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3.8

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Nº 520 in 704 in Herefordshire, County of

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Now a Community Owned Pub and pop up cafe. Cafe is Saturday 12-6pm, and the Pub Fridays and Saturdays 6-10pm. Outstanding place and people. Today they also had the local OriginPizzadotcom. Amazing food, fantastic community, must visit.

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Chaz S . 2023-07-21

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Definitely the best pub in the area the staff make you feel welcome and at home food is also to a good standard

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andrew b . 2022-10-26

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Turned up on a Saturday night and had food with my kids. Awesome Food. Fast service and even the kids were satisfied. Landlord is welcoming and very accommodating.

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Stuart M . 2022-05-07

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A regular get together place and we are never disappointed. Fred is a great friendly landlord and nothing is too much trouble. Abby our waitress always looks after us well and the food is always great

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Karen B . 2021-11-05

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This is basic pub food. For £10 we got the day's special: rump steak, onion rings, chips and peas AND a pint. The service was friendly.

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Anne I . 2021-10-24

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Not smart in appearance if that is of concern but the food was very good with plenty of choice on the menu.

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32DavidP32 . 2021-10-18

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I was staying elsewhere for the walking festival in Kington in September 2021 I used tis for an evenings entertainment (80s night) and also after a walk on the Sunday and being such a nice day we were able to sit out in the garden for our drinks Great location in the centre of Kington and not far from the main bus stop and shops

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Ann L . 2021-10-14

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The whole place was filthy. The toilets were disgusting! The clientele in the bar area were effing and jeffing without a care as to who could hear them. There’s no lounge area to get away from it either. Only the bar and the restaurant. My advice is not to eat there ! Oh and count your change.

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ElaineG32 . 2021-10-05

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A group of ten of us enjoyed a comfortable nights stay and a great dinner here whilst on the Offa’s Dyke walk. Fred, the host is a top bloke and kindly helped us out with a luggage run to Hay our arranged taxi having let us down.

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FarAway564818 . 2021-09-11

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Called in here for a meal after a recommendation, the food was absolutely perfect, good hearty home cooked meals, the landlord is very friendly and recommended decent riding routes to take so always appreciate local advise, cannot recommend highly enough, friendly atmosphere and we were made to feel very welcome,

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Paul W . 2021-08-07

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I booked for one night's B&B and their on line booking system works really well. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, the shower worked fine and a kettle and teas/coffee biscuits were provided. My room had no TV, but others do, so if you want one - check before you book. An excellent English breakfast. You could probably spend a fortune on redecoration "Hotel Inspector" style, but then the prices would have to go up. So, their market is more Offa's Dyke walkers and tradesman working away, and not people expecting a middle class Premier Inn. If want to pay twice the price or more for a posh hotel, there is one at the other end of town. Fred is most congenial host and is eager to please.. I was so tried after walking in very hot weather, I did not use the pub and had an early night

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David S . 2021-07-23

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Visited this establishment on Tuesday I’ve visited once before so I opted for a bottled beer. It was a good decision the carling has that rotten egg smell. There was no Guinness and the cask ale was hazey. The cleanliness of the whole building is a lot to be desired especially during these uncertain time’s however I was more worried about catching other diseases from the toilet area !!!! If that’s the state of the bar and toilets what is the kitchen like. Visit the burton hotel or the oak both taking Covid seriously.

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jabba2012 . 2020-08-26

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If you visit Kington and are in need of a drink or meal in an authentic venue, then this is certainly one of the places to go to. Always a warm welcome and a pint and meal to your liking. We've been there many times and hope for for many returns.

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Bucker131 . 2020-08-21

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Did not stay so cannot comment on rooms or facilities. Appears to be a very popular venue with walkers and locals.

