Fleece in West Oxfordshire

We love The Fleece and lunch here is always a joy. We ordered the Wild Venison Loin and a vegan cottage pie. The Venison was gray and over cooked so we sent it back and it was replaced by a moist and succulent loin but it was 15 minutes apart so we ate seperately which was hugely disappointing. Our South African waitress was outstanding but she went off shift which left us searching for someone to pay the bill. We'd gone with the intention of using our £25 off 2025 voucher but we'd waited so long and eaten seperately that we skipped pudding which meant that we didn't qualify for the voucher which was disappointing. We love The Fleece but the past couple of times it's missed the mark....

We love the Fleece as a local pub however was busy yesterday and not up to normal standards of service

It was nice to enjoy an evening meal on a quiet weekday. The menu and specials offered a variety of interesting choices and there was a good selection of wines to choose from. Service was prompt and friendly. The quality and presentation of the food were very good.

It was my husband's birthday lunch with his grandchildren so I booked The Fleece to enjoy a lovely Saturday lunch for 4 adults and 2 children. We ordered a selection of starters which were very good but then things went downhill. We ordered two Braised Beef mains which looked like they'd been re-heated from a roast beef joint and covered in gravy. The meat was gray and tough to chew which was not acceptable when these two dishes alone were £45. We were not asked how the food was and didn't want to make a fuss because it was a birthday party. The children had burgers which were served with chips and, according the menu came with veggies, but actually came with cucumber batons which was a little strange. The pie and the sea bream were delicious so no complaints there. I bought along a birthday cake and candles which were organised and brought across to our table but the service in general was okay.

A very cosy environment and a busy atmosphere gave the Fleece a really nice buzz. There was some big tables in enjoying Xmas work meals and so we were advised that service may be a little slower but in fact everything went very smoothly. The staff were all very friendly and professional despite being busy All the food was delicious, the service excellent and the choice of 0% beer very good! Portions were decent, there were some nice ‘gastro’ touches like the crisp chicken skin accompanying the Chicken Schnitzel and the truffle mayo. And the Tiramisu was stunning! All in all, great food, friendly service and a cosy venue

I visited The Fleece in Witney, and my experience was so disheartening that I feel compelled to share it. I met up with a friend there one Saturday morning. We placed our order and chose a seat by the window, looking forward to a pleasant catch-up. However, about twenty minutes into our stay, a staff member approached us and asked us to vacate our seats within fifteen minutes, and that we could move to any other seats. Baffled we asked him why, he then said someone "very important" had made a reservation and that they have specifically requested those seats. This was around 10am, and the restaurant was far from crowded. There was no reservation notice on the table when we sat down. In about fifteen minutes, a second member of staff approached us again and insisted we move to another seat as the important guest had arrived. We left and went somewhere else. The way we were treated made us feel insignificant and unwelcome. We left feeling belittled and resolute never to return, and for as long as I remember this appalling incident, I will share my experience with others.

The 'events' team at the Fleece are completely incompetent. Ive organisned a Christmas meal for me and my work collegeus with Finley. Communication is slow, always takes days to respond. After paying the deposit to secure a day and time for our meal, a few days later i was told that I need to find another day. Why take my deposit with the agreed day and time and then tell me that I need to change this. I can't call the 'events' team and email service is slow If you are thinking about arranging to have a Christmas meal at the fleece in witney I would think again

Great welcome for a relaxing lunch in a great setting.

I’ve been coming to the Fleece since around 2000 as I have their sister pubs in this area like the Bear and Ragged Staff and the Fishes, so I know the Peach set up well. Staff come and go, some better than others, some doing the bear minimum whilst others are good. There are many reasons why hospitality is viewed as it in this country and so it was a real pleasure to be served by Sally who has been at the Fleece since the Summer. Sally has a very friendly and helpful attitude, giving the strong impression that she likes what she does and takes pride in doing it well - much like hospitality in the US. It must be the first time in years that a waitress has checked that our table was stable and sorted that out immediately for us. The meal was good as usual and Sally made sure that we were looked after all the way through without being obtrusive at all. I don’t think that many pubs and restaurants in the UK realise what a huge difference properly good service makes to a customer. Being made to feel truly welcome should be part of the pleasure of eating out, and, after all we are paying customers. Not making eye contact and grunting certainly does not have the same effect. I’m not implying that the staff at the Fleece are of a poor standard (in general they are very good), just that when get the kind of service we had from Sally, you realise that here is a waitress that needs to be recognised and perhaps used as a model for staff training. Theo Sloot

The Sunday Roast - Beef was the best I have ever had

This was an excellent Sunday lunch of roast beef and trimmings. Service was very good despite being very busy- we enjoyed sitting in the bar area as well.

