The Fishes in Vale of White Horse

I tried the soup of the day and a courgette side dish, and both were simply amazing. The soup was rich and flavorful, perfect for the season, while the courgette side was cooked to perfection, full of fresh taste and well-balanced seasoning. The service was prompt and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making for an enjoyable experience overall. Everything was well-prepared and exceeded expectations. Will definitely return—an excellent experience.

Walked in, two people two dogs. Lovely Sunday roast. Was absolutely lovely till I asked for a spoon, it was thrown at us via a waitress into the dish who then took there break. If she had said sorry I am On a break I would apologised. I think for a nearly 200£ meal staff need to get their professionally responsibility in order. Still tipped as the original host wast lovely.

Went to the Fishes for lunch with friends. An amazing experience. When the waitress came to take our order she also asked if we had any allergies which surprised me as not many resturants ask this. I had the Gnocchi , well presented with wonderful flavours, followed by a great coffee with a chocolate brownie. Would certainly recommend them and will definitely be going back again. Big thank you to all the staff.

The food was excellent, even though some of things on menu had run out.

First time at the Fishes and the atmosphere and service was great. The food main course was disappointing. My Sea Bream was pan fried and came with a handful of rocket a 3 new potatoes cut in half. The caper sauce was poor and for the money it just did not look or taste that great. We will try again at the Fishes but have to say if you charge over 20 for a main you can do better than what I was given.

Tasty food with good sized portions and interesting menu. Service excellent. Plenty of parking.

The food is all ways excellent. You can sit inside, conservatory, balcony and gardens. Lots of good offers if you go regularly.

Roast dinners are decent and the pub is lovely. A bit on the expensive side for what you get but always an enjoyable experience

Nice place to grab a Sunday roast. Friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere.

Had a great experience here today celebrating my daughter’s 21st Birthday. Came up from Cardiff with the family to celebrate as a surprise, unfortunately one of the family had a flat tyre on route, called the restaurant to change the time of the booking and they were extremely helpful and accommodating. Great restaurant with fantastic surroundings…a hidden gem! Sunday lunch was delicious and the staff were all great. Would definitely recommend and will be back again!

Nice spot for a Sunday roast. Charmy and polite waiters. Definitely will come back.

The food and drink were excellent and we would definitely go back. The main restaurant was a bit loud and the music was not to our taste - if I had known, I would have booked the conservatory. The restaurant was busy, but by no means full and so we should probably have asked to move. Our original waiter disappeared and at times we struggled to attract attention, but another waiter took over and tried hard to speed things up. I usually like to add tonic to my gin myself, but was not given the opportunity.

Lovely place, great food and great service. Nice atmosphere with a variety of place to sit inside, by the bar or outside. On the terrace there are heaters for when it gets colder which is a great feature.

The food and drink were excellent and we would definitely come back. I should have booked in the conservatory, as the main room was noisy and the music was not to our taste. The service was a bit slow. Our original waiter disappeared and at times we struggled to attract attention, but someone else took over and tried to speed things up. The restaurant was busy, but by no means full, so we should probably have asked to move. I prefer to add the tonic to my gin myself, but was not given the option.

Lovely food and service. Disappointed to see no sides of vegetables in any shape or form so not great from a balanced diet point of view. The wine was delicious and the atmosphere warm and welcoming.

Gorgeous garden in the sun. Great drinks and food in the garden. Excellent service.

Lovely meal, food was especially good, service and atmosphere also lovely

Good ambience and music, friendly and accommodating staff. Had a lovely lunch.

Staff not caring, Sunday roast mediocre (beef)

Great place end nice service food coalition

We had a warm welcome and shown to our table. The food was delicious and the wine was lovely. We didn't feel rushed at all and had a great time! We would love to visit again.

Great food, from a wide menu. We were well-served, promptly by friendly staff. We came for the birthday offer of a free bottle of wine, per two people having a two course meal.

