Dog House Hotel Restaurant & Bar in Vale of White Horse

Andrew was an exceptional host, and James a superb chef.

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time, and service from Lina and Shannon was top quality.

Wonderful experience! Andrew and James did a great job on our breakfast, the service was amazing! And the room was nice and clean.

Warm friendly welcome. Comfortable rooms. Thank you Andrew/ James for a great breakfast.

One Night stay from a day out which was located nearby, room seemed substantial enough, although bed was a little uncomfortable, woke up with sore neck, breakfast service was fast and very nice, our waiter was very friendly and welcoming (staff were Andrew and Steve).

We stayed at this hotel because of its location to places we wanted to visit. Steve and his team were very welcoming and helpful for the duration of our stay. The breakfasts was excellent, we opted for full English which was delicious and plentiful. There was also a choice of cereals, fruit, yogurts and pastries. The rooms were comfortable and in keeping with the building and were very clean and refreshed daily. The evening meals were very nice with a good choice and also a specials board and also a good selection of drinks. We would definitely return to this hotel again when visiting the area.

The staff was so friendly and super helpful bringing us our son’s birthday cake when we needed it and making us feel like nothing was a problem. Shannon and Ella were fab! Thank you

Stopped here on way home from working near this location. We got to the bar which was not to busy, there was a few people there after a funeral for a wake. The person behind the bar refused to serve us as there was a wake on, even though nobody was at the bar. Wouldn't have friends go here even for my wake, absolutely the worst and rudest staff I have ever come across. Avoid like the covid Jab.

A. Very enjoyable afternoon. The staff were very helpful. many thanks to the manager.(Blue light card discount) being this was Good Friday. food and drink was excellent.👌

We arrived on Sunday 17th March, for Our Anniversary, we were welcomed by a Lovely Lady , given our room key and booked a table for Dinner… as the food smelt delicious!. It didn’t Disappoint either!. The next morning we went down for Breakfast and we were welcomed by “ Andrew”, His Service was Top Notch !, as was Our breakfast , cooked by “James” The Chef, we really enjoyed Our relaxing break and would Highly Recommended this Hotel .

Visited today for lunch and found it excellent. Very good service, prompt delivery of food from friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble. Prices were much lower than many other pubs nearby. Two courses each for two people, plus drinks, £47! Payment was accepted by card or cash. Service charge not included but we were advised that a tip could be added on my card payment, which I did. Used the accessible toilet which was spotless with all requirements for disabled and baby changing facilities. We'll be going again!!

Went to the Doghouse today to celebrate Mothers Day with the 3 course special menu. There was 11 of us and I must say that I was really impressed from start to finish. Staff so friendly and helpful and table set beautifully. All 2 courses for the 11 of us came out hot and were delicious. The puddings were presented so well and not a crumb was left. Would definitely recommend and cant thank Sammy and Steve enough for making it a lovely Mothers day for all.

Amazing service for mothers day! Food was delicious. The perfect amount of time in-between the 3 courses. Amazing atmosphere. Happy and so helpful staff. Well done to Steve Sammy & team. Will definitely be back.

Excellent food, delicious. Great personal service. I shared a really special Mothers Day with my family. Cannot recommend this pub highly enough. Credit to Steve, Sammy and staff. They are so attentive. Can't wait for our next celebration there.

Had a lovely lunch today, myself and 2 friends, one in a wheelchair. Very good wheelchair access and plenty of space around tables. Small but good gluten free menu for me, but good well priced menu for the others. Lovely small desert choice with our coffee. With very pleasant staff, all in all a very happy experience.

Had an early Mother’s Day lunch today for 4 people , it was all of ours first visit and we were very pleasantly surprised Although the staff were dealing with a large group of diners , we did not feel overlooked at all Our waitress was attentive and friendly and informed us with an apology about a slight delay in our meals coming from the kitchen due to the large party , we were more than happy to sit & chat and it wasn’t a issue Our food arrived & it was delicious, fresh and hot and to our minds very good value Our first experience was an enjoyable one , we felt welcomed and valued , we will definitely be returning, thank you all of the lunch time team

Great food and service - we came for dinner and we had a lovely time- sue and lina were both fantastic- will be back soon! Thanks

I stayed over for one night, and was very impressed. The rooms were fine; the bar and restaurant were welcoming; the food and beverage were perfectly good; but the staff were exceptional - friendly and efficient, the perfect combination. As for location, it's an old Coaching House, so it's right out on Frilford Heath on the main road, several miles away from the next nearest venues. But anyone staying there wouldn't head out, they'd stay in for dinner .... and they'd enjoy it!