A really good meal with excellent service. Steak Diane which was cooked to perfection.

Another brilliant dinner! Such attentive and friendly staff and lovely food, with great veggie options. We will be back again, thank you.

While the actual bar was lively, and the food very good, the accommodation left a lot to be desired. The room was relatively clean. The entrance hallway was not clean and had torn carpet and a general air of neglect. There was a very strong smell of damp in the building, which permeated my close, and was very uncomfortable. I would never stay here again .

Great service, delicious food - would absolutely recommend

Chose this place as it was halfway between us and friends. So glad we did as the food was very good and the service amazing. Will definitely be back.

Delicious lunch- freshly cooked food and lovely cosy welcoming venue.

Came in for last minute lunch. Really good food. Soup was delicious. Lentil salad too. Will be back

Great welcome and service in an upmarket pub style

Superb Sunday evening, the food was lovely and our waitress was excellent !! Will be back thank you

Food excellent, as was the service. Very good value for the quality of the food and wine. Came with my 80 year old mother who found the acoustics a bit tricky, not least as a very loud party at one of the tables. I thought it was fine! The waiter was friendly, helpful and attentive. Will definitely lunch there again.

We just celebrated my daughter’s baby shower, with 23 people and I have to say the service and food was excellent. Hat off to the chef getting 23 meals out all in one go and all hot. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were excellent.

The fleece was extremely busy today at lunch time but all the staff were friendly and working hard to serve all their customers.

Nice food and very friendly staff. We popped in after a day in Oxford, and had a lovely evening meal. Sticky toffee pudding was superb.

Food was it's usual good self. The prawns, which were a special were really good,more sauce for dipping would have been nice The cod in miso with black rice was also good.

This is a lovely venue - I come here once a year. The menu is good, not too long but with options for all. Very fresh, great salads (always a good measure of a place!), super for light eats as well as bigger dishes. We had halloumi fries (delicious), crabcakes with courgette fries (also very nice), a baked camembert (very well presented and lovely too) then a combo of Jude ice creams and sticky toffee pudding - both great. Both members of the Front of House team were mega friendly and helpful - both lovely people.

Always a nice time and a good experience at the Fleece. The lunch menu was extensive and everything was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive.

Steak and Ale pie was excellent. But my son did not care for the burger.

The staff were very pleasant and were obviously working hard. The octopus starter was fine but the ‘special’ Cornish rack of lamb was disappointing considering the price(£30)and the vegetables were lukewarm. Having waited far too long for our main course I reluctantly ate it anyway as my stomach thought my throat had been cut by this stage! Not sure that I’d choose to eat here again despite having been happy with the food in the past.

A great lunch with wine and excellent food. I really enjoyed the lamb rack which was beautifully rare.

Great pub/restaurant next to the Church Green in Witney. It's a really nice setting, especially in fine weather. Service was excellent & the food commendable. The belly pork was so tender, the tempura prawns perfectly crispy. I had no complaints about anything at The Fleece which was provided for a very enjoyable meal and experience.

Really lovely experience and fab food. Friendly, polite and attentive staff who made a big fuss our dog which she loved! Delicious vegetarian food, slight mix up with one deli plate but quickly and apologetically rectified, with no detrimental affect to the dining experience. One of the best meals we have had in ages. Thoroughly recommend the tempura courgettes with parmesan and truffle dip...

Food not great, steak was sinewy, fish drenched in butter and potatoes undercooked. Overpriced. Staff friendly.

A regular venue. The food is good, as is the service and ambiance. It was busy but this did not affect the service at all. Will definitely come again.

