Oscar's Inn in Newark and Sherwood

Nice pub with friendly atmosphere and service but let down by poor food that is overpriced.

Lovely dog friendly pub, great for pizza or a pint

Need to bring back the 16in square pizza's it's not the same now they have cut the size of the pizzas down but looks to have keep the price the same.

Late notice booking. The squeezed us in and gave us a table outside. They were really helpful throughout. The night was a bit rainy, but we were dry under the gazebo. The staff were exceptional and the service was best I've had anywhere in Newark. In these pandemic times, the awareness and precautions were 100% correct, and all the staff were completely compliant with the rules. Again, I think the best I've seen anywhere. Staff kept checking if we wanted anything. They were always friendly and made us feel at home. Incredible service throughout. The menu tonight was just pizza..... but it was excellent, lots of toppings, and the pizzas are really massive. One between two people is enough, although it is really easy to take some home in a box if you order one each. Great experience, and 100% credit to the young waiting staff for being so good.

Always enjoy here, although anyone looking for bargain prices wouldn't find it suitable. Food is normally good also.

We popped in for a quick pint to shelter from the rain during our dog walk. The bar staff were welcoming and attentive.

For many years, this pub has been my go-to spot, and it never disappoints! The selection of cask ales is unparalleled, with the Jaipur topping my list every time, though beware, a few pints might leave you pleasantly wobbly. While I miss the huge square pizzas, the new ones are still delightful, albeit with a spicy kick that'll make your taste buds sing and your eyes water – a true pepperoni lover's dream! What truly sets this place apart is the exceptional staff who go above and beyond to ensure your visit is memorable. On my last visit, they not only provided exceptional service but also surprised my children with free puddings, not even on the menu! A heartfelt thank you for the extra mile. Moreover, the dog-friendly atmosphere adds an extra layer of charm, with treats available for our furry friends. With its welcoming vibe and outstanding service, this pub is a gem worth returning to time and time again. Cheers to many more years of great memories!

Only about 12.30 but there was only beef left on the Sunday menu. Good was good. Staff were a bit under pressure

10/10 Great food and service had steak pizza and beef roast. Recommended you book as its quite popular but a lovely atmosphere.

Amazing pizzas, not too sure if they are still making the large pizzas but the small ones was very nice. Very welcoming staff, and good atmosphere

Great place to have pizza and beer with friends. I highly recommend Oscar's Inn.

Pizzas are good , choice of beer good. Nice pub would recommend.

We booked a table for 16 for a family reunion and Christmas Lunch on Dec 25th. The food was superb with a choice of a traditional Christmas turkey lunch, salmon en croute, or roast beef. Oscars were catering for a full house across three rooms on two floors. The generously portioned food was served piping hot, with just the right amount of time between the three courses. The staff had given up their own Christmas Day to contribute towards this amazing day. The staff were friendly, courteous and very professional. We cannot thank them enough for looking after our large party including an elderly lady in a wheelchair. We would definitely do this all over again.

Always worth a visit. Plenty of space, good selection of ales. Chatty helpful staff.

We had an Hawaiian pizza takeaway. Very large square pizza , plenty for two . Was tasty however it was undercooked.

Had lunch here food was amazing 6 real ales on as well nothing nit to like here staff were great definitely be back

Popped in for a bite to eat. Delicious fish and chips.

We held my brother’s wake here & everything was perfect.Steff & his team ensured it all ran smoothly & definitely went the extra mile.A large number(100 plus) were catered for with pizzas & chips & almost drank the bar dry but the service was courteous & efficient.Steff even brought a pot of tea for my Mum & kept an eye on younger children in the other bar.It really made a difficult day so much easier.I would 100% recommend for a similar event.

We had a recent 70th family party in one of the upstairs rooms. Food was lovely as was the service. We had a lovely evening.

Great food just don't go in jf kids are playing rhe piano!!!

