Shoulder of Mutton in Vale of White Horse

Great ciders, great food and a huge side salad to go with it! The only negative (if it even counts as one) is that it's very small and only has a few large tables, so book well in advance!

Fantastic vegetarian food with a wide range of tasty ales. On Friday nights local musicians pop in to play folk music which is lovely.

Long Waite at the bar,very dis gruntled landlord on appearance1st Ale was off second ok,clearley not wanting to be their we where given a menu. He then disappeared.after 10 mins with no interaction or sight of him we leftNot the friendly pub it says in previous reviews !!!

This is a brilliant place for food and drink in a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The landlord and bar staff are always welcoming and happy to help you choose from their huge range of excellent ales and ciders. The locals are very friendly too and the food is delicious and all freshly prepared. This place is a real gem!

I only visit for a Good Pint of Beer, usually after completing my grocery shopping. Wantage is an ancient town, birthplace of Alfred the Great, but it in line with a lot of towns in England it seems like it has changed a lot over the last 20 years. However, walk into The Shoulder of Mutton and you can experience a little taste of "GB" that epitomises 'unique' and all that is good about Great Britain. The Beers are as good as any I have come across (pretty sure there were 21 'Real Ales' available today. This is only the second time I visited and I sat by a Bar, almost in an 'alley' with some regulars, who I am pretty sure I met on my First visit. I would encourage anyone to visit. I am confident the Food would be good too. But as a 'Pub experience' this takes some beating.

We visited this Pub on 28th November. We booked a table first which was fortunate as it appeared that there were only 3 tables and judging by this pub's reviews I would expect them to be all taken by 7.30pm so book if you don't want to be disappointed.I was driving so only had a half of the lowest alcohol cider which was very sad as I'd love to have tried more. Why not offer cider and beer by the wine glass so that customers can try a few types?We were soon asked for our food order and we all chose pies which seem to be a speciality here! Our food arrived promptly, each pie accompanied by a huge salad and new potatoes. I found the fact that the potatoes were cut into quarters a bit strange as I would prefer to have whole potatoes. I suspect this is done to make sure they cook quickly but my solution would be to serve some oven roasted new potatoes which could be pre-cooked and kept hot without losing flavour. I would also offer hot veg instead of a salad in the winter as not everyone likes cold and hot food together.We were too full for a pudding and had a coffee which was in a mug -another suggestion here, offer a cup as not everyone likes a full mug of coffee after a meal.This is a lovely place with really good food and lovely staff with a few tweaks (change the lighting which is a bit over powering in a restaurant and I would move all the games from restaurant room to make space for a small table.)

My wife and I went to this restaurant on Saturday the 18th of October.What a fantastic place.The venue has been sympathetically renovated to retain all its charm.The service was incredibly friendly. My wife only wanted half a cider but the very helpful barman let her try a couple before purchasing, a really nice thought.Peter the owner, was very engaging and nothing was too much trouble. He even brought out some complimentary sweets and gave my wife some poppadoms to take home to cook.Forget the fact its just very good vegetarian food but just very good food and excellent service.We shall return.

First trip to the Shoulder of Mutton and we definitely will be returning. The food was great and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The homemade houmous and veggie curry were delicious and we all left with a very full belly! The menu doesnt really cater for young children, but when we made our reservation, Peter said that he would be more than happy to rustle something up for our 3 year old son that was not on the menu. We really appreciated this. The restaurant isnt the biggest. In order to avoid disapointment, I recommend that you make sure to book in advance to ensure you can be accommodated. The selection of real ales and vintage ciders was fantastic. The landlady allowed me to sample some beers before I bought which I thought was a really nice touch and to be honest, i could have easily stayed all day! This is by far the best pub in Wantage.

I am not a veggie, but I love Pete the landlord's curry, the belly dance girls and I all get along for our annual Christmas Curry and its always always very plentiful and filling and fabulous. Peter the Landlord is an absolute treasure. The Ale is always spectacular and reasonably priced bottle of wine. Keep up the great work.

Really good food and really good beer. And input from the landlord to help with choices much appreciated - he clearly knows his stuff!

