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Nº 307 in 541 in Cherwell

Nº 51 of 102 British in Cherwell

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Called in out of the rain and had the offer of 3.50pounds for a cake and a coffee. Nice place inside.

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ian_dempster . 2020-10-02

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Nice relaxing pub with beer garden to the rear which is comfortable. Attractive old building modernised inside. Hotel and restaurant

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N8699PYpeterw . 2020-09-19

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Had a lovely meal on Sunday 1st March, visiting my son over the w/e, we all had the lamb shank and was lovely, the meat was cooked to perfection and had roast potatoes and a large serving of vegetables, cauliflower cheese, sliced carrots and cabbage and gravy, service was good too, was asked if meal was ok. Would recommend this hotel.

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Linda B . 2020-03-04

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I booked a room for a number of colleagues visiting Bicester and unfortunately, I really do wish I'd chosen somewhere else. I've dealt with 3 different members of staff across multiple channels (website eform, email and telephone) and I'm told my query has been passed to a manager. I've been met with failure to complete promised actions or ignored communication, one rude staff member and no answer to my question.I booked 3 rooms requesting payment on check out and a VAT receipt for all charges, neither happened.I received 4 charges to my credit card, the 3 rooms booked and a mystery charge. I contacted the hotel and asked for the VAT receipts and was told they'd send them that day - nothing arrived. When I got back in touch it was suggested the receipts were emailed over and could they have gone into my spam folder? no they didn't.I was told they'd be sent again and as part of that conversation I asked what the 4th charge was for. 3 of the VAT receipts arrived later, but nothing for the mystery charge and no explanation, so I called. I was assured the query would be passed to a manager and I would receive a call back before midday the following Monday explaining the charge and supplying a receipt - safe to say, none of that happened.I've followed this up with a further email and have received no response at all, I've tried calling again, multiple times with no answer.To date, The Kings Arms have charged my credit card with no explanation and no receipt. They've failed to complete the promised call back and I'm now left feeling like I have to visit in person and stamp feet until someone can explain why they have my money - which I will.Very, very poor customer service. I can't recommend the hotel, but I can recommend you book elsewhere - I will be from now on.

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AndrewSmart82 . 2020-02-18

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I went for the first time here last week with a friend for dinner and wasn’t disappointed. The food was lovely - we were recommended the steak pie and it was amazing. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed it so much we have booked a special birthday meal here as well. Looking forward to going back.

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NICKY1313 . 2020-02-16

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5 of us visited tonight for a social night out... just had a great meal... fresh and piping hot would highly recommended this site for dinner

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leea991 . 2020-01-24

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Visited upon a recommendation, we sat in the small bar area. We ordered a burger and a cottage pie. We paid extra to have cheese on the burger, burger arrived with no cheese burnt and inedible. Explained this to the tall brunette man when he collected plate (as no one bothered to ask us how our meal was). Showed him how burnt it was and he went "okay" and walked off with plates. No apologies just lack of care. Shocking service and basically paid for a portion of chips at price of a burger. I am very disappointed!!

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ourawesomeplanet08 . 2019-12-30

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We booked for Sunday 1st December for 36 people. We arrived and were greeted by the staff and Manager (Sheila & John). We first had pre drinks in the bar and then made our way through to the restaurant and our seats. The table was set superbly and the decorations were loverly. Right through our 3 course meals(s) the staff were brilliant and nothing was to much trouble, they even allowed a family member to dress as Santa and hand out presents to all! The food was fantastic along with the staff certainly first class from us all.Many thanks from the Bentley’s/ Grant’s/ Chamber’s/ Porter’s/ Huntley’s/ & Hendrey’s.

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richbentley21 . 2019-12-03

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We booked for 9 people on Sunday eveninig to celebrate my sons 21st Birthday. The service was terrific and the food was truly wonderful. We had roast dinners and lamb shancks and the pkates were complety full for tasty and fresh food. My other son had the veggie option and raved about it afterwards.