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B15MBsimonw . 2019-11-06

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We love this place! Popped in for a quick meal after a full day's walking, and liked it so much we went back for the full 3 courses on our last night. While the Oxford Arms is a proper locals' pub, it treats holidaymakers like locals as well - a fine art, and one that a lot of places don't manage. The food was great and reasonably-priced. I had a really good fish pie on our first visit, and I'd recommend the Sticky Ginger Pudding if it's available - really light sponge and little chunks of ginger throughout. Served with custard, it was delicious. We would certainly eat here again if we are in the area. This is a great pub and deserves to do well - go!

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Jill H . 2019-08-27

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Spent two nights away from home to escape our daughter’s first house party, 18th birthday. Fred is a great chap who obviously works hard to keep a massive property well maintained. Massive room and matching en-suite bathroom. I love buildings that don’t have flat floors. Great home cooked food for dinner and breakfast and a proper full sized plate. Beer kept well and nicely priced. We will return to sleepy Kington again.

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760gerardh . 2019-08-11

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Came for beers and food with the boy whilst on a distance walk.I like real old school pubs with decent food and top class local beer and a bunch of proper locals propping up the bar.This has all of that.Beer is excellent. Boy says cider is too. The food was really very good indeed.Steak au poivre was top notch.But if you want bland and corporate then this is not for you. If I lived in Kington then I would be a regular. Fred is a very good landlord.

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claudius1969 . 2019-06-26

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It's very easy to be put by the appearance of this shabby pub. But on a Sunday night in Kington, there aren't many options for food. The landlord is a character and was very welcoming. The food was plentiful and decent quality. Overall, a reasonable experience but not a memorable one

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edenholme54 . 2019-06-25

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This old caoching inn is steeped in history and feels so right Ignore the shabby appearance food is brilliant and beer even better Fred has some very good beer tasting weeks and even sheep shearing night late on in the season

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justpoppingout . 2019-06-13

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Besides serving good food ( lots of vegetarian options available). The atmosphere is really homely. Do try the sticky toffee pudding!

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NicoletR . 2019-06-01

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This may not be a fine dining experience, but the food is excellent and home made. Friendly atmosphere, great landlord and central position make it a serious contender if you are in town.

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batron56 . 2019-05-16

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saw the reviews and only around twenty miles away so we decided to give Sunday lunch a try. Tired looking restaurant and not really inviting but the staff are very friendly and attentive. Food was good but average. Cheap eat if you are passing by

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paulsolo1 . 2019-03-25

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An unexpected family lunch which was taken at the lovely old coaching inn in Kington. Run by Fred and Sadie Hawkins we had a lovely meal there which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Pleasant atmosphere and great service. We have eaten here before and will do so again in the near future.

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daleg347 . 2019-03-20

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We enjoyed our dinner in this town centre pub/restaurant. Served by the genial host in a warm dining area adjacent to the bar. Good value food freshly prepared.

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MrPLeamingtonSpa . 2018-09-29

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This is a bit of s barn of a place with high ceiling dining room , random pillars and little atmosphere. It’s an old building and needs some improvement. The food is standard pub fare without fault but without much to recommend it . The landlord is a friendly chap , very helpful and convivial and on a Sunday night in Kington, if you want dinner it’s a good option

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LargelyMonk . 2018-09-03

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Whilst this pub appears a little tired, don't be deceived, its a little gem of a place! The food and beer are both really nice and superb value.

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gillianj3004 . 2018-09-03

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We visited mainly for food but then had to try several of the great selection of beers for hubby and wine for me. Both left thoroughly happy in every sense. Great food and welcome from Fred and staff as ever

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Karen B . 2018-08-28

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Decided to eat here one evening while staying in Kington, Don't be put off by the place needing a little TLC, we were not disappointed. Great food and service. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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united4ever2012 . 2018-08-19

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Had dinner here when staying in Kington. We were welcomed by the barman who had a very sharp sense of humour and his own 'particular style'.

