your thing, but I had the Trio of Meats Roast dinner - pork, chicken & beef - and it was EXCELLENT. Make sure you add the Sunday Extras Board if you're there on a Sunday - the cauliflower cheese and the stuffing were both delicious.

Fantastic Pub and garden with Beautiful countryside views, friendly staff, and excellent food.

The most wonderful views for a drink in the summer. Very polite and friendly staff. Probably not the most suitable garden for children but equally not dangerous. Highly recommended.

Stayed at the Castle whilst attending a freinds wedding nearby & the staff were the loveliest! Food was amazing, room was lovely! Lovely little couple of nights at the Castle thank you lovely team x

Superb Sunday roast! Highly recommend

Wonderful location, Wonderful meal, Wonderful service by the lovely Marcia who looked after our every need. We will be back again soon, and hopefully Marcia will be serving us again.

Lovely evening with my hubby and dad great service from Marcia added with the delicious food, great views from the glass house over the Cotswolds

Had an awesome time at the bbq party. Musician was insane and the magician was unreal! Ryan was in the bar outside and was so attentive! Constantly checking we were ok for drinks! My daughter loved the bubblegum ice cream! The Castle is beautiful and the views are stunning! Our experience was honestly made by Ryan though, what a lovely man! Thanks for a beautiful evening castle, we love you!

Helpful manager (despite booking lunch so late for Bank Holiday Sunday) & the staff were efficient & charming. In fact, the manager organised a change of table from the bar area (which was very draughty) to the restaurant. My friend & I ordered the roast beef which was cooked to perfection (two pink large slices with huge roast potatoes, yummy Yorkshire pudding & vegetables). What could be better?! My husband had the burger which he described as excellent & not dried out. Lovely wine & a convivial atmosphere in the restaurant made for a very enjoyable afternoon. We felt that all of the staff were providing an excellent service ensuring all of the diners had a great experience.

We have just stayed at the castle and have to recommend this place for the Sunday roast that was exceptional. The service was amazing. Our waiter szymon was fantastic and was able to help advise me with my allergies well. The atmosphere was buzzing and we stayed in the suite which was fabulous. Can’t wait to come again!’l

Fabulous location, dog friendly bar, more of a restaurant/hotel than a pub.

I had a wonderful roast dinner last Sunday in the lovely garden. Szymon provided me and my family with an excellent service and friendly conversation :) will definitely return soon

I’ve eaten here a number of times now and never really been disappointed however this changed dramatically today after stopping off with a couple of friends for some lunch we opted for the sandwiches and loaded fries. The sandwiches were adequate, however, the loaded fries were somewhat undesirable. And had quite clearly been sat under the heat lamp for hours after sending them back and asking for a fresh loaded fries they were then returned one minute later and were the exact same fries just with some burger sauce and jalapeño sprayed on top. Trying to disguise the fact they weren’t even bothered about changing them out. Considering the sandwiches were £55 you would think some decent fries wouldn’t go a miss. I will, however say that the service was fantastic and I think all of this boils down to a bone idle and lazy chef All the best George

The building and its setting are spectacular and the food was excellent! We went for a birthday meal and the service from Marcia and the team was exceptional. They even personalised the dessert which was a nice surprise. We’ve driven past this place occasionally over the last few years but hadn’t got round to trying until now. One of the best eating out experiences we’ve had in ages. Will definitely be back!

Came for a drink at the castle, met a lovely host called Ryan who persuaded us to go for dinner, and what a dinner it was! We had a blade of beef and some ribs and they were unbelievable. Amazing service and experience - unlike anything I’ve experienced in a long time. Thank you so much! Big thanks to Ryan especially for making us feel so special and making our night! Will be back very soon.

Fabulous day with my friend and the dogs!This place is lovely, great location and the area around the castle is beautiful.Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food, friendly staff and outstanding service from Simon the waiter. Highly recommend for a visit.

I love The Castle at Edgehill! My husband and I came to The Castle the evening after our legal wedding ceremony to celebrate and we were so spoilt! There was an Ibiza Sunset party which was so nice and such a vibe! The garden space is perfect! We were spoilt to a lovely glass of Prosecco as a congratulations from Ryan which was such a special touch, Ryan was so lovely and looked after us so well whilst we were celebrating our special day! Ryan made us feel so special and welcome! The food was divine and service was so friendly and wonderful! We will be back! Thank you again!