Anyone familiar with Wantage will know that there is no shortage of pubs, but the Shoulder of Mutton stands out amongst the crowd. The Shoulder is very much a traditional pub, serving a wide range of real ales and ciders, and is a great place to visit if you want to try something new - the bar staff are incredibly helpful and will happily provide tasters of any of the beers or ciders on tap to help you decide what pint to purchase. The Shoulder has a really homely atmosphere, and the food is absolutely fantastic. If you are deterred by the veggie-only menu, DON'T BE! The food is excellent and I guarantee you will enjoy it so much you won't even notice the lack of meat. Peter and the team have clearly worked hard to make sure the Shoulder offers something different to the other pubs in the town and it has paid off.

Peter is an amazing host! He catered for my dietary requirements with really interesting food. A lovely change from the usual salad or fish I get in most places. Nothing was too much and the cost was very reasonable. Very good value for money. The ale was great too.! My favourite was Black Velvet. Will definitely be back!!

Now, I don't drink beer & am not a vegetarian but I highly recommend the Shoulder of Mutton. There is a vast variety of drinks, especially ales, though I am a fan of the cider. The food is home-cooking comfort style vegetarian food, perfect for the chillier days - I really recommend the homity pie. Try to pop in when the locals bring their folk instruments to really experience the lively, cosy & friendly atmosphere - everyone, both locals & staff have made me feel very welcome whenever I have been able to pop in, remembering my name even though it could be weeks between visits! Give it a try for a honest, homely & sociable evening.

Ok if u r a veggie but would be nice if they catered for meat eaters as well.Weird club like atmosphere more geared to Howard and Hilda than posh and necks-so old fashioned, brightly lit and pub like.Would not return- person behind the bar really very rude

Made a trip especially after hearing such great things from tripadvisor. Arrived sadly to be told they weren't serving food on Mondays?! The place looked lovely and the staff were very helpful advising where we could go, just a bit sad that we weren't able to eat there. :(Will have to make a visit there another day. Just wanted to advise others so it didn't happen to them too.

Despite not even being a vegetarian myself, I would highly recommend this restaurant. The owner was absolutely delightful and so friendly. My veggie friend, with whom I was dining, was delighted by the choice of dishes and tasty vegetarian food

This was my first visit to this secret wonder! If you want vegetarian, vegan, gluten or wheat free this is the place to go as the menu is entirely vegetarian with at least half of the dishes for vegan or gluten free choices. Your host is also the chef who quite literally puts his heart and soul into what he produces .... your enjoyment is absolutely paramount. This little gem deserves to be far more well known than it is. I'm almost afraid to give it a high rating for fear that it will become so busy I will find it difficult to get a table next time!

A friend and I went for lunch today, very good food and service, everything was obviously Home made and absolutely yummy, after starters and mains sadly we did not have room for pudding but we will be back!!!

We ate here last night after hearing food was being served again and we left stuffed and content! The risotto and the potato pie were amazing but the brownie was out of this world. We were really looked after and could fault nothing. Washed down with a selection of real ale it's no wonder this pub is the top place to eat in Wantage. Nom nom!

If you like Vegetarian food, and real ale this is the place to go. Many pubs have lost their character with modernisation, however the shoulder of Mutton and been left substantially original. It was a Morland Pub, until the Greene King takeover, but this little place now sells the best of boutique ales. Try the landlords Betjeman Wantage Bells, its the best.

Great atmosphere and great choice of beer - its like a beer festival every day with so much choice. Dog friendly pub which is a bonus as we have a puppy.Cant wait to try the food.

I'm not sure I need add to wow! The beer, food and service were superb.This is by far the best place to eat in Wantage and well priced; quite simply brilliant. Cannot wait until the next time. Bring it on.

I've been coming to the Shoulder of Mutton for about a year now, but last night was the first time for a meal. The vegetarian food is incredible, meat lovers should not be put off by this place. The portions are big and incrediblely tasty- particulary the quiche and curry!The landlord Peter is very welcoming and really makes you feel at home. He really takes pride in this place and i'm already planning my next visit.Be sure to try the real ales whilst you're here- there is a vast selection, some of which is brewed by Peter himself.

I went to the Shoulder of Mutton for my wife's birthday celebrations and we had a fantastic evening. Amazing food in generous quantities, fine local ales and a very warm reception. We will definitely be going back.

