Nortons Cafe Bar in West Oxfordshire

Went to Sandy's last night. Big doors to outside seating area were wide open but we were told not to go in that way but to go round to the small front door by some bloke who didn't even introduce himself. Who wants a welcome like that? We left and won't go back. Only a few people there not surprisingly. It's a pretentious and overpriced "piano" bar.

Very lively place, service was good and people were kind. The only downside was that the drinks were little too expensive.

We really enjoyed going here. Food always excellent and fresh cakes too. Unfortunately closed and up for sale. A great pity as we only found it recently.

On a very, very wet day we met friends for lunch. The cafe/bar was warm and friendly. A mixture of customers. A really cheery welcome and no rush to order. Hot coffee quickly served and a good menu to choose from. Fab sandwiches with plenty of filling. Not in the main high street, but well worth a visit.

We passed by and decided to look at the breakfast menu. I went for the vegan option which was delicious and my husband opted for the small breakfast. Service was excellent and food well cooked and hot. We were surprised that the place wasn't busier although it is off the main shopping area. We returned later in the afternoon for drinks and will definitely go back next time we are in Witney.

Visited for a light lunch on Saturday. There were tables available but there were quite a few other people enjoying this bistro bar. It was warmish, seats were comfortable and the food was excellant. We both had beef and horseraddish sandwiches with a portion of fries. When we left at about 1.30pm it was getting quite busy so obviously a popular place. Staff friendly and helpful. Will be going again.

Been here for lunch quite a few times recently, there is a good selection of food on offer for lunch and breakfast and it's always freshly made and good value for money. It's very spacious ideal for buggies, so ideal if you have little ones (most cafes/restaurants in Witney not suitable for buggies). It's also ideal just for coffee, they have some lovely homemade cakes one offer also.

The food is always good, wether it's just cake and coffee or lunch. Lots on offer as well as a specials board. Would recommend the soup and sandwiches. Good coffee, plenty of space for pushchairs inside or out.

The serving staff were not very friendly or helpful. They did not have their long hair tied back which was flicking around close to my food, the food did arrive promptly and was well presented and tasted good. After the meal I went to the toilet and there was no soap of any kind and the hand dryer did not work and there were no paper hand towels. Because the staff were dressed in summer clothes and open toed sandals it was hard to tell who was staff and who were customers. We will not be going back.

The best place in Witney is the first thought when I hear the word nortons! Sometimes gets a tad busy on Saturday night but after spending half an hour stood at the bar waiting to get served, you can buy 10 cola bombs with a 20 quid note and go nuts. Always hit nortons at 1 just before it gets too busy. Shame it never really opens on a Friday, missing a trick there if you ask me. Plus there’s a good 65% chance you either pull or end up in a fight!

Great service and a full menu available. Lovely outside area and staff happy to adapt to menu choice. Food always fresh and full of flavour. Slightly off the main high street, but ideal for parking and well worth a visit!

Ideal place to grab a coffee and some homemade cake. Very friendly staff and comfortble surroundings. Menu looked amazing and they are happy to accomodate you dietry needs. Not on the main drag in the High stree, but well worth a detour.

Great place to visit during the day for coffee and meals. Good drinks offers in the evening and always something happening at the weekend. Great menu available and the staff are always willing to accommodate any requirements. Very friendly team and a fab patio area.

He estado en Café 12 los viernes por la tarde para el último mes. Lugar fantástico, limpio y ordenado.

Great birthday breakfast today. Lovely fresh food, good atmosphere and great service. Well worth a visit.

Cualquiera que vive en Witney sabe que hay en ningún otro lugar que terminan en una noche de sábado que buena vieja Nortons. Si estás en los pisos pegajosa, que te toqueteen en el baile por gente que no conocía y la música que te lleva de vuelta a su escuela primaria de disco, este lugar definitivamente vale la pena.

On business I popped by this restaurant bar. It is spacious and airy. It boasts a lovely outdoor patio outside which must be great for people watching in the summer. The coffee was excellent, genuinely friendly service. A really nice break.