First visit …I’ll definitely be back. The menu is great and they’ve added touches to make your dining experience special… it’s not the boring menu that most places put out. The mussels were delicious 😋 with a sauce that added a slight kick to the palette. My friend had the Dahl and likewise thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was also spot on. Both had puddings.. again delicious 😋

Popped into Oscars this evening for a drink and some food,drinks I cannot fault, plentiful, the food on the other hand was at best terrible, I had the dahl and my wife had the Thai mussels, and a portion of chips,all blessed with an abundance of salt, far too much salt,both meals wete left uneatan, when the waiter did come along to clear our dishes we had th opportunity to tell him the food was blessed with far too much salt,his response, I will let the chef know..For anybody who reads this review and thinking about eating there, don't given this day and age and the abundance of food outlets out there Oscars is definitely not one of them......

Great place for a good feed... pizza's are huge...

Nice place, let down by the service. Food from my experience has been good quality and fresh. Last visit called for coffee, bar maid refused to serve anything that wasn't "the hard stuff" eventually got served by someone else, the coffee was not worth the wait! Not even remotely passable, I've actually had better from macdonalds and that cost a fraction of the price and pain and suffering to get it! Lovely place but so hit and miss with your sevice

Good pub, great service. Nice snug type area and the other side more a restaurant feel. Good real ales. Don’t eat but menu looks spot on

We were in Newark for one night and Oscar’s was just round the corner. It had a pleasant atmosphere and very lively for a Saturday night. The food was great I had the beef rib and my wife had the fish. The couple next to us had pizza and it comes in a neat wicker tray and it was huge. I almost wished I’d had it that instead. Great place worth a trip.

Still one of the best pizzas in the area

Yes we were back at Oscars, and we were not disappointed. This time it was for a private party. The pizzas are the best. The service at the bar was very friendly. Good work to all the staff at Oscars keep up the good work.

Great beer, friendly atmosphere. Loads of space outside!

Call in often for a drink and intend to try the food soon.

The pizza is really great here, enough for 2 and they do half and half if you can't agree on what you both want (or just want to mix it up). A few decent ales on tap too

Only went for a quick lunchtime drink with friends. Sat outside in an area that used to be part of the carpark. Lots of HUGE tasty looking pizzas were being served. Will have to try one next time!

Lovely little pub, decent food and both indoor and outdoor seating, but the service at the bar is always sooo slow and usually just one person on

Lovely place, lovely hosts and lovely food!

A very enjoyable Sunday lunch. Great food and service. Hope to go again soon to try the pizzas.

Only popped in for a pint seemed like a cracking little pub

We visited here one evening two weeks ago. The drinks and variety of ales were amazing. However, most meals were not available so we had to eat pizza, which was huge, dry and tasteless and almost inedible. It was the worst pizza we have ever had and we had to send most of it back. We had heard great things and had high hopes but we will not be returning.

Nice place for a drink in Newark, with a car park too. Lovely inside but the garden is the winner. Cheap-ish drinks too!

5/5 Great pub, nice atmosphere. Good for family and/or friends to get together for food & drinks. Nice out the front or back area when it's sunny too. Food is a good standard & nice quality + variety of beers to choose from. 👌

Oscar's Inn and John, the Assistant Manager in particular, came to our rescue when a venue let us down for our family gathering, to celebrate our Ruby Wedding. We were able to have part of the bar area and had a wonderful buffet and pizza. The quiches were particularly delicious, as were the chips. The food was presented really well and served right on time. Thank you so much John for accommodating us and doing everything we asked for professionally and reliably.

Oscar's Inn and John, the Assistant Manager in particular, came to our rescue when a venue let us down for our family gathering to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. We were able to have part of the bar area and had a wonderful buffet and pizzas. The quiches were particularly delicious, as were the chips. The food was presented really well and served right on time. Thank you so much John for accommodating us and doing everything we asked for professionally and reliably.

Perfect pizza and really friendly staff with a very cosy atmosphere and good selection of Ales. Highly recommend. Really dog friendly with a menu just for dogs.

