The Perch in Oxford

delicious vegan menu and our waiter, jerry (?) took great care of us. well worth the half hour walk from the city centre!

Amazing atmosphere! Both indoors are outdoors are very cozy. Mulled cider was great.

We stopped here for lunch and had a great time. Geraldine was exceedingly kind and helpful and made really elevated our experience. We enjoyed the food and the outdoor walk to the river out back. They're also very accommodating of dietary restrictions. Would definitely visit again!

Privilege for local people, even if you are seated, you can't order a burger.

Lovely, cozy spot to enjoy Sunday Roast.

Delighted to return, having been around two and a bit years ago. On that occasion I narrowly missed out on roast beef, the last one going to the people next door, but this time we got there early with a table at 12.15 on a rainy Sunday. We were given a friendly welcome as soon as we stepped in from the rain and shown to our table. The atmosphere was just right - lively but not OTT. Our waitress was fantastic, going through the options and making sure we had everything (throughout, not just at the start). Much better and friendlier service than you'd typically get in London! The roast did not disappoint and I would definitely recommend it: generous amount of roast beef, tasty veg and a fine Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was plum sorbet grown in their own gardens. I wholeheartedly recommend a trip here, make a booking and if the weather permits go for a bracing walk before to build a hunger (or after to make amends for having too much!)

Great food and service. Came for a Sunday roast. Lamb was delicious. I recommend making a reservation because it gets very busy on weekends. Walked here from Jericho, was 2km - 30 mins and pleasant.

Beautiful place in any seasons.

My friend and I had a wonderful lunch at the Perch today. Our waitress Geraldine was an absolute delight. The food was amazing (love the vegan menu) and what's not to like about sitting in their gorgeous conservatory on a beautiful day like today.

We had a a large family lunch here Saturday 12th October to celebrate the 92nd Birthday of a loved one. We were all absolutely delighted by the staff, the service, the food, the pub itself and the atmoshere. The Bar Manageress and our waitress Geraldine were both particularly exemplary, so warm, welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Perch, it is stunning!

Great place. Nice, cosy and roaring fire. Good is good but slightly pricey. I would like to have seen a light bites menu.

Attended a wedding meal and party in the marquee, and it lived up to its reputation. Eclectic mix of delicious food in generous portions. Staff absolutely superb.

A proper country pub on the edge of Oxford. Excellent wines and beers but the food, although tasty, is expensive for what it is. Dropped a point for luke warm chips.

Went there for a friend's party in the marquee. It was fabulous.

The really snotty service ruined an otherwise nice meal in a pretty setting. Such a shame to have the place brought down by rude, indifferent staff.

Not that we go often, but they have always delivered a nicely presented and well-cooked meal, it is reassuring to find such reliability.

A gem of a pub! Great food and service. We went for a long walk after our lunch and look forward to going again!

Atmosphere has changed a lot, it's pretty stuffy, overpriced food which is pretty poorly cooked, we all agreed the "triple cooked" chips tasted like crappy oven chips. The place itself is lovely has a nice fireplace and a nice garden, lots.of outdoor seating but little indoor seating unless youve booked it for food... Honestly i wouldnt bother going for anything other than a pint, for food, walk up the river a bit further theres a much better place!

Great food and atmosphere! The quality of food is good however the quantity was not sufficient for one person considering the cost. Although great outside arrangements!

Really nice ambiance and good food but needs improvement on service.

The Perch hosted our son's wedding reception yesterday, brilliant location, brilliant service from all the staff , excellent food . Thankyou so much !

The burger (a pretty standard dish) was dry, dry, dry. I was promptly (too promptly) brought another burger which was equally as bad. At this point (very hungry) I would have been happy with a fast food burger (this, although not a fan, I would have eaten), however the very expensive Perch burger was the worst I have ever had. I explained that I would eat my chips but not the burger and so I would not be paying; this was honoured. However, I did not appreciate being told that the beef meet is much better in the summer….really!? If that’s the case, take beef off the menu from the end of August or don’t charge £18 for a burger.

Great food and even better service, thank you luis!

Everything was great from service, to food to atmosphere. Didn't quite live up to the 'great gardens that inspired lewis carol' rumours but their garden area is wonderfully kept Best Sunday roast so far in a 2 month UK trip

Visited on Sunday evening. Service was first class - Thank you, Lewis 😊 The food was exceptional, ale very well kept and wine superb. We are on holiday on a boat on the Thames and we were very relieved that we could moor on The Perch's private jetty. The walk to the pub is marked by arches festooned with fairy lights. Such a memorable evening. Thank you.

Sunday lunch. Good roast. Won derful setting. Excellent table service. Good bottle of Rioja!

Great old village pub. Friendly service with very good food!