Decent enough pub food in a lovely setting with friendly staff. Slightly confused when we parked in the carpark and couldn’t immediately see the pub. It’s actually opposite on the other side of the road, but in the dark there are no obvious signs so it took us a minute! Greeted by friendly staff that were happy to move us to another warmer table when we asked, the Dog House is both large inside but also feels cosy. Not a 5 star review as one of the Specials was off despite still being hung on the blackboard and one of our drinks was delivered incorrectly (they did offer to change). An overall pleasant experience you’d expect from a Chef and Brewer but in a nicer than usual setting and with cheery staff. I suspect we’ll be back.

Stayed for two nights on route from Devon to a funeral near Aylesbury . From the moment we arrived we knew we had chosen the ideal place to stay. The staff were tremendous and so welcoming and thanks to the chef the food was brilliant. If any of our relations decide to die within 50 miles of Abingdon then we will be back.!

Family meet up and fabulous lunch. We even brought our dog! The food was absolutely perfect, and the service first class! There were even treats for the dog! We’ll be back. Thank you.

Had a problem with car which ended up two of waiting in the car park , soon after Steve from the premises came out and asked if we were ok , after explaining the situation Steve kindly offered us coffee on the house inside, Emma looked after us fantastically. I seriously cannot thank Steve and Emma enough , I will certainly return to use the premises

Visited recently for a meal. Lina and Sue showed such amazing service! Will definitely be back soon!

Always good service both in the evenings and for breakfast in the morning. Andrew in the mornings is exceptionally polite and happy to deal with requirements and equally in the evenings too many to spell out are also good

Beautiful Sunday roast. Warm welcome friendly staff good service. The roast beef was served a little pink which was lovely and moist.

Had a wonderful meal here tonight with family. I didn’t know the area so we took a chance and came here. What a fantastic decision!. Good value, delicious food and lovely friendly service from Steve, Niamh, and Ian. Highly recommended. We’ll be back!

Lovely lunch. Service was very good

Food was nice and place is also good

We had a family funeral wake at the Dog House, it's just a few minutes' drive from the South Oxfordshire Crematorium. We had our own separate function area, the staff were extremely helpful both before and on the day. They had thought of everything, like smart white table cloths and a memories table where we put flowers, photo frames and an old photo album. We went for the smaller buffet option plus teas and coffees. The food was amazing and there was loads left. They helped lots of guests take some home by supplying cardboard takeaway boxes. We stayed on into the evening, just the close family, and had a lovely time remembering grandma. Cannot fault it in any way. An excellent venue for a wake. Thank you to Emma, the chef and all the staff on the day.

Visited here on valentines day for our wedding anniversary. The staff were polite and friendly, the food was absolutely beautiful and well presented.

Visited for Valentines meal, food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We don't visit often but when we do it's always a great experience with the only complaint last night that the real ales choice was limited.

I hadn’t planned on visiting, but my car broke down on the side of the road right by the Dog House and I couldn’t have been luckier for that fact in the end! Andrew & James were so helpful and welcoming and what was a stressful morning was made so much better for taking a break there. Thank you!

We travelled from Yorkshire to abingdon for a family birthday in January. though we have been to the dog house before as family live nearby ,on this occasion we booked 2 rooms to stay the night .we were welcomed to the pub and checked in after a few drinks .we had rooms 2 and 21 .we didn't realise that room 21 is a massive attic room with lots of character which this pub has in spades.which was great .room 2 was also nice with TV. Comfy bed .en suite etc .the pre booked evening meal was very nice with excellent service.and after a good night's sleep in the warm room .the radiator under the window kept us nice and warm (the original window was a bit drafty but added to the quirkiness of staying in a19th century building ) followed by a first class English breakfast with lots of choice and other options available .continental etc .and we managed to get all this for a very reasonable rate.so to sum up a great experience for a family birthday .with good food and drink .in a pub with history and character which is well run. Your custom is truly appreciated. Hopefully we will return for a meal on a future visit to Oxford and will stay again in future .