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Paul F . 2018-07-17

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Being a 17th century coaching Inn there is no slick modern style here, but the rooms are clean and comfortable, the breakfast robust and the host friendly. My room had a large and comfortable bed and plenty of biscuits and drinks for refreshment. If it matters to you there was no TV but as I was out most of the day and both evenings of my stay that was of little importance. There is also a decent size car park which is secured at night for vehicle safety. I would not hesitate to return if in that area again.

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AnnaBob1 . 2018-04-10

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almost walked past this place due to the fact we walked from the center of town and the first part of this pub you see from the street is the main bar which looks just like any normal village pub bar, pool table and dart board so on..

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leep43 . 2018-04-01

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Overnight stay good value for money. Accommodation a little dated but very clean. Quite some time since I stayed in a hotel where rooms did not have ensuite bathroom but shared bathroom on landing was very clean and hygienic.

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Y3646YLjohnm . 2018-01-26

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Lovely pub. Warm welcome from Fred behind the bar. Comfortable. Decent real ales. Excellent looking menu. We'll be back, possibly to stay next time we're here.

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Badger-of-Essex . 2017-12-26

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Beautiful tasty home cooked food made to order, steak with proper chips, mushrooms and onion rings, huge portion of sticky toffee pudding and fruit crumble also went down well with our group. Live music jamming session was great fun, even had a little dance.Great value for money. Many thanks x

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Andrea D . 2017-10-19

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We stayed here as a party of 6 nothing is to much bother for Fred and Sadie the breakfast and evening meals are excellent

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Martin T . 2017-10-15

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The owner/publican knows how to make you feel welcome and relaxed! Plus the convivial atmosphere and surprisingly good food (at low prices) leave this pub a great place to head

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SteveCairns . 2017-10-11

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We walked through town trying to decide on a supper spot. Outside the Oxford Arms the owner was waiting and suggested we not come in, as he had just accepted a large group and we would have to wait 30-45 minutes for food. As he was so friendly we went in for an ale at least and ended up dining as well. We waited maybe 30 minutes for food. Not unreasonable at all.

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Eric K . 2017-10-03

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My wife and myself took our 2 young kids for Sunday lunch it was very good, Fred the landlord is very welcoming and helpful, our lunch was good served hot and tasty, deserts were good also and we never had to get up to get drinks, very reasonably priced worth a visit

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Marcus M . 2017-09-06

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We had dinner here on Sunday 13th 4 adults and 2 kids under 5, the landlord was very friendly and ask where we would like to eat , the restaurant or bar, we choose the bar and had the big table near the window. The bar area is a bit run down so maybe the restaurant would have been a better choice.

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Matthew W . 2017-08-15

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9 of us on a walk came in for Sunday lunch and had a really warm welcome. The vegetarian Wellington...

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mikeedwards83 . 2017-08-13

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Three of us had dinner last night. Starters and mains including cod & chips which was cooked perfectly! Light crunchy...

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jon-ernie . 2017-08-09

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Popped in here s few times now and it is just a lovely old style pub / hotelThe food is really top notch for the area it's not your luxury 5 star but it really does deserve massive credit. They have a separate restaurant that can double up as a function room. The landlord is really down to earth and realistic and appears to have a good rep with the locals Kington is a very small market town with everything on the main road but this little gem may be missed as it's just right on the corner. Food prices are not expensive but the quality of the food is good and it really is home cooked. Fred the landlord/ owner really puts himself out for you. I will certainly visit this place every time I am in the area

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Thefunkiestbroom . 2017-07-26

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There is a wide range of items on the menu, but for vegetarians, there is my new favorite dish: the Veg and Cheese Wellington. Freaking delicious.

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Giz C . 2017-06-24

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We enjoyed a great evening at this hotel. The publican Fred & the locals are amazingly warm & friendly, they were more than happy to chat & include us in the life of the local town.The rooms are spacious & a little quirky as only authentic old English pub buildings can be. Great breakfast the following morning completed our experience.If your looking for an old fashioned small town warm & personal experience then I would suggest you stay here.