Food and service excellent but refused to take cash

Excellent food, great rustic ambience. Tables at lunchtime during midweek was full for a pub outside the city centre, which comments to its popularity.

Great pub to rest and have a bite after a stroll along the river, has one of the best pub gardens in Oxford.

Beautiful walk to restaurant along Thames from Oxford.

Lovely venue. Parking was a bit of a pain as it was very busy. No steak on the menu, never been to a restaurant that doesn't serve steak but the food I ate was perfect and I enjoyed my meal

Amazing service and amazing food. Will recommend to anyone in or around ot going to Oxford.

Definitely an outstanding option for a Sunday Roast. Great service, amazing food.

Absolutely lovely location. Superb food and service. The ale-battered Cornish fish and triple-cooked chips are gorgeous - best I’ve ever had!

Very good fish, perfectly cooked. On the pricey side but then quality. Excellent deserts and beautiful location

Typical english summer, needed to warm up in front of the open fire, with hot chocolate and coffee. Top marks for being ready for the river cruisers

A beautiful location, lovely food and fantastic walks along the river to walk the food off. Great job, thanks to all the staff👍👍👍

The food and service here are incredible. I've been here lots and lots of times. The garden is lovely as are the staff. We loved it so much we even had our wedding here last year.

Gorgeous pub, super staff especially the cheerful lady behind the bar at 17:30ish today. Great location and attention to detail. Will be back

Have eaten here quite a few times, food was way below par last visit, same for the other members of the party. Not as though there is a huge choice to get right.

The Perch is an absolute gem which is located in the middle of the Oxford countryside. As soon as you enter this historic pub you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly combines traditional charm with modern comfort. The surroundings are simply breathtaking with the river view and the garden which is an ideal spot for a lazy afternoon. The food is excellent, each meal is so skilfully made with fresh, local produce. Whether you are having a classic Sunday roast or one of their seasonal specials, each bite is a treat. The drink list is equally vibrant, featuring not only a variety of ales, wines, but also expertly prepared cocktails. However, the most outstanding quality of The Perch is the way they treat their customers. The staff are extraordinarily kind and attentive, making sure each guest feels at home and well looked after. They are way over the top and make the stay remarkable. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty dinner by the fireplace, a sunny day in the garden, or just a place to hang out with friends, The Perch has it all. I can't recommend it highly enough; it is a must-visit place in Oxford. I'm definitely going back!

Nice food at a reasonable price

Lovely place and attentive service. Food is alright. Definitely not 5 stars but pleasant.

Visited on a Saturday early evening. Was very busy and a good atmosphere, and the speed of service was good. The menu had a good selection with some of the usual pub staples. Would go again.

Fantastic, beautiful place outside Oxford, good food, great staff, unbeatable location.

We approached the pub from the river and it felt like I had been transported to another fantasy realm. A realm full of lovely food and cracking booze all under fruit trees. Gorgeous pub.

Lovely setting close to the river. The outside bar a bonus. Had a burger and fries, which was good. Would be keen to return and try more comprehensive menu inside the restaurant. Parking can be difficult on busy days.

Stopped for lunch on a Sunday afteenoon when out for a walk along the river. My friend has ordered their lamb roast and I, nut roast. We had ordered cauliflower cheese for sides. We both thought the Mains was ok. Nothing special. The cauliflower cheese was barely cooked,, lacked flavour of cheese and hardly any sauce- in fact we asked if we could have some more sauce but were duly informed it was not possible. The dessert took almost 45 minutes to arrive. At one point, we even let the waiteress know that we didn't want it as we had to go but she said it wouldn't be much longer. The outside area is large and was very busy, where they serve burgers. The staff was fairly pleasant.

Wonderful pub a short and scenic half hour walk from the centre of Oxford. Stroll along the river and down the wooded path to get to a gorgeous historic site. There are options for either a full gastropub menu inside, or, in the summer, more humble burgers from the outdoor grill. Plenty of options for ales, wines and soft drinks. Equally enjoyable keeping cosy inside during the winter, or out in the gardens in the sun or shade of the willow trees.

What a great meal we had tonight. The garden is delightful and Theo was the perfect waiter! We'll be back soon.

Just paid £12.55 for two half pints. Massive rip off. They know they have a nice location so absolutely cream you

Great pub for food and drink. The outdoor area is perfect for having a long slow lunch or dinner. There is a lovely little path down to thre river and plenty of space for little ones to run around. The menu is small but good quality food. Good beers and they have Guinness. Their pie is outstanding.

Lovely place to pop in and have a bite. Unfortunately only one bar staff working, so we had to wait 15 minutes to get served. Otherwise great place

Great staff, food, location. You won't be disappointed.

