Nags Head in Vale of White Horse

I often go to this place but today was a disappointment. Lovely sunny weather but they just wouldn’t serve food outside - so we left. They do have some good dishes when you can get them.

Found this place randomly for an informal business meeting. We spent a good 3 hours in afternoon there using their free wifi and 4 seated table only having had coffee and tea. By the time my meeting ended the place filled up into a really viby place early evening. I was next to the cosy fireplace and I felt like I wanted to stay for dinner which I did. Food was excellent. Definitely recommend this place to anybody and thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality.

Lovely place, staff and tasty food!

Cosy pub on the River Thames. Also has outside seating area overlooking the river. The atmosphere was buzzing on a Saturday night. Service from Johnnie was excellent and very attentive. Food exceeded our expectations, we loved the cheese soufflé starter and both our mains were tasty.

We love it here. Fantastic pub. Great food, service and atmosphere. Also can park very easily just around the corner too.

You can always rely on the food at the Nags. It's very busy on a summer evening and it's also perfect in winter. Good food and great service, as always, from Jonny, and his colleagues this evening, Michelle and Lewis. We will come again.

Not always the friendliest, a couple times ago we came in it was quite busy and we were very bluntly told we wouldn't get a table. Today we visited for a coffee and the drinks came over incorrect, they were taken back with ‘this was what I was told’, and when they came back the drinks were half the size.. bit of a shame as its a nice pub :(

I wanted to take my husband to the town i lived in on our way back from Wales. Called up to book a table, they were clearly incredibly busy but they reserved us a table, accommodating our puppy also. After 23 years away from the town, my last memories of food there didn't leave me expecting to be wowed, but I could not have been more wrong. The staff were very attentive and brought our dog water without us even asking. We were sat in the corner, looking out onto the river, a lovely spot. Also the route where we watched plate after plate come out of the kitchen. They all looked excellent! Finally decided on the chicken terrine, salt and pepper squid followed by a trio of roasts. Good lord it was all excellent! The portions are huge, I couldn't finish it all but somehow my husband managed to solve that issue. I am now very sad I no longer love in Abingdon! We will definitely be back!!

We had 2 chicken roasts which were large portions. Lots of gravy. Chicken burger was nice!

Was visiting Abingdon for a couple of hours and we chose the Nag's Head for our lunch. Great old interior decor and the staff are welcoming. For two of us lunch cost £50 with a beer each. A little on the pricier side but that is to be expected from a pub like this, and the haddock & chips were delicious! The Brakspear house beers are OK but they also have other options such as Poretti, which I preferred over the one we tried. I would choose this pub again if I came back to Abingdon. That is the highest compliment.

Excellent food and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Great local pub atmosphere with exceptional food and service!! Great Sunday lunch!

Lovely people, great for kids, amazing beer

I live in distant Dorset but regularly visit my partner who lives in Abingdon. She has introduced me to the Nag's Head and it is now our destination of choice every time. The food is amazing and the service second to none. All the staff are outstandingly good, with a genuine welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. I must particularly mention Johnny who strikes the perfect balance of being attentive without being intrusive, but all the staff clearly are doing their utmost on our behalf. Thank you.

I recently visited Neg head and was blown away by the amazing food and great service. The menu offered a variety of options and each dish I tried was delicious. The Lady who served were also incredibly friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend Neg head for anyone looking for a great meal with top-notch service.

Brilliant service. Great for family parties.

had a smooth and lovely birthday dinner at nag’s tonight. Thank you Ningwa for making my birthday special 🤍

Billie & Elisha are great! Home from home atmosphere. Great drinks, great food and perfect service.

Some interesting history indicated on the walls, but the setting is everything here. Right in the middle of the Thames. Glorious on a glorious sunny day.

Didn't have food so unable to rate, but lovely place grear atmosphere.

Called in on 2/12/24, with a work colleague for to have a meal, ordered a drink first, went to pay for the drinks with cash, while we looked at menu, was told "we are cashless", astounded that a business refused to accept CASH !!, decided not to eat there on that principle they refused to accept cash. Cash is king, use it or lose it 😀.

A little expensive but very nice food and views of the river. Great place.

A great place to have a warm winter meal or a summer pint by the river. I've only had good experiences here, might be a bit busy if you don't book.

Lovely pub. Stunning location. Great for a drink on the terrace in the summer. Also a brilliant Xmas dinner. Shout out to Elisha our hostess who couldn't have been better. Really excellent service.

Nice pub with good grub and pleasant helpful staff.