From the minute I walked in to the minute I left I was astonished by the great level of service from cameron and Sophie who served me my food in a professional and timely manor. They both were excellent, also great selection of drinks. All the staff were easy to talk to and had a great attitude towards all the customers in the restaurant would defo recommend as food was also great !

Lovely venue, efficient service and great food, helped by the beautiful weather

We have been going to The Fishes for many years but hadn't been in a while and we were really underwhelmed. It was very busy so I assume they are getting something right but our meal was a big disappointment, particularly since we have been happy previously when we have been there. I had the fish pie and my wife had the fish of the day and both were just ordinary, the fish pie accompanied by a "salad" - note to the chef, the definition of salad is "a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing", not just lettuce, which was on my plate. Similarly the desserts were just ordinary. This was also the verdict of our friends. I hope that this was a one-off and that we were unlucky but I don't think we'll be hurrying back.

Lovely location with big garden, just off A34. Watermelon, rice noodle salad was dee-lish! Friendly service, didn't have to wait long even though quite busy for a Monday evening!

Excellent food, very nice and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere. A rare treat and a wonderful experience 🙂

Had a delightul business lunch with two guests - fish of the day and two sandwiches were delicious barring a little mix up with the order which was rectified immediately.

Really like this place. They do most things well. Menu is extensive, something for everyone. Pleasant service.

The best pub garden in Oxford in my opinion! Best place to spend the summer, fantastic family atmosphere with plenty of space to play and always room to park as well - never struggled for a table even on a sunny Sunday, and delicious food worth the price tag.

Lovely pub with great food and drinks and also dog friendly with huge garden

Great gastro pub in a lovely location

Pretty awful. We tried it 6 months ago and it was ok but not great. This evening’s experience was so so bad. The food was so spicy that we had to leave it, and there was a total lack of service. They were not that busy. When I went into pay I saw why. They were chatting. Seating outside was just the pits. Don’t go there. It is a waste of your money

Food has deteriorated over the last 12 months and is now only just edible - we left half as so spicy and other was salty. The outdoor space is just tables in the garden - so not exactly gastro pub - more normal pub with poor food and expensive prices. Lots of letter places to go.

We were stuck out in the garden so it was like having a pub meal in a rather poor looking pub. Food was too spicy and we had to leave most of it. The place has definitely gone down hill in the last few years and we thought we would give it another go. But alas it was worse so never again. Avoid this one it is well below decent.

Service a little slow but the food was excellent on a busy evening

Delicious dinner had. Loved the summer pudding which I don't often find now in restaurants.

All food was uniformly excellent. Also nice to have cocktails in the parlour bar. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful although the service was slow at times, but the restaurant was busy and we weren’t in a hurry.

We arrived after booking last Sunday…Roast was £25 pounds for two course. We had heard so much about the food, we were not disappointed. I had the Lamb my daughter the pork The roast potatoes were the best I have tasted the Yorkshire pudding was wonderful I have been to so many places were the Yorkshire pudding was left sat in grease so the bottom is greasy, but not here. A bonus they came round with extra potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Love the pot of gravy The cauliflower cheese deserves 5* on its own. A great atmosphere Wonderful food and excellent service. The garden is a great place to have a pizza and relax with the young ones We will be back.

Food was great but the waiter staff are cursory and bordering on rude

Nice pub in a lovely location. Service was really very good, staff friendly and polite. Guinness was ok for value. Ordered Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Sourdough, Soft-boiled Egg, Baby Gem & Chardonnay Vinaigrette £9.75 from the lunch sandwich menu as it was a hot day and waned something light. It really was very light, only one piece of sourdough. I don't think it represented good value for the price, the side of chips for three and a half quid was very small. That all been said, the food was of good quality, delicious flavour, the chips were hot and stayed hot as they pre-heated the bowl they were served in. However, I stopped at Greggs for a sausage roll at the station to fill me up. If I go again, I won't order from the sandwich menu. I'll give it 4/5 due to friendly staff and prompt service but the food value is lower.