It was just perfect ! Delicious seasonal, local food, friendly staff, lovely setting.

Lovely Sunday lunch. We had roast beef and veggie Wellington with all the trimmings. We were even offered extra roasties and Yorkshire puddings! Great staff and lovely atmosphere.

I was looking for a venue to celebrate my Birthday outside of Oxford. I am very fond of Witney & particularly love the area around Church Green. So The Fleece appeared to be the perfect venue . I wasn’t disappointed. We were fortunate in so much as it was a glorious sunny day & we were able to have pre lunch drinks outside overlooking the green. There were six of us and we were impressed by the friendliness of all the staff in a very relaxed atmosphere . We all chose Roast beef & weren’t disappointed , I am famous for my roast dinners & this certainly was as good . There was a nice gesture when the waiter came round with extra roast potatoes & Yorkshire puddings. I can highly recommend The Fleece as a relaxing , friendly place to visit. Living in Oxford it was refreshing to visit a place that isn’t hostile to cars. There is even free parking!!!

Always a warm welcome and the staff are always helpful with my husband who has mobility problems

Ordered the courgettes with dip. The dish was huge and far too big for a small dish or plate. The rump steak was cooked exactly as ordered. .

Came here yesterday with friends for lunch. I've eaten here before. Staff very pleasant, polite and attentive. I ordered chicken schnitzel which was very good.. The soft green salad was unfortunately way too oily and you need to be a bit more generous with your fries. My husband and our friend had the steak pie which they said was very good but again, hardly any fries, not enough mash, or vegetables. These are grown hungry men not 12 year olds you're feeding. Our friends son had a burger which looked really underwhelming. My husband left feeling still hungry, we didn't have dessert because we had one waiting at home. The atmosphere is very pleasant , the staff are lovely, but please, you need to up your portion sizes. Potatoes don't cost much ! In the four or five times I've eaten here I've found it to be slightly hit and miss. It's not exactly cheap either which is fine, but I was a bit embarrassed my friends were still hungry afterwards. All in all, 6/10.

We happened to be passing through Witney and decided to stop for lunch at the Fleece. The food was great, the salad with duck was delicious and the bread for starters was lovely. Service was also really friendly. Pub is opposite the village green so be lovely place in the summer. Would definitely love to go back here.

Great place for lunch. Food was delicious and great choice on the menu. Staff all friendly. Nice environment with nice outdoor space.

Took the day off and my wife and I booked lunch at The Fleece. Always had good service and high quality food at this restaurant, but sadly not this Friday lunchtime. Long delay in receiving our pre-starters, then one of our starters was forgotten and the other, a chicken and ham terrine, was delivered but too infused with lemon oil to taste the chicken and ham and was therefore sent back and taken off the bill. On a positive the mains which were Beef and Ale pies were very good. Did not enjoy our lunch experience on this occasion. Need to up their game as loyal customers will be lost!

Food overall is poor and not good value for money, disappointing.

I enjoyed my meal with my friend. The risotto was a little bit stodgier that I would normally like but it was still enjoyable. My mini dessert with coffee was the highlight however. I probably wouldn’t visit on a Friday during school holidays because the restaurant was very busy and loud. My friend is elderly and wears an hearing aid and the background noise interfered with her comfort. But she said she has visited on a day when it wasn’t so busy so I would probably choose the day more wisely in future. But overall a good experience.

We had a lovely morning at The fleece. Very relaxed with great service.

Excellent service from all staff at The Fleece. We were running late but this was no problem and they didn’t try to rush us. Food and wine was lovely and we would definitely return here again if we were in the area.

We come to The Fleece, regularly. Very friendly, great food and lovely location. Highly recommend!

Really lovely pub. Great Roast dinner and great service. 7 of us went for a family occasion and really glad we picked this pub. Definitely recommend

A quintessential English pub experience. The food was delicious, the atmosphere friendly with nice decor. The only small issue was the length of time getting our drinks after placing our orders. The location is beautiful as the pub overlooks the green with the church of St. Mary’s in the distance.