Great service from Szymon and delicious food in a beautiful setting!

Very happy with our stay. Delicious food! An extra plus, we were served by Simon who was providing a great customer service. Definitely coming back and bringing friends.

We had a lovely Coffee and cake, excellent service, very welcoming.

Great food, gorgeous building and great service, special thank you to Simon🌟. 10/10

Waiting and bar staff very friendly and helpful, especially Szymon. Great food, nice drinks, friendly staff.

An all round lovely evening. Delicious food and an amazing view. Great service as well from our waitress Emily, very polite and catered for our every need. Would definitely give it a go !

Very nice meal and great and friendly service from Emily and Thomas.

Excellent service from Thomas and Emily.

We had a fantastic meal! The staff were extremely professional and welcoming, but not over attentive. The food was of a very high standard and good value. The panoramic views of Warwickshire were quite unbeatable. The building itself was very well furnished and is full of character. Overall very happy customers and will look forward to visiting the other restaurants in the chain.

Stunning building and location. There is information about the Battle of Edge Hill situated in the beer garden and views for miles across the valley and hills beyond. The Inn itself is quite small inside but they have built a garden room with extra tables to enjoy the view from inside on a rainy day. The food looked lovely although I didn't eat whilst here.

Delicious food, stunning views and friendly attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble for our server Tilly. Will be back to experience their 'date night' offer along with our doggie Cindy who was spoilt by all the staff!

Had a delicious blt sandwich with cracking views of Warwickshire.

Stopped here as part of a scavenger hunt. Staff were very friendly. Looked great inside with some beautiful views from the dining room.

Great service, great food, great view - couldn't really get much better!

Great pub. Lovely views. Nice, locally brewed beers. Friendly staff

Delicious food, excellent service. We were lucky to get a table with the most stunning view. Highly recommend a visit.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay and all staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, food was excellent and rooms very tidy and clean. Would recommend to anyone.

Pros: Food was absolutely gorgeous and well worth the price. Portions were great and the fact that everything is produced locally is really spectacular. The view and location is stunning. Cons: Parking is difficult especially during peak times. Service was a bit slow especially if you request any changes out of the ordinary.

We came here for a romantic dinner. Drove a fair way just for the experience and it didn't disappoint. Great setting, great atmosphere.

We only ate in the restaurant but the actual hotel part, turret especially, looked amazing. The views must be fantastic on clear days.

Quirky mock castle with an interesting history. The pub serves a good selection of drinks and the food smelled great. Amazing views across the countryside overlooking the site of the Battle of Edgehill, which was the first encounter of the English Civil War.

Absolutely amazing. 11/10 would recommend to anyone for just a meal, just a drink, or even an event.

Beautiful, beautiful and BEAUTIFUL 😍

Stunning views and food! The home produced gin was great too!

Beautiful meal out with the family by the added kindness of the staff especially Ryan who went above and beyond to make sure we was catered for. Will definitely be visiting again. The views were also incredible

Always speedy service and tasty food in a beautiful setting. They have a big garden with lots of space and great views.

Lovely food, staff friendly and welcoming

Lovely place to visit for food or drink.

Beautiful views, lacks cleanliness in sone areas and food is just good , where as other free spirit venues have amazing food.

Stunning views from both the beer garden and the restaurant. This pub is located in a small village on a hilltop, and looks like a mini castle. Serving the always excellent Hook Norton Brewary ales, plus the usual array of wines and spirits. Definitely worth a visit!

Visited this amazing building for a wedding anniversary meal and could not have been more impressed with the food, the setting with incredible views and a beautiful sunset, service and the general ambience. A night to remember. Will DEFINITELY BE BACK! 😊

Beautiful veiw and very pleasant

Fabulous location amazing views and service in dining room was amazing. Food was really good - it was our wedding anniversary and was an absolute treat

A really delicious meal in a beautiful setting. The sevice was lovely, attentive and friendly.

Nice place out in the countryside village with great views, parking is limited, food was very good.

