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We were given a voucher for a Christmas present from our children which we used this evening. We have just had a really enjoyable experience. The two gentlemen serving us were extremely efficient and friendly. We had three courses which we don’t normally do but everything we ordered was really enjoyable. I am vegetarian but my husband eats everything. He had crab and lobster cakes to start, steak for main and rhubarb crumble for dessert. I had a starter from the special board which was asparagus with new potato’s, salad and a very tasty dressing. I then had to decide between the sweet potato bean burger or the roasted cauliflower and I went for the burger, then finished with a dessert from the specials which was chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream. We loved it all. We used to go to the Mole a lot but this is the first time we have been back for ages, we certainly will be returning again very soon.

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TwigsOxford . 2024-04-04

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Sadly, this is not the place it once was. The lunch menu has shrunk considerably in terms of choice and the so-called Triple Cooked Chips were (it seemed to us) nothing more than frozen wedges. This used to be a great go-to pub, but attracting the serving staff's attention proved difficult (the pub was not full), and the prices charged are not merited.

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Tony B . 2024-03-25

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Lovely surroundings and friendly efficient staff although they were clearly a bit thin on the ground and working very hard. Food is excellent and beautifully presented. Menu of main courses could be more varied on top of the pub classics like fish and chips and burger. . Quite pricey but definitely recommend

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Tour64874463239 . 2024-03-20

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Visited for Sunday lunch on 17th March. Food especially the roast beef was to die for. Service top notch and good atmosphere. Returning on Easter Sunday for more. Could not fault it whatsoever

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Bill Cameron . 2024-03-19

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We were given a warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table by a very friendly staff member who explained the specials, which sounded great. It was a special occasion and my son had pre ordered champagne which was brought swiftly to our table. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu which offered a good choice. We ordered seafood starters, which came quickly, were good sized & delicious. Then we chose the special chicken pie, steak, and the vegetarian option, with freshly cooked broccoli. All were well cooked and nicely presented. The wine was excellent too. The serve throughout was attentive, efficient and friendly. The dining area was busy, yet our evening was faultless and other diners seemed happy too. I know it’s challenging times for the hospitality industry everywhere and all credit to The Mole for being able to offer such an enjoyable experience. We will be back soon.

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Travelbag123 . 2024-03-09

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Not great for vegetarian / vegan customers. The Sunday lunch option was Roasted Cauliflower. Sadly it was not even seasoned, and was literally just a piece of cauliflower alongside a sparse plate of veg and a Yorkshire pudding. Veggie gravy was nice. Not worth £18 and I left feeling hungry. It’s a shame as plant based foods can be fantastic, but this was unimaginative and bland. Service was slow and the waiting staff weren’t great at dealing with the volume of customers. (Apologies, smiles, and explanations go a long way!) The owner was friendly though, and the pub itself was beautiful and cosy.

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coleypops . 2024-03-05

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Exceptional building and interior. Limited lunch menu but good food. Nice staff but not chatty. Definitely go again and recommend

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Tessa Cox . 2024-02-29

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Would have given the food 5 stars were it not for the prices. Very expensive for a pub but delicious nonetheless. Partner had fish and chips, absolutely perfectly cooked fish with crispy batter and soft, flaky cod inside. Because the fish was placed on the chips (although they were more like wedges) they were a bit moist and not crispy. I had lamb stew with polenta from the specials board and it was one of the most delicious meals I've had! However, for £21 it was a very small portion and I could have eaten more. Appreciate lamb is expensive but more polenta please. Both had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Meant to be with salted caramel ice cream but no issue with swapping for vanilla. Extensive wine list but, again, the prices! Nearly £10 for a large glass of the cheaper end of the menu for a bottle that probably cost the same amount. Overall, delicious food, amazing and friendly service but not it will cost you.

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Alex H . 2024-02-26

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Beautiful pub with good food and varied menu. Lovely atmosphere. Kitchen closes at 2:15 on Saturday though- which we were not aware of and put a bit of pressure on us to order as our booking was for 2pm.

