The Black Boy Inn in Cherwell

Pre booked in advance the Christmas dinner,unfortunately,it did not live up to anything I was expecting.The food was not hot,and grossly overpriced,very disappointing as the staff were pleasant enough.Will not be going back there for food again,I suggest you do not go there,left deflated .Ruined my Christmas with my daughter...Shame,go elsewhere in future.

Ate here midweek on a fairly quiet night. The staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. The beer and wine was good. Having eaten at a lot of local village pubs I'd say this was a step above the rest. The steak was perfectly cooked with amazing chips. Also the cod was very good. Good sized portions too. Highly recommended.

I had a wonderful weekend at this lovely pub in a very beautiful part of our country. The staff were so friendly and helpful from the moment I walked through the door, to the moment I left, (I didn't want to leave!). I couldn't recommend it highly enough, Peter and Catriona are the most welcoming, hospitable hosts, and the music was great ;) The food, well the food is outstanding! A superb mixture of hearty pub classics and tasty stomach fillers left me with much to choose from. I very much recommend the 'colossal' Milton Burger.

Had an amazing two night stay at The Black Boy Inn. Landlord and Landlady Peter and Catriona, so welcoming and friendly. Nothing too much trouble. The cottage was fantastic, so lovely and spacious. Very comfy beds, great nights sleep. Food at The Black Boy was exceptional. Try the Special MILTON Burger - it's an experience not to be missed. Belly pork was well cooked and tasty. Great selection on the Gin shelf!

Had a fabulous night there last Saturday night, great food, great music. Service was amazing special thanks to Becky who served us that night. Would definitely come back again!

Food wasn’t bad & the two ladies who served us (& everybody else!) were very pleasant. Unfortunately as mentioned they were they only two - taking orders, serving meals & serving drinks. So they were overworked to put it mildly & the service suffered as a consequence. Arrival of the starters was haphazard- there were only four of us but it took a while to get served. Shame really - we could see people waiting to be served on the table next to us too but didn’t stop us having a nice evening & the staff contributed to that.

I took my friend out for lunch yesterday (Friday 3rd Nov) Had been meaning to visit for ages, after great feedback from friends. We had the most wonderful lunch. Just sandwiches but SANDWICHES to die for. Fresh, tasty and filled with the choices we made. And the most helpful and friendly staff. Thank you. Linda & Claire.

Went for a big family wedding celebratory lunch. We were given a section of the restaurant at the back. The service was super friendly and attentive.

Booked a table for lunch, to find out that there were no main courses only bar snacks. Could if told us when booking as we drove an hour and a half to meet friends. Staff were pleasant enough. Won't be rushing back

We live in the next village to this lovely old Inn but had not visited in some years as we had had a number of poor experiences when it was under previous management. We decided to give it a go as reviews were positive and some friends had recently dined here and recommeded it. We visited on a Sunday and had a lovely Sunday lunch. The food was fresh,well cooked and the portions were good. The staff were very welcoming,friendly and helpful.

If you are thinking of where you can find a good quality restaurant in or around Banbury, I suggest you give this establishment a very wide berth.The Sunday Lunch menu is grossly overpriced.Sunday Lunch for 4 including two bottles of sparkling water( £4 each) plus two soft drinks and a couple of deserts, all for a smidgin short of £100. No coffee as the machine had broken as had the kettle.Its only redeeming feature were the very pleasant staff,Chalked up to experience, moved on!

Visited today for a family lunch to celebrate my mum's birthday. I ordered the beef roast. The whole meal was cooked to perfection. I couldn't fault it and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I had to ask how they cook the parsnips as they were delicious. Don't change anything, we will be back.

I can't recommend this inn enough. The service is so uplifting, 3 ladies all bubbly and obviously happy to work there. That in it's self is a credit to the black boy inn. Add the quality and taste of the food with the ambience of the real fire and chilled back ground music, make this pub the place for any occasion whether a quite romantic dinner for two family occasion with the children's play area or a major function such as a Christmas party. Whatever the occasion I am sure the staff, service and feel of the place will impress. Well done Black Boy inn, I wish you all the best.

Good free parking, Arrived after 9pm on a Friday night, Short wait for a table, but enjoyed a pre dinner drink. Fantastic cuisine, attentive staff. Help given to elderly disabled. Will certainly be going back.

We visited on an opportune Saturday when we had someone to look after the children. We stumbled upon a live music night so the conversation was difficult due to the volume. The restaurant/ dining area was populated but by no means full however the two waiting staff were clearly challenged. It was 45 mins from ordering the starter until it arrived (which it appeared quickly after a gentle prompt). Following a long wait again for the main we decided to forgo dessert but could have prepared our own in the time it took to the get and pay the bill......The menu was varied and not overly priced, the food when it arrived was tasty and at a level one would expect from a better than average pub but not necessarily worth a special visit. Not a disaster and may try again having checked there’s no “music” to drown out conversation but won’t be rushing back.