My first experience of the castle will certainly not be my last , the food was incredible, I had the pea risotto and the blade of beef , truly amazing… all the flavours complimented each other and along with an incredible views that meets you in the glass house restaurant.… Katies hosting skills are amazing and Sami behind the bar give the castle a welcoming and friendly vibe.

Beautiful location, gorgeous views from summer garden, very good service and delicious food.

Great spot with excellent views

Hoping to stay there after my wedding

Excellent lunch. The service wasn’t good but the food was very good. We had a table for 12 and were asked by management to choose our courses several weeks in advance. Quite odd but as the service on the day was poor - perhaps it explains why they would struggle to take an order from 12 on the day. They did take dessert orders from us but got it wrong. All in all I would recommend this restaurant but perhaps they can cope better with smaller tables.

We booked here for two reasons, it was convenient on a very long journey for a break and Menu had a decent Gluten free option, All I can say is what a find, Food was fabulous and for what we received we felt was reasonably priced, Staff and service were also excellent, as this place is only 1 1/2 hours from home we will certainly return, forgot to mention the views from the Restuarant are also amazing

Recently, I came into The Castle with high expectations from various recommendations and I must say, I definitely wasn’t disappointed! Our meals included the slow cooked beef, fish and chips and the ribeye steak. All of which were absolutely incredible and cooked to perfection! Another reason our experience was so good was our sever, Neli. She managed to cater to each and every one of our requests and provided a welcoming vibe as well! We definitely plan to visit again. Thanks!

We were here for a wedding and saw this beautiful venue. It's a lovely location with grand views, and the Castle itself is very pretty. If we lived locally we would definitely want to come back to visit.

Amazing views , friendly bar man , colleagues polite and happy to see you , only gripe is that we were not thanked or given a good bye and was ignored by the senior lady , who had said bye previously to an older couple a few moments before we left.

First time visiting here and I was very impressed! Beautiful pub, really friendly greeting from Ryan. Was very dog friendly both Ryan and the gentleman behind the bar made a fuss of my dog and made us feel very welcome. Free dog treats and other dog essentials for sale. Lovely atmosphere will definitely return!

Took my mum who is in a wheelchair user for her birthday today for afternoon tea. What a fantastic find , spectacular views amazing rooms , the staff were very helpful . The afternoon Tea was very good value, infact we took cakes home with us . Recommend for a romantic weekend away also. Really lovely day

Superb location to celebrate our anniversary, it was a beautiful, sunny day and we enjoyed taking in the spectacular views. Starters - these were all amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed them. Mains - all 3 of us dining had Sunday roasts. Diner 1 ordered roast loin of pork and was disappointed to be served a pork chop which was dry and difficult to cut - expected slices of pork from a roasted joint so not great. Diner 2 ordered the trio of meats, again a pork chop, lump of chicken breast and slices of beef. The pork and chicken again were dry, beef was ok. Diner 3 ordered beef and was happy enough. The rest of the dinner was enjoyable enough but I've definitely had better! and for a lot less £££ Desserts - we decided to skip but ordered 2 Baileys hot chocolates instead. I asked for them to be extra hot. When they arrived, they looked amazing but were barely warm.....sigh. It cost £19 for two. I really wanted to love the food but unfortunately the Sunday roasts and the Baileys (not) hot chocolate fell short of expectation. The setting is definitely their selling point.

Visited today for Sunday lunch and it was perfect. Excellent friendly service and a delicious roast lunch all with a great view.

Stayed last week due to visiting a customer in the local area. Great hotel, staff and what a picturesque location! Will certainly be coming back!

Had dinner here a number of times and it is always lovely. Went for breakfast this morning to give it a go and this review reflects breakfast experience. £52 for 2 fryups and a couple pots of tea. The breakfast was bang average with an inluded "service charge" for a bloody fry up. Completely overpriced and to be honest has put me off returning even for dinner. I would reccomend the Farm To Table restaurant not too far from here, similar price but infinitely better quality breakfasts that is actually worth the cost.

Stunning views, lovely food and wonderful service. They really make an effort here and it shows.

Had a dinner with my family and a toddler in tow. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The portion size is enormous. I had the beet gnocchi while the others had fish & chips and steak as it was steak night. We walked out belly first! I tried a Gin cocktail and it was house made gin from the Gin school they run. It was delicious! Would definitely recommend!!

