The Brasenose Arms in Cherwell

Really lovely lunch, friendly staff, and great Christmas decorations

Very very expensive simple Christmas party dinner. Very badly organised and a rip off for the £45/head cost. Manageress managed to upset a number of customers with her inability to satisfactorily deal with a very justifiable complaint from some attendees. From a local resident who won’t be spending money in this establishment in the near future. Do not recommend at all.

We were promised a fantasy Narnia Xmas experience but the reality fell very short. The venue was switched from the marquee to the pub at short notice due to the recent storm which was understandable and I was prepared to compromise and offer the benefit of the doubt. We arrived and had dinner which was tasty but as soon as we had finished eating we were told we had to leave our tables and seats to make way for a dance floor. The pub was crammed and we weren’t offered anywhere else to sit other than to push our seats back and sit around the newly created dance floor. We paid the same as everyone else in the pub yet we were expected to give up our table. When we asked if there might be some recompense we were flatly and quite rudely refused. This could have been handled so much better, why not suggest to move tables as soon as someone else left the pub? Offer a free round of drinks for our inconvenience? Or some sort of price reduction for the £45 we had paid per ticket, or even better apologising upfront when we arrived and asking us how we can work this out amicably. They knew this was going to happen why not come clean and work with us together to find a solution,rather than rudely dictating that we had to give up our table.. Eventually we decided amongst ourselves to squeeze on to one table and then when some other people left to take their table. Only then and after a complaint did we reluctantly receive a free round of drinks. With the newly created and much requested dance floor we asked for some Xmas music or some crowd pleasers. only to be informed by the DJ that that was not what he offered. Whilst personally I like the chilled house he was playing that was not the vibe the night needed for a Xmas night out and unsurprisingly the much fought for dance floor remained empty all night and everyone left early. I love to support local pubs and that’s why I have kept giving the Brasenose another chance, but I’m afraid the attitude of the staff and the owner means that I can’t keep giving and I won’t be returning.

Very expensive poorly organised Christmas event. Manageress no skills in resolving complaints. Would not recommend for “organised events”. I’m a local who won’t be spending money in there in the near future.

A warm friendly welcome, delicious food good sized portions, with plenty of choice and at affordable prices there were 6 of us and we all enjoyed it emensly. Fantastic.

We had a fantastic lunch at the Brasenose Arms today. We chose from their Christmas menu and it was the tastiest turkey dinner ever, including sprouts with marmite, we are converted! To finish we had their homemade Christmas pudding, very rare to find these days and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and hospitable and the pub was beautifully decorated for Christmas including a Christmas tree handcrafted from recycled gin bottles. Well done to the team, we will be back!

Such a wonderful stay and warm welcome even in the high winds for a beautiful stay in the octopus room for our anniversary. All staff couldn’t do emogh for us. Amazing food for dinner on the Christmas menu and yummy breakfast in the morning. Can highly recommend a stay

Great people, great food, great atmosphere. A local pub but welcoming of all visitors, from canal adventurers, to contractors looking for accommodation, to live music, and of course Fairport Convention Festival

The first time in a long time I've gone to a pub and felt like I got what I paid for! Great food, big portions, good vegan options, good service, great with dogs. A proper good pub! I'll be recommending to all our customers who visit Cropredy! UPDATE I left a raving review a while ago and have been sending hire boat customers here ever since. I could not have had such a difference experience this time... I wanted to go here for my birthday lunch so I called ahead and asked about a table for 2 as we live 40minutes away. The woman said it's fine there'll be a table. We got there and were placed on the worst table going, where people had to lean over our table to look at the drinks on tap. They then didn't have the one thing I had been really looking forward to on the menu so I had the panang curry instead. I wouldn't have minded as I love panang curry but it was extremely hard to find any resemblance to a panang curry in what came. It was far too salty and came with some tiny little 'popadoms' which were soggy and was far more Indian than Thai. If it hadn't been my birthday and I didn't want to cause a fuss I would have said something as, truly, I would have been disappointed to have eaten that for free, let alone for £17!! Such a shame as I truly have raved about this place to every customer that heads to Cropredy, if they'd had an experience like I did the other day they must have thought I was insane!