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Hadia Mansour . 2024-02-25

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Lovely Country Pub. Lots of parking. Nice Ales. Food was very well prepared. We had Lobster tail and crab cake. Burgers. Hake. Kids enjoyed their meals and lots of puddings.

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Tony Aneiros . 2024-02-24

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Beautiful venue, excellent main meal, puddings were delicious and service was second to none. It was my 40th birthday, the manager and staff accommodated all my requests and even sung happy birthday. Would highly recommend a visit. Will definitely be going again soon.

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Excursion52753121204 . 2024-02-22

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The Mole appears to be trading on a reputation from long ago and no longer meets its previous levels. As we were a group we had to pre-order, but items on that pre-order were “forgotten” or “no longer on the menu”. Additional deserts were ordered, one of these was forgotten also and don’t ask about the raspberry sorbet farce! The food that was served was fine, but not worth the price tag. I’ll not be going back anytime soon!

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ibehling . 2024-02-12

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We hosted a birthday lunch for 18 guests in total, and were seated in the beautiful conservatory. The food was excellent; our guests very much enjoyed the meal and atmosphere! Many of them complimented our choice of this venue. The service was great, and the staff very accommodating especially Elena, who all helped make it a wonderful birthday lunch!

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Shaliny R . 2024-02-01

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Went for Sunday lunch, small portions not overly hot. Very expensive for what it was.

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Mark Preston . 2024-01-29

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Came here for my partners birthday, he’d been wanting to visit for a while now. The whole group was disappointed. Service was poor, had to wait a long time between mains, getting desert menus and getting desert. Desert which was the sticky toffee and crumble was tepid. The crumble wasn’t a crumble with a buttery crumbly top. It was a seeded granola. This was not noted in the menu. The apple and pear contents was pink. This was apparently from the poaching liquor. We however had berries in it which again wasn’t mentioned on the menu. Even to catch someone’s attention to say something took a long time. Getting the bill took a long time, we had to stand at the bar in the end to get someone’s attention. And after all that we got the bill and they had already put on service charge. I’m sorry, I know there is a shortage of staff within the trade but if you automatically put a service charge on the bill then I think that attention should be made. I complained about the pudding but didn’t want to complain about the service charge. I was with friends and was embarrassed.

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Marieg82 . 2024-01-29

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We have not been to the Mole Inn for many years, it use to be our favourite. It did not disappoint, it was as good as I remember it. We both had roast beef, the beef was one of the best I had, perfectly cooked and very tender. The roast potatoes were fine, but I thought the portions of the rest of the vegetables were were minimal

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Faz99 . 2024-01-28

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What a lovely Sunday roast with family in a charming place and setting. The Mole Inn is a lovely restaurant with very helpful staff. The food last Sunday was very tasty and was enjoyed by all members of my party, has to be said one of best Sunday roasts around Oxfordshire. See you soon Mole Inn!

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R_R . 2024-01-26

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Excellent food, staff and atmosphere

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Anderson Yan . 2024-01-26

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Excellent meal, would recommend. Steak was super.

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Henry . 2024-01-24

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Beautiful restaurant, friendly helpful staff, food was delicious the beetroot and goats cheese salad was really tasty, can’t fault it and great value for money we’ll be back 🥰