Paramos aquí porque tengo un hijo de 4 años muy delicados y tienen batidos y huevos revueltos, dos de las pocas cosas comerá. Nos gustó mucho su batido a medida que el personal de los frutos que solicitaba. Él no terminan comiendo los huevos, pero no por lo que hicieron, él simplemente decidimos que el queso amarillo no era suficiente.

A quite unsatisfactory experience with a disappointing night out. The staff were rude and insulting, the hygiene in the toilets was appalling, and they did not seem to have a limit on the number of people let into this bar/club- overly crammed.

Número 12 Cafe ofrece una amplia variedad de desayunos se sirven todo el día, superfood ensaladas frescas hogareño especiales, dulces, saludable batidos y mucho, mucho más! Con un personal amable y un gran servicio. bajar y probar esta nueva y emocionante fresco en Witney.

El servicio agradable pero muy vacío a la hora del almuerzo, la comida era bastante desagradable y necesita mejoras

Fuimos a almorzar - asientos inestables, mesa de sucio, mal servicio de muy desinteresados personal, poco atractiva food. Sin duda no volvería y no lo recomendaría.

Never been in the day, so not sure what it's like as a cafe... but it's a great place to drink and a good dance at the weekend (of which there do not seem to be many places in Witney). Got all the latest tunes pumping too. I found the locals fun and friendly here!

Late lunchtime, we wanted a light lunch and after wandering around Witney, we spotted this place. It looks reasonably comfortable inside but it was a warm day so we chose to sit outside - the only downside of that is that the smokers sit there too. But that's not the restaurant's fault! The outside could do with smartening up a bit but no real complaints. If there had been they'd have been forgotten when the food came. I chose the chicken fajitas - a small portion it said. Nothing small about it. Very tasty, plenty of chicken. My husband had a BLT with a small salad. Lovely fresh thick bread with plenty if lean bacon and the most delicious dressing on the salad. The cost was quite reasonable. Service was quick and friendly. We'd definitely return if we're ask in Witney.

Visited one Friday night......very sleazy.....a sort of disco was on with one very drunk woman dancing by herself .....seemed like a personal party going on ....rowdy and not a very good advert for the place ...had one drink and left.....never again !!!

I live in Witney so I know all about Nortons. By day, it's a sort-of café but by night it's a nightclub.Unfortunately: the bad food quality and type of building (designed to be a bar) mean that it's a poor café; and the tiny size and popularity with paralytic teenagers mean that it's a horrific experience as a nightclub.I'm 20 years old and even I look on this "nightclub" with distain, and it's even gained the nickname "SNortons" because of the number of people claiming to have taken drugs on the premises. I hope to have conveyed in this review the true nature of Nortons. I really can't recommend the food. If you're 18 and looking for a cheap night out with your classmates aged 17 who have sneaked in with fake IDs, then this is the place for you. Everyone else should stay away.

Service in the day time are brilliant, really nice staff. The food is the best for a lunch out in Witney, all home made and really filling! They do loads of specials as well as usual bar food. Could do with some tlc but other than that really good. Also fun in the evenings, good atmosphere and DJs!

This is only a place for 18 ish people. Not a place for adults or anyone who wants an adult night out.....

Arrived at Witney so i could do the Wychwood Brewery Tour (also recommended). Looking ofr a quick bit found Nortons. A strange cafe bar feel (later learned at night it is a very different animal). Went for Toasted sandwich I had steak and stilton, my daughter asked if they could do steak and cheddar - no problem and my wife and tother daughter had brie, cranberry and bacon. Three teas and a coke. We wer eaksed if we would like the tea in one big pot. The sandwiches wer emade frsh to order, the tea was a large pot. I was running out of time so asked if I could have mine to go - no problem - produce dit wrapped for me but then offered that as I was not having the side salad would any of the rest of my family like it. The steak was not a thin flash fry steak but thick and juicy. If I am eve rin Witney at lunch I wil be having another.The service was done with a smile and as you can tell very obliging.