We spent the weekend at The Brasenose Arms. It was our first visit and we were warmly welcomed on arrival. We stayed in The Octopus Room, beautifully furnished with all the comforts of a well appointed hotel and the personal decor touches of a modern bnb. The bed was comfortable, everything was spotless and the water pressure was excellent. During our stay we ate in the pub for breakfast and dinner and the food was delicious at every sitting. There was great selection for every meal and everything was presented exquisitely and cooked perfectly. The pub’s seasonal menu was on offer and we sampled a sophisticated Christmas selection that was modern and as tasteful as the festive decorations. Alongside the warm and welcoming atmosphere we enjoyed the pubs Christmas craft fair, stocking up with some presents from local sellers and enjoying live music, mulled cider, and the odd rogue Penguin! The friendly service from all the staff from the moment we arrived to our departure made us feel welcome and completely relaxed. Our stay was over too soon, but we loved every second of it. The Brasenose Arms is a country pub that makes you want to leave the city behind. Pack your bags and pay them a visit.

Very friendly and Dog friendly had quite drink staff was very helpful & no problems

Lovely welcoming Pub, with great indoor and outdoor seating. Attentive friendly service. Is also dog friendly, so that's a plus. Food is freshly prepared, and there's a nice variety on the menu. Highly recommended for family get togethers.

You’ll always get delicious food and great service at this pub!

Had a good meal and the service was very friendly. A good range of beers and Cropredy is a very beautiful location in all seasons.

Stopped in and enjoyed a fantastic lunch with great service, will return at some point to try the dinner menu.

Great food. Exceptional service from single member of bar/restaurant staff. Thank u.

Very beautiful place and friendly staff

Fantastic food, great pint of Guinness, slightly slow service but was megga busy and worth the wait!

Lovely food but very expensive! Service was good. Dessert was lovely 😍

Been in a few times and the beer has improved. More choice of lager and better maintained which is a good thing if you're in just for a drink. Most people aren't in just for a drink, it's an eaters pub. The food is good but expensive. Had shoulder of lamb, three pints of lager and a desert and it came to £50. No complaints about any of it, service was good but that's what to expect.

Took a friend out for Sunday lunch and a catch up...staff are extremely pleasant and the dining area clean and well laid out. Super friendly for dog owners but we didn't have one. Food was perfectly cooked and well presented 😋. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the neighborhood...

An excellent dinner experience - great food, lovely service - made us enquire about coming in for breakfast as non-residents ( we camped at the Old Dairy Farm), and we were welcomed for that. Breakfast was also top drawer. All in all, a totally deserved five stars. :)

Lovely meal last night. The ladies serving were friendly and helpful. The food was tasty and plentiful. The atmosphere in the bar area was welcoming, so glad we chose not to sit in isolation in the restaurant! Lovely chat with two ladies, fellow boaters, on the next table, with very well behaved dogs, too! All in all, a very enjoyable evening! Thank you. We hope to be back quite soon!

Fantastic food, great drinks, awesome staff

Fantastic food and service! The staff were all so friendly and they were brilliant with my gluten free requests being celiac :)

What a fabulous pub/restaurant ! Wonderful food and service ! Great menu and catered well for coeliac too . Really friendly warm welcome .

What a find! After numerous recommendations, my friends and I decided to book our Sunday lunch here. From the minute we arrived we were felt welcome by the host Ben. Nothing disappointed, the food was fabulous, gorgeous presentation of the main event with a massive Yorkshire pudding centre stage! Desserts were accompanied by a generous portion of clotted cream and our whole experience was made all the more enjoyable by our server, Ella. She was absolutely delightful. Friendly, efficient, funny - nothing was too much trouble and she certainly made us feel special. She is a wonderful asset to the owners and we made sure we mentioned to the owners just how much she had contributed to our celebratory lunch.

What a fantastic place over and location. A very warm welcome from Ben and his team. Amazing room the octopus room and the food outstanding. Would highly recommend.

Slightly slow initial service and the food took a while, but it was busy and no one minds waiting for food if the results are good. And they were! Tasty and well presented. Good range of drinks. Lovely ambiance - really buzzy considering it was a Wednesday evening. We would definitely return if in the area again.

Really good pub ,good food ,and staff really interacting.

Busy, but good quality food and drink.

We were meeting friends there and had drinks outside first. We had booked for 4 of us at 6;39 and they didn't mind that we asked to sit earlier. Having been shown to our table we found the clanging and general busyness of the kitchen nearby a little distracting and they had no qualms about moving us. Staff, at all times, were attentive, smiling and professional . Food was good as well

I had never visited here before Went with a great friend Jan. She said it was great food It was an exceptional lunch The staff are a credit too their profession I will certainly visit again My suggestion is to pre book.