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Sally H . 2024-01-24

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Came here for dinner with a friend who had previously been and said how good the food was. He was wrong, the food here isn’t just good, it’s outstanding. A small and somewhat simple menu led to me ordering the pan cooked chicken breast. Chicken is something that people claim is easy to cook yet regularly ruin it. This chicken was piping hot throughout, succulent and moist with a delicate crisp to the outer skin. The mash was perfectly smooth and well seasoned. The veg was flavoursome and cooked on point. Not soggy and overcooked but not lukewarm and raw. The portion looked a little small when first put in front of me, but upon taking my final bite, the richness to portion size ratio was spot on as I was nicely full without being stuffed. This did inevitably lead me to wanting something sweet to finish off with. Enter the sticky toffee pudding (with custard for me, being a bit of a traditionalist). The portion size was definitely on the large side. It looked like a good solid spongy pudding as you would expect. Cutting into the sponge with my spoon, felt like cutting into a sponge as you would expect. Putting said sponge into my mouth took my tastebuds to a new level. The sponge melted away like sugar melting in a pan. The texture, the flavour, the perfect sweetness, everything about this pudding was incredible. In my 35 years of being a massive foodie who has been fortunate enough to eat quality food at highly rated restaurants across the world, this dessert stands firm as the absolute best I have ever had anywhere. It’s worth noting this is not just pub grub, so don’t expect to pay pub grub prices. From my perspective its not overly expensive (everyones perspective is different of course) and the prices reflect the quality and standard of food so don’t let that put you off. I will certainly be back and for anyone reading this review who might be considering a visit, stop thinking and just do. You wont be disappointed!

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James Martin . 2024-01-24

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Really disappointing Sunday dinner for the price and good reviews! We arrived on time for our booking, but were told our table wasn’t ready yet, it ended up being 20 mins after our booking time when we sat down! We got some bread and butter, which was good, but we were disappointed to be told bluntly that lamb roasts had run out, and so had cauliflower cheese. We were lucky to have the last two beef roasts (table next to us were told beef was out too!) Our mains then arrived, before we had finished our bread - it felt pretty rushed. The beef was great. Tasted fab and cooked really well. For £21 I’d expect a large enough portion to not need sides, but the main came with 2 (!) roast potatoes and about a table spoon of mashed roast veg, Yorkshire pudding and some sautéed leek. We ordered extra potatoes to fill us up, but these were pretty tough. Just a bit underwhelming. We were offered a dessert menu, and told the crumble was out. Then ignored until we managed to ask for the bill. Not sure if we just came too late (3ish) but really disappointing that some key items weren’t available and the service seemed very disjointed and rushed! Felt like we were an inconvenience the whole time (despite being quiet and polite!) Understand it’s busy and the waiters were trying their best but seemed poorly managed.

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Mountp236 . 2024-01-21

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Had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch here a few months ago with my wife and mother in law and despite booking short notice my wife and I managed to be accommodated again , albeit with a Noon dining time. We were told upon sitting down the table would need to be vacated by 1.30pm, which we understood. Although we had to ask to order drinks and then food as we were aware of the short timeframe. We needn’t had worried as the halloumi nibbles, which was the highlight of the meal came in double quick time , followed by the mains, simply placed on the table, before we even had chance to finish the halloumi. Again we had to ask twice for English mustard to accompany the dinner , which was very average at best, Ok, but fatty beef, watery gravy and bland , unseasoned vegetables, 2 overcooked roast potatoes and a sad looking Yorkshire pudding. I’d have been happy to make the point that the meal wasn’t as expected but at no time did any member of staff come to ask how the meal was. I must add at this time the tables around us that all had appetisers , were getting a little break before mains. Including next doors table who when we left at 1.20pm were still in the middle of mains, despite like us being told to vacate by 1.30pm. All in all very poor for £90 with 1 shared starter 2 roasts with a couple of extra sides , 1 shared ice cream, glass of wine and a beer. I did make a point to remove the 10% service charge tagged on as other than actually having food and drink brought to the table , which I think is the idea of a restaurant , we had none. I’ll stick to The Lamb in Little Milton in future.

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MartinOx44 . 2024-01-21

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A lovely Monday lunch with friends.

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Maria Black . 2024-01-15

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Appallingly understaffed. Table booked for 1 pm - food arrived 2.25. Staff pleasant enough but overall a total lack of understanding of customer service. Unfortunately cannot even say the food was worth the wait. Shame!

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Glynis Humphreys . 2024-01-12

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My husband and I went for a meal here just before Christmas and it was superb! I had the roast turkey and it was really succulent and delicious with plenty of veg, gravy and roast potatoes. My husband had the burger, which he said was very good. Friendly staff, good service and a lovely atmosphere. We will be back.

