The Blowing Stone in Vale of White Horse

Had some drinks with my friends here yesterday. Great staff, good beers and wine. We had snacks and drinks but a lovely atmosphere and nice outside space which is perfect for sunny days.

Along with a group of friends, I've been a regular at the Blowing Stone over the last few months and have always found it to be excellent. Great hosts, great food and very reasonably priced. I cannot recommend it enough. 100% on all counts.

A lovely evening. Welcoming hosts, good selection of drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) including their own brand gins. Went for a meal but would have just as good to just go for a drink. Proper pub grub - nothing fancy but well cooked and presented. Pub itself is charming

Booked a meal with family online and it did not disappoint. Friendly and welcoming and fantastic food, highly recommend.

Couldn't fault the service. Firstly went to have a lager that I've not had before and was offered "a try", no need though as lager was great. Menu was not a massive choice but good for us, however landlord/chef offered is some ribeye, chips and salad, a lager and half an ale for a great price. Sat in bar at lunch time, great little pub. Remember hospitality without customers mean the buildings end up as converted houses, then people complain the village has nothing , so support the local pubs. Nice seperate restaurant area, large gardens and big car park too

Great place for an event. Recently had a birthday event here. Hosts were fantastic and had a great evening. They provided food and set up a room for us, but went above and beyond putting up decorations and providing sound system and excellent service. Highly recommended!

I’m afraid that my in-laws and children went to The Blowing Stone for lunch today and were totally disappointed with their food. One of my children even said that Grandpa had said that he may come back when he needed his shoes resoling as the lamb was tough enough to put on his shoes…. Very disappointing as it used to be such a great place to eat

Excellent friendly service and toast food. The Paella was superb. Great to see this pub saved from being a house ! Please support the owners, they deserve it!

I took my Mum for Mothers Day lunch. My Mum is very poorly and in a wheelchair, our first outing since she left hospital. We neednt have worried, the pub was unbelieveably helpful even taking us out to the car park. Nothing was too much trouble. The Sunday Lunch was excellent, very generous portions all home cooked from fresh representing very good value for money. The apple crumble is highly recommended !!

Decided to give the Blowing Stone a go, haven't been since the new owners took over - what a treat. Fairly standard pub food but done really well! Had the fish and chips and the fish was superb, best I have had in a long time. Portions are generous and the welcome is very friendly. Very glad we did it and we will definitely return. All this and reasonable prices too!

Birthday meal at The blowing Stone Inn with friends was excellent! Becky and Russell went above and beyond to make our evening special. Our food came out quickly despite the pub being quite busy and catered to all our requests, food is always good and they cater for dietary requirements. I really like how the pub has different areas depending on what sort of atmosphere you want. They have the lovely restaurant area in the conservatory, garden, quiet small lounge, ‘The Snug’ with cosy sofas by the fire or the busier bar area and lots of games to play in the game bookshelf! The pub has lots of events on; The QUIZ! Comedy nights, music events, Sunday roasts, sporting events being shown with delicious ‘Build a burger’ deals! And so much more to cater to all the family! It does get busy on Fridays so recommend booking in advance if you’re looking to eat or book in a special meal. The perfect country pub and dog friendly for a lovely evening with lovely locals which makes it feel very homely and everyone is always welcoming . Russell and Becky are such compassionate and kind people it really shows and are always willing to take on ideas and the needs and wants of their customers old and new, Thankyou :)

I visited the Blowing Stone Inn as part of a large group. The location is very pleasant. We had supplied our menu choices in advance of our visit. The pub was understaffed and we waited one hour forty minutes for the main courses to arrive. The food was OK when it arrived. The experience was not a good one. I couldn't recommend this venue for large groups.

We have found this little gem and as always Becky and Russ give such a warm welcome. Nothing is too much trouble, food is great and service friendly and attentive. It's become a firm favourite very quickly and would recommend to anyone looking for food, drinks and a lovely country venue.

This lovely hidden jem is a must to visit. Went for works Christmas meal and found it very welcoming , cosy, with a great atmosphere. Food was excellent, and served with a smile. You can either eat in the bar or in the beautiful conservatory area. Will be back!.