Came with family for sunday lunch - each had a different plate, and all impressed by the food. Generous portions, and worth the price in our opinion. Timothy Taylors beer always pleasant!

Very nice village pub that always comes alive when the festival 'Fairport's cropredy convention' comes to town for a few days

Great service, delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere!

Popped in for a meal on what turned out to be a super busy night pre-festival. All the staff were so helpful, friendly, accommodating, despite clearly being rushed off their feet. The food was lovely. Thank you!

Great food and a couple of good beers, a couple had just finished when we were there. Great staff, highly recommended.

Excellent food, only stopped in quickly but would go back

We genuinely didn't know what to expect when we first stopped in here, but we have now eaten here 3 or 4 times in the last week or two. The food is fantastic and every meal has been delicious with great portion sizes. The service has also been faultless with all members of staff being friendly and efficient. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

What a fabulous find 👌 food was amazing the best roast dinner I have had in a long time, the staff are very attentive & friendly I would definitely recommend wonderful 💯

They serve Cornish orchards! Not ce! Staff are great and they let me charge up my bike which was really helpful!

Excellent food at a good price and fantastic service. Lovely location in a pretty village, a must whilst travelling along the canal.

Beautiful food. What's great for me is that I keep away from wheat and this menu meant I had choices instead of seeing what was the only thing I could eat. I'll be going back for other dishes of excellent food

Lovely staff, amazing food! Well worth the price.

Had a walk down the canal from our campsite and found this lovely pub. They couldn’t have been any more helpful. Husband is coeliac and they had all the information we needed. Great service and lovely food. Highly recommended

I stay each week at The Brasenose so have the pleasure of staying in their lovely rooms and eating the great food , The rooms are clean and tidy well maintained, the rooms feel homely as opposed to a sterile hotel room. The food is always great each day there is a pie of the day , the steak and ale pie takes some beating , The Brasenose Burger is a large meal, The beer tastes good , good ranger of larger and ales, At this time of year sitting outside in one of the pods or outside tables is great , last of all is the friendly staff , nothing is a problem and you will not find a more helpful group of people always with a smile. Thank you to all the staff wont mention individuals and I would miss somebody out for sure , but I appreciate their assistance , Thank you all

This is a great pub, but there are a few things letting it down. Would be great in winter, sitting indoors. But the garden really lets the place down. Horrible plastic chairs, dirty table-number blocks, laminated menus, and all very unloved. On the plus, there is a large shaded area. Inside, it looks really lovely and quite up-market. Completely different to the outside and the horrible laminated menus. Staff are friendly, professional and competent, varied pub-grub menu, decent portions, the food is a bit pricey for basic pub grub though. £18 for a burger. £11 for kids food. There’s no table service outside. They take card details upon booking, and take £20 if you don’t turn up - which sets expectations quite high, but it is just a pub. My chicken salad was great, the gammon and burger were good too. The food is not modern, it is not a gastro-pub by any stretch of the imagination, but the prices are gastro prices. I did not appreciate them adding salt to my toddler’s food - I ordered from the children’s menu and I specifically told them it was for a toddler. They also need to pre cut the ribs before serving as they were impossible to eat. The cheesecake was really vile - soggy, sugary, mushy. Tiramisu was very dry. The children getting free ice cream is a really nice touch. Good choice of drinks. I would come again, I would just order different food, come in winter and sit indoors. But don’t sit near the kitchen! It was billowing smoke all over us.

Enjoyed a lovely moussaka tonight. Delicious!! And the apple tart with cream to follow. I think it needs to be rated with a glass of red wine well that’s my excuse

Fabulous pub with great food and atmosphere.

As we were camping around the corner, we stopped at the Brassnose For lunch, my daughter And and myself were thoroughly impressed. The service was great. The staff were friendly and the meal itself is one of the best meals I’ve ever had, well done all at the Brassnose , We will definitely be back

Had the most amazing steak and red wine pie I've ever had. Honestly, please try this place out if you're ever nearby.

Myself and my partner pitched up late on Friday evening after a wonderful soggy day at silverstone… it was busy and we didn’t rate our chances of being seated however we were greeted with a warm welcome and a cosy table for two. The service and the food (we had the steak and ale pie followed by a fabulous Guinness and chocolate mousse ) were great. Can’t rate highly enough. Thank you for adding to a memorable weekend.