The apple juice is not even from concentrate it is just water and syrup tastes terrible

Dog toffee, pretty sure the chips where frozen chips, staff couldn't mention what the house larger was after 2 attempts. 20% gratuity contested after explaining the above comments, posh folk pay for less

Great place, full of Old England charm

Good food, good service, lovely surroundings... What's not to like? Staff knowledgeable about gluten in dishes and adjustments to make. *More than one GF pud option!*

Delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere. A reservation is recommended. The location is a little out of the way and very pleasant but without public transport connections.

Excellent customer service, delicious burger & chips, classy rustic interior design and lovely atmosphere! Would highly recommend, if you have the budget xD

Beautiful pub located just outside Oxford. To be reached by car. Parking available. Good food, good beer and great service. Table both inside and outside. I recommend booking.

Had a wedding there it was great

Accessibility is not good, but the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great!!

Lovely, enchanting place, good service and really good food!

The Perch is a charming 17th-century country inn that exudes rustic elegance with its thatched roof and historic ambiance. Located in a picturesque setting, this pub is renowned for its large, inviting garden that makes it an ideal spot for enjoying the summer months. The menu at The Perch features classic British pub fare, prepared with care and attention to detail. Among the standout options is their delicious pizza, which consistently garners praise for its perfect balance of flavors and fresh ingredients. The variety of beers available is impressive, ensuring that there's a refreshing option to complement every meal.

Very pretty setting with food to match! If you get the chance definitely go.

Visited yesterday for a quick Sunday roast on our journey back up to Leicester. Exceptional value for money and great service even though pub was very busy. Lovely beer garden too for our toddler to explore after lunch. Would go again.

Absolutely wonderful pub that's truly tucked away. Delicious food and great drinks. Wonderful outside area to talk with friends or enjoy alone.

Good food but menu too limited, especially for lunch type options. Pub does not accept cash and adds 12.5% service charge to already high prices, even for tables of two - described as optional but when you don’t want to pay the full service charge you are have an unpleasant experience of the bill having to be reprinted before you can pay.

Lovely garden close to the river. Get busy when the sun is out. Limited range of beers, but Guinness is good.

Great pub, great service, good beer selection, and really good food, prices are a little high but the quality and local produce is evident.

Excellent... Professional service. Waiter offered some choice of food and wine. Atmosphere warm and familiar. Nice dinner.

Excellent service. Delicious vegetarian menu options. Beautiful decor and location on the river

Good ales and good service. I was not there for the food this time.

We went to the Perch for a special meal with some friends we hadn’t seen for several years. Everything about our visit was lovely. The table we booked was exactly as requested, the staff were excellent and very helpful for my friend who is gluten-free (they even adapted one of the dishes specifically to suit her). It’s not cheap, but in their case you definitely get what you pay for. Will be back next time we have a special occasion to mark!

Just a quick lunchtime visit, Enjoyed a starter each of the main menu, and a coffee.

A very beautiful restaurant, with outdoor tables and a warm atmosphere inside.

Who doesn’t love a lovely beer garden on a lovely sunny day? It’s the perfect place for a weekend afternoon

Perfect meal! The food was delicious and service was excellent - both efficient and friendly. It was a hot day but there is lots of shade in the outdoor seating area.

Delightful, tranquil and friendly staff

The cocktails in summer are the total rip-off. Worst I had in my life. Unbelievable! No quality. Or are we paying for the location only🤔

Thank you so much to Geraldine for excellent service, really appreciate that they had excellent veggie options, too.

I really liked the Perch, we had a Sunday roast which was very good, only two Veggies but very tasty, it was busy with an outside bar area and seating,

Unfortunately for my group the food wasn't 5 stars but me and the wife will go back and try again as it was very busy on fathers day.

Despite the other good reviews we found it too busy, noisy, expensive and relatively poor value. The burger i had was very uninspiring for £18 (more like a £8 burger in my experience). They were running out of some food options by 3. On a positive note my wife said the Yorkshires were very good. We arent locals but we wont be making any attempt to return!

Very nice terrace, good beer, interesting cheeseburger. Beautiful atmosphere, relaxed, surrounded by nature.