This is the third time we have been to this delightful place. We went with friends for lunch. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly, helpful. Could not fault the service or the food. We will definitely be going back.

Lovely evening. Lovely food . Lovely staff. It was a very enjoyable evening. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was very relaxing 😄

The Dog House, Frilford Heath is a very warm, welcoming, well decorated, family Bar, Restaurant and Hotel. Plenty of space inside., with large car park opposite. The buffet food served for a family occasion was excellent. The staff very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this Pub and will definitely be returning again

We held my Dad's wake at The Dog House yesterday. The buffet was fantastic, and plenty of it. The staff were all polite and respectful. They even gave us boxes to take left over food home. Thank you Steve and your staff.

Very welcoming staff to a comfortable well appointed hotel and restaurant. Manager Steve and colleagues Andrew and James were great. The hotel was lovely and warm during this really cold snap in Jauary and the room we had was large and well equipped.

Stayed on business whilst working the area and safe to say the Doh House is perfectly placed with all you need for a comf6and practical stay with quick access to the major road network the large car park make life easy too Accommodation is good with the rooms equipped with everything you need, the furniture is a little tired in places but everything was clean and perfectly functional so no issues Food was very good at both breakfast and dinner. Andrew makes sure your breakfast is cooked to order and nothing is too much trouble all you have to do is ask and Andrew takes care of it. Both cooked and continental options are available and with some nice choices other than just a full.english! Dinner had a really good selection, and the service was quick even when quite busy. No complaints for the food - tasty and hot ! All in all a pleasant stay and a place that I will now use when working in the area as its a bit of a find!

We had a working breakfast in the conservatory. The food was good and the service was great. We will be back

We came for dinner. Good reception from staff, sat at a table and the service was good and consistent. The food was good, not exceptional but nice

We popped in during the festive period, the pub was lively & staff busy but they made space for us to have lunch, they kindly went out of their way for my gluten free mother to have what she wanted. The staff were fantastic, upbeat and nothing was too much trouble. Lewis and another lady served us and they were second to none. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone passing & look forward to coming again in the future.

We went to this delightful pub for lunch for my birthday. When we arrived the staff we very friendly and very accomdating. The place was very well set out and was beautifully decorated and very well presented. Nothing was to much problem for the staff....

From booking to leaving the whole experience was great. The staff were all really helpful and friendly both in person and over the phone. The atmosphere was great and the the food was amazing. Best Christmas Day lunch yet and we have been going out...

Finally a decent gluten free menu!! I was overjoyed to be given my own NGC (non gluten containing) menu with a variety of starters, mains and desserts! I had the Signature Burger for main course and Bakwell Tart for dessert, what can I say, they...

Our stay at the Dog House has been nothing short of amazing! The service is outstanding - a special mention for Andrew who looked after us during our breakfast: he was so attentive and catered for our every need. Breakfast was delicious and the poached...

Having been to The Dog House last year and had a very good experience I stayed there with some friends recently on a trip to Oxford. Steve and his team were excellent and we were made to feel very welcome. In addition the food and...

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size, clean and had a comfortable bed. The bathroom was a little small, but that's to be expected in an old country pub hotel. The breakfast was reasonably priced and very tasty.

Food was cracking, service was faultless!! Thank you again team! Shall definitely be back! Might even book a stay next time

Outstanding !!! My wife and myself visited the dog house to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary, everything was perfect from arrival being greeted by manager Steve who was warm , welcoming with a lovely smile he showed us to our table , having our...

I would like to thank Steve and the team for a memorable stay! After a long flight and a dauting drive home to South Wales we decided to stay in the Oxfordshire area! We were greeted as friends and left as regulars. When my daughter...

We arrived to have breakfast & for the grandchildren to visit Father Christmas. We were a party of 12 . Staff were all very welcoming & friendly & efficient Table was laid out with Xmas Crackers and Xmas headbands/hats for the kids. We were greeted...