We came here for my birthday and had such a fantastic time. The food was delicious and plentiful and as always Peter was very accommodating. The ale selection was brilliant. My only regret is that I'll have to wait a whole year to have my birthday there again! 5 stars. You won't be disappointed!

You will always be assured of a warm and friendly greeting from Peter.Peter has created a drinkers' paradise in Wantage, an ever changing selection of excellent quality real ale is always available and the beer festivals have now become a thing of legend in Wantage.A complete refit has now led to some high quality food being served in 'The Shoulder'.Features of this excellent welcoming pub are the regular music evening when local musicians meet to 'Jam' in the lounge.For the discerning beer drinker who enjoys good wholesome food , this is a pub you must visit.

The landlord, Peter, has an imaginative menu - this is not the obligatory vegetarian choice of a meat-eating pub, but a full vegetarian menu, home cooked, and even I, who am not a fan of hot and spicy food, enjoyed every mouthful. The pub itself is quirky and genuine, with interesting real ale selection. A little courtyard garden allows a drink in the sunshine. A real treat.

We were excited to find somewhere that offers a decent vegetarian selection, with real ales to boot. Had we not read about this place we probably wouldn't have found this little gem. We were greeted with the warmest welcome we have had in a long time and the landlord could not have been more accommodating. The locals were happy to recommend the ales and the food was hot, fresh, tasty and plentiful. We will certainly be back, just a shame we don't live closer! Thank you for a lovely dining experience.

Dinner for 4, spicy hummus starter, veggie "Mutton" curry, washed down witha ruby ale...all with warm friendly welcome from landlord and others in the var.get down there and enjoy!

A great local vegetarian Resturant. The food was freshly cooked, well seasoned and piping hot. I ordered the curry, which could have fed a small army. The portions are large!Very pleasant staff. Highly recommend.

If you like your beers, this is the place to be. The walls comemorate Best Pub Awards and with a selection of 12+ beers and other CAMRA affiliated drinks to choose from you can see why. The place is smallish, has a warm, friendly, local pub atmosphere, and the landlord treats you as if you are part of the family. The idea of a vegetarian pub is a novel one. Although I am no food critic, I thought the food was a bit bland. The pies and tortilla omelette were a little dry to my taste, and all the food contained lots of plain tasting potatoes. The salad portions are large, though again could do with something extra rather than just a drizzle of dressing. Overall a great place to try different beers, though feel that the vegetarian food option can really offer a lot more.

Just went for an anniversary meal with my girlfriend. At first I was just pleased to find somewhere open on a Monday night, but the welcome we were given is honestly one of the best I've ever had. The owner gave us fantastic service, beautiful food and really exceptional drinks. We will definitely be coming back here, and could not recommend it highly enough.

I have eaten here on several occasions. Every time the food has been outstanding as has the service. Nothing is too much trouble and the pub is very friendly. Thank you Peter!

It says on the web site best to book. We however didn't, the gentleman did everything he could to accommodate our vegan diet. He said if we booked we would have more choice. The portions were extremely generous and the food excellent we will definitely go again. A nice friendly pub with lovely food and a warm welcome what more could you ask for.

For those who want their ale real. They had 11 real ales on tap. What a selection. A local atmosphere for local people. Not busy whilst we were there

Had a lovely dinner with colleagues here: if you are a vegetarian, the menu is absolutely brilliant, and it's pretty good for carnivores on a night off as the food is tasty, healthy and filling. The only odd thing is that it's called The Shoulder of Mutton, doesn't appear to advertise as you go by that it's a veggie place, and just looks like a local pub where you'd expect scampi and chips and meat pie and peas. Either they don't need the passing trade or they're really missing a trick as I'm sure a lot of people just don't realise it's so good.

Funny that a place with a name such as this deals only in vegetarian cuisine, but actually it totally works. I went here for lunch with a veggie friend and both of us were really pleased with the menu, the food and the service. The owner was very attentive and friendly and was happy to chat to us about the various dishes available and his suppliers and also knocked us up a dish that wasn't on the menu. We both left, full to the gills and with doggy bags to take home and enjoy later. Great grub, very reasonably priced and friendly, personal service. Would definitely recommend.

Being a real ale lover and vegetarian the Shoulder of Mutton is perfect. A great choice of ales and vegetarian dishes at very reasonable prices. Locals and landlord are very friendly and welcoming. I was visiting with my wife and daughter (4). We were made very welcome and enjoyed all our meals (literally in my daughter's case who tucked into not only her own but Mum's, Dad's and the side salad too!). Well worth a visit and we look forward to going back soon.