We wanted to try this restaurant as they had problems with a road being closed and this nicely tied in with my birthday weekend.A very warm welcome in this pleasant old Inn and we had a drink or two before we went through to the restaurant. There is nice beer garden near the pub with children's activities so we watched our daughter play whilst we kept warm(er) on the patio.Menu was reasonably priced and we shared an enjoyable charcutarie board between four of us and this was ample. I then went for the rump steak - this was very impressive and possibly the first time this year it has been cooked as 'rare' so credit to the chef for not over-cooking. The only downside would be that the choice is fairly limited for mains.Overall a very enjoyable evening with friendly and happy staff. We will return.

Recommend by friends, great atmosphere & service The meal was excellent, catered for all our dietary needs would recommend a visit and planning our next visit

Top, top, pub and restaurant! The Wednesday steak night is superb, great meat and how do you make chips that good? Sunday lunch is magnificent, really good beef, fresh veg and even frozen peas if you ask for them! Chef should bottle his roast beef gravy. You've got to visit the best place in the area.

My wife and I took a friend here, and all of us were very impressed on the service and the food. All 3 has a roast beef Sunday lunch, It has to be the best roast that we have had, and being in our 60's we have had quite a few. In our opinion this is a must place to eat.

Fantastic staff ! Superb Breakfast! The rooms complete with a giant bed and jellybeans were nice and quirky but modern. An honesty bar was a nice touch . really really enjoyed out stay here and the land lady was so accommodating and helpful ! check in from 1pm also meant we had time to explore oxford in the day .

What a beautiful location! Excellent food and service. It's dog friendly. We need more places like this. Thank you guys!

well worth a visit. Nice menu and selection of wines and champagnes. Menu good, and well presented food.

First time in so many years and what a lovely surprise, but the real star is the food. A starter of crab with grapefruit was outstanding with mains of cod with Parma and lemon drizzled green beans fondant potatoes was sublime. Well done chef !

This is a beautiful place with friendly staff, car parking, and a garden.The food was tasty, but I would have preferred it on a plate as the chicken ciabatta was dripping juice on to the board it was served on, it then ran off the board and on to my lap.But we would certainly go back, and I would recommend it.

I can only presume a change in management as this place has been my favourite place for the last 10 years (except when Marco Pierre White ran it). We arranged a table on BH Monday for 7 people as our family were in the area and we love the kids area. When we got there the weather was amazing so asked if we could eat outside and were abruptly told no but we could stretch to snacks so we decided to go for a light lunch. Ordered our drinks while we looked over the menu so I asked to run a tab and was told no......I offered to leave my bank card with her to show I wouldn't do a runner but no was the answer again!! So we ordered the food and was asked if we had cutlery......where would we get it from if you don't give it to us? Food wait wasn't too long but the waiter came out to us (very embarrassed) to tell us he had been told that he wasn't allowed to bring the food to us so we had to do 3 trips to the bar to get the food!!! While I was waiting a guy from another table came to explain that he ordered a steak sandwich with no mayo and this had Mayo so could it be changed, the very surly lady behind the bar who had said no to us many times already turned to this person and said I am not sure if we can change it as they are very busy in the kitchen.......I nearly fell over laughing!!! I have been in this place where every table is booked and outside is full and it has always been spot on, the place wasn't even a quarter full. Food was OK, again not to the level they where previously. Very sad to type these next words but I will not come back to this place for a very long time.......u less I get some reassurance from management which if it is the lady that served us I doubting will hear from them.

We visited as a party of 10. The burgers were much enjoyed, but the steaks were excellent: tasty, and cooked exactly as we asked for (including satisfying an off-piste request for garlic butter). Very friendly service with a smile (not often we get complimented for being good guests!) so all in all a lovely evening.

I visited the black Boy at lunchtime today not expecting to eat just a quick drink. The smell of food was so good we decided to order a meal. The quality was exceptional. I ear regularly in good quality London restaurants The food here is at least as good and probably superior to anything I have eaten there in the last year or two. Definitely a place to visit & somewhere I will be taking clients in the future. The credit doesn't just go to the chef but also to the wonderful lady behind the bar who also served us our food .If only other establishments had this quality of food and service. Don't miss out on the Black Boy if you are in the area. Martin and Susan Hughes

Just had an absolutely fantastic birthday dinner here which made my day. The food was excellent as were the staff. They were very child friendly and fantastic with my nephew and niece. We also really appreciated that despite it being closing time, we were not rushed and could still enjoy post meal teas and coffees. Thank you so much - my first visit here and I can't wait to come back.

An excellent evening , with good choice of stylish food and drink at reasonable prices and very good value. Bright eyed staff who served promptly and cheerfully.

Yet again another wonderful evening at The Black Boy Inn. Great food, warm and friendly welcome and great beer. Will definitely be back. Thank you

A truly lovely meal, the portion size of the fish and chips was just outrageous and the quality of the fish was stunning. Service was also faultless, genuinely friendly staff, very chatty, warm and welcoming barman. Whole experience in general was by far the best in the area. Highly, highly recommended.