I had the misfortune of being part of booked party for Sunday on the 17th November. I was served a 'traditional Sunday lunch of roast beef'. Was there a qualified 'chef' involved in any of this?Cold pre-cooked sliced beef riddled withe fat and gristle and a hot 'gravy' sloshed on top of it to disguise it was freshly cooked. Hard, partly raw roast potatoes, polystyrene 'Yorkshire pudding' over boiled vegetables and cauliflower cheese surrounded by wet sludge. Two Americans on the table next to me, clearly excited about a traditional British Sunday roast were also met with this slop to their utter disappointment. Frankly, get a proper chef on the payroll or don't serve food.

Cracking spot. Staff fitted me in for a last minute lunch place and, whilst my steak was underwhelming the atmosphere, location and general loveliness of the staff made it a fine experience.

Nice and cozy place with interesting delicious food.

Food wasnt bad but they don't accept cash this isn't posted anywhere before you order and no one tells you. I won't support cbdc. Cash is king

Enjoy delicious food by the river, beautiful scenery and delicious food, full enjoyment~ No matter how bright the sun is, how hot the temperature is, and how hot your knives and forks are, this place is really beautiful, so be sure to enjoy the opportunity to sit in the middle of the river and dine! The food here is really of a high standard, especially the eggs Benedict, which we both couldn't eat more than we wanted. It's super delicious!

There was no atmosphere when we visited. It's a bit pricey and the staff weren't overly welcoming

Chloe was absolutely perfect with the service and the food met our expectations to the fullest.

Great pub on the whole, one of my favourites in the area and a regular drinking hole for myself and my peers. Food is generally good if a little pricey. Excellent spot by the river, large terrace and gardens... Unfortunately let down on this occasion by a questionable decisions with regard to customer service. One of the key draws and indeed selling points of this pub is the garden. It's a mild October evening and it's intermittently raining, nonetheless my preference is to sit outside as there is covered space, another plus point... Or so I thought... Arrived outside to find the main garden barriered off, on enquiry this was "to keep everyone in one area during the winter". The remaining outside space is not covered, so I sit outside during a pause in the rain, when the rain returns with vigour I politely ask again if it would be possible to sit under cover in the (currently barriered off) outside area, to be told "we're not opening it, it's instructions from my general manager". Said manager is on holiday. I am now damp... You've removed access to the the main attraction of this pub and the main reason I choose to come here... Disappointing. Garden re-opened, rating revised. Good choice 👍

Lovely food, service and view over the Thames. Smashing after 26.2 miles 💪 and 21km on bike supporting Abingdon Marathon. Smash it.

Lovely pub, excellent location and great atmosphere, good service too... the food just didn't match everything else. We had Sunday lunch and it wasn't anything special, it was just ok. The meat was mainly fat and the veg a bit tasteless and seemed to but just randomly piled onto the plate. Perhaps we just expected too much from first impressions as we walked in.

Amazing friendly pub slight problem with the one meal but didn't say anything. We would certainly visit again.

Great location outside over the River , can't fault it. Food was good esp. The chicken & chorizo burger & the apple crumble was tasty sweet , but needed more crumble. A bit pricey for a steak £37.50 but overall a good experience.. I would bring visiting family to soak up atmosphere on a sunny winter day ..

Lovely setting by the river. Outdoor seating recommended if weather OK. Staff friendly and professional. We had the set menu which was limited but a bargain compared with A La Carte. Nice cask ales on offer. No parking but a large public car park close by.

Great food. Very high quality, most of the staff extremely attentive and helpful. Good selection of beers and wines.

Visited while on tge weekend break with friends. Beautiful setting, amazing food (steak). Friendly stuff, but it took ages until we got served...

Food was great, service from Michelle and Elisha was superb and the restaurant was gorgeous! Recommend!

Went in for a Sunday Roast and were well pleased with everything

Lovely atmosphere throughout with each member of staff we asked any questions or serviced us helped above and beyond. Chef Anil made delicious fillet steaks making my birthday a lovely experience. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Stunning place with unbelievable food!! The chicken and chorizo burguer 10/10. Plus the service was excellent

Went with friends all was great

Thanks Joy for delicious cocktails 🍸 🍹

My family and I came in on Friday night for a couple drinks and had some lovely 2 for 1 cocktails beautifully served by Joy! We will obviously we returning!

Great service and tasty lunch, Thai mussels and pasta both delicious.

Drove up from Brighton to meet family halfway for lunch. The food was lovely. It's in the most beautiful location right on the Thames would highly recommend.

Went for lunch with friends all good

Stopped in a for a quick drink and remembered how incredible this pub is in every way. Perched on the bridge at Abingdon it's numerous outside seating areas make it the best place to see the Thames while eating their great food or drinking their Brakspears beers.