Great welcome and atmosphere very good. was visiting with work colleagues. The host is very friendly and has a great selection of ales and ciders!

We had a wonderful birthday celebration here, great vegetarian nosh, ale and the friendliest landlord in the South! He even produced a wonderful chocolate cake for the birthday boy (without charge!).

Visited tonight with my friends on a first visit. As a non-vegetarian was happy to try out this place as others in our group are vegetarians and wanted to try. Well, I am a complete convert and think this is a new favourite of mine from now on! Food was absolutely delicious - cheesy bake and tasty salad on a cold and bleak night was heartwarming. All of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals and we all had puds - brownies were completely to die for food. Thank you Peter for your attentive service and the care you obviously have that people have an enjoyable meal and experience. Keep up the excellent cooking!!

We were really looking forward to our visit - partner and daughter are both vegetarians. The side salads were great but all of the dishes we had were very disappointing. Maybe we just made the wrong choices. The landlord was a lovely man, very friendly and making a point of talking to all of his customers.

Delicious food, very friendly people (staff and patrons) and definitely somewhere I will visit again. According to the locals their beers are excellent too, some are homebrews. I only wish I was more of a drinker so I could enjoy their large beer selection.

We were kindly fitted in as the main dining room was fully booked, and in the end we had our own private dining room :-).Fabulous quirky pub, with lots of real ales, and the food is outstanding. The portions are huge but every mouthful very flavoursome. Very imaginative menu and great that everything is vegetarian.Highly recommended whether you are veggie or not.

This restaurant is extremely hard to get into, booking is an absolute must, and it's obvious why from the moment you walk through the door. This is a lovely, old-fashioned English pub that simply oozes atmosphere. The ales are all excellent and expertly kept. The vegetarian menu is truly outstanding: all food is freshly prepared, portions are enormous and our meals were absolutely delicious. If, like me, you're a keen fan of desserts, avoid the starters at all costs or you'll never make it to the dessert menu. The landlord is delightful, incredibly friendly and justifiably proud of his establishment. We can't wait to go back there again.

lovely starters - the chilli dip and the spicy hummus with falafel and warm bread...main course equally great - no room for pud. all washed down with really good selection of beers and ciders. We've eaten here twice midweek recently - no disappointments and v friendly place. We'll keep coming back...

The place was recommended by b&b. was a bit hesitant going into the pub having such a name, being a vegan. However, we had a great outcome. Great vegan chickpea and spinach pie, with pastry that made you keep eating. Peter who runs the place and cooked our food was a very warm and gentle man, who really aimed to please and we were pleased. Plus he had my favourite ginger beer!

I just had to write a review after reading the rather grumpy review from a Kenneth D who prob needs to visit again to get a better idea of the pub. I have to say this is my favorite pub by a mile and am chuffed to have recently moved back to Wantage so am now stomping distnace from it again. I have always had a great time when visiting. Great atmosphere, friendliness and lots of laughter. Friday nights are lively with folk music and dancing. Ale selection is varied and excellant. Staff a knowledgable about the ales on offer. Veggie food is a fab and hearty. I have many freinds who live outside Wantage who make special trips over to this pub. I associate this pub with good times and many folk who visit the pub feel the same. Congratulations to Peter and the staff for such and excellant pub!

This pub has the most amazing landlord who is passionate about vegetarian food and cooks everything from scratch - the food is fabulous and the pub has a really friendly and rustic atmosphere. There is a scrummy selection of ales too (I particularly liked one which I think was called Festival). Well worth a visit.

I've never eaten here but have been told its very very good. Reviewing it as a Pub its simply excellent. I walked in one day, the server told me that the beers on the bar were only some of what they stocked so she gave me an empty pint glass, told me to go to the cellar, get myself a pint of what I wanted from the VAST array and pay for it when I was ready too.Atmosphere is calm and friendly. Regulars ready to recommend beers. Just a great Pub.