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NOrm1957 . 2019-10-14

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As a restaurant, The Kings Arms may be great but as an hotel, it leaves quite a lot to be desired. Both our room and our daughters room had taps that swivelled to the point of the spout not being over the basin! Both also had 'centre' lights in peculiar positions in the room and not in the centre. This wouldn't really matter if there were other lights in the rooms, but there were no bedside lights, floor lamps ....nothing. Also no bedside table on my side - I wear glasses, so they had to go on the floor. Our toilet seat also swivelled 90 degrees when you sat on it. The shower was off the bath taps so not very powerful, although lots of hot water, which got unbearably hot, obviously when someone used the cold water elsewhere. Was very keen to have a cup of coffee on arrival, so pleased to see a machine in our room. Until I went to fill up the water reservoir which had a low level of water in it with a grimy tide line along the top. The empty pod dispenser was also full, so couldn't put in a new pod until I'd emptied it. The cooked breakfast wasn't too bad, except for the anaemic toast which looked like it had never seen a toaster. However, the help yourself drinks, pastries etc. were dire. The croissants and pain au chocolat were stone cold and rock hard and the coffee was a cereal bowl of Nescafe coffee granules and an urn of hot water! All these issues are fairly small and relatively inexpensive to fix - a couple of table lamps in each room, a coffee machine at breakfast, showing the pastries the oven. Unfortunately, the combined niggles mean I won't be staying there again. Next time I visit family in Bicester at Xmas, I will be staying at the Premier Inn.

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Jackie W . 2019-10-01

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excellent food and service both for a meal for 2 and a large group. friendly staff both in the bar and the resturant

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HannahG2178 . 2019-09-25

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Good early check in and free parking so could leave the car at the hotel and walk to the shopping outlet. Nice 10 minute walk to get there, very easy to do. All staff friendly upon check in. The room itself was very dated. The sash windows were difficult to open with one string snapped on one side of each window. The main room light had one bulb out and one side of the bed the plug socket didn’t work and the extension cord provided didn’t work either so no bedside lights available. There was only 1 pillow on each side of the bed which seemed slack for a king size bedToilet was an old school style and took a long time to fill up after each flush. The wallpaper was also falling off the ceiling in the bathroom. Breakfast included in the room rate was good. We didn’t have dinner there but we went to the Indian across the road which was nice The room itself was clean and for a shopping trip to Bicester the hotel is ideally located however next time we’d probably stay at a chain hotel which is more modern and everything works

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558pips . 2019-08-27

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I'd heard a few rumours of over priced & over rated but this does not reflect my experience.

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Bicesterian . 2019-07-18

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Visited on a quiet Monday lunchtime. Service was slow and the main meals left a lot to be desired. Two of us had scampi and chips with the worst mushy peas I have ever tasted. My wife had steak ciabatta which was almost red raw. By the way there is a set priced lunch and if you have scampi you get less than of the a la carte menu! Would be a good idea to mention that on the menus. Our second round of drinks never arrived. I fail to see why staff walk past when it is obvious that you have finished your meal and I know that I am in a minority but my wife and sister in law are not guys! I do not think that I will be visiting again in the near future.

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Colin B . 2019-06-12

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Haven’t been here for a couple of years or so and was pleasantly surprised. Good atmosphere, friendly staff and nice surroundings. Drinks are on the pricey side but a decent place for a nightcap.

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terrycJ2425TJ . 2019-05-28

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Stayed here after a trip to Bicester outlet village which is close by. Really old building so I knew this would be quaint. Our room was a decent size up a twisty wonky staircase so no good for disabled or young kids really. Nice furniture and tiny shower room. Obviously been a leak as stain on ceiling and room needs painting. No pictures on walls and the attention to detail from handyman is missing as stain on carpet and whilst I appreciate the old radiator probably doesn’t work the replacement electric one is so badly installed. The tv wires are a mess and toilet seat is too small for the toilet. Shower pressure is poor so you spend ages rinsing hair. Breakfast was good and downstairs bar and dining area nice. Parking is free in their car park. It’s a really good spot in Bicester and could be a great hotel if a little more care was given by whoever does maintenance.