Great find after a bracing bike ride on The Ridgeway. As a solo visitor staff were welcoming and friendly even gave me a very comfy side area to sit I had a coffee and exceptionally tasty chunky chips

A lovely pub find while cycling around the vale of the white horse. The lunch was scrumptious and I cannot fault it. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the halloumi burger was nom nom! To top it off, we shared an indulgent sticky toffee pudding.. I can say that we cleaned the plates! Beyond the food, the atmosphere was cosy, friendly and being dog owners we were happy to see that dogs are welcome too! We will be back, next time with our furry friend. For anyone cycling in the area, this is the perfect stop!

After walking up to the Uffington white horse we wanted to grab some lunch and were so pleased we found this place. The landlord made us feel very welcome and we both enjoyed the food. My husband had roast beef and horseradish ciabatta and I had the fish goujons also in a ciabatta , the fillings in both were freshly cooked and tasted excellent. We would recommend the blowing stone and hope to return the next time we are in the area.

I used to go to the Inn before the present owners were running it and it was good. The new owners have taken it another level. I went for Sunday lunch and walking past the people that were already eating I knew it was going to be a good visit. The OX Cheek was just amazing , the meat melted in your mouth , my daughters had Turkey and pork both equally as good. I look forward to returning.

So glad we discovered The Blowing Stone Inn. A lovely location to meet up for a family meal. The food was excellent and service friendly. We would be happy to return if in the area again.

Excellent welcome and friendly service. When we booked the table they were really helpful. The food was delicious and generous portions.

Had a great night, great atmosphere and beautiful food. Such a beautiful pub. Thanks for an amazing night!

Fantastic experience, all staff were friendly and accommodating! Goes without saying that the chef cooked up a storm, I had the duck and it was delightful!

Excellent Sunday roast. Lovely pub staffed by friendly people. Good value for money. More than happy to return again whenever in the area

Delicious Sunday lunch. The vegan option was delicious and very filling. A good selection of vegetables and a giant Yorkshire pud! We chose the cheesecake for pudding which was baked to perfection, served with ice cream. A really excellent meal served by friendly staff.

Went for Sunday lunch amazing place friendly welcome good service spot on food we'll be back for sure had beef it was melt in mouth best Sunday lunch I have had

We only live 10 minutes away from here and what a beautiful little pub! We all had a roast dinner and it was the best we've ever had eating out! Will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu.

We recently held a wake at The Blowing Stone and could not fault Adam and the service we received. Adam was quick to communicate before the event and on hand for any queries throughout. The venue was perfect for our gathering of friends and family,...

Had the most amazing roast. Last minute booking. Unbelievable food so good real quality and so reasonably priced. Lovely owner bar staff waitress etc nothing was too much trouble. Also idyllic location just have to say 10/10. Going tomorrow group of 8. Family birthday can’t...

Really friendly local pub. Adam and his staff were very accommodating and looked after us well. Sunday lunch was very good with seasonal veg and great roasties. Met some great locals as well who were also very friendly and interacted with us and our dogs....

Fantastic atmosphere and service. Very friendly and welcoming with a pristine Sunday roast, ideal for a local!

We stumbled upon The Blowing Stone Inn by chance when spending the weekend in Oxfordshire - and we are so glad we did! The warmest welcome anyone could wish to receive from the owners and delicious food to match. My parents even commented that the...

Lovely country pub with friendly helpful staff. The food was very good, well presented and delivered in good time. We had two small children and they were catered for well. Overall a great little place with a relaxed welcoming atmosphere for good food and (in...

Amazing food Great service 10/10 Deffo revisit with family Lovely location Great atmosphere Friendly staff

We were a party of nine, plus three dogs, who pre-booked for Easter Saturday. We were delighted with the food and the service. We were made to feel very comfortable and nothing was too much trouble for Adam and his staff. A great place to...

We had the great please of visiting the Blowing Stone Inn yesterday!! This pub is a hidden gem in the countryside and with Adam and Helen at the helm, I am sure it won’t be long before it becomes not so hidden😊 The food was...

Absolutely delicious. 3-course meal was flawless & sticky toffee pudding to die for! Catered to our large group & is pet friendly. 10/10 highly recommend

Enjoyed a family meal at The Blowing Stone Inn at Kingston Lisle on Saturday evening. A great selection on the menu and specials board, including pub classics with range of tempting starters and small plates. Delicious, freshly cooked sensible portions enjoyed by all and served...