This is a fairly local eatery for us, but must be 1 of the best pub meals we've had. There were loads of delicious Real Ales on offer, so we had to try a number of different 'halves' until we found our favourite, 'Feckless'. We couldn't decide what to eat as everything on the menu sounded yummy & it's so unusual as vegetarians to be able to choose anything we fancied. The portions were generous so having eaten our bowl of pistachios we managed to finish our main courses (Mushroom Risotto, Lentil and Cheddar Flan & Mushroom & Stilton Tart) with enormous accompanying mixed salads, but sadly had no room for a pudding. Peter the friendly & attentive landlord, brought us a complimentary Chocolate Brownie with raspberries to eat between us as a mini pudd to finish off with. What a lovely way to celebrate Father's Day!

As previous reviews have said this a superb vegetarian restaurant. The food is all selected and prepared with care by Peter who is happy to share stories of how the place came to be. Add to that the selection of real ales and the picture is complete. We have just enjoyed a delicious lunch in the warm friendly atmosphere that Peter creates. We will return.

We visited here on the strength of other reviews and it lived up to expectations.Beer was very good and many to choose from.Food was really tasty and it was a wonder to see what can be done with just vegetables.There is a wonderful choice of spirits for a snifter after the meal.The liqourice sambuca on ice was a revelation.The landlord is extremely friendly and a very gracious host.The only minor criticism I would offer is that the portions are so generous that most ordinary mortals would not be able to do justice to three courses.Nonetheless, we would definitely go again and look forward to taking some vegetarian friends there soon.

I visited the Shoulder of Mutton with my family on a Saturday evening for dinner. Ironically, given the name, the pub now offers a completely vegetarian menu, with everything prepared freshly & dishes changing depending on what ingredients the chef has available. For starters, we shared sweet potato pokharas which were served with a houmus dip. For main course, I had butternut squash tortellini in a tomato & mascarpone sauce, which was really tasty. Other options on the menu included a potato, cheese & leek bake, 'mutton' curry and a vegetable tart. All the main courses were served with a huge bowl of salad (leaves, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mixed beans & cous cous). All of the food our table had looked & tasted delicious. The main meals cost about £10 each, which was really good value considering the generous portions that we got. We felt very welcomed by the landlord, who took the time to have a chat with us in between serving our drinks, taking our orders, cooking our food & serving it to us! We also liked that there are a stash of board games in the pub, so we had a fun game of Jenga while waiting for our food. It is worth booking ahead if you visit for food, because there are only a few tables for diners. A great choice for a delicious, filling dinner. Highly recommended.

The Shoulder of Mutton looks quite unassuming on the outside, but inside is more wonderous than Dr. Who's tardis. Peter stocks an ever changing range of fantastic real ales, which are perfectly cellared and served. A more agreeable, friendly and gentleman of a landlord would be hard to find. Then we come to the restaurant menu: Despite the name of the pub, this is a fully vegetarian establishment, with all meals freshly prepared by Peter, who is himself vegetarian. The meals are delightful and could easilly tempt me to become vegetarian.It comes as no surprise that Peter has gained a number of prestigeous awards and am sure there will be plenty more to follow.

Stopped in the other night with my friend from out of town who's big into real ales. We talked with the owner, Peter, who is a top-class guy. He was happy to discuss all of his brews and even gave us a peek down in the cellar. On top of that, we were treated to some delicious pie on the house.Bottom line--one of the top pubs in the area. Highly recommended.

This pub/restaurant is an absolute delight. Hospitality, food and real ale are all of the very finest. There is live folk music session most Friday evenings too. Also of a very high standard. Highly recommended.

With many, many different beers, many local and real ale and vegetarian fresh cooked food what more can anyone want? Family have visited as a large group and were very well looked after too!

Fantastic beer and great veggie food. We came with kids and they were really welcoming and offered to make something off the menu to accommodate a fussy one. Lovely atmosphere, some folk strumming, great beer and hearty filling veggie grub. couldn't have been happier.

I visit family a few times a year outside Wantage and visiting the Shoulder of Mutton is always built in to my trip. I love the constantly changing procession of fresh, tasty ales which makes every visit a different one. Generously, a loyalty card scheme is offered meaning one pint in every eight is free - even though I don't live in the area, I keep my card in my wallet as it's always a good excuse to visit.A vegetarian restaurant called the Shoulder of Mutton hints at the sense of humour of owner and chef, Peter, which is always evident. Peter is always on hand to talk you through what's good on the ale list or what's good about ale in general. On a recent visit, I wanted to grab a quick bite before catching a flight and came in outwith the restaurant hours. Nonetheless, Peter handed me a menu and jumped straight in to the kitchen to cook me up a great vegetarian curry.