Chose this pub for a half way catch up with a friend and our boys as it had play area.We arrived and the pub and it was empty, so we asked for the menus. We asked about the kids menu but the lady was unsure what each thing was and it seemed too much effort to find out. We wanted to eat in the garden with the children but was told we had to collect our own food (with a huge tut)! We chose a sandwich and chips, but then changed to a salad, it seemed like the end of the world. The food was delicious, but I will never return as I have never received such poor customer service. Such a shame. I suggest the manager send the bar staff on a training course.

I had never been to The Black Boy Inn but now I have I will be back as often as possible. The staff are so warm and welcoming and such a friendly atmosphere. We were laughing with the staff all evening and other tables joins in. The food was amazing, we had the seafood platter and the crab to start. The roast dinner which was enough for 2 and the pork for mains. The kids had sausage and the fish all of it was exceptionally fresh and cooked to perfection. As for drinks that have 28 different Gin's, 4 ales and all top beers. I couldn't fault the place. Nice music playing in the back ground and then we retired to the garden to soak up the sunshine while the kids had a ball in the play area, trampline, football and climbing equipment kept them busy for hours while we had some grown up 1-2-1 time again. I really can't recommend this place enough. Family run for families. What more could you ask for a Sunday afternoon. Well done guys, we wish you all the best.

the staff were extremely helpful in every way, the food was fantastic if you are looking for a venue to hold a reception i would not over look this venue nothing was too much trouble.thank you all

Some nearby restaurants were closed on a Monday so booked The Black Boy Inn. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was excellent - in fact it was a gem of a find as we only got it off the internet.Everything was cooked as ordered and nothing was obviously any trouble for the chef to change any of the meals if they did not suit as he did for one person on the next table. This is what restaurants are all about, excellent and friendly service and a lovely meal.

I think this is a little gem of a pub. Lovely location, relaxed atmosphere. Cheerful accommodating staff who interact so well with each other & the customers that I get the impression that they enjoy their work (always a good sign). What really impressed me though was the fact that there is a full and imaginative vegetarian menu, not the ubiquitous "risotto" or stir fry that seems to be standard fayre most places. Also one of the specials was veggie too. The ingredients are good quality and I had the best bean burger I've had anywhere, proper brioche bun, homemade relishes (2 types) and slaw, plus triple cooked chunky chips. Homemade ice cream & sorbet to finish. Only downside is that I'm only in the area for two nights & have to attend a business dinner tomorrow. Excellent value for money as well

Friendly staff, gorgeous food and a great garden to enjoy your meals in. I would recommend The Black Boy to anybody who likes to eat well.

Spent the whole of a June Saturday evening enjoying the warn weather under the plentiful shade, watching he comings and goings of locals and visitors to this lovely tranquil pub.We ate at 7.30 ish after giving our order to well informed waitress, the food was excellent,obviously good quality ingredients that had been well prepared and cooked.Well worth a visi.

We booked our table for 8, having never been there before but being curious as we drive past quite a lot. The staff were all very friendly and we had a drink at the bar before going to our table, which was nice, but placed on a beam on the floor so it was a little wobbly. The menu was small, and not very adventurous, but everything looked pretty good. The staff seemed a little unorganized and we had 2 different people come to try and take our order, and ask us if everything was okay once we had our food. I had the Sirloin steak and Steve had the rump. I asked for mine medium, but it came a lot rarer than I expected. Both were delicious though. Drinks selection was great, especially the gins and wine. We were a bit surprised that they were closing the bar down before 11, but we were done by then anyway. Overall, it was really lovely, just a few things that could be improved.

Ordered the Cheese Ploughmans for £12, 4 bits of bread two of which were ends, mature chedar was akin to packet cheese, £8 for some pigs in blanket, to say it underwhelmed us is putting it mildly, we had a two year old with us and given the outdoor area caters for children they had no childrens menu or even a bowl of chips, we actually asked for a bowl of chips as the Ploughmans was not fit for 1 person, they managed to get that wrong as well, we complained about the terrible lunch and they gave us 10% off our bill and didn't charge us for the chips. Staff were lovely but we live in the next village and will not be coming back any time soon. Black Boy please sort your lunch menu out!

Great quality food at a very reasonable price. Lovely surroundings and very friendly service. My son left his camera behind and it was kept safe for him.

Even though it's only 100 meters from our front door we haven't been for a while so we popped up for a quick lunch. Pete and Cat are always delightful and genuinely pleased to see me and more so Noah. The work that's been put into this place since it was rescued from Marco Pierre White is phenomenal and the effort put into reestablishing it a centre for the local community as well as a top notch venue for drinking and eating. Noah will do anything for a bowl of Blackboy Mac 'n Cheese - best outside of NYC. I feel very lucky to have such a well run, high quality and friendly pub so close to home.

Utterly beautiful food! You definitely won't go home hungry! We was greeted with a very friendly welcome and the service was faultless. We will definitely be returning in the near future.