We went to this pub halfway through a walk with our golden Retriever - the food was delicious (we both had roasts), staff were super friendly and even had a couple of treats for Elvis! Ended up having three courses as it was so lovely

The experience was terrible from start to finish. we had Sunday dinner and when we got there we were told 2/3 meats had gone. Which had this had been the only issue we wouldn’t have minded. The food took around an hour and twenty minutes...

Stopped here for lunch. Friendly greeting from the landlord. Just ordered a starter each - Spicy Prawns which were very tasty and good value. Ate in the pleasant garden. Would happily return when next in the area and. Highly recommended.

Fantastic little stop off on a driving exploration of the area friendly staff and fantastic food portions sizes very generous with an outstanding quality and presentation

We visited this amazing little find as our friends had been and said it was a gem! DEFINITELY worth staying here. warm welcoming from Harriet as she showed us up to our stunning rooms that had all the little touches you need for a night...

Stayed here a full weekend back in August and it was well worth the trip from Cornwall. kept up to date on room time ready and pub opening times via the b&b manageress on booking.com. The pub itself is absolutely beautiful, really well decorated and...

Beautiful, comfortable, warm family room with everything catered for. The food was excellent for lunch, dinner and breakfast too. Staff were lovely and welcoming. A perfect place to stay when visiting the surrounding area!

Lovely, local pub with friendly staff. Paul, the proprietor, was friendly, helpful and made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The bar area is very inviting with wood burning fires, good décor and a fab atmosphere with the locals. Good selection of...

A lovely return visit to a homely, welcoming country pub. This is the first visit since the new chef arrived and what a great asset he is. The menu showcases no fuss but excellent quality dishes which will appeal to families, couples, and groups. The...

stopped for lunch after a visit to the White Horse Hill. Had meals with family. Couldn't fault the service or the food. Sat outside and staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was beautiful, freshly cooked and decent size portions. A limited menu but...

We spent a wonderful afternoon with family members of all ages in the pretty pub garden, which is also dog friendly. The staff were very welcoming and drinks were enjoyed by all. We can't wait to return and sample the food once the kitchen reopens...

The pub is now closed gone bust yet again!!! another case of overpriced food done not very well by people who thought they were better than they were.Lets wait and see what happens next people want good food and drinks at reasonable prices.This is a...

Stayed here overnight whilst away with work. Could not fault the place, out of all the hotels and guest houses this has the best host ever. Shown to the room, everything explained..... Perfect. Dinner was a fabulous tapas night and perfect food. Breakfast too was...

Beef cooked to perfection a great Sunday lunch with massive homemade Yorkshire puddings the lunch was so good highly recommend , Sam is so lovely as well a great pub in a beautiful village ! ( James the gravy was just like being back up...

James’s Lobster ravioli was truly amazing and the reduced bisque sauce, legendary! I strongly recommend his steak tartare too - divine! The Blowing Stone never disappoints.

We turned up on Sunday for Sunday lunch after hearing great things about it and this place recently. Was greeted with a warm welcome from who seemed the owner. Good sign. Clean restaurant. Attentive service. Extensive wine choice which was nice to see. Nice buzz...

On the way back from a trio gig at a festival, I looked for the closest pub that was en route because our driver wanted somewhere nice to eat before completing the rest of the drive to Newcastle. Its Google Maps tagline described it as a laid back pub. It seemed more like it was trying to be an upmarket wedding venue.We walked in, dressed in normal summer/festival clothes, and were scowled at by some older men in their Sunday best. That's understandable--there's nothing wrong with being a bit alarmed by an unusual kind of patron.A waitress told us we were okay to take a seat and ponder over food. We weren't boisterous. We chose to sit down a little bit out of the way. The manager then showed up, looked us up and down and said "it's quite busy today and we don't want to put any more pressure on the staff, so we can't serve you food. Oh but you're alright to sit here if you like." We left.It was Sunday noon, but the place didn't seem rammed and a believable sentence might have resembled, "if you haven't reserved a table, you might have to wait a bit for food if that's okay." To be flat-out told that we couldn't be served, unapologetically, felt like a massive snub and the three of us felt pretty insulted on the way out. Then, guess what? We found a Wetherspoons and were served a decent lunch like human beings.Tell you what: if you want to make it a local bistro for local people, don't put signs on a B road to draw in any old passers-by.