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Rita S . 2017-05-14

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You're sure of a warm welcome in this slightly faded - at least from the outside - pub, and the real ales are well kept, but don't expect fine dining: my fish pie was tasty and filling enough, but a little basic - perhaps the sausages which I saw go by would have been a better choice!

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esfunnell . 2017-05-12

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Had dinner here twice while staying at the De Lacy B&B. Friendly staff, good food, and all very reasonable priced. We will eat here again when in the area.

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David G . 2017-05-04

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We visited on a Saturday night. Eight people. 4 kids. 4 adults. We were made to feel very welcome. The food was hearty and a very pleasant evening

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Stuart074 . 2017-04-29

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We visited on Easter Sunday. The publican was very welcoming and the food was hearty. Portion sizes are generous and menu was very traditional which is exactly what you want on Easter Sunday! If you want a hearty roast dinner you can't go far wrong here.

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Tracey R . 2017-04-21

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Booked in here for a Sunday lunch following a 6 mile walk up and down (very windy) Hergest Ridge.There were about 25 of us and our hosts were brilliant. All the food arrived at much the same time, the portions were large (lots of vegetables as side dishes too) and the roasts were delicious.The veggie option was a Stilton and vegetable pie (also delicious) and with veggie gravy.The desserts were great too, although they had run out of a few as they are hand made but the others on offer are excellent.All the food is locally sourced too.Great local ales and ciders. Bit rough round the edges but a great atmosphere (if you think a pub is a Wetherspoons/Toby Carvery or any other plastic pub then this is not the place for you).Cannot recommend this place enough - love it.

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Jim W . 2017-02-26

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My family rent Kington youth hostel most years between Christmas and new year. We have been going to the Oxford Arms for a lunch once a year 3 or 4 times now over the past few years. We had another great lunch this year. The food was delicious, home made and good value. We had a very warm welcome even though our arrival was staggered (sorry!). There were about 20 of us so they do very well to cater for all of us! Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding. Thank you very much. See you next year!

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Rose F . 2016-12-30

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We were staying near Kington and went to the Oxford Arms for dinner on a couple of occasions. We found the owners and staff really friendly and warm, nothing was too much trouble. The food was good and you get plenty of it!

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lauriejane77 . 2016-10-07

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Stopped over with my father while walking the Offa's Dyke path. We found our rooms comfy and the pub lively. Friendly crowd and an extremely dedicated husband-and-wife landlord team. Highly recommended.

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Pip_Marlowe . 2016-09-26

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I ate here twice during one weekend, and found the food and real ales very good indeed. The bar is very lively and friendly and the restaurant provides a quiet haven to enjoy the excellent food.

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Eric L . 2016-09-15

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Het etablissement nodigt langs de buitenkant niet erg uit maar heeft een ruime kaart, ook wat vegetarische maaltijden betreft. Erg lekkere curry gerechten, goede bediening en niet duur.

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Kristien L . 2016-09-08

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We stopped here on the way back from Aberystwyth. We were quite late getting there and really pleased to find somewhere still serving at well after eight o'clock. We had our grandson with us. The barman (owner?) was delightful with him, and very friendly to us. Nothing was too much trouble. We ordered four meals which came quite quickly and were absolutely delicious. My husband adored the gravy with the sausage and mash! It is an interesting place and obviously sells a lot of 'real beer' as we could see the barrels behind the bar when we went in. There is a lot of old fashioned multi coloured glass around which was really lovely. The menu is varied and my daughter in law and I were spoiled for choice and could not make our minds up what we wanted! Thoroughly recommend it.

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Susan C . 2016-08-26

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We came here after listening to our b and b hostess and we weren't disappointed. It may look a little faded on the outside but the barman was lovely. The chef produced a cracking fish pie and lamb hotpot. The beer on tap was also well received.This was the time to try my 4th sticky toffee pudding.