Went out to the black boy for a meal with 3 friends, didn't think to reserve a table just turned up and was greeted by a friendly face at the bar. We asked if there was any chance we could get a table (the restaurant looked very busy) and was pleased that they managed to find us a table. We all ordered a starter I had the calamari - very nice and followed this with the black boy burger with bacon and blue cheese with chunky chips and coleslaw - one of the best burgers I have had! I wasn't going to have any dessert but then the waitress told me about the homemade ice cream. I couldn't refuse.. Had the white chocolate and banoffee. Absolutely lovely. All food is prepared and cooked fresh on site absolutely beautiful! Will Definatly be back again, although we will be booking a table in the future - going to try the roast on a Sunday sounds delicious! Well done black boy

Sunday lunch was wonderful. I had lamb my husband had venison. Both meals were excellent. The service couldn't be faulted. Try the house wine, it's really very very good. Linda and Colin

Our teenage children had ten friends coming round for an overnight and a sort of dinner party. We decided to arrange food and drink at the Black Boy rather than cook for them all. It was the best thing we could have done. Even though the kitchen closes early on Bank Holidays the chef was happy to cook meals for them all. The quality was great and all the guests left with a great impression of the Black Boy.Thoroughly recommend the team at the Black Boy. Nothing is too much trouble . Try It!!

Lovely pub very welcoming and friendly staff will be back for a meal next time and bring the rest of the family. Our dog millie loved it too.

Recently our friend visited from Australia, and following picking her up from the airport we asked what she would like to do...she replied how she would like to visit a 'proper' english pub with good food and a nice selection of wines - naturally, we instantly thought of the Black Boy Inn (a place which has since become our favourite place to visit for a treat!). We were expecting a quiet drink and a bit of food, and to go on our merry way - however we were absolutely stunned at what we found when we arrived! As the sun was out, the owners had arranged for a DJ to come to the garden and play music, which was along the lines of reggae and relaxing summer tunes. The garden was full of children having fun in the play area, and families sipping their drinks and eating beautiful food in the sunshine. It was like something out of a film, and I couldn't have been more pleased - what a way to begin to show our friend the absolute essence of British countryside culture. To top it off, as we entered the owners greeted us by name - they had remembered us from a previous visit, and welcomed us as old friends. Our food was delicious (I had the oven roasted gurnard) and was brought out to us in the garden promptly and with a smile! I wanted to post this to say thank you to the owners, your attention to detail and putting your customers needs first is really appreciated - you are wonderful, and gave us a perfect afternoon. Thank you.

Fantastic food with great service. We mentioned it was our anniversary during the meal and next thing we'd been brought complimentary cocktails. Made our day and will be going back soon !

Popped in for for a drink with my dog and was welcomed with a smile . Lovely pub, food looked great we didn't eat this time but look forward to our return to try it out!

Visited for a super Sunday roast with the family, staff all very helpful & welcoming. Food was fantastically presented, great value for money & tasted absolutely great. Truly classic pub with fab garden that our kids just loved. See you again soon.

I telephoned for a reservation using my gourmet society dining card as the Black Boy Inn are advertising that they participate in the scheme. The person taking the call checked with another party, management I presume, and said we do not take tastecard, but we do accept gourmet cards. On this understanding she accepted my reservation for 20 minutes time. Just as I was leaving the Black Boy Inn telephoned me saying we no longer accept Gourmet cards. I have used my card there previously.The whole point of my call was to establish it was acceptable. Dressed up and no where to go. Not quite the case as we went to a nearby establishment and this will now be a restaurant of choice.Would it not been better to say sorry we do not now accept, but we will honour as you have been given incorrect information. Hey ho was restaurant loss is another's gain.Poor

My wife and I visited The Black Boy Inn on Saturday evening and found the inside of the restaurant very inviting, however, that was probably the only highlight. The staff did not seem to be on good form, they appeared to be hasseled although there were not too many customers to serve. The menu was adequate but not inspiring, my wife had the Guarnard which she said was quite nice and I had the pork which I thought was rather bland. For dessert we ordered the Treacle Tart, but when it appeared it was more like a pudding or indeed a cake with a crust, not exactly what we expected. My wife commented that the staff would be better attired if there was some kind of uniform as they did not look smart. Overall this was a disappointing experience and one that will not be repeated.