This is our absolute favourite for Sunday lunch but the New Chef has raised the stakes and really produced the Best Sunday lunch that we have had in a very long time! The meat is perfect, the roasties amazing and the gravy is delicious! Loving the new dessert menu as well! The landlord, Sam is very visible and always considerate of his visitors. His team work well together without being in your face. It is always lovely to see that visitors are welcomed when they have their dogs, and having had the privilege of staying over previously, I would highly recommend it so that you can explore the Valley of the Uffington White Horse!

If like us you've been here in the past and thought the food was good, visit again...The new Chef has just taken this welcoming, family and dog friendly pub to another level! Didn't book and busy today, so had to wait a little while, but well worth it for the best Sunday roast we've had in a very long time. Apparently the outdoor pizza oven will be in full swing this evening (too full though!) May well try it out on Tuesday.

Correctly cooked steaks with tasty sides. Was not told that it came with ‘free’ drink until we had already ordered - not everyone wants more than one drink! That aside lovely service, relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly in bar area.

Went for dinner last Saturday and then again for Sunday lunch the day after. Both very good with sensibly priced food and drink (very nice Californian red for £21!). Duck really tasty Friday as were fish and chips. Sunday chicken supreme a good choice . Garden looked very pretty and utterly stunning, recently restored 12th century church of St. John the Baptist worth a visit nearby. Staff very attentive and owner highly visible which is always a good sign.I live locally so it is great to have a decent pub nearby !

Whilst walking the Ridgeway I came across this beautiful local pub ,, walking down the hill and past the famous blow stone I was greeted by the friendly landlord and told it was steak night , I ordered the scotch egg which was very tasty and steak and chips which was equally good ,the atmosphere in the pub is relaxed and friendly and to cap it off- the landlord drove me back up the hill to continue my journey, one of the most friendly pubs I’ve ever visited

Absolutely amazing food, chilled atmosphere and good fun friendly landlord. Most beautiful setting, outdoor seating in a lovely garden, outdoor cooking. Great find for a night out with friends or weekend lunch with the family.

We visited this Sunday having been a few times before. The new chef is amazing, I had the halloumi fries, chicken burger and chocolate and raspberry trifle. I have also been with friends for a few drinks before and it had a lovely atmosphere on a Saturday night. Landlord is super friendly, a wonderful pub!

There’s something in the air here. We arrived for Sunday lunch having seen it on social media. We didn’t regret it. Beautiful beef, tender and rare. Roast potatoes that were full of flavour and crisp! Perfect veg, delectable cauliflower cheese and a gravy that was sublime. The desserts looked amazing too but we were too full as we saw another tables eating their desserts. Great service too, owner or manager was very attentive and active around the bulifing, which is great to see! A great coalition between front and back of house to create ad great experience. A great selection of beers and wines as well. Will be definitely returning. They also have a massive outside garden are! Keep it up!!

A group of us met here today to celebrate my brothers birthday. Beautiful pub, fantastic food and drinks, the staff were very friendly and gave wonderful service. It was spotlessly clean and there is plenty of parking and a very pretty garden that you can sit in. Easy access for people in a wheelchair. Look out for Moonshine the giant rabbit model in the bar/restaurant area.

Just had one of the best Sunday lunches I have had in a long time. Belly Pork starter was superbly done and the chicken main course was excellent. Only had room to share a desert but the chef’s combination of raspberry trifle top with a brownie and chocolate sauce was inspired. Apparently he “invented” it the night before. Definitely well worth a visit if you are in the area. It’s 10 out of 10.

Food was delicious and the service was quick and friendly. Great atmosphere with a friendly landlord. Would definitely recommend and will be going back very soon!

We went here for dinner a couple of months ago. The pub is quite tired inside and some windows are boarded up on the outside, so not the best start... The food was pretty disappointing, not what I thought it would be like based on other reviews. Also when I first posted this review the owner obviously didn't like the bad review and asked for it to be taken down by Tripadvisor. Seriously?? There are much better pubs serving good food in the area so I would try one of those instead.