Setting is wonderful but the food is average; the lamb kofta starter particularly disappointing as was £7 and came as 1 chopped up kofta and yoghurt on a tiny plate. No flatbread and bit dry and poorly presented. Portion of fried also £5 for quite small portion. Wouldn’t go back tbh. Better places

It's so, so delicious. I was lucky enough to have the summer menu, and the refreshing cod dish was a perfect combination of the sauce, which I had never tried before, and the richly textured black rice. The salad that came with Jimmy BBQ was crazy.🥹 There is an outdoor garden, and we ate in the terrace space where you can feel the outdoors. It is difficult to express in words how pleasant it was. This is by far the best restaurant I've had in Oxford. Many staff members responded very kindly, from guidance to explanations. Next time I come to Oxford, I will definitely come back and try the new menu!!!😉 Highly recommended!!!!!

Amazing experience at The fishes starting from a very welcoming hostess. The team was very attentive and they have a lovely garden too. I was checked upon when I was about to finish my roast and served more p🤩tatoes and yorkshire pudding( it never happened to me before 🥹) I have become a fan and would definitely be returning !!!

Visited for a Sunday, was found a table, personally wasnt overly impressed with the options onnthe menu, so didn't stay.

Outstanding, outstanding, outstanding. Excellent food, beautiful surroundings and amazing service. Can't wait to go back. Well done.

Had a family meal here and enjoyed, great food, good quality, great portions and value. My only regret was having prawn pil pil as starter, this arrived with heads and shell on, so by the time they were peeled they were cold. Waiting staff were a credit to the establishment, polite, friendly and helpful very efficient. Think disabled toilet needs attention.

Good pub with nice food, beer could have been colder

Amazing service from Louis our server. He was ahead of the ball throughout our whole sitting. Great food and lovely place. Highly recommend.

Really pretty setting, great service and good food.

Went with family and service and food were great

Good meat, excellent roast potatoes, silly over-sized yorkie and undercooked cabbage with large veins still in.

Beautiful food and outstanding service 👌 highly recommended 👍 amazing very cozy place with beautiful big garden x also pet friendly which was important for us. Oscar our waiter was very nice and friendly and helpful x thank you so much for our lovely time spent at the Fishes would definitely love to come back ❤️

Lovely pub with lots of space and plenty of seating in several locations. Food was very good, not your average pub food and they have a good selection of beers available. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

On Friday me and my family came to eat at your pub. My son ordered a cheeseburger which was ok and my daughter the chicken piece kids meal which was really good and good valve for a kids meal. My real feedback is the adult mains. I ordered a cheeseburger which was two thin burgers the same burger in the kids meal but just 2 patties. The meat was really poor quality and really disappointing. My wife ordered a rump steak. Again not a very good cut of meat. Also your steak knives were so blunt it was very difficult to cut. We come to your pub most Mondays and Fridays for a drink whilst my son is playing football in the rugby club up the road. I just wanted to give you feedback on the food as I don’t think we will try again unless you get different produce/chef.

The food is reasonably good but the drinks are pricey. The beers and ales that are not pulled regular do not have good flavor and I asking the staff how regular were the pipes cleaned and cleaning the pipes every 2 - 3 weeks does not help with any CAMRA awards. The atmosphere is good and the pub has a good feel. The place is not local friendly but is usually busy anyway.

The problem was that we did not realise from the website that only a restricted menu was available, Sunday lunch type. Of its type it was reasonable but not excellent.

Lovely experience visiting them for the first time and defenetly will go back for the ambience. It is a perfect summer hangout space to catch up with friends.

It is a beautiful pub. I should have taken some photos so you can see how great it is. Excellent usage of space/environment

We booked a family lunch to get together, we don't live locally but we have hired the tepee a few years ago for a party. We knew the venue would be perfect for a sunny day and it was; However the food really wasn't good , the lamb was tough and many aspects of the two courses we all ordered tasted synthetic (shop bought and not tasty) we all love cauliflower cheese and this just wasn't cheesy?? Ordinarily we are not fussy but this was a Sunday Roast? not good value as we left a great deal. The staff were gracious and the price of one bottle of wine was taken from the bill. Sadly we won't rush back to eat here.