Where to start... Lets start with OUCH! A sign telling you to mind your head would be useful. It would have saved me from smacking my head into a low wooden beam upon entry. Greeting staff were nice enough about it and pointed us in the direction of the rest of our party. My sisters and I were taking Dad out for an early Father's Day treat. It's dog friendly, great, we had two dogs who sat quietly with us. Ordering drinks was a breeze, Dad Liked the beer, so thumbs up so far. We decided to have a selection of starters that we ordered at the same time as our main course. They arrived promptly and we enjoyed sharing them. The pork belly bites were a hit. This is where things start to go down hill. It must have been 40 mins between the starters and the main courses and when they arrived things were not good. The burger, as per other reviews, was utter trash. Dry, over-cooked and more akin to a hockey puck than anything resembling a burger. The cheese was a congealed mess and the bacon inedible...the slice of tomato came with added root...bonus. Seriously, the golden arches would have been ashamed of it. That wasn't the worst of it. Dad & Sister ordered fish & chips. Both arrived with cold chips. We asked the waiting staff if we could have fresh chips to replace them.... Enter Matalan Andrew Tate. This member of staff arrived and questioned the validity of our request for fresh chips, claiming our chips had come out of the fryer mere moments before. Dad asked if he'd like to try one to confirm they were cold, he declined. He then delivered the pitiful excuse that they were trying to serve 6-7 tables at once....Yes, mate, its in the nature of a restaurant to serve multiple tables at the same time. Huzzah, fresh, hot chips were delivered. Sister & Dad were happy again. Uh-oh, here comes Matalan Tate, who'd been hovering for a few moments, seething that the fresh chips had been untouched for less than a minute. He delivered a passive aggressive "Have you tried the chips yet"?. No mate, they're a bit hot. This place probably has something going for it. It's just not the food or the occasional matrix-breaking staff member.

An absolutely amazing authentic pub. The roasts were absolutely incredible and my burger was beautiful. They had some great drinks on tap and the staff were really kind and attentive! They even offer cigars for your after which I thought was really cool! Lovely remote pub and some great surrounding walks.

Great riverside pub, with excellent food and great service! The Perch is wheelchair accessible and the staff are very welcoming, friendly and supportive of wheelchair users. The car park is quite small for such a popular pub, but the gravel surface is OK. Wheelchair access via the front door has a level threshold, but will take careful manoeuvring if you have a larger powered wheelchair. Access to the beautiful riverside garden requires a temporary ramp, which the staff are only to happy to put in place. We received a warm welcome and great service from Drew throughout our visit (thank you Drew). We'll definitely visit again!

Arrived without table booking, was advised that could sit in the bar area, by the open fire , that was in full roar even on the hottest day of the year so far (23° 2nd June) Manager told us that they had been instructed by the owner, that the fire should always be on unless the outside temp is 26°+. It was also suggested that we could use the outdoor area that was also serving food. This was acceptable, food from thenoutsoor area was good, garden area was busy, but not overcrowded. It was nice to see that from the garden area we could also access a walk along the bank of the river Thames too. We will return, ensuring that we have a reservation first, particularly, if it's a weekend.

The place itself is lovely, but sadly, I won't be returning. The meat in the burger was dry, like eating cardboard and it's served with no vegetables at all, and at £18 or thereabouts, it's expensive but what really hacks me off is the added service charge on the bill, which I may add came to over 10%. Let me decide, not the establishment. I know I could have probably deducted it, but it's the fact that they have the front to expect it in the first place. I won't be returning, which is a shame because its setting is lovely.

Top meal, super helpful waiter.

Very good place for food to spend time with the loved ones. Good food, atmosphere and service Special mention to the Spencer who was really friendly

Had a lovely birthday lunch at the Perch. The staff were friendly, there was a nice atmosphere and the food was excellent. The pork belly was particularly enjoyed.

Excellent food and service by Drew and Gerry. Highly recommended!!

Potentially the best pub in Oxford. Great outdoor seating and the food is always fantastic. Worth spending a sunny Sunday afternoon here and then a walk through Port Meadow.

Came for my friend's wedding which was hosted in the perch in the marquee. It was literally a perfect day! The team did everything they could to make it special. The food was delicious (they catered to my gluten allergy and veggie diet). The marquee was set up beautifully and they had a really cool speaker/dance floor. We had lovely photos in front of the fields. Our own outdoor space too. Bar + waiting staff were super friendly and professional. Wonderful job! Thanks for a super special day !

No Parking! There is very little parking here and the tiny road leading to it is lined with cars making access to it tricky. We had driven for an hour and a half to meet friends here. The place was very busy but our waiter was friendly and attentive at first. We said it was a birthday celebration and he said they could do something special but this was forgotton and we were then served by several different people. I wouldn't have said the service was slow until we ordered dessert and were then told we had to vacate the table in 20 minutes so needed to order one now, each table has a two hour turn around. Our Sunday carvery could have arrived sooner if this was the case, we weren't aware of this. The fasted thing to arrive was the card machine for payment, we hadn't even discussed how we were going to split the bill or what tip we felt happy with, certainly not the 12% that was automatically added and we had removed. Too much of a conveyer belt of diners and not relaxing at all. We won't be returning.

For an insanely busy pub on a fine spring evening, the staff were mostly attentive and good humoured. The food was also very good, in particular the chips and my rolled roast pork. The large beer garden also looked a treat all lit up. Make sure you reserve if you want to eat.