The staff are so friendly. They even put us in this lovely place setting. The food, particularly the pork belly, was sublime.

Stopped for a pint on our walk. Friendly staff and great views

As a family myself,my wife and my daughter went for Mother’s Day, we were really looking forward to it.Everything was great we ordered our food three roast beef dinner’s with all the trimmings, unfortunately when they arrived the meat was cold as were some of the vegetables,the waitress said she would change all three dinners for us and the meat was probably cold as we ordered it medium/rare which I thought was strange. She did change all three dinners and to be honest again the meat was luke warm and the gravy was cold. We left very disappointed. Tony Bastin Harbury Warwickshire

Perfect for a romantic dinner, great location and history (battle in 1642) food is first class

Good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Decent selection of beers.

Wonderful service and food. Can't recommend highly enough. Staff so friendly and helpful. Attentive with drinks needed and took time out to ensure 6 year old grandson was looked after with all the adults. Views amazing. Can't wait to go again.

Took my girl friend to propose. The staff went above and beyond to make it special. The food was lovely. The views were amazing. The castle was gorgeous. We had a fantastic time all round. I organised with the staff to setup a surprise for after dinner in my room and they sure did deliver !

Perfect weekend the staff go above and beyond to make sure you really have an amazing time.

11 of our family met here for Sunday lunch and it was truly amazing. The food was excellent and the staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Thank you Sylwia and your fantastic team!

The location is great, I can't say anything about the service or rooms as I didn't go in.

Amazing location, wonderful service and excellent food. Absolutely faultless!

Wow what a beautiful setting, had the best table in restaurant view to die for. Surprise lunch for partner and he wasn’t disappointed! Food and staff fantastic will definitely be returning soon. Well done nice to see such friendly and welcoming staff ❤️👌

Ate around 1245pm at 330pm after having awful tummy aches had violent diarrhoea! Only ate the Fish Sandwich. No point complaining they won't do anything customer service apart from the bar staff and dark haired waitress is awful. Had to take immediate medication to stop my upset tummy. Salad also was old with brown marks and slimy. My friend ordered cheese sandwich we've NEVER in our life had cheese served up like 1cm cubes of tiny cheese!!!! It looked like Sweetcorn in a sandwich! If they couldn't accommodate with proper mature Cheddar then say so don't dish up baby portions!!! I've lived in the area over 40 years often pop over for food this is now the SECOND bad meal the last one was fish bones served up in the pate which the chef said shouldn't be dangerous but couldn't guarantee as they don't make it !!! So I'm thinking quite a bit us brought in they just put together. Anyway unfortunately we'll stick with other pubs and restaurants as the owners don't really care about the odd bad review. I never complain we even paid almost 4.00 tip BUT this time I've had enough as it made me so poorly. The blonde waitress makes ypu feel like you should not complain and is way iver the top! Mrs JAR

What a stunning location but what really made our stay were the lovely team. So welcoming and friendly, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed a delicious dinner with an excellent breakfast next morning before we departed. Booking essential as there are not many rooms and the restaurant was extremely popular with locals. Situated close to Banbury.

Amazing food, amazing service! Stayed the night and had breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Perfect staff, perfect service.

It was worth going just for the view. Food was a bonus

Passed this place a number of times and chose as a destination for lunch today. Table by a roaring fire free when we arrived but was pre booked. Barman showed us through to the narrow conservatory at the rear and could not be disappointed with the fabulous view below and in front of us of the Edgehill battlefield.....fab Lunch also didn't disappoint, we had a shared starter of bread, olives, sun dried tomatoes, pickles, etc, and then I had a venison burger with goat cheese, relishes and fries. Hubby had fish and chips with peas, and we were pleasantly full. Pudding menu offered and accepted, just for a look but decided on the mixed fruit crumble with custard and the pear flan with ice cream Food and service very good and will be back

Had a lovely birthday treat here with my husband and dog, great food and drink. Room was very cosy, but quite adequate for the night. Breakfast room has stunning views over hills. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Great place for all, dogs, children and looks great for Sunday roasts, dog friendly with great walk through woods and fields. Will like to go back again and stay in another room as the Verney is very abit claustrophobic