I loved the food here and I know the wonderful ales were much appreciated by my other half. Felt a little odd in the tiny dining room - almost as if you we're in someone's private house. But soon got used to it. I would definitely recommend this place

A great pub just off the town centre. Peter, the host, chef and owner couldn't be more welcoming and attentive, and obviously takes great pride in serving up delicious food. Every dish we have tried has been packed with flavour.

Peter Fowler is a great host and the food he serves is a pleasure to eat!! He is a truly great cook, with a menu that is difficult to choose from because it is all delicious. Just be aware that the portion sizes are as generous as one could find anywhere - so you may need to ask Peter for a 'doggy bag'!! I don't drink beer but I am reliably told that the choice of beers is excellent!

I would thoroughly recommend visiting this excellent restaurant. A good selection of real ales are available and the home cooked food is of excellent quality with generous portion sizes. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Wonderful food - even the meat loving boyfriend like it!! The Red Lentil tart is wonderful. Good beer and wine and very welcoming and friendly staff.

Having been familiar with the spit and sawdust style of the Mutton in former years it comes as a pleasant surprise to previous customers to rediscover the born again Mutton. Even more so, as the excellent food now being produced is wholly vegetarian! Having been drawn in by the promise of award winning and varied real ale, one can only drool in anticipation at the beer and food menus as you wait at the bar.Friendly welcoming staff are happy to offer samples of the former, whilst the latter is sampled in flavours and smells drifting from the newly refurbished kitchen.We have eaten in there several times now and often pop in for a cheeky pint whist in town. The mutton has proved itself to always be an open and welcoming place with plenty of atmosphere and entertainment provided by staff and clientèle alike.highly recommended

My husband and I went to the Mutton last Thursday for a drink, we were served by a lovely 2 top quality bar staff who were very attentive to our requirements and couldn't have been more helpful. After smelling the delights Peter was cooking in the kitchen we decided to stay for dinner, we weren't disapointed, the curry was delicious, full of flavour, I would highly recommend people to try the exquisite food served in the Mutton. Wantage do you realise what you have on your doorstep??????

After seeing all the good reviews, we decided to have lunch there. The beer selection is very impressive, and they even offered a taster as I didn't know what to choose. First time I had beer in a shot glass :) The beer was really nice - traditional bitter for me. the first thing I like about the menu, there was no quorn, burger etc... pseudo meat dish. This is a vegetarian restaurant and proud of it. And they should. The food was explained by the owner. I went for falafel and risotto, my wife for wasabi peas and "mutton" curry. As you would expect in a vegetarian restaurant mutton was just a name:). The food was delicious, plentiful and very tasty. The ingredients are way better than what you can find in a supermarket, the owner explained that they are sourced locally and you can taste the difference. The side salad was very impressive (beetroot were very earthy for example) Overall a great experience, nice atmosphere, great food and good value. This might become our local, even for a meat lover :)

Massie portions, literally had to doggy bag the starter..was made to feel truelly welcome by PF Fois Gras the owner and we even had a lil tour of the underground cellar with a run down of it's history!! Thanks

Really lovely vegetarian food! Great company! Great host! Great beers and wines. Great atmosphere.... and... on Friday folk music provided by local musicians !!!

Under a five minute walk from the centre of Wantage, the Shoulder of Mutton is the kind of ‘local pub’ that I’ve only been able to dream of in Cardiff. The owner has created something special here. The interior has a personality and charm that enhances the warm welcome you’ll get from staff and the cheerful locals that seem to love the place too. The food cooked and served by the owner – who seems like a great bloke – is home-cooking at its best. There’s a fine range of real ale’s behind the bar, including one made by the owner, to be enjoyed on their own or as an accompaniment to the dishes on offer. My partner and I shared an impressive Spanish Tortilla as a starter but if eaten alone would make a meal, and it melted in the mouth. For mains we shared – we always share half of each other’s meals – a Cheese, Leek, Onion & Potato Bake and a Spicy Red Lentil & Cheddar Flan. Other options on the menu included ‘Mutton’ Curry, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Gnocchi and Creamy Mushroom & Cepe Risotto. Like the Tortilla you could taste that they were both made with good quality ingredients. The bake was hearty but not heavy, and the Flan had a great texture and well balanced flavours. Encouraged by the owner we decided to squeeze in dessert. We had a little bit of everything left on the menu which included a home-made chocolate brownie and flapjack, and some top quality ice cream. We are now considering a move to Wantage!