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ellebeehome . 2019-05-04

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I hadnt been in the Kings Arms for years, too many. My daughter and I went there and I realised what I had missed. We were made very welcome and that was the start of a good relaxing evening meal served up with humour and friendliness. Definitly one I will return to again soon

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Merewoodman59 . 2019-04-21

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As a party of 7 lunchtime guests, with ages from 8 - 50 years, with a coeliac and a fussy eater in tow, it’s usually difficult to find somewhere that pleases everyone.

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Mummy-bird . 2019-03-24

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My wife and I decided to have lunch at the Kings Arms as we were passing. We hadn’t eaten here for about a year as the last time the food was just ok.

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17StevenM . 2019-02-28

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This was my fifth meal since last November. I had booked for a party of 7. It wasn’t busy and was a Tuesday night so disappointed that only two of the three bellybporks requested were available. The presentation and service was good. What was disappointing was when we tried to order coffees at the end of the meal to be told the machine had been turned off.......! Not good enough KA. I’ve recommended you to many people recently and the ending overshadowed things a little.

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Gillian F . 2019-01-30

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Non existent and unfriendly service and food took forever to come. We enquired about the scallops before ordering as planned to divide that starter. We were told 4 came only to get 3 which were shriveled up with burnt bacon on top! Second plates even more disappointing. The Caesar salad was probably the worse ive ever had. The jug of Caesar dressing tasted nothing like Caesar and was not a dressing rather more like cement. And the anchovies listed in menu were nowhere to be seen....most miserable looking salad... The risotto was the only dish that was nice apart from the lack of Parmesan which when we asked for it got brought a thimble full!!! Very disappointed with whole meal

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sarahryan2611 . 2019-01-22

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Went to the Kings for a meal with my partner and we had a fantastic time. The food was fantastic and the staff even better. The bar staff were friendly and the Manager was great Will deffo be there ahain

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296willh . 2019-01-05

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Great value food (large portions so don’t over order!) and helpful staff. Took my Dad there and he loved it. Really good experience.

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Mckerlies . 2018-12-26

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We have been there a few times as it is convenient for one of our group who lives near by and needs a wheelchair to get about. The eating area is fine, well appointed and the staff are friendly and obliging. However, we have been disappointed in the past (once only bottled beer) and last time we went the main course of chargrilled chicken was two mouthfulls, not even a starter. We did not complain as it was busy for Christmas, but the waitress at the end knocked 15% off the bill.

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Silverfoxmentor . 2018-12-19

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Went for an Xmas lunch with 4 friends. I have eaten there several times in the past and the food has always been great and the service fast. Today, however, was a disaster. We all sat there in our coats and when I asked at the bar if they could turn the hating up, I was advised that there wads a problem with the central heating. The young lady did her best and put a small fan heater by us but because the room is so large, it made very little difference. The only person that seemed to be working in the restaurant was the Manager who obviously does not have a lot of contact with the public judging by his attitude. The food arrived and although the actual meal was hot enough, the gravy was cold so we asked for more gravy to warm up the meal. I think I was just given the same jug of gravy back and it hadn't seen the microwave. If, when we walked in, they had told us that there was a staff shortage and the heating wasn't working, we could have gone elsewhere and I would have gone back to The Kings Arms in the near future. As it is, I am unlikely to choose to eat there again after the terrible service, cold food and cold room. There can be no doubt that the Manager was aware that we were no happy and an apology for the cold food and room would have been the least we expected.

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Bicestergirl . 2018-12-17

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We were a group of 25, meals pre-ordered. Efficient, friendly service without fuss. No complaints at all about the food from children, adults; vegetarian option a bit different which was a relief. Spiced Parsnip soup was amazing.

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474rachelr . 2018-12-10

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We have been here on a few occasions now and have always had good food. There is a wide verity of food available including options for vegetarians. The atmosphere is always pleasant however our waiter yesterday couldn't seem to provide us with a smile and unfortunately came across a little rude, leaning over my mum to collect plates and nearly banging into her! However, overall we had a lovely experience here!