Great food, great drinks, great service. Will be back. Special shout out to elishia and grace who made sure we never went without :-)

Just had a lovely meal with my wife and our dog. The pub was full on a Thursday night which speaks volumes. Food was served in good time and piping hot. I had the lamb, my wife the butternut squash risotto. Both dishes were gorgeous. So was the pecan pie dessert. Staff were lovely and attentive despite the full pub - special mention to Amy and Joy. Highly recommended, will definitely visit again.

Great menu, food and service. Recommended.

Pub by the river. Lovely to eat / drink outside if weather permits. Have been to this pub 5 times already. Had steak here before and they managed to ruin the piece of beautiful meat. Mac n cheese had a powerful raw garlic taste. Second time I came here I had pasta; super sour tomato sauce and soggy pasta. The salad with chicken was good / acceptable. We only had drinks and nuts when I came for the 4th and 5th time. In fairness, the selection on the menu is great and the presentation of food is nice.

Great lunch, plus got to see the kingfisher on the river.

Located in prime riverside location overlooking Abingdon bridge. Great in the summer time as there is plenty of outdoor seating but be warned this is a very popular pub and often packed with drinkers and diners when the weather is good. Great area for storing your bike if you want to cycle to the pub. It's quite expensive to eat and drink here because of the prime location. Difficult to park directly next to the pub so wheel chair users may struggle a bit. Most people will need to park in the pay and display carpark 1 minute walk from the pub. The quality of the food is very good though and nice service and atmosphere. Would recommend.

We were staying in the area for a couple of nights and stumbled across The Nags Head and we were not disappointed. You couldn’t ask for a nicer location! The service was fantastic and the food second to none. Looking forward to coming back when in the area again!

fabulous service and tasty lunch

Excellent choice of tasty dishes. The fish and chips were superb! Service was delightful as well!

We enjoyed a lovely meal but was disappointed that we could only pay by card. The waitress was very attentive and helpul

Lovely position surrounded by the Thames perfection on a sunny day

The food was incredible, the atmosphere was lovely, we all sat outside and bright sunshine. The staff where really nice and helpful and we pre ordered food so it seems to come out quite quick. I couldn't recommend this place more. THE CAULIFLOWER WINGS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! if you don't like spicy you can either ask for no chillys on top or just take them off like we did. Definitely a must have.

Came across this place by accident and what a find! Beautiful setting on the banks of the Thames and fantastic food with friendly service. What's not to like!?

Our server Lun Wah was extremely courteous, informative with perfect timing

Lovely and friendly staff and wonderful food!! Great atmosphere too. 👌🏻

Amazing service from Scarlett and Michelle and just all round wonderful time x

Great atmosphere, amazing food, lovely staff. Beautiful view whether you’re inside or out. Will come again

Excellent meal, I had the lamb rump and it was amazing. Great location and friendly staff.

Fantastic location on the river literally, standard selection of food but good quality. Last time I had lunch there, barely managed to finish the burger, was so big! Live music quite often and quite decent musicians, too. Not cheap, though, and Sunday lunchtime better come early, the place is packed. I was even asked if I had a reservation on a Wednesday! (was still able to find a place for three) Conclusion: very few things beat a Sunday lunch by the river at Nag's Head, but you better come prepared :)

Lovely staff, best pub/river garden in Oxfordshire

Traditional pub In Abington village with excellent food 🥑 and excellent service from Mrs Michelle & Mrs Emilia

We had a wonderful breakfast accompanied by a fantastic musician x The service was fantastic.. the attentive and friendly Zoe looked after us excellently.. Thank you Zoe

Food is average, overpriced but you pay more for the setting. However the service outside was shocking. The staff were just downright rude, they didn't engage with us other than grunts when putting the food down. We had to ask for cutlery to which they reacted rudely and then brought us only two sets for a party of five people, when we asked for another three sets they rolled their eyes and just did not come back to the table. Never experienced so many different members of staff so rude in one place - none of them wanted to be there it seemed and they let it show!

Had lunch for 5 here on Sunday. Service in the restaurant was appalling. Very slow and no offers of further drinks. We had to ask for dessert menus. Food was mediocre for the price. My pate was tasteless and the roll it was served with was stale. My Caesar salad £13.95, was at best a side salad size with far too much dressing which made the lettuce soggy and inedible. Puddings were at best ok. Disabled access down very steep uneven ramp unless sitting in the bar which looks out onto the road. This was a recce for a dinner in September. We will not be returning.

Great atmosphere by river. Outdoor area was spacious and inside was pretty. They staff were great. I gave 3 stars for food as the steaks were massively over cooked. I asked for rare, it came as closer to medium. My friend asked for med rare, it was close to well done. We didnt complain as we wanted to enjoy the evening. Rest of food was good. Portion sizes were small so ended up eating again at home. We went back again as the kids loved the ambience but the mac cheese was inconsistent to the first load few days before. Different chef for sure. However the adult meals were better. Sunday roast was tasty. All in all we had a fab time. The ambience and service out trumps food so we would go there again.