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Ann Watson . 2024-01-08

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Went on New Year’s An Excellent Eve with my wife. The Tasting Menu was to die for and excellently served. We cannot praise the staff and the chef enough for making this evening so enjoyable. Another mouth watering experience following our other visits during 2022 and 2023.

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Bill C . 2024-01-01

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Since last April, when I wrote a glowing review regarding the food at this establisment, things seem to have changed dramatically and certainly not for the best. Obviously the chef is not the same and the food is now, at best, average: much less choice, no originality at all in the menu, unrefined flavours and very small portions. I went with the 2 same friends as last April and the 3 of us agreed. The belly of pork we chose was a small slice with a little bit of broad beans underneath and nothing else. As I was still hungry after that, I asked for some bread and what I was given were 6 extremely thin slices from a tiny baguette arranged in a circle on a plate! Then the 2 portions of cheese that I asked for (as both portions of pork and of bread had obviously failed to satiate me) were also ridiculously small, barely big enough for 2 mouthfulls each but for £4.50 a portion. The same applied for the desserts that both my friends had: one scoop of ice cream each, for £9.00, the same as my two tiny bits of cheese. Really this is not acceptable and we certainly will not be back. I fear for the reputation of that restaurant which used to be one of the best around Oxford. Not any longer!

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laurence l . 2023-12-23

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Lovely country Inn. Nice log fires.great food ,friendly staff. Would go there again.

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Victor Sambucci . 2023-12-22

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Lovely setting, atmospheric traditional interior and wonderful food and staff. Sunday lunch was great, good sized portions. Attentive and friendly staff. Would definitely come again

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Dmclellan . 2023-12-17

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Great place for food and drink. To push the boat out and celebrate

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Elizabeth “Liz” Williams . 2023-12-17

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It's been a few years since my last visit but I had received good comments from various friends in the meantime. Jonny Parke had been the Head Chef (now of the Black Lane Tavern, Woodstock) and the food had excellent, imaginative and worth travelling some distance. Upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted and was immediately asked if I wished to sit at my table. Being some 25 minutes early than the agreed time with my son (55 minutes early for the booking time), I really didn't wish to sit at a table waiting when there was a fire and a comfortable seat. Unfortunately the small sofa which was taken up by the pub dog, and chair are the only areas of seating except for stools at the bar. Regrettably, as the sofa and chair were by the front door, an icy blast whipped through every time the door opened. My son arrived and once more we were asked if we wanted to go to our table (still 25 minutes before we were due). When I explained this, the waitress was extremely clipped and quite rude and decided to argue about the time of my reservation! The meal was a huge disappointment. The 2 members of staff were rushed off their feet and so, other than having plates thrown in front of us, there was no service, no pleasantries, no care or interest. The menu was limited and the food was bland and uninteresting. I get hugely frustrated by establishments similar to the Mole that insist on serving fish and chips and burgers for dinner - maybe this is their forte. I don't go out to dinner to eat this style of unimaginative cooking! The 2 staff were so busy and inattentive that, in the end, I had to get up and stop one of them to ask for the bill. When the surly waitress reappeared, I was proffered the credit card machine with no dialogue on interest in our culinary experience. Would I return: no. Would I recommend: definitely not. What a shame.

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SeamusL736 . 2023-12-08

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Nice quaint little pub restaurant with a warm welcome and delicious food. We came here for our anniversary lunch and enjoyed the specials (seabass) Generous portion size. Only problem was the waitress forgot my dessert which arrived after my wife had finished her. But without me asking, they kindly removed it from the bill.

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AKtechno . 2023-11-26

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Dropped in for lunch without a reservation and were able to be seated (2 of us). It was nicely busy, cosy, well decorated and clean. The lunch menu is small but varied. It would have been helpful to have the allergens marked on the menu as I'm gluten and lactose intolerant. I had the chickpea burger but was disappointed. It came out looking rather lonely with a small cup of fries and nothing else. The burger itself wasn't great. My partner had the beef burger which looked better. He said it was juicy and tasty, but again, only a cup of chips on the side for £19 felt a bit overpriced. The service was good, the staff are friendly and the pub itself is lovely. Maybe we'll try again another time.