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trigcomments . 2018-12-10

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住在这里,楼上是酒店,楼下是酒吧餐厅。早餐种类多,还可以单点。距离比思特购物村步行十分钟,午餐的烤牛肉的令人难忘。蘑菇非常鲜美。

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A Tripadvisor China Member . 2018-12-06

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It’s been a year since we last ventured in for a Sunday roast and am pleased to report that the improvements in the service/bar coordination with the dining room appear to have been made. 4 of us enjoyed an excellent meal in comfortable surroundings and two of us enjoyed the most delicious ice cream I have eaten in a while. One plea. Please bring back the salted caramel flavour I enjoyed in the summer. It was to die for! Keep up the good work. Will certainly return.

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Gillian F . 2018-11-26

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This visit could’ve easily been four or five stars, but for a very simple mistake.

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garysouch . 2018-11-11

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Great choice on the menu, from pub classics through to non pub classics. Service was really quick and the staff were extremely attentive. Portion sizes good. Value versus food quality was also good.

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gonorr . 2018-10-06

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What a stroke of luck walking into this place. warm greeting. Taken to table immediately and drinks order taken. Left to browse menus. Good range on offer. Order taken swiftly and food delivered in an acceptable time. Nicely plated even ham, egg and chips. All meals piping hot and of good quality. Staff very friendly chatty and able to answer questions about menu and cooking. Dessert menu on aboard. Asked for time to digest but advised if we wanted apple crumble to order now as takes approx. 15 to 20 mins to prepare and cook. Was deffo worth the wait. Bill was average for 4 with 3 courses and two rounds of drinks. Will visit again when in area, may even stay a couple of nights.

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David C . 2018-09-29

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We live locally and family members keep telling us how great the Kings Arms is for food so we decided to give it a try today. The restaurant was busy but but the standards and service were excellent. Staff were really friendly and the Roast Beef was lovely. We will definitely be back...........

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Sarah G . 2018-09-16

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Restaurant review - Kings Arms:

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David W . 2018-09-12

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This place was great.. staff were knowledgeable.. friendly and helpful.. food was top notch. Excellent !!!.. chef came to the table to make sure everything was ok ..!!..the clean plates was an obvious clue ...would definitely go back and would highly recommend

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Chris B . 2018-08-19

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Met my friend here for a long leisurely lunch. Food was superb and the service excellent. Will certainly be revisiting

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lynwellavize27 . 2018-07-25

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I eat steak pie basically everywhere I go and this is definitely on my top 3.

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robertarharris . 2018-06-22

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I opted to stay here for a training course my company had put me on. It was very close to the training course and also very close to the shopping village if you wanted to walk or visit.

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S12mon . 2018-06-05

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Nice bar with a couple of real ales. Attentive, friendly and helpful staff and the food is excellent and not overpriced considering it's a hotel. A comfortabl place!

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525SimonP . 2018-06-05

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Lovely evening with attentive and friendly staff. We had starters from the specials board and I can highly recommend the cheese soufflé it was delicious. Our mains of Chicken ballotine and the pork belly we also very tasty. Would happily eat here again soon

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Emma M . 2018-05-31

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We had Bedroom one which was a fantastic room with the WOW factor. On entry to our room we couldn't believe it as it was massive and extremely well furnished with an ensuite bath and separate shower.

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vivvy . 2018-05-28

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I'd eaten here a couple of time before in 2016 & 2017 and it had always been a pleasurable experience but this time was odd to say the least.

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KLaser . 2018-05-28

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I stayed at the hotel as part of a friend’s anniversary celebration. The room was beautiful, the staff were welcoming, the service was extremely attentive and the food was excellent. Breakfast was a delight I would highly recommend it.

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836sued . 2018-05-27

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Came here on Friday evening for a meal in restaurant. Been here several times and it's usually pretty good but not as good this time. Other half ordered a g&t; for me and was given a pint of Guinness. Luckily another bar person took over our order.