Having moved into the area recently we were keen to find a local that also served food. The Black Boy Inn in Milton near Bloxham seemed to fit the bill and we had therefore been in several times...until.Picture this, Grand National Saturday, April 2017, the first warm sunny day of the year. I had just finished work for the day and fancied a nice cold beer. I went to the Black Boy Inn with my wife who took a seat and table outside and I went inside for the drinks. The inside of the pub was empty except for a girl behind the bar who I now know to be the Landlords daughter and two girls seated at the bar placing an order for food and drink so I waited for my turn to be served and I waited and then I waited and then I waited some more.The Landlords daughter then proceeded to chat and make small talk with the two girls on the public side of the bar and she completely ignored me. Several times I attempted to make eye contact with her to let her know that I was waiting to be served and she continued to completely blank me. I moved in closer to the bar to make it undeniably obvious that I wanted to be served and she continued to rudely ignore me while she chatted on.At that point I'd had enough of this atrocious customer service and left the bar to go to another village pub where I was met with a pleasant smile and proceeded to enjoy a drink in the sunshine in the pub garden.On reflection the only obvious conclusion that I can come to concerning this diabolical behaviour is that being new to the area and not having met the Landlords daughter before my face did not fit.On the upside I have now found another closer more customer friendly pub and can categorically state that I will not be back at the Black Boy Inn and would therefore make all potential visitor's aware of the lack of provision of basic old fashioned friendliness and manners at this pub.

As a family of four we visited last night. The lady who took our our order was clearly under a lot of pressure and didn't have enough time for each customer. The restaurant apparently has a vegetarian menu. But she was unable to provides a copy and in a few seconds listed 2 or 3 items. She then told us that some items on the main menu were not available but added to this list during the evening. To add further confusion so showed us a "specials" blackboard. The were some items on this list which were also not available. In the end none of has a clue what we could order. I really wanted a vegetarian starter and main but mostly gave up the fight to understand what was available.They need more staff and more food in stock so that only a few items are unavailable. On a positive note I did have a hake main course which was well cooked and tasty. The restaurant clearly pleases many of their customers. But for us it was sheer chaos , when we just wanted an enjoyable experience.

My husband and I went here for lunch as a treat for his birthday. The food was absolutely divine. I had the hake and my husband had the shin of beef we both commented on the beautiful presentation and how perfectly cooked both dishes were. I would highly recommend.

Great food and friendly staff in a lovely pub atmosphere, we would highly recommend it. We have now had two evening meals and one lunch in the Black Boy Inn and have been very satisfied with the excellent quality of the food at reasonable prices.You are made to feel very welcome and never rushed

Just back from our first try of The Black Boy since the previous terrible management, what a change! Brilliant service from a young but highly efficient and friendly team, really excellent food and I have to say exceptionally good value for money. I would highly recommend, a shame we waited so long to go back, it won't be so long until our next visit.

Popped in at lunchtime as we fancied a sunday roast. We hadn't booked a table but they had a table for two free so we were straight in. If there are a group of you going it's best to book. We both chose the roast beef. It arrived quickly ( less than 15mins) and what only be described as a mountain of food was put down in front of us. It was a lovely meal, great veg, gorgeous crispy potatoes and melt in the mouth beef. I made it all the way to the end and cleared my plate. And I'm so glad I still had room for dessert. Treacle Tart with Honey ice cream, delicious! We went out for my wifes birthday and recived a complimentary bottle of Prosecco which was a lovely touch. All in all Great Food, massive portion and lovely service. Will definitely be going back!!

Second visit Halloween the first Valentines the second on both occasions staff very attentive and the food was fab booking by both Email and telephone was very easy and the member of staff that I spoke to had a great sense of humour as I booked a table for three on Valentines night

We had our first night out together since the birth of our 6 month old baby last night and decided on The Black Boy Inn as a reliably good night out. The front of house staff were as amazing as ever. Our main courses (lamb shank and the house burger) were perfect too. What let the night down was that they didn't have the dessert my husband wanted (pineapple meringue) so he ordered crumble. We waited ages for this. As a guide, we arrived at 7pm. Our desserts turned up at 8:50pm. They really weren't worth the wait. A few minutes after ordering we were told they were making the crumble fresh. Maybe this explained the wait but why hadn't they prepared enough for the evening service, or enough pineapple meringues for that matter? My brownie with cappuccino ice cream just tasted sugary and the ice cream was more vanilla flavoured than coffee flavoured. We ended up leaving our desserts, they were so disappointing. We rushed to pay our bill so we could get back to our babysitter so didn't complain (I know, our own fault). Not sure what happened last night but it looked like others waited a while for their food too. We'll be back though as all the courses are usually great, and the service too.

We went yesterday for the first time. Was Valentine's day, and my husband and I wanted to tried something new. The staff are excellent, when we arrived they received the ladies with a rose, was a nice detail. The food was good, but because was valentine's day all their desserts were chocolate base, so people like me who isn't kin of chocolate, found it disappointing. But the place is very nice and the food is good. Overall was a good experience.

Our first visit to The Black Boy Inn for our very first valentines together ... A lovely site to see the building all lit with fairy lights. Nice welcome and given a red rose. Seated in area to rear and was very nice. Food was delicious and service attentive and friendly. I'm sure will return for another try. Thank you.

Visited for Valentines day with partner and father who was over from abroad so a nice table for 3!Really nice atmosphere created and is a lovely venue. Wasn't too busy which was nice and wife was presented with a rose on arrival, which was a nice touch.Limited choice on food due to the occasion, but was very pleased with the steak and lobster which was reasonably priced. Partner had the chicken which was tasty, but could've done with more chicken as there wasn't a lot on the bone. Fondue pudding was excellent too.A very nice Prosecco was enjoyed with the meal too. Although we did feel the bottle of water was quite pricey.Service by Kerri was very good and no complaints at all, very friendly and made a good impression on us all, even joining in with the father-in-law.Overall a good visit with some lovely food.