We only stopped for drinks so can't rate the food. Beautiful setting and nice friendly staff.

We were on an unplanned visit through the Cotswolds and Sunday lunch was the requirement. After a consultation with maps and clocks picked Oxford and this place was high on list. From the moment we parked in a very picturesque car park, we knew it was going to be good. We were early and decided to walk through local fields to maximise our hunger, went into the bar area and declared our self present. And the dream continued to be honest. We were tabled outside but we were well covered, plenty of heaters, blankets available but luckily the weather was kind. Out waitress was extremely pleasant and attentive, without over doing it which is a plus. We all 4 went for the roast in its various varieties and we were served our food promptly. The best bit however, and we have had many a pub/restaurant Sunday lunch, was what happened mid way through eating our meals. This Angel carrying plates came to our table asking if we would ‘care for any more Yorkshires or any more roast potatoes.’ In the ears of myself and my family this was like winning the lottery. And she kindly emptied her serving plates amongst us and we were in a shock looking at our plates. All the food was excellent and good value. The drinks list was very good, Both the inside and the gardens were really nice spaces and summer in the garden with The Wigwam seating and pizza truck I can imagine would make this a very desirable spot. I would not hesitate to recommend this to all and will always consider a stop of this way again.

Been here a few times whilst visiting friends locally. Food is good but the service is generally quite slow. Excellent garden for summer, though!

Lovely dog-friendly pub outside of Oxford, we had a great meal, nice n big, with superb food

Second family celebration at The Fishes. Very enjoyable. The ambience on a Sunday afternoon is relaxed and we felt very welcomed by all the staff. Super dog friendly as well; our four legged friends were offered biscuits, water and a good fuss. Can't fault it

Nice ambience - Good menu with plenty of choices; they were a bit busy so offered us an extra complimentary drink as main course was a bit delayed.

Great place. Lots of seating areas - on the balcony at the back, in the garden, at the front etc.. There seemed to be several menus to choose from so there's something for everyone. Moderately priced. Polite and attentive staff.

This was our 3rd visit to The Fishes pub, the starters were great as usual but we were very disappointed with the mains.the duck leg that I ordered was one of the most salty dishes I have ever had in a restaurant. Cabbage, puree potato, panceta, and duck leg are all extremely salty, I expected this to be balanced but unfortunately all I could taste was salt. I asked for a recommendation but i said this dish caught my eye, all our sever said was the duck is good so I chose it with much regret. I must say I do prefer a personal recommendation rather than being told depends what you're in the mood for. The double cheese burger had no cheese in it and the bun was dry but the burger patties were cooked well and the sauce was delicious. The duck leg meal needs to be internally reviewed. The starters are the best part of the meal, garlic paprika prawns and the halloumi fries are both great, shame about the mains. Great atmosphere and service.

Great food great service good value.

Accommodated our changing numbers without a murmur! Good food and drinks came quickly with friendly efficient service. Place packed: can’t fault it! Will be back.

Attended a wake.The buffet was very good and staff helpful.

Nice pub with lovely staff. Food was very good and service impeccable. Looking forward to returning in the summer as the outside area looks amazing.

We were a company of three adults and three children. The food and service were excellent and generous. We will definitely be back

Great food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back

We had a lovely time! the food was very good and the service nice and friendly. Totally recommended!

Meh. They clearly try to be a fancy gastropub with fancy gastropub prices but the quality of the food doesn't match. Waitresses lovely and polite but our table was left without attention for a long time

Good meal and pleasant service. Choice is extensive and pricing is fair.

Lovely pub, delicious food, good atmosphere :)

Absolutely fab place to dine with family and friends.