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Louise Male . 2023-11-24

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I have often called in for lunch on the way back from Oxford, it's always good. On this occasion I arrived at 2:17 and asked if they were still serving lunch. 'Sorry mate, we stopped serving 2 minutes ago'. I shall not return, and at the age of 80m I certainly do not enjoy being addressed by an over confident young man in that manner.

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Michael E . 2023-11-24

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Lunchtime drink only. Nice friendly staff.

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Andy Dix . 2023-11-17

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Professional staff, good food and charming atmosphere

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Sefa Canbilen . 2023-11-04

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Our first visit to The Mole and sadly - probably our last. Cannot fault the place itself and the service given - it’s the food that was a great disappointment. “Spiced dusted squid” was tasteless with no sign of any spice at all. The “Slow roast pork belly” also lacked flavour and seasoning. The choice of chicory and salad alongside the pork in my opinion, didn’t really go. The dishes were cooked well but both were missing that very important element - good taste.

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bryanUCB . 2023-10-17

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Disappointing given the former quality of a Mole Inn roast dinner. Staff were overwhelmed with a delay of 15-20mins to be seated. 15mins to take a drinks order, and needed reminding to place a food order. This was the first time we had visited for...

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MrJackRivers . 2023-10-15

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Great food, lovely staff and atmosphere!

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Jenny Stevens . 2023-10-12

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Booked the table - a lovely autumn eve - a bit of a chill when we sat down- we shut the doors - a couple of confusions over a few orders but was all corrected - lovely food as always

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J4398EYsarahh . 2023-10-08

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Special . . . We found The Mole kind of accidentally but upon research and the lack of availability locally for great, locally sourced food, we stumbled across it. Wow! This is worthy of accolades aplenty . . . I ordered the specials - unusual...

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KEN L . 2023-10-07

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What a fantastic country pub. We popped in for afternoon drinks and were blown away by the exquisite interior. There is fabulous inside and outside seating. The service was good and friendly. Well worth a visit.

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Adventurers049 . 2023-09-28

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The food was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. They arranged great seating for us, the pub is quite large but different areas are sectioned off well so it feels cosy. The selection of wines and pint drinks was very good. The sorbet was amazing, next level good. The loos were clean and I would go back

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Paul Weston . 2023-09-26

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The pub is situated in a location that is quite difficult to get you if you do not have a car so this is one of the reasons will be difficult for me to get back to. They managed to accommodate a big group without pre-ordering so this was great. However the food felt quite small for the portions and taste was ok (chickpea burger). The atmosphere was lovely and quite cosy but sadly did not leave enough impression to want me to come back.

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Dessi Veltcheva . 2023-09-22

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The pub is beautiful, nice outside area. Parking available on site. Inside is smaller than expected, we were in a big group where in had to be split in 3 tables. The service was good, they managed to sort the group out and serve food in reasonable time. I don’t know if my expectations were high as I saw the online reviews but the food was average, good presentation but not bad taste.

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Letícia Ventura . 2023-09-17

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I got charged £40 for a bottle of chardonnay Which I thought was expensive

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Paul wheatley . 2023-09-14

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Poor value for money, £50 ph for a small starter and fish and chips, bread and 2 rounds of drinks. Food ok but nothing special. Service slow despite premises being very quiet. I have been here few years ago and it was good but left feeling ripped off and disappointed.

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Kay Ryan . 2023-09-11

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Very friendly staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, stunning gardens and a lovely hidden table area for extra privacy! 10/10

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John B . 2023-09-09

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What a find such a lovely place to eat We had lunch on Saturday sat in the garden so peaceful The food was excellent we will definitely be back soon Many thanks to all the staff

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TonyandRuth123 . 2023-09-09

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A quaint and historic pub with a good choice of delicious food. We really enjoyed our Family get together here and will come again.