We organised a buffet lunch at the Black Boy for my Dad's birthday with 20 or so family and friends. The back room at the pub was perfect for our group and the food was superb. The manager Nick and the staff looked after us well too and were very friendly.I'd thoroughly recommend the Black Boy if you're organising a get-together, and it seemed like a great country pub for just a drink or dinner too.

Had lunch at the Black Boy on Wednesday and it was lovely. Wonderful food and fantastic service by Liz Morris. So glad the Black Boy is back as a great pub.

Wow! Just amazing. Last night was burns night and it was outstanding. The food was beautiful and the chefs worked so hard, the staff did a brilliant job to. The whole night ran so smoothly. I can't wait for next year!!

Another great night ! Well done to the staff and management for yet another successful Burns Supper. The place was absolutely bursting with a good atmosphere and good food being served alongside. The traditional supper was served with a truly wonderful "address to the haggis" followed by a well versed immortal memory, address to the lassies and reply. Poetry and verse. The food was superb both in presentation and taste. The waiting staff were very pleasant and the girls truly worked hard. A great evening which you would be foolish to miss !

Being married to a Scottish girl I thought it was appropriate to take her to a Burn's supper and I am very pleased I did. We both had a wonderful time, the place was buzzing and the atmosphere was electric. The whole evening was very professionally presented with the traditional piper, the readings, the address to the haggis and the grace which were all read out by a true Scotsman (I believe). The story of Rabbie Burns life was very interesting even for a Sassenach like me. Now about the Scottish menu which was specially printed for the evening, couldn't fault it in presentation, quality and price, if I was being picky it could have been a little hotter. All in all a very pleasant experience so thank you to all the staff who were very pleasant and efficient

This pub is fantastic, eaten here three times and food has never been less than great. Service always friendly.

Went for a meal here with my son and his girlfriend on Saturday evening, 8pm. not very busy in the restaurant at all, first black mark was that there were no specials on the board, when asked why not, the reply was that they had had a busy lunch time!!! next black mark was the menu, not a lot of choice at all! Ordered starters, lovely girl served us, my partner had the mushroom soup, two of us had the Ham Hock terrine and one had the chicken parfait, the soup was ok but there were one or two inedible mushroom pieces in it and he found a small sprig of thyme in it as well, The terrine was so small that I had to move the salad to find it,it was nothing special at all and not worth £7. We all had the Burgers for mains, all good apart from the fact we had to wait a while for them.We were the only ones in there by this time and there were two or three people in the bar, I think the girl had gone home as we did"nt see anyone about except the lad behind the bar,we finished our meal and waited about 15 minutes and as noone came to ask if we would like to see the dessert menu I went to the bar and asked for the bill. We just found the lack of service disappointing as it is a lovely pub and we have had some wonderful food here, at no time when we were eating were we asked if everything was ok.The starters are overpriced for what you get. Lets hope things change for the better!!

Disappointing meal at the BB tonight. Shame as it's usually so good and such a bonus after the MPW fiasco. Can forgive food coming out cold as that can be redone but running out of stuff is very much back to the old ways. It's a limited choice menu anyway, with no specials on offer, which is normally ok as a few things done well is better than a lot done badly. But when desserts are down to a choice of three items due to a "busy lunchtime" got to ask are management starting to take their eye off the ball? The staff are so lovely don't leave them exposed to criticism, that's what Marco used to do.

Firstly I would like to state that it was a very nice meal. The steak (£21) was lovely and the wife enjoyed the low cooked lamb (£15ish). My eldest son enjoyed the burger (£14ish) and my youngest enjoyed the children's menu which was excellent value at (£7.50). Total bill with desserts was £87 which included 4 drinks.Why so quiet?Three tables being in use from 7.30 until we left at 9.15. Slightly odd, and how ever lovely the staff were it meant the place lacked a bit of atmosphere.To sum up very good food but lacked a buzz.

My partner and I went out for a birthday meal and the food and hospitality was fantastic! The owners are friendly and very welcoming.we have been back a few times since and it's always been a high standard and even the dog was warmly welcomed with treats!

I was visiting family and felt like going out for a meal. As I didn't know the area we found the Black Boy Inn by accident and thought I'd try it out. My meal which was a rump steak with chunky fries was absolutely amazing!! Cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend it to people and hope for a revisit the next time we are in the area.

Lovely meal - portions were huge! Service was great, very friendly and welcoming staff. Catered well for different dietary requirements - coeliac, veggie and kids! Will definitely go again

Beautifully restored 400 year old pub by the current owners set in tranquil countryside with the opportunity of staying in a beautiful cottage. The food was first class. The staff very friendly. Exceptional. Thankyou for everything.

after much deliberation we decided to eat out for our Christmas lunch, we decided on The Black Boy. It was absolutely brilliant- the whole atmosphere was festive, the food was perfect, the service was spot on. Pretty sure we'll do it again next year!