Great food and friendly service, with a good choice for vegetarians

Summary: great food, great locations, great venue. Food is upper end of good but would excel with a few minor tweaks. We really like this place. It gets incrementally better. Super cosy, lots of space in both summer and winter. We had two dogs and a baby and we were welcomed with open arms. We had a lovely red wine each and the 5-cheese cheese board. @TheFishes, the cheese you get is the right amount and lovely. The only suggestion I’d give is I felt the dish would be so much better with a few more crackers and some More chutney. With what we were served, we ended up having nothing for the last two cheeses. …after many visits we realised we had points, which in turn, of course, mean prizes…free food and drink! So we added a dessert (sticky toffee pud). This was nice, came with ice cream. However, I’d suggest more toffee sauce and a touch more ice cream would add to things because things got a little dry towards the end. Hopefully you can this this place is pretty decent. Give it a try and see what you think. I’m pretty picky and think this place is one of my solid regulars

Been many times over the years but last night was definitely the last, very poor service, mediocre overpriced food and little atmosphere and just drumbeat music. Not what we expected or wanted for a meal with friends. Thanks but no thanks.

great waitress who accommodated another guest who joined us - speedy service - great food - will deffo be back

Enjoyed the food but there were very limited vegetarian options. Had a vegan burger which was tasty and portion size was good. Other eaters at our table enjoyed their roasts. People who ordered Sunday roasts were offered extra potatoes or Yorkshire puddings, which was a nice touch. Nice ambience, pleasant service.

Came back today and things have picked up. Food was good. Cosy restaurant area. Looked after us well.

This place isn't as good as it thinks it is. Quite rude staff. Long wait between courses. Instant gravy served with the pie. All dishes too salty. Very disappointing

Table for 3 was put next to a noisy table for 6. We asked to move. Then another 6 put near us. Risotto virtually cold.

Great place to eat! Good choice of food & drinks. Great non-alcoholic choices too. Service always friendly

1415hrs late lunch for x4. V often the food isn’t at its best for late lunch, but the menu was really impressive and the food (x4 different dishes) was absolutely delicious! Thank you… Great venue for a very relaxed chat over great food.

The Fishes keep being a great restaurant /bar in Oxford. I put 4 stars because my friend's food wasn't great for her, mine was delicious. I had chicken schnitzel with fries and salad, water and a glass of wine. And tiramisu for dessert. The place has different areas: a front cozy outdoor area with heaters, a bar, seating down area, adjacent another area to watch live tv games; the restaurant area where we were; a decking area outdoors and some area for picnucs and outdoor summer seating in the garden. I went on a Friday night and the crowd was a mix, each on their area. There is free parking outside.

Nice food. Portions could be bigger for the price. Would be helpful for the pork belly to have a carb side- or for it to be explained that the parsnip purée was just that.

A nice meal despite the waitress not being particularly helpful about items on. the menu. Very poor ambience

Great pub, friendly staff, love that you get a second round of yorkshires and potatoes but a bit more meat on the plate would have been ideal!

Really a very good Sunday lunch. Staff excellent / efficient and friendly Parking easy Restaurant clean and bright Food very good / especially the starters Roast beef good (not outstanding but good) and roast chicken also good but portion perhaps a bit small. Good value. Would certainly go again

Had a lovely roast dinner! One of the best Iv had in a pub before! The service was brilliant, Sophie was our server and she was smiley, attentive and thorough, not just with our table but with everyone in the restaurant! Definitely would return/recommend!

Great little find, a little way out of Oxford, but well worth the taxi ride

We greatly enjoyed lunch. The Cornish plaice was gorgeous, very good flavour and perfectly cooked. The pub was quite busy for a Tuesday which was good fun and gave a good atmoshere. I don't normally write a lot of reviews but this was really worth it. Lovely service on top, we left a good tip.

The pie was a proper pie. Not stew with a lid.

Very good food and good service in a nice relaxed environment

Really enjoyed this. We came from Dublin and brought her out here for dinner. Really nice, food very tasty. Great service.