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Gareth Davies . 2023-08-27

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Very poor pasta. Asked if the crab linguine could be doubled up to a main course, which they did. The bisque was glutinous, sweet and had only a faint taste of crab. The crabmeat itself in the pasta was none too pleasant and the linguine was so overcooked it could have come out of a tin. Are they reheating pasta? Dear oh dear. And it was all so lacking in flavour that I resorted to adding pepper, which marginally improved matters. Can't understand how any chef would have thought that plate of food OK to send out. Pretty mean quantity, too, for the price. My partner's pork belly was cooked well, but underseasoned and the potato likewise, and a pretty small portion. What we enjoyed most was the beer, and the delicious bread and butter. We complained about the pasta, and they were good enough to knock off the price of our beer.

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Nigel Pollitt . 2023-08-21

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We eat here fairly regularly, once again we had a fabulous evening with great wines and amazing food. It was a busy and vibrant Saturday night, we were very well looked after and received the typical high standard of service from the Mole. Thanks Jack...

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saintcountryboy . 2023-08-13

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Very good Sunday roast. Only negative was the meat laid across the top of the roast potatoes with the result that the potatoes got slightly soggy and the meat got cold.

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Bill Thompson . 2023-08-13

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We had the Sunday roast beef. The vegetables were hard and overcooked and the beef wafer thin and overcooked. Dreadful meal we felt embarrassed for taking family tgere

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fluget . 2023-08-13

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Lovely rural Oxfordshire location with short walks on offer too through the surrounding village. I would put this pub in my top 10.

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Simon Hart . 2023-08-08

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We arrived at a busy time without a booking on a rainy day. The staff managed to find us 3 seats. Despite the busy pub, the food came quite quickly and all was cooked perfectly.

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John Palfrey . 2023-08-06

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A nice country pub. Staff were friendly. A bit off the beaten track but popular. Food was good with respect to the Mole burger and the seabass, although that could have been a little hotter but we were sat outside. Dessert was not good, we both had brulee, one was OK but the other had not set properly. Additionally, we were not told that they had run out of shortbread. After bringing this the the server's attention we were given a discount.

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Lewis Hayter . 2023-07-29

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Traditional architecture countryside restaurant. The food is excellent and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

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Cristian Gazdac . 2023-07-27

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Beautiful pub, delicious food, great service. They nailed the roast beef. I'd just ask for one more roast potato, 2 is never enough!

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Andrew Morley . 2023-07-27

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Lovely meal, beautiful looking old restaurant both inside and out in the garden. The food was good and the people working there were nice. We had 3 course and it came to £50 a head (without wine) so it's a bit expensive in my mind to be a local but I'd definitely recommend it for a nice meal.

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sam holloway . 2023-07-24

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I'm yet to eat there, but it's just a charming old Oxfordshire pub, that's expertly maintained inside and out. What's not to like for a quiet ale or two?

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Merlin Llewelyn . 2023-07-23

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Stunning birthday lunch in a beautiful setting. Lovely food served by friendly, knowledgeable people. Thanks so much guys!!

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James Armitage . 2023-07-10

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- £20 for luke warm veg and really tough / gristly lamb. Much too expensive for low quality food. Good service and a lovely place etc

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WallingfordTim . 2023-07-10

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Nice countryside location for this classic pub/restaurant. Popular, quality but expensive. Service can be slow when busy. Nice garden with individual seating areas. Recommended but bring your wallet.

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Alan Blunt . 2023-07-05

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Food selection was great and they were very accommodating to my husbands dairy allergy, with lots of selection. There was plenty of room both inside and out for tables. There did seem some noticeable tension between staff and they were quite slow at coming over as they got busy. Had to go to the bar asking waiting for the bill for 20 minutes. But overall very nice and we will be back again.

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Sam A . 2023-06-21

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Great setting and a lovely Sunday roast. Only downside was the slow/non-existent service outside. We sat for ages with empty plates and flies buzzing all over the scraps. Same as the table next to us. Couldn’t be bothered to wait for a dessert menu, so...