We were regular locals for a while before we moved back to London. At the time there was many changes in staff and we felt that this greatly changed the atmosphere in the pub and we did stop going as often which was a shame. It is definitely great to visit for a one off meal as the food is really good and the menu has great choice. A quick pointer - when they say food finishes at a certain time, be there 15 minutes before as unlike other country pubs, they do close the kitchen on time and will not make exceptions! Lovely walks in the area if you have a dog and they have a big play area out the front for children. Definitely worth a visit.

We booked a table for 7 back in Nov for the 26th Dec. A couple of days before Xmas we rang to change the booking because 2 of our party were unwell. We were told that this was fine. On arrival on Boxing Day with aged parents, we were told they had no bookings and were not serving food. We were made to feel as though we had made the whole story up. We were turned away with no apology. Terrible and embarrassing experience from our local pub.

I was part of a party of 16 for dinner, we had the facility of their little room behind the bar. What a lovely evening. The room looked festive the servers exemplary and good fun. To top it all the food was excellent. I look forward to an occasion to revisit.

I booked at relatively short notice for a family meal (5 adults, 2 dogs and a baby) and they managed to squeeze us into the bar (n.b obviously dogs not allowed in restaurant!). We did wait a while for our food as a result of our late booking but there was also a large party in,so we had some delicious complimentry olives and bread while we awaited our mains. They were worth the wait (although we were enjoying the ambience anyway so didn't feel like a wait), all beautifully presented and very tasty. Lamb shank, mussels, scampi and the steak and chips were all ordered and everyone loved their meals. All the staff were very friendly, genuine and welcoming. Theres was such a lovely atmosphere and we had a very pleasant experience. We'll be back!

I had the Steak and thrice cooked chips - AMAZING!!! The steak was cooked to perfection and the chips were out of this world. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. So lucky to have this local to us as will definatly be visiting again!!!

I recently visited this establishment with my large family group. We had planned to visit here as it was central for our group due to the various locations we were travelling from. We arrived to a warm welcome from staff who on first impressions seemed friendly and keen to help. We were seated in the bar where we all sampled the quality food and drinks that were available. I personally had a steak sandwich and chips which was cooked to perfection. We remained in the bar over the course of the afternoon, which had a great atmosphere. It was the intention for the group, that we would move on to Banbury where we were staying the night and make plans for our evening meal however, as we had enjoyed the food so much we spoke with the bar staff and arranged to return later for dinner. We were not disappointed! The food and service was fantastic, such a broad selection of food cooked to perfection.It will now be our new tradition to meet annually at this hidden gem for years to come!

This pub is a gem.the staff are the best I have seen for a long time.the food was delicious wish we didn't live so far away ..the people of Milton are very lucky to have this lovely village pub.

Excellent service, excellent food and great atmosphere. Eaten here quite a few times and the quality is consistently excellent. Most recently went with a group of friends and it did not disappoint. Beer is kept well too.

We held our Christmas Party here a few weeks ago. From start to finish the service has been fantastic and we cannot thank the team enough for everything they did to make our evening as enjoyable as possible. When there are over 50 guests to look after the tidy up must of been a challenge!The food was delicious, served on time and cleared away quickly. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work.

We had the Sunday roast at the weekend which was brill. There was 2 thick slices of beef which were perfectly cooked and a large Yorkie with various vegetables. Superb will be back!

My wife and I recently met up with family and friends to watch the rugby over some lunch and drinks. Fantastic food, great ale choice and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.A Dog friendly pub with great walks within the area - highly recommended!

Visited for a midweek meal in the evening. Lovely location with ample parking. The restaurant was very quiet which was a concern for a Thursday evening, however, the meal was pretty good. Friendly service received and in addition to the standard menu they do have a small selection of daily specials. Burger was good quality and the chips were great. Special mention to the pastry chef as they definitely have a talent - it was top notch.

We came here recently to celebrate a close friends birthday. From the moment we arrived until we left several hours later, the whole experience was fabulous! Everyone was delighted with their food, I had the steak which was delicious, one of the best I have ever had. The expresso martinis that followed dinner were divine! Josh and NIck were so attentive to our needs and nothing was too much trouble for them. First class service. Lovely ambience. Amazing food. Excellent choice of beverages (which can sometimes prove problematic !!) Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. We will be back soon!

Fantastic service by everyone from the moment you arrive, especially Jade and Kerry who served our table! good quality food catering for all tastes! Would recommend to everyone! Will return

Have been here many times over the past few months, still give great service and serve excellent food, the waitress is exceptional and always makes you feel welcome and goes the extra mile to make your evening as enjoyable as possible. Reatuarant area is very relaxing and the rear restaurant area is great if you want to be away from the busy front of house (still very nice there)Would again recommend to anyone

After a lovely meal here in June with my Partner, we returned last night with her parents and had another lovely meal. I had the steakhouse burger this time and my only criticism is that it was too big for me to finish but it was delicious as were the thrice cooked chips! Excellent gin selection as before; I particularly enjoyed the bloom gin and tonic! Excellent night for all!