Fantastic service & lovely brunch today with friends

Disappointing food from the specials board. 2 of us had a goats cheese orzo dish which we both thought was flavourless apart from an overdose of black pepper. Undetectable goats cheese, lots of stringy mozzarella. Nice friendly service but cutlery was smeared with finger marks. Not up to its usual standard.

Another fine meal with friends. Both courses were all very good along with good service.

Great tasty food, good service. Especially liked the beef and ale pie.

Lovely cosy place very welcoming. Friendliest staff

Great food & friendly staff. Love The Fleece. Always good value for money.

We had a lovely time, gorgeous table in the bar that seated eight of us very comfortably

Delightful lunch for 4 people - delicious ingredients cooked beautifully. The pub was busy so with only a couple of waitresses, the service was a little slow but very friendly and helpful nonetheless.

We had a fabulous time we were made to feel so welcome

Nice setting for a pub. Food was typical pub standard and full prices, but took over an hour to arrive. The table we were sat at was drafty from front and back doors opening frequently.

Always very friendly lovely staff. Highest standard gastro pub

Very comfortable, warm and friendly, lovely atmosphere

Slightly Disappointing, expected more. Perhaps it's because they were busy, but staff weren't very cheery, service slow ( and bill was wrong) food was OK.

Great food and wine… attentive service, lovely evening. Top marks

Fabulous cosy & friendly great service & lovely staff

Service was great but the food was fine at best. Overpriced for what we received. Probably wouldn’t go back for food.

Have been here several times good food and service, will come again.

What was supposed to be a fantastic family lunch was completely left wanting due to the terrible service. Starters arrived and were well received. A slight mix up with one but this was resolved quickly. The main course arrived and everything went quickly south wards. Cold food. 25 minutes between first main being delivered to the last. Cauliflower cheese sides came out too early or too late. Loads of errors despite a 5 day pre order. Very poor.

A very nice lunch and friendly staff, couldn't ask for more.

Great for lunch .. good service and nice ambience

We were a party of 7 and had a superb evening with excellent food. The servers were lovely and helpful - it was a busy evening. Will go again soon

Been here 5 times before and it's been pretty good.Met friends for lunch yesterday and quite honestly it was awful.Three of us had pie and the greens were cold.When they eventually came back our other 3 friends were almost finished and the waiter couldn't remember whose pie was whose.You couldn't really make it up.They knocked the wine off the bill but that's not what we went for. Needless to say we won't be coming back. Shame as we liked it but can't have that again.

We had a great meal with fantastic service from Darci, who was extremely friendly and professional. She even served us extra roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings halfway through our meal. All in all, a really great experience.

I love being on the picturesque green here in Witney, you can't fault the location of this pub. Dinner was a bit mixed, overdone beef but thick cut of lamb, fresh vege but gloopy gravy. Very good pint of beer and cocktail though.

Came for lunch with new work colleagues. Waited around 45 minutes to be served, first 3 people served, then a few minute wait for the next two, then around a 5 minute wait for me (didn’t appear overly busy!). My salt beef brioche was appalling - a basic brioche burger bun containing 2 tiny slices of salt beef and one large piece of fat (you can’t put that on a bun by accident)…..oh yeah, and a lovely star anise too! All of this accompanied by some barely luke warm oven-like steak-cut chips! I know I should’ve complained but I was with work colleagues during my first week and didn’t want to be ‘that guy’ but I certainly wouldn’t come again and wouldn’t recommend!

Lovely helpful staff, really nice veggie options!!

We stayed in a front facing room. It was a little noisy with people chatting outside The Fleece, but it was quiet from 11pm and we enjoyed a good night's sleep in the comfortable room. The restaurant was busy at Sunday breakfast but the service was efficient and cheerful. There is a good choice on the breakfast menu and we enjoyed smashed avocado on toast with kombucha and coffee. A nice building in a great setting and well recommended.

The Fleece is a good all rounder. I’m local and visit at various times. Staff are good and food also. The ladies toilets are just dire. Wallpaper torn, toilet seats askew. Needs a revamp my friends and i decided.

We booked the private dining room for a family lunch yesterday and cannot fault the excellent service we received. A special mention must go to Andy who looked after us superbly from the moment we arrived. The meals were delicious and the extra special touches made this a memorable experience. The setting was perfect too with the Green opposite the pub. We will definitely visit again. Thank you to all at The Fleece!