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63Raven . 2018-05-26

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As a hotel, the King's Arm is tough to beat, central location, decent prices, nice rooms, free parking. An added bonus is a decent pub and restaurant. Apparently, many of the restaurants in Bicester take last orders at 4PM on weekends (at least the weekend we were there). The King's Arm serves until 10PM, and the dishes we had were nicely plated, enjoyable, and fairly priced. Definitely worth a visit, we enjoyed our dinner there. Looking forward to breakfast in the morning!

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mmpaull . 2018-05-26

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Visited with friends for afternoon tea, it was very busy but we had luckily booked a table. The service throughout was good, the staff were attentive and friendly. The food however was disappointing, the sandwiches were stale, like they had been sat out for hours before being served. The selection of cakes was poor but the scone was however good. I'm would visit again but definitely not for afternoon tea, I'd probably try maybe a casual lunch.

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Ema S . 2018-05-25

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Lunch at the Kings Arms, Bicester with a friend. The food and service was excellent. After the meal I used the Disabled Toilet and it is fabulous. It is clean, well maintained, has lovely soap and towel as well as hot air dryer - even has a mirror - the baby changer has animal stickers on the wall above to amuse children. It also has spare nappies and baby wipes. It makes a real difference to find such a nice disabled toilet. The only think it lacks is somewhere to hang your coat/handbag.

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Susan P . 2018-05-25

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Very slow service - felt I had been forgotten. But good coffee when it finally arrived. Ideal place for a business meeting.

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550gailc . 2018-04-29

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One night stop-over was alright. Our particular room was very small with large unnecessary furniture and also hot. Today's top tip....do not order scrambled egg. I assume the over-inflated prices are aimed at visitors to the 'outlet village'.

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Bonzo B . 2018-04-06

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My husband and I live in Bicester and have eaten here on many occasions. We haven't been in for a few weeks until today and boy have things gone downhill. It used to be reasonably priced good food in quite a lovely environment. today's experience was not good!:

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MaggieMay L . 2018-04-02

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Very pleasant meal and friendly helpful staff.

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63Raven . 2018-03-24

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Fantastic lunch service, wonderful atmosphere and brilliant waitress called Sophie. Food was fantastic I had the buttermilk chicken which was superb, the wife had the fish which was enormous ! Super quick service, Sophie couldn't do enough for us. A real Gem in Bicester.

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Sunnyslackers . 2018-03-17

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A lovely hotel in Bicester. The room are spacious and clean, friendly staff and yummy breakfast (we love the eggs benedic!!)

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mc10111010 . 2018-03-04

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A wonderful and leisurely lunch. The food was good and each course came along at our pace.

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Adrian G . 2018-02-25

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We found this lovely pub after shopping at Bicester village, staff very welcoming and friendly, lovely decor and relaxed atmosphere, the food was absolutely delicious, would highly recommend 😁

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Helen J . 2018-02-25

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Our waitress Sophie was incredibly outstanding & lovely and gave a very warm welcome and service. Many many thanks and compliments to the chef for going out of the way to do a vegan meal not on the menu, it was impressively creative and tasted devine!

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sophhammy . 2018-02-10

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I found this restaurant by chance when looking for somewhere to lunch with a friend who is quite deaf. The staff were exceptionally helpful, and the decor and furnishings very stylish. We enjoyed our meal, particularly the beetroot and apple soup. I would certainly go back for this quality of service.

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SheilaRowell . 2018-02-09

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My mother in law is not very adventurous with food and seems to like it here and requested it for her birthday meal. We had booked and were given a good table and the waitress we had was helpful and cheery.

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43Seconds . 2018-02-05

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We were persuaded to spend New Year’s Eve at The Kings Arms by friends who had had an OK lunch there.