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ramblingwhiterose . 2016-08-10

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We enjoyed two very reasonably priced meals - ribs and chips, and salmon. The staff were very friendly. We wouldn't hesitate to come here again.

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Ivanhoe123 . 2016-08-05

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Went for an evening meal whist staying in Kington. The food was very fine local and hoe made with an excellent choice of local real ale. Service was a bit slow but there was a bit of a rush on the and the landlord kept everyone informed of any delays or issues.

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BerksFam10 . 2016-08-01

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As the landlord said, "if you want to see what Kington was like in the '70s, come back next year". This is a quirky barn of a building with old fashioned charm, great beer, and a wonderful welcome.

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ClaudelVeronceau . 2016-07-04

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The nearest pub to where we were staying and so pleased that we tried it. The Menu was varied, the food tasty, good quality, plentiful and very reasonably priced. A variety of real ales were on offer when we were there. The owners are great and very good hosts.

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Chris_and_Steve2014 . 2016-06-27

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Prices are reasonable and the staff friendly but the pub feels a bit shabby in comparison to others in Kington.

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x_Boots_x . 2016-06-21

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I celebrated my 30th birthday here with friends and family on Saturday night, 20 of us in total. We're local and come here fairly often - I have never had a bad meal. Food, service, value for money - I genuinely can't fault it. The owner and staff make you feel so welcome regardless of whether you're a couple or a large group. It speaks volumes when we have a Miller & Carter steakhouse - supposedly experts in steak - 20 miles away in Hereford and yet we and others would rather travel to The Oxford Arms for a steak, which incidentally is 10x better and half the price! Whether you're looking for a special meal out in the restaurant or a relaxed bite in the bar I would thoroughly recommend The Oxford Arms. Thank you for an amazing evening guys :) NB - if you have any vegetarians in the party it's worth a look, several vegetarian options here.

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Abbie S . 2016-05-16

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My cousin and I ate here while staying the night in Kington. Food was good pub grub, beer was good and everyone was really friendly. The young landlord has made a really friendly warm welcoming atmosphere.

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LondonJohnlondon . 2016-04-15

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We ordered our food and dried out in front of a welcome wood burning stove, with a decent glass of bitter. Friendly service provided, with nice hot food to follow. No complaints.

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John A . 2015-11-16

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My wife and I haven't eaten here, but we did go in for drinks in the evening. The owner/bartender was very friendly as were all the locals. Within minutes we were talking to everyone, drinking ale (at a good price), and having a great time. It's what a classic British pub should be!

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psjohnson74 . 2015-10-19

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Not a specially imaginative menu, but a decent range of choice and good home cooking. The pie and chips was very good - cut from a home-made large one, not individual ones pre-prepared - and my ham egg and chips was excellent.Very good service

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St_Albans_City . 2015-09-08

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Basic and just what you need in a real Public House. Good real ale well looked after, and lots of friendly local chatter. Food was good and well priced served with a smile.

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y2mark . 2015-08-20

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See my review of the hotel - we didn't actually stay here, but enjoyed a simple meal in the friendly and welcoming restaurant.

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Jennifer_UK . 2015-08-15

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Both staff and locals gave us a very friendly welcome to a really good three course meal. Everyone enjoyed each course and it is worth saying that the choice for vegetarians was wider and better than most places.The menu contains some enticing unusual options and each that we tried was as good as we hoped.

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dodge47 . 2015-07-05

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Surprisingly good fare belies its dated and dark decor. Reasonably priced and fair range of standard British dishes.

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bhpenk . 2015-06-15

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Amazing food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff who can't do enough for you, and as a bonus it's dog friendly!! Couldn't have found a better place, will definitely be returning!!

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Melnewbz . 2015-04-28

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After a long walk on Offa's Dyke, we were starving. Noticed the Vegetarian menu in the window and went straight in. Vegetarians often get poor choices and small portions. Not at the Oxford Arms. Our meals were delicious and home- made, desserts similar. Oh and the Beer was O.K. to.