A few of us visited the black boy a few weeks ago for a quiet Monday night drink. Well to our surprise , what was supposed to be a drink turned into three burgers and a few more drinks than planned! After buying our first drinks the helpful gentleman on the bar explained it was their burger night and pointed us towards the specials board! Well, what a selection of burgers to choose from! And so reasonably priced we couldn't refuse! We placed our orders at the bar, and sat down right next to the log fire! What a treat that was on a cold autumn night! Then the burgers arrived .. (and swiftly may I add!) they were enormous! I personally had the spicy burger which came with jalapeños, chorizo and a peppercorn mayonnaise! Probably the best burger I have ever eaten! Would put most burger joints to shame! Service, food and the whole evening was faultless! Will be returning very very soon!

Staying with friends, they suggested that we visit one of their favourite eateries in the village of Milton. Having eaten here before in the summer of 2015 and had a great meal, I was interested to see what would await me over a year later. What a change.!! The bar has been remodelled and extended and there is now a garden dining room, which I am told doubles as a function suite for special celebrations and weddings. For a mid week visit, I was surprised to see the restaurant half full and buzzing with activity, which gave a wonderful atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy your meal. The menu was extensive and varied and had only just changed. In the end I opted for the Venison Scotch Egg which came with a wild board sausage wrapped in streaky bacon and a Duck Rillette in a little pot. The flavour combination was amazing. My main was the highly recommended Steak House Burger, which in truth was one of the biggest and best burgers I have ever eaten. Accompanied by home made chips that were crispy on the outside and meltingly soft inside. Accompanied by some house red wine, which was not your usual cheap and nasty offering, I regretfully had to pass on the dessert selection, as I had already eaten more than I had bargained for and was happy to call it a day.Despite their being a large number of diners in the restaurant, the service was excellent, with waters and waitresses being quietly efficient, but also attentive to your needs as they arose. The lunch was great success and even better than the memories of my previous visit. This eaterie should be included on your list of places to dine should you ever have the opportunity to do so. Great value, superb service and food to die for. Well done to all concerned for a very pleasant experience. Would certainly return for more when I get the opportunity.

I called in with friends recently, having not visited this Inn since 2015. Oh how the place has changed, from the New Bar to the new rear Dining Room/Function Suite. The Owners have certainly made a difference. This place is so welcoming and friendly.The menu is fantastic and I struggled to choose my dishes as everything sounded delicious. I settled for a starter of Pan Seared Scallops (as scallops are my favourite). I was not disappointed, it was wonderful. My main was Rump Steak - Wow!! Absolutely delicious. It was cooked just the way I asked and the flavour was amazing. I would have liked to sample one of the desserts, but, I did not have room!! If I could have managed a dessert I would have chosen the Toasted Pecan Pie. I chose a red wine to accompany my steak - Baron D'Arignac Cabernet - it was lovely and totally complimented my steak.Full marks to All the staff!!If you are ever in the area this Inn is well worth a visit.

On Friday evening our merry group of ghosts and ghouls floated into the Blackboy's Halloween party for a night of costumed revelry, superb ale, great company and a cracking three piece band. The staff and owners threw themselves into the spirit of the evening: carved pumpkins, table decorations, sweet filled cauldrons on the bar and fancy dress for all. Special mention needs to be made for Cat the Landlady's makeup and the 'best dressed prize' - the later being won by my lovely wife (we look forward to joining you on the Black Boy steak night) and the former being truly scary and wonderful at the same time.On Saturday we continued the party (this being my wife's birthday weekend) and returned to the Black Boy for a more elegant and refined evening of fine dining (though the costume theme for the weekend continued with Venetian masks). My family and close friends arrived at about 8pm and had a quick champagne toast at the bar (many thanks to the staff for accommodating my request to order a couple of bottles of my wife's favourite tipple!) before being shown to our table which was beautifully decorated. Our food was quickly ordered and delivered at just the right speed - leisurely but well paced. For starters I had fried squid on a bed of risotto followed by a main of lamb cutlets. Both were exceptional! I'm told I'm a great cook, we have eaten in some amazing restaurants and last night our expectations were truly surpassed - well done to the team in the kitchen! Imagine our surprise when a freshly made birthday cake arrived with our coffee.To Cat and Pete, the chefs and all the staff - many thanks for the attention to detail, top notch customer service, great cooking and warm hosting. Spot on! Although we are locals, and have eaten there many times, this weekends experience was exceptional!

Eaten here again tonight for the 5th time and another faultless meal. The food is fantastic (you'd be hard pressed to find better in the Banbury area) and the lservice is friendly and prompt. Will be going again.

Simply amazing. Best pub roast I have ever ever had. Wonderful service, fantastic with children and great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back