What a fantastic meal we had, Stephen and his team were so wonderful and friendly we booked the main menu and changed it when we got there for the Christmas 3 course menu. Nothing was to much trouble will be back again soon. Thank Stephen...

possibly the best UK stay we have had. everything about this pace has been great. the food is amazing, the service superb and the staff are just out of this world. liberty served us our dinner and it was her first week but she was...

We were a party of 6 for Sunday lunch. The food and service were excellent. The menu choices were many and varied. We will return soon.

We stayed here, myself, son & husband after my son had a driving experience day at the airfield, the staff were very welcoming & helpful, we hadn't booked a table for an evening meal but they managed to fit us in, i'm so glad they...

I was visiting the Dog House for a wake and travelling by bike from some distance. I called and asked if it might be possible to have a shower or change somewhere and Emma on reception very kindly organised me a room where I could...

We stayed at The Dog House 5 nights for Bed and Breakfast while visiting from America. It was a great location close to our family and the place we lived before emigrating over 40 years ago. The Dog House staff made us very welcome. Special...

Was here on business for a two night stay, the team were amazing, especially Andrew, James the breakfast chef served the best poached eggs I’ve EVER had! Also had dinner both evenings, food was really good. Now for the not so good, and the reason...

My Daughter and l stay at The Dog House from 26th to 27th Nov, ever one was happy and friendly, Lewis was very helpful and good at his job, at Breakfast we were looked after by Andrew and James was the Cook, at Breakfast we...

The roast beef on the bone was delicious. The rest of the meal too. We booked for our birthday while we were there.

Accommodation is comfortable and clean. James the chef is amazing, every meal we had was 5* I’ve stayed 2 weeks so far on business and nothing is too much trouble. Andrew the breakfast host is very friendly and funny. Will definitely be staying again.

Food was amazing and the staff were even better! Would definitely recommend the chicken and ham hock pie with mash it was delicious! Shout out to Steve for being amazing!!

I went to the Doghouse for my birthday with my children and my father, who was visiting us for the weekend. We decided to have the Christmas roast which was lovely and a bigger portion than the usual Sunday roast, didn’t leave us any room...

Warm welcome, cosy pub. Comfortable room with good mattress and shower. Very nice breakfast and service from Andrew and James.

Excellent stay beautiful coach house We stayed 23rd November 2023 in room 1 The team were very welcoming and friendly we felt relaxed right away Food and beverages where spot in fresh and hot food Room was warm comfortable and the bed was exceptionally comfortable...

Have been here quite a few times and the food and service has always been great. Was looking for an easy access car park as my sister is not very mobile at the moment. Easy parking with a nice welcome from our server Lewis, who...

Booked for seven people for Sunday evening. Table wasn't clean and the dining room was almost empty. One waitress seemed to be unable to see what needed to be done. We asked for one of the seats to be cleaned as there was chocolate sauce...

We came here recently for a meal and get together before my sisters baby came, the staff were really accommodating to all guests who ranged from the ages of 1-96! We brought a cake with us and Steve brought out some plates, cream and ice...

Excellent customer service, staff were friendly and welcoming.. we had burgers and a pudding both were well presented and tasted amazing.. would definitely recommend.. great atmosphere.. well done guys service was spot on… will be back soon.

We stayed here along with 8 other guests because my sister’s wake was held at the hotel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived after the funeral to when we left the following day. The food for the wake was...

Stayed here for 3 nights on arrival greeted at desk with a smile ,given key found room very pleased very clean and comfy. Had booked a table the food was excellent Breakfast in the morning you’re greeted by Andrew What a start to the day...

Very enjoyable meal here. A bit lacking in atmosphere, mostly due to a very quiet midweek lunchtime. All the dishes we ordered were of good quality, especially the king prawn risotto starter. Game mixed grill good, although venison more cooked than requested. Two granddaughters (10,...

This was an excellent hotel,very friendly and professional staff, dog friendly which was great for us with a dog, food brilliant and good rates. Thank you, to you all for a pleasant stay. Alan and Debbie

I am currently staying over night here for work purposes, The room is very dated and not very clean for what I expected , There also is a very strong smell of cannabis coming from the end of the landing . The Wi-Fi is very...