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Lyn B . 2015-04-27

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Well priced, well presented food and good portions for the hungry. Drinks at bar prices and service was prompt and friendly.

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Mike R . 2014-10-15

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Ate here on a Saturday night. I had booked over a week before our arrival but was told that they hadn't got notice of a booking and that there was an hour wait. Then our booking was found and we were led to a table. At no time were all the tables taken so I'm not sure what the problem was. As with other reviews the property has a down at heel feel to it both inside and outside. Although there is a restaurant area the pub feels very open and includes the public bar area. The menu was full of solid pub food choices and we ordered a steak and liver with onions both plumping for crumble and custard afterwards. All of which was tasty and filling. The choice of beers was good and the landlord suggested that he tends to choose from breweries within a twenty mile radius. Unfortunately we were there on the Saturday in the month when there was live music and whilst I have genuine high regard for most performers the entertainers on our visit were poor.

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Paul_Bar55 . 2014-10-13

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The Oxford Arms is a charming places, filled with exuberant locals simply having a good time. Food was well-made and presented, and the beer selection was quite interesting. Worth a visit.

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JasonFTL . 2014-10-08

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This had a wide ranging menu - the vegetarian menu was very good too. Very friendly pub, excellent service and good food.

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AderynCymraes . 2014-09-29

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Very good pub food with generous portions. I had the salmon from the specials board which was a very good size and my partner had the faggots which he said were very nice. A good veggie choice available as well. A very friendly welcome from Fred and also pleasant waiting staff. The cheeseboard was enormous. Yes the interior is a little old fashioned but it certainly didn't detract from our experience. This was not our first visit to The Oxford and would go back again.

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Anita1967 . 2014-09-21

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Do not be put off by the slightly 'tired' exterior of the hotel and car park, or the very old-fashioned interior. The food and service at this old hotel is wonderful. After reading reviews on here, we decided that it would be perfect for a quick evening meal after a long day out. Very friendly welcome, excellent menu and the food was fabulous. Very large portions (no room for a dessert - which also looked massive) and all freshly cooked. Lots of veggie options. Will definitely be returning

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richaliPembrokeshire . 2014-08-22

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When you walk into this pub you might wonder what you've walked into, it is a bit old fashioned. But the food is just great. Although there is a 'specials' board we eat from the printed but varied menu. Portions were very generous and well cooked, so much so that we couldn't test the desserts out. Worth seeking this pub out if you're in the area.

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bub_s869 . 2014-08-06

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we ate here on two consecutive nights. they had great vegetarian options, good value and gave super service.

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dollysue_85 . 2014-07-17

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Nice pub with a chatty owner that really made us welcome. Good pub food, good service and a good variation in ales, ciders and wines.

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MariaRickard . 2014-07-13

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We were staying for one night just up the road from this pub whilst walking the Offa's Dyke path. As advised, this does not look the most inviting pub outside - but we had a great welcome from the landlord, were accommodated straight away in the restaurant area, and served a great meal by the landlady. Unfortunately the pie was not available, but beer, food and wine all very tasty and good value.

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DavidMarshfieldGB . 2014-07-01

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Nothing is too much trouble for Fred and Sadie. Wonderful home cooked food, service is excellent, menu is varied and scrummy! Nothing too much trouble, always willing to meet your requests.

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Emma P . 2014-06-11

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I've stayed in the B&B up the road a few times with mum when we've gone to the Hay Festival, and each time we've stopped here one night to eat. From the outside it doesn't look much, but inside... We sat by a lovely fire till the food arrived, the food has been great each time (and a good selection too - as a non-beef eater I'm often a bit limited with pub menus), and the landlord is very friendly and welcoming.