Thanks to Ben for inviting us to his pub and giving me a voucher the food is excellent couldn't fault in any way we will return

What a lovely pub great friendly service and great food at reasonable prices

We visited the pub for a meal and didn't use the hotel facilities.

I went for lunch today with my 2 young boys at this beautiful country pub. I must say I was flawless with the service we received from this country house. We are not from this area but randomly googled a country pub while visiting in Banbury. Spot on. As a fashion designer, I work with attention to detail and this place provides that to the ultimate detail on the food, service and atmosphere. The steak burger was definitely the most delicious I’ve had so far. Even my little yorkie was treated like royalty. We couldn’t have expected anything of such high end food and service. We will be back. Thank you indeed

Lovely little country pub in Cropredy

Quite splendid village pub/restaurant. Excellent food, superb service and on top of that it served Timothy Taylor bitter and allows dogs. So win win. Glorious village to walk around as well. Ideal for canal users like us

Fabulous food, perfect service wonderful wine and beer. What more do you want.

Great pub. Good choice of beers. Food was fresh and tasty. Friendly staff. Would visit again.

Lovely place, great staff, great food. Worth booking

We enjoyed a very good Sunday roast yesterday to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Staff friendly and attentive despite being rushed off their feet - this pub is clearly very popular, once you’ve eaten here you will know why.

Great little find....the food was exceptional....drink was a little pricey ,however with the cleanliness and quality all was forgiven

We stayed at The Brasenose as we wanted to relax for the evening without thinking about the drive home. Good decision. Not only was the food beautiful on the evening I loved the range of breakfast options. The bed was comfortable and we had a peaceful night's sleep.

Fabulous food and excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

The food at the brasenose is of the highest quality at a great price. The atmosphere is akways very welcome and the staff is super helful and attentive.

Meal was great to many much greens

My self and my daughter popped in for a bite to eat. The kitchen was just closing but they were still happy to let us order. The service was wonderful and nothing was too much bother. It’s a beautiful pub in a lovely location. There is a full page of events for the year which sound fantastic and I can’t wait to pop back once the weather improves now my daughter will be working close by. Only really slight criticism is the Bakewell Tart, which was delicious should be served warm and not cold because it would be far nicer with the clotted cream on top.

Absolutely beautiful food excellent service 5*

A small group of us, with dogs, enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch. Our group had gluten free requirements,and also vegan and gluten free needs. This was all dealt with in a very professional manner. The dogs were all given treats and fuss. The staff were very helpful, friendly and accommodating, and the food was fabulous!

Had heard about the Sunday roast Had been voted the best in banbury Well I’d say probably the best in Oxfordshire The beef and gravy are unbelievable The pub itself is lovely The staff were friendly and really welcoming If you fancy a real Sunday dinner then I’d definitely suggest here Am looking forward to trying the weekly menu to First class all round

Have to say what a delightful place to say , staff friendly , engaging and just lovely , thank you for the welcome and showing me to the room. I’m here with work over the next few months so based on tonight’s experience I will be back for the next few weeks.

Firstly and above everything, I have to say I don’t think I've ever felt so welcomed in a pub. This is all thanks to Ben and his incredible staff. We were on a camping trip just staying around the corner, and found this little gem on a walk. We initially stopped for some mid afternoon drinks. As soon as we stepped into the pub we were greeted with incredibly friendly staff with amazing hospitality. We decided to book a table for some food and boy did they not disappoint. The Brasenose burger is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. I’d personally like to thank Rebecca also for being incredible with our 5 year old daughter. You all made our little family holiday incredible. We will be returning very soon! Thank you all once again.

Excellent food and lovely service

Fantastic staff are so helpful and friendly The food was amazing. I recommend the brasenose burger and sesame chicken

Food was absolutely fantastic the fish was out of this world will come back on next holiday 100% lovely place lovely people 😀

Just went in for a couple of beers so we didn't eat. To be fair, the food we saw being taken to a family group looked very nice. However the staff, whilst polite, seemed more interested in sitting round a table having a chat rather than serving. It was mid afternoon and it was relatively quiet so maybe that's why. The tables were very tacky to the touch.