Enjoyed a nice couple of different beers food looked good dog friendly friendly staff

Nice cozy vibe, & amazing pizzas!

Good pint of Jaipur. Warm day, cooler inside.

Came here with a group of work colleagues and we shared some drinks and some lovely pizzas! They were massive and so delicious! Beer garden is massive and plenty of seats for everyone. The pub isn’t wheelchair accessible from what I’ve seen but the beer garden is. Would definitely be back for the pizzas!

Friendly bar staff and a really nice atmosphere in the pub. The food was delicious too, and they had a good selection of beers available on tap.

Fabulous local pub, friendly reception, good draft selection and the best Guinness in Newark. Pizza is enormous, kids food is great - open fire in the winter and a decent outdoor space in the summer.

Great dog friendly Pub. Tidy, good food good service

Love this place - fabulous pizza in a casual setting at at very reasonable price. Staff are very friendly and efficient - would highly recommend.

Amazing atmosphere, great beer, friendly staff and superb pizza. What more do you want?

very expensive food menu looks good with a nice selection of dishes again very expensive.on the day of my visit it was very quiet.i do believe if they drop their food prices they will get a lot more customers

Lovely staff great customer service beautiful buffet provided to say good bye to a loved one

Lovely atmosphere and great food! Don’t be put off by the kerb appeal, I will def go again!

Great pizzas, great service all with a good atmosphere

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal here this evening - lovely food + friendly service

Nice pub with two bar areas and ample outside space. Dogs allowed inside too. Good range of beers 👍

We booked a table here for Saturday lunch. Great atmosphere and attentive staff. The food was amazing and everyone in our party enjoyed every mouthful. One of our party ordered the pizza, however he didn't realise it was going to be so big! We will be back to share a pizza again soon. 😀

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food!

I love this place!! Amazing service, the food tastes so good and the atmosphere is one of the best I’ve seen

I was hungry, we had no idea where we were. We saw Oscars and pulled in. Friendly atmosphere, staff and excellent food. Worthy of a Michelin star any day. We were expecting 'basic food' but we got an excellent, well presented vegetarian Sunday roast. The wine I chose was a Malbec. Very good. Pub wine can be 'iffy' but this was very good. Well done Oscars

Had a Fabulous valentine meal yesterday Food was delicious and service was excellent They couldn’t do enough for us

Loved everything about it so much so taking a group there soon.

Great Pizza, drinks and service .. Fantastic ambiance

Oscar’s catered for my aunties funeral reception and my dad would like to thank the staff for their service and large selection of food provided.

It's a lovely friendly pub with a great atmosphere, the staff are very friendly 👍👍👍👍👍

We are regulars at Oscars and probally eat there at least once a week. This year we decided to go to Oscars for our Christmas lunch. 8 adults and a baby and 2 french bulldogs. The food was amazing-probally toooo much, the staff were incredible and the atmosphere fantastic. Some Christmas music would have been nice though. Well done Oscars

Beautiful little pub, cosy friendly and great choice of beverages, made very welcome.

Lovely cosy pub with lots of atmosphere

Really lacking in atmosphere. Been here nearly an hour. No tables around us have been cleaned during that time. Used to be lovely and twinkly lit and clean. Not today

Great food (especially pizza), great selection of beers / ales. Staff are brilliant too. Perfect for all - couples, families / groups, and even 15 people for a works Christmas meal! One of my favourite places in Newark!

We held our Christmas do at Oscar’s last night and we cannot fault it at all. Service was fantastic and my arrangements via email were all listened to and swiftly replied too. The food was gorgeous and they were quite happy for us to stay for drinks after we were done with our food. They even took in our secret Santa presents before hand! Everyone was saying how it was definitely one of the best Christmas do’s we’ve had for a while so I would definitively recommend and thanks to the efficient and friendly staff!