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Jennthefunkyranger . 2014-06-06

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After a road trip through Wales we stopped off just on the way back for a bite to eat. I was just looking for a pub with parking that served food and rode up to this place thinking we'd give it a go.We arrived on a busy evening but the landlord managed to fit us in and accept our food order - there was a French exchange going on that I think filled the dining room!.Good choice of beers on tap and some beer festival ales, nice to see a pool table in the pub too!. The food was lovely - home made steak & kidney pie with a good mix of both steak and kidney inside.Veg was lovely too. Didn't stay for pudding as we had a couple of hours journey home ahead but there was a good choice on the menu. Very friendly place and someone I'd happily return to for a bite to eat.

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AJMids . 2014-04-20

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We returned to the Oxford Arms for Sunday lunch and once again were not disappointed. Fred keeps a good range of beers and Sadie makes the best puddings around here. There is a good choice of roasts, as well as their usual extensive menu. We had the roast beef this time, but if you cant make a decision they are quite happy for you to have a bit of each meat. The portions are generous and the service is good. An ideal place to take the family as it is a cosy relaxed atmosphere and you are not pushed to eat up and leave, as you are in some establishments these days. Of course my favourite course is always the dessert and I am never able to resist a Sadie pudding....they are divine! Go try!!

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champagnesandy . 2014-04-14

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Excellent local food,good choice and healthy portions.landlord was very helpful and friendly as were other locals in the pub.he also allowed us to take our small dog in.

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billi160 . 2014-01-17

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Been here several times, every time the service has been great (the staff really make the effort to welcome you), the food has always been delicious and they provide very generous portions.They have a very good selection of beverages and the menu has a variety of different dishes to choose from. You are made to feel very relaxed and are treated like a regular local which is great!

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James W . 2013-10-31

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Ate alone here one evening as I walked the Offa's Dyke National Trail. Don't be out off by the surroundings. The decor is rather tired. ,It feels very much like and old fashioned local pub. It was very quiet the evening that I was there( Monday). However don't be put off, it was very friendly, I was a 60+ woman eating alone and the food was excellent. Perfectly cooked vegetables. Good value.

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mcmullanjen . 2013-10-10

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The food very good and a great atmosphere. The ginger sticky pudding to die for and it is massive. Red wine a very good price for a large glass

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raders1967 . 2013-09-07

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Don't be put off by the slightly dark and down at heel appearance. The food was excellent value and home cooked. The landlord was able to confirm which options could be made gluten free and there was a good Veggie selection. We chose a nice bottle of Malbec. Not 'fine' dining but probably the best pub meal in the town.

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Butlerz . 2013-08-09

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The place looks tired and run down from outside and the bar area inside isn't much better but don't let that put you off.We popped in for lunch and had a friendly welcome and the food we had, albeit only baguettes, were of excellent quality and full of good quality ingredients.There is a decent selection of ales as well as the usual lagers. The cooked menu seemed varied and reasonably priced, so if in the area give the place a try.

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markledo . 2013-08-05

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We stayed at the Kington YHA after a weekend in Upton Upon Severn and went to the Oxford Arms for a proper pint of beer.The landlord Is a really friendly guy who gave us several tasters to try before we settled on Auntie Myrtle which is a lovely drop of real ale.We did not stay for dinner as we were in the mood for a Curry and Kington is one of the most depressing places that I've visited and is stuck in a 1950's time warp.