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Dbis22 . 2018-01-12

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I had the portobello mushroom and halloumi burger which was very disappointing.Some chopped up bits of halloumi and portobello mushrooms with some limp salad in a bun. I ate about half of it.The onion rings looked nice but they were so crispy as I cut into them they just exploded. The chips were the best part,they were actually very nice.What I desliked the most was that it was served on a worn wooded board with no sort of greaseproof paper underneath the food which is what I have found in other restaurants so I did not think this was very hygienic. The restaurant is pleasant inside and the staff were very nice but I was disappointed with my lunch. I left the coffee I had at the end of the meal as it was too bitter

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Ilovecake90 . 2017-12-28

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We took refuge from Bicester Village outlet and headed into the real village for a bite to eat as 5he offerings are so ooor at the retail outlet. It’s a nice open bar area. Staff were v friendly and welcoming and our sandwich and beer of good quality. A good option if you are look8ng for something to eat in Bicester

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JJOH . 2017-12-23

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I recently visited the kings for christmas dinner with my friends, the 3 course meal was delicious and service was fantastic very quick and very professional the atmosphere was great and the price beyond reasonable this was our first christmas dinner here but definitely will not be our last, we enjoyed some lovely cocktails too which I have to add are huge and full of alcohol which finished our night of perfectly definitely rate this a 10/10

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scarlett D . 2017-12-06

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My friend and I had lunch on th Rsday and we always get so we’ll looked after b the girls. My chips weren’t crispy enough so were immediately returned to be darkened. The food is good as well!

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annie p . 2017-11-11

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Food is average, atmosphere is great... service is above average.. if you stay in the hotel no reason to have breakfast in another place.

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don226 . 2017-10-03

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Usually between 8 and 10 for a business lunch and regardless of whether pre-booked, the staff are always friendly and keen to please. The food is good quality, with portions to keep you going for the rest of the day. Lunch menu is really good value for money, 2 mains for £14. Keep up the good work and see you in October!

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Darren99999 . 2017-09-30

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Walked in to the entrance of the restaurant and stood next to a till waiting to be seen. It got off to a bad start when the waitress didn't seem to want to walk over and greet us, so instead shouted across the empty restaurant if we wanted a table. After ordering four drinks, ten minutes later I was asked what I wanted with my large vodka - I'd asked for a large glass of red wine, the Rioja. One of our party ordered a whiskey specifically without ice, came with ice. Shortly after getting a replacement, we ordered our food and didn't have to wait long for the starters which was good. Aside from having to ask for butter twice, that went fine. When they bought out the mains, one of our party had had fish cakes for starter, and then was presented with fish cakes for main, when he'd ordered fish pie. Of course we highlighted the mistake, and they took the meal away. No apology, or explanation of how long the correct meal would take. Over twenty minutes later when, the rest of us had just about finished eating, a fish pie arrived, again with no apology. Once we'd all finished and asked for the bill, it said fish cakes main and not fish pie. They'd decided to let us save the £1 difference... I explained I was disappointed that they hadn't removed it from the bill and asked to see the manager. I was told I could go and see the manager in the bar in the other room if I wanted! I asked for the manager to come to our table, and a few minutes later was told the manager was too busy to speak to us! Which is even more surprising when there were less than 10 customers in the whole space...terrible customer service. I'm not even sure if the waitress spoke to the manager, as when we were leaving the bar staff (which I assume included the manager) were all smiles. It's such a shame when the food itself was good and reasonably priced, but the disgraceful service ruined our experience and we would definitely not go again.

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penny260779 . 2017-09-27

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A pre booked Saturday afternoon family lunch for 11 people.

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Bob G . 2017-09-03

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Ate here as we were staying in the hotel and the food was very good. Large menu, basic pub grub,well presented,well cooked and reasonably priced

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190728Sandra . 2017-08-28

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I visited for afternoon tea with family. I was not disappointed. This is the second time I've been and it was just as good the second time. Lovely and thick sandwiches (plenty of them), beautiful cakes and warm scones! Our waitress Rebecca was brilliant too. Can't wait to go again.