The pub is beautiful as it's set in an amazing location, with the outside area surrounded by the river. What more could one ask for? Decent tasting food dare I say. But sadly the food they served me and my partner was expensive and tasted pretty awful. I ordered the sourdough mushroom pizza and my partner the beef burger. Had we paid 8 pounds or so for each dish I would not complain. But at about 17 pounds each the quality was unacceptable. The sourdough mushrooms pizza base was mushy and soggy, the mushrooms I am still trying to find them as there were 3. Maybe the chef ate them? The overall taste of the pizza was pretty awful, mainly spoiled by the base wich is always the centrepiece of a pizza. At least it was served in a ceramic plate unlike the burger which came in an ugly 10 pence plastic tray. It was clearly a frozen patty, which can be made to taste decent if the chef can do their job. But this was lacking taste. The bun was a squashed soggy affair. The fries were a bit dry but ok. Overall and considering the price (over 40 pounds for the poor food and two diet cokes!) the food was tasteless. Nags Head you need a new chef or send the current one/s to cookery school again. And presentation matters. The plastic tray may be acceptable for the burger van at the retail park but not in a decent pub.

Lovely spot on the river, food looks great although we didn't order any. As it was a nice day it was very busy but we still managed to find a table to sit and didn't have to wait long at the bar for a drink. Very dog friendly, they had bowls for water and a barrel with plenty of fresh water in and also a jar with dog treats in. You can also order via the QR code which is present on most of the tables.

First time visiting Abingdon as we have now moved into the area . Great location, super food and wonderful table service. Thank you

We had a very good meal at the Nags head last night. Food was excellent and we were looked after beautifully by Michelle and Jess. Thank you

Great place to visit on the Thames River for a beer and food

Amazing!!! Done the Thames walk and landed here, got a wagu burger and some beetroot houmos, was lovely! Best place iv ate in a while

Lovely setting, great staff, food more than good enough

Great food and great atmosphere

We have just spent a Saturday morning here having breakfast and listening to live music. We highly recommend it. Wonderful ambience by the river, fantastic service and extremely tasty food. We had the veggie option and were very happy with it. We are regulars at the Nag's Head and love coming here. Definitely the best pub in the area.

Beautiful place to a drink on a sunny day. The pub has a large riverside garden, which is often full. Dog friendly with plenty of water bowls. The food in the garden isn’t great - pretty average burgers and pizzas expensively priced. Definitely worth stopping for a drink though.

An unfortunate visit to this usually reliable venue. Incompetent staff failed to take the orders correctly . Management agreed and although we did not all get what we wanted the bill was adjusted to compensate which was acceptable. Will return but disappointed this time

Lovely place right buy the river.

While on a long walk by the river, we thought we'd stop for a bite to eat at the island grill and some refreshments. Now today is 28°, height of the summer holidays and they don't open the grill till 2pm. This used to be such a lovely place under previous management, always had things going on, live music, great selection of beers and the sense to open the lunch grill for lunch time. Unfortunately now, there's no live music, no atmosphere, terrible selection of lagers and ales and no food till 2 unless you want a meal from the restaurant. 4 separate groups were there hoping to order from the grill at 12.45 today and 3 of the groups just left without even a drink. The best thing that can happen to this establishment is to go under, shut doors and start again with some management that had some business sense and more than a GCSE C in business studies. Until new management we won't be frequenting again

Excellent pub. I visited on my way back to Kent and will definitely be coming back at some point. The staff were great!

This pub is an excellent venue for a summer drink with a great location and beautiful river view from the beer garden as its located on an island in the middle of the river. Good selection of draught beer and lager with equally appealing indoor environment. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food. There's even a place to alight from a boat or canoe so you can arrive via the river.

Lovely Amelia served us and we had a great time eating some great food by the river.

Nice riverside pub in Abingdon. Get a good pint. Food was tasty but portion sizes were very small. £16.95 for fried squid and chips, and it was basically a basket meal !!

Speedy service with a smile - thank you Cameron! :) The food was delicious.

Great place, good food and service

Fish Pie was devine! Service to a little longer than expected for the time of day but it was otherwise pretty good. And please serve the pie it with a spoon next time as the sauce was so good I had to practice lick the bowl...

Food mediocre, but stunning location.

Nice service and beautiful view!

We visited for lunch and sat in their garden which has a different, more low key menu, to the main restaurant. Food quality was below average and cost way beyond what it was worth. We had burgers and kids burger and they were so average. Service was also below standard.

Absolutely fantastic, the food is second to none, the staff are very polite, friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.