We went here for dinner a couple of months ago. The pub is quite tired inside and some windows are boarded up on the outside, so not the best start... The food was pretty disappointing, not what I thought it would be like based on other reviews. Also when I first posted this review the owner obviously didn't like the bad review and asked for it to be taken down by Tripadvisor. Seriously?? There are much better pubs in the area so I would stay clear of here, especially if you have a bad experience like us, as the owner doesn't care and certainly doesn't want others to see it.

Having read some of the reviews we thought we would give this place a try and wished we hadn't. The pictures online are very flattering to what is a rather tired, modern pub particularly the boarded up windows at the front, and the food was pretty poor. Nothing seemed home made, everything seemed rather cheap and cutting corners. I would give this place a miss as there are much better pubs in the same area selling better food in a nicer setting.

Within a mile of The Ridgeway National Trail this was a real find. Crusty baguettes with sausage or steak and cheese accompanied by delicious fries and slaw. The pub has a lovely garden and the service was really good. Thoroughly recommended.

I had wanted to go here for a while, as the food on their Instagram feed was very enticing and the website makes the place look really charming. So finally when we had a chance to get a babysitter and have a date night, we booked a table here. And the food really was beautifully presented and delicious. I had the fish of the day, with a chive butter sauce, and it was lip smackingly good. My husband had lovely lamb with salsa verde. So they have an excellent chef.

Was looking for somewhere to have something to eat after visiting the Uffington White Horse. Came across this pub and were welcomed in, found a place for us to eat. The food and drink was great and the welcome warm. Will definitely visit again.

Sam and the team are great, very welcoming! Really great mix of people in this pub which is nice to see...

Food was excellent and the service faultless. Restaurant was not very busy, which was surprising as the food was superb, although pricey. £28 for fillet steak was a little on the high side in my opinion. Quality was exceptional though. My only criticism of the Blowing Stone was unfortunately, that the snug that we were seated in, became unbearably hot... all the radiators were on full blast, as well as the log burner fully blazing, it became quite uncomfortable by the time we made it to dessert.

Great sandwich selection at reasonable prices and good beer. The roast beef is particularly good. One of the few local pubs to offer really good sandwiches for those who don't want a full lunch.

Beautiful family room decorated to a high spec with powerful shower and more than enough hot water to have a bath. Big comfy bed and sofa bed for kids. Large tv and tea and coffee facilities.

Lovely clean pub, very helpful staff. Menu very limited, and weird. starter I tried chicken with ham leek and pear, this was the only starter I was willing to try, and I wouldn't eat it again. My husbands was strange big bowl of salad, with raw beans, squash he ate it but said it was weird. Mains I had steak, it was beautiful and my husband had pork belly he said it was delicious. Lots of other places to try so wouldn't go back in a hurry.

We’ve been thinking about having lunch here for a while since the place was sold a while ago and encouraged by the decent reviews we headed off for Sunday Lunch. From the car part great smells of BBQ met us and as we walked past the new outdoor cook area the roasted beef and pork belly looked great. Bar service was good and staff attentive, all off to a good start. The set Sunday Lunch menu has 3 platter options for starter, all at £16 each, a choice of fish, meat or veggie. We got a meat and fish to share but it did seem a fairly odd set of starters, not sure what happens if you are a couple and one eats meat and the other is vegetarian. Kids menu has mini roast, fish and chips or chicken goujons, nice to see rather than sausage and beans.

Have eaten here a few times now for lunch and dinner. The food and service is great and now with the added bonus of a new outdoor kitchen and pizza oven. Try it I guarantee you’ll love it here.

After writing a couple of bad reviews recently I thought I would make up for it and write about somewhere I really like.

The bed and breakfast is absolutely superb. Beautiful room with plenty of storage and a wonderful view over the village. The bed was very comfortable and the towels were very thick, soft and fluffy! Everything was pristine and spotless.