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amymckm . 2017-08-14

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Dropped in for lunch as we were passing through and were very impressed with the very friendly, efficient service and good value meal. Thoroughly recommend.

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FarAway276979 . 2017-08-08

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Food was superb, good hearty fayre, nothing fancy, good beer and wine selection staff were very friendly and attentive, thoroughly recommended.

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LuisaAndy . 2017-07-08

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Very efficient, good selection of food, good Sunday Roasts and all served piping hot. I would fully recommend to any one visiting Bicester.

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lillianthorpe . 2017-06-25

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Convenient location in the city center. Free Wi-Fi, free car park, friendly staff. Small room but functional. Comfortable bed. Could use a fan or better ventilation as the weather was warmer than usual and the room was a bit stuffy even with the window open. Carpet was quite dirty. It could use a good cleaning or replacement. Shared bath. Did not eat at the restaurant.

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fist64149 . 2017-06-19

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Food was well presented but dreadful. Chicken in the roast was under cooked, Gravy consisted of less than a teaspoon full of bad tasting paste. Couldn't eat the roast potatoes, they appeared to be reheated and had an odd taste. The filling for shepherds pie was ok but the chef clearly hadn't bothered to mash the potatoes thoroughly or brown off the cheese on top. The two ladies serving were so lovely though that we felt too bad to complain. Won't be back.

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659jenniw . 2017-05-14

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Nice decor, food nothing special, pub grub. Had an issue with my under cooked burger which was resolved by a moody, insensitive shift manager who wasn't all that happy to help. Ruined a perfectly good evening.

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Hayzwhite87 . 2017-05-07

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My Grandson had his Christening at the Kings Arms on Sunday and the whole afternoon was a success and the staff were excellent both before and during the Christening. The food was excellent and nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Would recommend the Kings Arms and will definitely be going back again.

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John S . 2017-04-24

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Recently came here for a family meal quite a large group , all the meals were pre ordered , all I can say is nice place and staff , the food was very average and bland , could not get the meals out at the same time so as some were finishing others were starting , I very much doubt I will be returning here again which is a shame but if the foods not right in a restaurant then your paying to sit in a pub .

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Reevio11 . 2017-04-24

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The atmosphere is very nice there. But I found the range of food and drinks "boring ", it wasn't something special to offer. I wasn't very impressed with my visit.

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Lira S . 2017-04-17

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i was here for lunch today although the food was a bit slow coming out it was still very good the bar area is clean and well presented and the staff very polite and helpful

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Eddie020173 . 2017-04-16

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We have just returned from an over night stay at the Kings Arms Hotel and it was very enjoyable. The location if the hotel is perfect for Biscester village - wish we had checked in first as we were give discount vouchers on arrival but had already done our shopping! The free hotel parking is really convenient too. We had a little walk around Bicester which is lovely, especially the market on a Friday.

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Kaherine . 2017-04-07

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Had a decent meal in the Kings Arms, but the experience was soured by the behaviour of fellow guests.

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Bicesterian . 2017-04-03

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Just went to lunch with friends what a wonderful venue. The staff I think are the most friendly helpful people I have ever met in a pub. The food was freshly cooked and good value. Thank u to the staff had a really enjoyable lunch.

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jayjayb . 2017-03-24

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I took my son here recently for his favourite cake (carrot cake). The two waitresses Rebecca and Denise could not have been more friendly and helpful and they were superb with my son. Cake was lovely too!! Will be going back soon.

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DadSon21lovecake . 2017-03-22

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Using the photos as a guide I decided to book a room for one night at £53 through Expedia I expected a little more than I received, if I had known that I was going to end up in this hovel I would have booked the Travel lodge. Freezing room worn out bed TV that doesn't work dirty window ledge damp smelling hovel. Advertised was all rooms come with breakfast included this was not the case ( if room is anything to go by i'm glad I went else where).Hearing "oh your in the budget rooms" implies that there are better rooms and I am sure they are delightful, this hotel made my top 3 hovel list and I have stayed in some dumps. Make sure you are aware of what you are booking with this on or you might end up a little disappointed.