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Ian F . 2013-08-05

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The Oxford Arms immediately struck me as a village centre pub with rather tatty exterior (old cigarette buts on the doorstep and litter all around), no outside area (apart from the carpark) and a general feeling of old and worn out. Which is probably fine for meeting friends in the evenings in Winter but doesn't really stand up as a place to eat on a Sunday in Summer. Having read the reviews on Trip Advisor I was expecting something entirely different. I even went back and checked we had not gone to the wrong place because what we found and what we expected were so diametrically different!The bar area had a few locals who seemed cheerful and the landlord/manager was charming and friendly. I had rung earlier to book a table and his response was "we will fit you in somewhere I am sure" with a sort of chuckle. We later found out why!The restaurant of about 10 tables was deserted at 1.30 on Sunday (apart from one party just leaving when we arrived). Some dishes were offered on blackboards and there was a menu which I spotted on the bar but we were never shown this. The choices were a roast of chicken, beef or lamb and that was it as far as I could see. We did want a roast meal anyway so maybe we could have asked for alternatives but they were certainly not offered. Neither was a starter.The dining room was dark and drear with a lot of dark wood and nothing to relieve it. Cutlery needed a good wash and the table was sticky. Secondary glazing on the windows revealed dead spider (plus accumulated dust and dirt) between the panes right in my eyeline which doesn't really inspire you to enjoy your lunch!Our drinks (local beer and glass of red wine) arrived quickly and were fine.Two roast beef dinners also arrived quickly. The meat was dire - tasted like out of a cheap "boil in the bag" catering pack with accompanying pale gravy. Two small soggy roast potatoes each and a bunch of "new" potatoes which had obviously been left to sprout as we could see the "eyes" on them. Other vegetables were fresh and good and plenty of them. But entirely let down by the dreadful "roast" meat and potatoes. I am afraid we did not stay for desert as our main course didn't inspire much confidence!I am totally at a loss to account for the good reviews this pub has received for food unless we just hit a wrong day. But the accumulated dirt, the wall-to-wall dark wood without art or flowers to brighten it a bit and the general dreadfulness of the dining room cannot be a "bad day".The manager/owner was so friendly and helpful I would like to see him do well. But some cheap improvements (like basic cleaning and a bit of TLC in the restaurant) would do a lot to improve this venue. And maybe some real local meat?I am an honest and fair reviewer and I don't expect 5* food in a local pub restaurant nor a fantastic location. But this was way, way, below what I was expecting from the Trip Advisor rating! The top rating for the area (The Stag Inn which was full when I tried to book) is another animal altogether. Their food is fantastic!

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AmbaHall . 2013-07-22

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Had a lovely local steak in the oxford arms place was nice and clean as usual and the owners are frendly

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Mark R . 2013-06-30

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After a very wet day walking offa's dyke this was just what we needed. A very friendly welcome from the landlord, and an excellent menu of individually prepared food. For under a tenner we had tasty and hearty food with a superb dish of vegetables. The Shropshire hills beer was also superb- again very well priced! Thoroughly recommend this as a genuine un-fancy borders experience!

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Martin G . 2013-06-02

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Once again we have visited the Oxford Arms in Kington for Sunday Dinner. We were not disappointed! If you can't make up your mind which meat you want why not have a mixture? Sadie and Fred go out of their way to make you Sunday dining the best experience and you certainly dont leave hungry. The portions are very generous and you have to remember to make room for Sadie's delicious puddings. Her latest is a lemon posset in a chocolate case served with fresh raspberries. The chocolate brownies were so popular they had run out of them. My vegetarian sister-in-law was well catered for too and enjoyed her cheese, leek and potato bake immensely. Fred serves a good range of real ales but we ladies prefer the red wine, the price of which is a pleasant surprise for visitors to the area. Looking forward to our next visit!!!!!

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champagnesandy . 2013-05-07

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Ate here at the weekend--the food was excellent and plenty of it. Staff very friendly and accomodating. Would definately reccomend it

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jongloCardiff . 2013-04-28

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We ate here after reading reviews on trip adviser. We were not disappointed. The owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome - even offering advice on places to go (thanks for that, we need to come back to visit them all!).The food was excellent, hot and tasty and big portions.If I was in the area again I would definitely go back.

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pepys66 . 2013-04-15

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We went to Kington today after a morning visit to the near by owl centre We came across the Oxford Arms looked a good place to eat The choice of food was great hard to decide what have and the children's The food was great and plenty of it all home cooked and we finished it off with great sweets.The staff and the service were all great if in Kington it's a must place to go to eat we hope to go again soon . Kington is so lucky to have such a good place to eat and the prices are low as well .

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Malcolm B . 2013-04-13

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