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martinlovessun . 2023-06-12

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Fabulous food and great service

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peter payne . 2023-06-03

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Beautiful quaint pub, food eas amazing ans staff super friendly

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Dawn Warner . 2023-05-25

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Yes it is a very nice place to go but i found that the wine was expensive especially for a bottle of chardonnay £46 i neely dropped through the floor

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Paul w . 2023-05-20

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We visited today for a family meal to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary and my 50th Birthday. On arrival we were informed curtly that we were ‘early’ and that they were experiencing a ‘high demand all at once’. We didn’t expect any preferential treatment and...

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TraceyH1742 . 2023-05-07

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Food was tasty, had roast dinners, portions were generous. The service was questionable, forgot my wife’s bread with her soup. Came as she pretty much finished the soup. Asked for desert menus, which we got and then they totally forgot us. We waited 15 minutes and no sign. The service charge was removed from our bill, be careful going Sundays, looked under staffed to me.

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David Wills . 2023-05-07

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Too busy. Hadn't booked ahead. Couldn't accommodate us for over 45min & not sure if then either. No stools at bar to sit while waiting 4 a table. Service staff sadly not welcoming. Looks fab tho.

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Sheena Faloon . 2023-05-02

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Always a pleasure to eat at the Mole, delicious muscles for lunch went down a treat, washed down with Merlot such an enjoyable. All staff were magic.

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Paul Hutton . 2023-04-26

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Popular for Sunday lunch for good reason - fantastic food and friendly, attentive service

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Matt S789 . 2023-04-25

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For a start, as an aperitif I fancied a pastis, waiter never heard of it, having explained what it was, came back with no Pernod available. Ordered nibbles, had to chase them up Fish and chips came with ridiculously chunky chips that were hard in the middle, and my steak came with fries, good enough, but some salad that looked like it had been lying around for a week it was so wilted! I asked for béarnaise sauce, and the waiter had never heard of it, a trip to the kitchen resulted in no sorry. For pudding we asked, whatever our guest orders, can you pop a candle in it as it is her birthday, yep, they got that wrong too! I have been here before, a while ago, but will not be going back any time soon, shame, it is just down the road for me.

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Daniel Green . 2023-04-24

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We booked the Mole for a friend’s birthday. The staff were courteous and welcoming but we waited for over an hour for our starters and they never arrived and instead the main courses were delivered. We were very hungry by this point and so accepted...

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Paul S . 2023-04-23

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We had the most wonderful meal last night. I had the Hake and I have to say it was the best meal out I have had in months. Thank you for a wonderful warm atmosphere, delicious food and wine. We will be back again soon x

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Anita Smith . 2023-04-22

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The inn is ever so pretty. Gardens have been thoughtfully and well maintained. Staff were welcoming, attentive and helpful, and service times were good despite it being a busy Saturday evening. The reason that I'd not be likely to go again for dinner was the...

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BerrylandsNeia . 2023-04-18

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We have been regular customers of this place for quite a while as we live about 3 miles up the road. It has always been good: good service, lovely decor and of course very good food. I am happy to say that this time the...

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laurence l . 2023-04-15

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Asahi on tap. Amazing Food quality is fantastic. Service is warm and friendly. We're regular visitors and not even local.

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Karl Beacham . 2023-04-02

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First time experiencing this hostelry and it was 5* all the way. The food, the drinks menu, the wine, the service & the setting was all a super experience and a place I shall be heading back to when next in the area. 10/10

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lyndonjjohnson . 2023-04-01

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Superb meals, good choice of beer and wine and super friendly and attentive staff. Number 1 Favourite pub/restaurant.

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Craig Roberts . 2023-03-30

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I had a veggie roast. Potatoes not crispy, but instead had a tough skin. Veggie roast was the same size as a mince pie. I am vegetarian, but I still need to eat. The person opposite me spare their meat back into the plate ...an eighty year old lady with the comment "that's disgusting ". . Do I need to go on?

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Rick Smallwood . 2023-03-11

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Was in a bigger group which often means pubs struggle to serve everyone together - not The Mole! The waitresses were very patient getting orders, regularly checked for drinks and were very helpful. Food all arrived at the same time and everyone seemed happy. Only...