We were very disappointed to say the least with the food

Very good service, good mains and puddings. My issue is the crab starter @£12.50. Living on theYorkshire coast at this price you would receive a crab shell full of meat with a side. Here at best it was three teaspoons of mainly mayo with what I assume was crab meat, 4 apple matchsticks, 4 slithers of salmon and a sprinkling of cucumber cubes. Brought the issue to staff and was assured that my main course would be more substantial(meat pie), not the reply i was expecting. Sent an email to Peach Pubs on how did we do site but had no response. Just took the edge off a reasonable meal, albeit chain food. Try Three Horseshoes in Witney as alternative

Service was really good, food took a little longer (20 mins) because one was fish - we were told. Attention was really good, we were never left waiting. The quality of the food was very good and a good selection. I have to say Darcy deserves special mention, - it's the small things that make a difference. Couldn't give a specific dish - they were all good.!

Enjoyable meall-we only had a main course and wine. Both excellent-beef and ale pie for two and one sea bream-with a bright and knowledgeable waiter(,,ess) They know how to cook tasty food.Only 4 stars because of our limited menu but we will be back to check on other choices!

The salmon and crab starter was so over priced for what was on the plate. It was tiny, to the point I said to the lovely waitress, where is the crab? The lamb was tender but again not worth the price, 4 very tiny slices!

Had a wonderful time at the Fleece. Dog friendly, blankets and heaters. Food was excellent and the cocktails were great too. I will definitely recommend and return in future!

Andy Wolf and the team are so welcoming from the moment you walk through the door. The Sunday roast was wonderful and I like the offer of extra gravy, without asking. Nice job guys

Good quick efficient service . Nice Sunday lunch .

Very friendly staff, extremely helpful and welcoming. The food was nice but not amazing considering the price, you also didn't get a lot of it. We had a 3 course meal and was still a bit hungry after (we never have a 3 course meal). We loved the fact that we were able to take our dog with us for dinner as they are dog friendly. We probably wouldn't return for food. Maybe for a drink if we were to walk by.

Reliable, friendly and good value and a regular go too place.

Lovely food and good service. Would go again for lunch

Beautiful location serving excellent food. Delightful service too.

Beautiful pub and very child friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed the non-acholic cocktails. We had a lovely time, thank you!

Overall a very enjoyable dining experience. Slightly disappointed with tenderness of roast beef. A steak knife would have helped. We plan to return.

Lady at front of house is fantastic. Welcoming and accommodating. Food good; service good. Would be nice to have a chutney offered with the curry? Thanks.

I met friends at lunchtime, We all ordered different things, my friend had chicken Schnitzel , which was large and accompanied with fries and rocket, Parmesan and garlic parsley butter., I had the vegetarian celeriac and sweet potato pie, on spinach and beetroot. This was very tasty, quite petite but it was swimming in beetroot and it would have been lovely to have had some seasonal roast potatoes, it is from the ‘Christmas dinner menu, in lieu of having a special vegetarian dish on the blackboard. It was lovely But at nearly £16 I feel this is a bit steep It is vegetables!! Very nicely prepared but I would have expected £10-£12 pounds maximum, I’m not really complaining, it just feels too much. Especially since Braised Beef Pie snd Fish and chips are £16

Having read previous reviews I was looking forward to a family lunch here as The Christmas lunch was offered as a feature. The turkey turned out to be a rolled joint, not slces of meat from an actual bird, overcooked and extremely dry. Could not eat it as it stuck in my throat. The Yorkshire puddings were good though although the roast potatoes were black. Not up to standard at all. The staff however were friendly and helpful. Won't be planning a return visit even though it is situated on the charming and picturesque Church Green.

Went for a Sunday Roast, food was lovely no complaints. Staff all lovely too however was a long wait for our second drink to arrive.

The toilet seat in the ladies cloakroom was not fitted correctly and the lock was also broken

The Fleece provides excellent food and service every time we visit. Its our go to place to eat in Witney.

Very pleasant atmosphere and staff were very attentive. Food was very decent.