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763karlw . 2017-03-21

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Met friends for lunch and most had the lunch deal of 2 main meals, from a selection, for £14 and two had the fish finger sandwiches. All were amazing value and good sized portions. The sandwiches were proper doorsteps and came with chips and a side salad. It was very busy but the waitresses were lovely and attentive. Looking forward to returning.

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Lors1981 . 2017-03-13

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This hotel and restaurant have been refurbished to a very high standard.It is an extremely attractive place to go for a meal.The food is good value and available all day in to the evening starting with breakfast.You can also just pop in for a very good coffee and perhaps a cake! The staff make you very welcome as they are friendly and helpful.There is a little parking but also a public car park a few minutes away.The menu is good value for money and the lovely decor makes you want to relax and enjoy your meal.I would really recommend it.Guests can stay overnight, and from what else I have seen of the hotel, I think the rooms will be of a similar high standard.

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Molly W . 2017-03-10

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Went for a meal after reading review how good it was.

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sexyraul . 2017-03-05

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A group of 10 went for a works leaving do. The food was lovely and the service was impeccable. The waitress was brilliant. Steak was cooked well and the 2 for £10 cocktails went down a treat.

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Beanbagbabe13 . 2017-03-01

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We found this hotel on line and saw it had good reviews. Needed somewhere to stay before shopping the next day.

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Daniel G . 2017-02-26

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Just got home from a night away in Bicester, we decided to eat at the Kings Arms restaurant after reading the reviews on here, we are so glad we did, the food was excellent the restaurant very cosy and clean and tidy, the staff were very attentive and would do anything for you to make your experience there special, if we are back in Bicester again we will even stay here instead of where we did stay,

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tonyp123456789 . 2017-02-25

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A restaurant with a very pleasant atmosphere helpful staff and an enticing menu.

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1944bunterp . 2017-02-24

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The service is amazing, the food great and was cooked how we like it and lovely surroundings. Best fish finger sandwich I have ever had!

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annie p . 2017-02-17

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Popped in without booking no problem getting seated. The staff were very attentive even when I had a coughing episode they brought me water. I ordered fish and chips this was not out of the freezer for sure it was beautiful. My husband ordered gammon this too was fresh. I would highly recommend. The manager is Irish and very down to earth.

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teresadlea . 2017-02-02

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Stopped here as myself and assistant were in the area and had time to burn before a meeting.

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Pixieme123 . 2017-01-17

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My friend and I always meet here once a month. The staff are amazing and cant do enough for you. The food is good and well priced. It also has a great atmosphere

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annie p . 2017-01-13

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Treated my mum to afternoon tea for her birthday. Booked a couple of days ahead (a small deposit is requested) and a table awaited us set with white linen and a lovely Irish member of staff ready to serve the tea.

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AlfsMum2012 . 2017-01-09

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We tried the restaurant on a busy Saturday night, as some of our favourite restaurabts in Bicester were all fully booked and we'd never been to the King's Arms for dinner.

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MitchB81 . 2017-01-08

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The hotel is located in the centre of Bicester, and is a great base to visit Bicester Village outlet and to explore the local shops and bars.

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rubys7688 . 2017-01-02

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I went with a group of 28 friends for a Christmas meal. The pub is nicely done out and spacious. We all had a 3 course menu which was excellent value at £15.99. The food was served nice an hot and they managed to serve all 28 of us quickly. All was good quality for the money. All the staff were excellent and the service was great. I would recommend and I will return.

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HoneysuckleRoses . 2016-12-09

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A group of 28 of us had a Christmas meal at the Kings Arms last night. The set menu was very reasonably priced (£15:95 for 3 courses), well presented and delicious. Service was prompt and efficient and the tables looked really festive with mini Christmas trees and crackers. Best of all was the staff who were really welcoming and went out of their way to make it a great evening for us (special thanks to Sheilagh who was exceptional). I wholeheartedly recommend this venue!

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DebbieNix . 2016-12-09

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