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oxfordtreker . 2023-03-05

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We first came because friends bought us a voucher and we loved it so much we've been back several times. It's a beautiful pub with a warm atmosphere. The food is always delicious whatever we order and the service is consistently excellent. Can't rate it...

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314mrsf . 2023-03-01

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We arrived just before our booked time and were met by a very friendly staff member who apologised that our table was not ready yet. We had a drink at the bar and they found us some sofa space but as there were 3 seats...

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Victoria T . 2023-02-26

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The food is very good and the staff look after you

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Gary Clayton . 2023-02-23

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This is a lovely pub with beautiful gardens, warm and inviting atmosphere, and is well-presented. The wine was really really good and the staff are friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, vegan options are limited/non-existent, which is genuinely surprising in this day and age. My partner and...

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Katevrr . 2023-02-19

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We were a family group and had a pleasant table with a garden view. So far so good. But service was very slow throughout starting with a long wait to have our order taken. Our starters were OK but there was a lot of confusion...

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60Appletree60 . 2023-02-17

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Never had a bad experience at The Mole; if anything, it seems to be getting better over time. Menu is appealing, food is lovely, and service both friendly and efficient. Really couldn't fault it! Well done! :)

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speob . 2023-02-13

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Not great. Expensive. Bread was dry and not fresh. Negroni was poor, glass Chablis was extremely over priced for a mediocre wine (£19.60). The steak was cremated even when asked for it rare (£30). Such a shame really. £160 for dinner and drinks for two. I’ll be spending my money elsewhere

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Darren Burbury . 2023-02-10

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This is such a beautiful pub, even on a winter evening - fairy lights, beams, candles, and a fire in the corner. There's a lot of parking available and plenty of space inside, though booking might be necessary for busier times. The food was tasty and perfectly cooked (we had chicken wings, a beef burger and a steak) and portion sizes were generous. The staff are friendly and helpful, and food and drinks arrived quickly. We'd absolutely recommend the Inn and plan to be back soon!

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Isla Kennedy . 2023-02-02

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Had dinner here for my birthday, the staff were great and offered a friendly welcome. The place itself is lovely full of character. What we had to eat was amazing, maybe the best fillet steak I’ve had. Cooked perfectly nice amount of char on the outside and pillow soft in the middle. Sublime I didn’t want it to end.

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phil webb . 2023-01-23

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Such a lovely atmospheric place with very attentive staff and very good food with a great selection of draft larger and beers with an extensive wine list. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Steven Newbury . 2022-12-29

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Wow, what an amazing find! I'm reluctantly writing this as I want to keep this gem to myself. The food was delicious (sorry, no photos as I was starving), perfect portions and beautifully presented. I had a nut roast and it was divine, none of this mushy, squashed squares one usually gets but actual texture. Rustic, crumbly, well seasoned with actual chunks of nuts in it all on a bed of yummy greens. It was real food and a real delight to eat! Staff were lovely too, friendly, chilled and at ease. Didn't feel rushed or made to feel awkward considering I'd already had to alter the booking and was then 30 mins late. Plenty of parking, beautiful inside, beams, fireplace, comfy seats but also light and airy. They were very sweet with the dogs in there too (always a bonus!) I'd def cross several counties again, even if just for a pint!

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Alma Henderson . 2022-12-28

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Visited for lunch - my soup was luke warm, the bread roll undercooked and a discretionary charge added without an option to discard it at payment - an awful experience

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Fearless599463 . 2022-12-23

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Just before Christmas, the restaurant was half empty for dinner but yet the service was really really poor. We waited almost half an hour to get our order taken. The food then came reasonably quickly and it was OK, but definitely not great. The Turkey...

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Willmf77 . 2022-12-22

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Fantastic food. Lovely setting. Can't recommend it enough.

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Will Plano . 2022-12-16

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There were only 2 people in the kitchen and 3 waiting staff for several large XMAS parties but the staff and kitchen were excellent, well done them

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Dawn West . 2022-12-07

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