This was our second meal at the Mutton and it was fantastic. We had the vegetable curry which was delicious and very well spiced. It was served with naan and rice. My partner had butternut squash ravioli in tomato sauce, excellent as well. Service from Peter and his staff is faultless, the selection of real ale is exceptional. Overall a very nice evening!

What a fantastic pub. Why aren't there more places like this? It was heaven for us as I am a vegetarian (who loves real ale) and my husband is still telling everyone about the beer.The staff were really friendly and Peter who cooked and served the food treated us very well.The food was delicious and the portions large. There were large vases of fresh flowers on all the tables and the pub is cosy and snug. Although it is 40 mins drive for us, we will go again regularly as there is nothing comparable in the Witney area.

A wonderful friendly place in Wantage with a perfect host. There is a selection of real ales that a connoisseur would be amazed to see, the Mutton also houses a vast selectin of spirits, wines and also provides a menu cattering for vegetarians. You have to go and experience the hosts hospitality to believe it.

I visited with a group of friends and family who varied greatly in age and tastes, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The barman, owner (Peter) and other customers were so friendly, and Peter is an attentive host and excellent chef who clearly adores what he does. He took time to tell us about the ingredients, including some fantastic Sussex cheeses, and we felt really well looked after. Food was fresh and tasty, the menu (vegetarian) has a good and varied selection, and the place itself is light and attractive, and from the musical instruments, games, wide selection of ales and fab ciders, it looks like it would be a great place for evenings too! Will definitely return.

I have eaten in the Shoulder of Mutton for the past 18 months and all my meals have been excellent. When my family visit we all lookf forward to the xcellent atmosphere, the service and the food Peter ensures that all the clients are very well treated and the bonus is the 10 real ales on tap

We regularly pop in for a pint as my boyfriend is a big real ale fan, but decided to try it for dinner once. Even though we're carnivores we thoroughly enjoyed it.Pete is very friendly and I would (and have) recommend it.

Great (vegetarian) food, lovely friendly staff and an excellent verity of beer and ale, what more could you possibly want??

Good portions, friendly service and great food! Reasonably priced.

I went in here with my mum and boyfriend as we were being thoroughly indecisive as to what we wanted for dinner, and 'somewhere with beer' won the vote, and I'm very glad it did. The food was fresh, homemade and delicious! We ordered a selection of nibbles which were so great that we ordered more within minutes. There is a very wide selection of beers and ciders, which were clearly well kept. Also, the puddings were delicious and enough to feed a small army. Very friendly staff who were happy to chat with my slightly (read 'very') eccentric mother. I shall be returning.

I was recommended to try this pub out a few months ago, but only made the effort yesterday, let me tell you, I am kicking myself that I left it so long!!I was lucky enough to choose a night when there was folk music, belly dancers and barber shop singers on (I am told by the extremely friendly regulars that this is a regular occurance!) The atmosphere was electric! Having only planned on staying for one or two pints, I ended up staying the whole night, partly due to the atmosphere and my new found friends but also because the beer was so damn scrumptious!! The hangover the next day was well worth it!!This is a place not to be missed by anyone with half a brain!!I have read in another review that The Shoulder of Mutton is White Horse Pub of the Year, I am not surprised. I can honestly say, I have never been anywhere quite like it (and I've tried a few!!)This will certainly NOT be my last visit, with the ever changing choice of real ales, I don't think I will ever be away!!

What a little gem, I can't fault this place! Fabulous food, atmosphere, and service. From the minute you walk in you are treated like one of the family.I am not personally a vegetarian but the food is delicious and very plentiful. The landlord makes a brilliant pub exceptional! He has earned the title of White horse pub of the year. I can't imagine there are many establishments such as this so national pub of the year should be a walk in the park!!If you are a real ale drinker, a lover of food and good entertainment, this will be right up your street.Thank you Peter and massive well done!!