Fantastic meal. Huge portions and the food was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the Brisket and Guinness Pie if they have it on! To top it off, they gave my daughters an Easter egg as well. Pay these guys a visit, you won't be disappointed x

Lunch here on Tuesday 26th March. An excellent lunch. I had the Steak and Ale Pie my wife had the salmon. Both were well cooked and presented. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pub had a nice atmosphere with friendly customers. Pleased we stopped off for lunch.

Food and service is excellent. Atmosphere really nice and in a lovely little village. We had a Sunday lunch here, which was exceptional and the way it was served onto the plate was very unique and pleasing to the eye. We also had a mid week dinner, one day which was again very very good but be warned the portions are very large!

Lovely spot to stay overnight for our trip to Colready Highlands. Might have found my new favourite place to stay.

Not happy with our Mothers Day meal. I'm so dissapointed and annoyed, can't be bothered to put all on here. Owners/managers fobbed us off. The waiter was lovely. Will never visit again!!! Last years Mothers Day lunch was amazing which was why I took my daughter and partner this year

Great pub in a quiet village outside Banbury. Food is scrumptious and very friendly staff.

Met friends for Sunday lunch, a very warm welcome as we entered the bar, shown to our table and from then on the service and food was excellent, along with a great atmosphere, will be returning.

I am a ground worker, I have been working for a few days in front of the pub, I just want to say thank you for your kindness ! Very special people!

Lovely food and very attentive service. Highly recommended the pies and the burger was a mouthful to say the least...we will be back when next on the area...

Great food and lovely atmosphere with happy friendly staff , the choice of food was very good all freshly prepared and done with care and catered for our dietary requirements with no problems. Would recommend to anyone for a nice place to go

Incredibly friendly staff and gorgeous food in this lovely village pub. A must visit if you're in the area

This was a lovely pub with great food. My partner and I also stayed over in one of the 5 en-suite rooms. The rooms were very nicely decorated, smelt lovely and had a huge bed. Shower was also huge. They were very clean. Food was excellent! A bit of a wait but it was a busy Saturday night - the braised steak and rice pudding were amazing. Did note that there was a lot of noise at times with people upstairs walking around / having a shower early in the morning so would advise to ask for an upstairs room. Breakfast is pre-ordered the night before but this was no issues for us. A few tweaks I felt needed regarding furniture in the rooms - such as having a desk / vanity area to use for hair and make up as had no where to sit and do this - maybe take out some of the bigger decorative furniture to have space to add this in.

Absolutely love The Brasenose! Came here for a roast on Sunday and it was quite possibly the best roast I’ve had in a long time, certainly the best in Banbury! Such huge portions, for such great value, without compromising on quality! The service is also top notch, we were running late as had to re-route due to road flooding in Cropredy and we nearly missed food service, but we rang ahead and they kindly took our order over the phone and had the food ready when we arrived. Only slight downside is it’s location outside of Banbury making it slightly less accessible for some, however it’s definitely worth the drive and only less than 10 mins north of the town. Hidden gem! The rest of the menu is also divine, highly highly recommend a visit!

Once again a super nice meal, in a friendly environment with super helpful staff. I had the vegan bean curry, really taste and a generous portion.

Warm welcome on arrival...And service throughout our visit.

A Burns supper evening, and a nice welcome with a piper playing outside. Busy night as restaurant was full with a lively pleasant vibe in dining spaces which are small and cosy - lovely country pub feel. Burns appropriate menu* choice, served well, timely and very tasty. Piper addressed a haggis in the traditional way. Didn’t stay over but the bedrooms do look welcoming and comfortable. *Cullen skink or mulligatawny; bashed neeps and tatties with haggis (vegetarian available); Cranachan.

The Brasenose Arms Cropredy 893915833 Disappointed, the experience was not as expected. Service was poor, staff disinterested and wasn't made to feel welcome or comfortable.

Absolutely fantastic. Not enough words to say how happy our club members were with your dinner service last night. It was Cropredy Clay Shooting Clubs annual Christmas Dinner and the staff and owners went above and beyond to cater for us all. Needless to say we will be booking our next annual get together with you guys again. Food was fabulous, all dietary needs were catered for. Service was seamless and all the staff were very welcoming. Well done guys.

Brilliant country pub, was very busy but it was leading up to Christmas.

Had one of the best roast meals in a long time, everything was cooked perfectly with loads of flavour. Lovely xmas menu

great pub great atmosphere and amazing food!

Best Christmas dinner I've ever had.