I rang to book a couple of hours before we wanted to eat and asked if the choices on the online menu were what they were serving on the night. No they said a lot of changes. When we sat down saw the menu we were surprised to see most of the dishes we had not favoured were still listed. My wife is gluten free so that limited her choice to a double starter salad. When it arrived it was full of CROUTONS, so was contaminated. My veal escalope was overdone (also my only option). The rose wine needed ice. The chef was a bit apologetic but explained that he was catering for 150 the next day. Not my problem I thought! It was not the sort of experience we expected at the Blower and it did not enhance our wedding anniversary treat. Next time we want to celebrate we will return to the Bear.

This is a very well kept and well managed traditional English village pub.

In a beautiful village setting, this quaint little pub has an a great menu with a really friendly owner and staff. The food was very well presented and delicious. Catering perfectly for children and very attentive to personal preference.

This is a lovely pub with a great atmosphere, a fabulous landlord and cheerful friendly staff! The chef comes up with some delicious meals, and the desserts are always homemade! We are always made to feel at home, and have a very relaxed time whilst we are there. We eat there most Sundays since we discovered it!

We had a 70th Birthday Celebration meal for 13 people on Saturday 5th May. Due to the size of our party, Samuel asked us to pre-order which we did. We ate in the conservatory which was very comfortable. The food was perfect and the service could not be faulted. We were kept topped up with drinks all through the meal. They even managed to cope with people who had forgotten what they had ordered and a couple of us who decided they wanted a dessert but had not pre-ordered one. We had an exceptionally good time.

We spent two nights at the Blowing Stone with family for a special occasion. An equisite meal, effortlessly served by Samuel and his team. We were well looked after throughout our stay. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped, the atmosphere of this fabulous country pub is relaxed yet very classy. The food and drinks are carefully selected. A cut above, and thoroughly recommended!

We had birthday lunch party for 11 people here yesterday.

We made a great deviation off our trail to enjoy lunch here. We felt very welcome and found it very hard to choose from the range of delicious sandwich options . It is obviously a clean and well run pub

I was recommended this pub by someone locally who has visited a few times and thought I would like it! I had not booked, a last minute decision as I was in Wantage. Talking to the Manager we quickly established one of the local racing yards were there celebrating their win at Cheltenham. It was certainly busy, perhaps a little too loud at times but people were enjoying themselves and atmosphere was brilliant. We were offered a drink at the bar and it wasn’t long before we were seated and we were informed it was Steak Night.

We came back again to The Blowing Stone on Sunday for lunch with some friends and really enjoyed the meal.

We read the reviews on TripAdvisor and were looking forward to having dinner. The welcome was friendly and the waitress was good. The starters were nicely presented although the pears on the crispy quail egg starter were a little bland. My partner had the lamb for his main course which looked and, he said tasted stunning, I unfortunately had fish and chips, the chips were disgusting cheap frozen chips, the fish was low quality frozen, the mushy peas were most likely out of a tin. Probably the worst fish and chips I've ever tasted, at £14 shame on you. Home made chips and a good fresh cod loin in a lovely home made beer batter, freshly made crushed peas and freshly made tartare sauce is not rocket science and should have been what was served. We definitely will not be eating here again.

I came here in October, the food was so good we couldn't wait to plan our next trip to re-visit. Sadly the second trip was so bad. The food was awful, it was so disappointing. Over cooked pork in the burger it was so dry and inedible, burnt bun. The service was slow and rude. We avoided pudding as it just wasn't worth it. Avoid. plenty of great pubs in the area this isn't one of them sadly.

We arrived at The Blowing Stone whilst exploring the area, and dropped in for lunch. The building is well-kept with...

We stumbled across the blowing stone completely by accident and we were so glad we did. Very friendly and helpful...

Landlord makes you feel really welcome. Great place to eat - delicious food, at a sensible price. Dogs allowed. Plenty...

Great cosy pub, some really good staff with good knowledge of the food and wines, really helpful and attentive. We...

Great meal food amazing new chef done well nice well presented food with a twist service good polite and quick...

Great pub restaurant, very friendly atmosphere. Good beer, food and service, log fire burning, what more do you need. Will...

Just had a lovely lunch here, extremely good menu & staff very nice and accommodating, ambience was lovely due to...

Just home after a lovely meal. Staff were attentive and it was a most enjoyable atmosphere. We were particularly taken with Minnie Moo She is adorable and, if you do breed from her then we would love to have one of her off spring. Please keep us in mind. Thank you. Lucy Cooper x