Great breakfast after a night's stay. Country pub hotel with a little charm. Nothing else to write to take up 100 chars

My family and I enjoyed a very tasty meal yesterday evening as a treat. The food was of excellent quality and the service attentive and swift. They took our Tesco vouchers without any issues, and we even had vouchers to spend during a future visit....

Just popped in with my poodle today while my car was in for a repair. All I can say is wow! The host on duty (Andrew) was so warm and friendly- making both myself and my dog feel right at home! I wish I'd have...

Great quick and friendly service, lovely food and good vibe in the pub. Will defo go back in the future

Honestly words don't go far enough for the outstanding service and meal that we received. We were greeted with a lovely warm welcome from Emma who I can say is also fantastic at taking pictures, she offered and took some lovely family photos of us...

Went for a birthday dinner with family 4 adults 2 children Food was presented amazing and was so tasty As a fussy vegetarian I find it hard to find things on the menu but they are so adaptable Been here before a few times and...

Second time we've visited. After last time's four star review, we wanted to have a small celebratory meal for a birthday. Having pre-booked, we arrived and were seated immediately. The venue was all but empty (few people finishing up) so we were hopeful for a...

Popped in for a couple drinks. What a fantastic pub! Simon is top notch and runs the place superbly. Would highly recommend a visit for both food and a drinks social.

We booked a table for a celebration but the service was not very good and relatively slow. We booked a table for eight and the first two that were served had almost finished when the last two got there’s. The menu looked very appealing but...

Refused service in an empty restaurant as there was a reservation of 12 coming in half an hour. Staff likely not trained properly on customer service or management. Worst experience we’ve ever had in a restaurant. Staff stood around gossiping blaming customers.

Stayed here for 4 nights and everything was great. Food was fantastic and the staff were very kind and accommodating.

Excellent hospitality from Andrew, a welcoming, very friendly member of the team who could not do enough for us. The breakfast was freshly cooked by James, poached eggs were perfect and everything was cooked to perfection and delicious, Would highly recommend breakfast at Dog House....

We had our grandsons 18th birthday and staff, service and food was wonderful. My wife and I would definitely go back again. With the garden being a great place for the children to run off their energy. It was a good evening for Sam and...

Myself and my family we’re celebrating my sons 18th birthday. Simon, Lewis and all the staff couldn’t be more accommodating. The food was very prompt and delicious. All the family thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and my son had an amazing birthday. I would highly...

The food seems to have improved here, since we last visited but WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO GET DRINK?

Excellent venue, the food was superb and the staff were very friendly. It also has a big garden which is great if sunny 🌞

We had two nights with good food, good drinks and a perfect barkeeper Simon. Nice Rooms, good breakfast, friendly staff. Perfekt for short trips to Oxford and Midsomer murder locations. Try and find out!

We have been here many times for meals and recently started visiting mid morning for coffee. Staff are very welcoming and the coffee is excellent. Tables and chairs outside are comfortable as an alternative to the main dining areas.

What a brilliant breakfast! One of the best we’ve had for choice and cooking - well done to chef James. Our server Andrew was lovely, friendly and efficient - made our visit a real pleasure. We’d definitely stay at The Dog House again.

This was our first visit to the Dog House, but it definitely won't be our last. The food was very tasty, and our server Katie was excellent. There is a good choice of food with plenty of vegetarian options, and I was particularly impressed with...

Lovely 2 night stay at The Dog House. Very welcoming especially Andrew who was our breakfast host for 2 mornings - very friendly and helpful.

We stayed at Dog House for two nights to visit Oxford. Food, beer and rooms were quite good - especially considering the price! The pub were cozy and breakfast were good. Katie and Erica were a charm, giving us a lot of useful tips for...

Andrew the host was perfect, professional and just the right balance of service and humour. The food from the kitchen was really good. Highly recommend a stay at the dog house if you visiting Oxford or Blenheim Palace.

First experience of the establishment. Have been to others in the chain. Car park is opposite the pub and it's a fast road. Not marked down for this, just noting for any readers of the review. Once inside we were immediately greeted by a polite...

Arranged a family occasion at the Dog House, had not been for a long time and was very pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent my steak was perfect, the staff were very helpful and friendly and it was very good value for money. I spoke...