A proper pub, with friendly and helpful staff. They certainly know how to keep their beer too. Absolutely awesome!

Good pub and a decent pint of beer

The food and drink are great - the pizzas are HUGE!!!! Staff are great too as are the prices.

Came in for a birthday meal and it was beautiful. We didn’t book but food came out super fast. Supervisor was super nice and really welcoming

Gin & tonic with ice always is refreshing with its bitter flavour and lemon aromas. Also they've served delicious tasty pizza

Very nice staff and great selection of beer. My first visit but certainly not my last.

Nice place, good food and drinks, friendly staff, bit expensive but what is cheap today. Anyway, would visit again if have a chance.

Nice pint and dog friendly always a win .

This bar was excellent . I visited twice while staying in Newark.On both nights the service was excellent very helpful and friendly .I watched there open mic night and it was a very enjoyable night ,it was also a very clean pub which had an excellent choice of drinks every credit really worth a visit

Lovely atmosphere, great quiz night, pizzas are amazing!

Really nice people. The beer was good but they didn't have Carling.

I couldn’t face a snack at ‘the services’ as I travelled home. We ventured towards Newark and I looked for a local place on Trip Advisor. Oscar’s came up. The place was vibrant and staff super friendly. We ordered a pizza to share. They were huge and my husband was hungry so it was finished. Very tasty too. Lots of beers available. Alas my husband was driving so he could not sample any. I like the idea that this pub has diversified. Fine dining, pizza, drinks, entertainment etc. I highly recommend this place and look forward to popping in again next time I travel on the A1. 😀

What a lovely place with excellent ambience. We had Pizzas they were amazing. One between two was more than enough. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be going back!

Great pub, a wonderful range of beers and friendly staff.

Lovely place for lunch nice staff lovely food.Really enjoyed it so full went home for a sleep.

Lovely interior design. 2×2 foot Pizza was an absolute treat. Not a traditional pizza but lovely nonetheless. Staff are polite and friendly and draught was clean and smooth.

incredible pizza, good drinks, nice atmosphere. a little pricey but well worth it for the pizzas!

Good atmosphere and interesting beer garden in car park

Good service, good food, always a lovely place to visit

Amazing pizza's. Huge and tasty. Great location with good parking. Nothing for the kids and drinks are pricy but we go for the food. Nice clean interior and outdoor seating.

We have never been to Newark before, so Oscar’s was recommended to us by the owner of our B&B. We thoroughly enjoyed our goats cheese and pesto pizza with sides of broccoli and pine nuts and onion rings. The pizza was HUGE! We couldn’t eat it between two of us, it was one of the nicest pizza’s we have eaten. Friendly, helpful staff, reasonable drinks prices . Highly recommended! 👍🏻

The pizzas here used to be fantastic. Full of topping and delicious. However, not so much now. They seem to have changed the base and are very skimpy on the topping. Still charging the same though. Come on Oscar's bring back the original, it was lovely. If you are only going for a drink with friends you would be hard pushed to find better. Nice outside seating now too for the better weather. Nice local.

First class service and very friendly and helpful staff. Nice quiet atmosphere as it was a Monday night. Food was excellent even though some choices on the menu were unavailable. Beautifully cooked presented and served. The crème brûlée was to die for.

Only went in for a drink but the menu looks good

Excellent beer excellent food excellent staff. What more could I say , thanks guys.!

Brilliant pub! Went here the other day and sat in the garden as it was nice and sunny (although interior décor is lovely as well!). There are these cute little huts in the garden, so suitable for any weather and they even have heaters for when it gets cold. We tried their famous pizzas, delish! As well as a Caesar salad and onion rings - also delish! Staff were amazing - very friendly and attentive and kept the place looking clean and tidy (no empty glasses cluttering up the tables). Would definitely recommend and look forward to our next visit! :)

Great place, good selection, calm atmosphere

Swung off the a1 to avoid service station disappointment. Nice pizza, friendly staff, good service. Worth the detour.