The Perch in Oxford

The 28 day dry aged beef Sunday roast was very underwhelming. The place however is in a lovely location. Service was ok yet for the price, I'd not go back.

I attended a wedding reception here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and great service. Highly recommend.

Lovely pub in a superb location. The choice of drinks is great and the food is excellent. Real juicy burgers with a generous portion of fries. A huge amount of seating areas to choose from. You can also take a lovely walk alone the river to walk off the large portions of food. The only slight negative is the staff are all very young so they lack that warm welcome and customer service you get from a local pub with a landlord and long term staff.

Fabulous setting, wonderful food and very welcoming and friendly staff

Very tasty food, great atmosphere (children and dogs all welcomed) and excellent service (from Geraldine - thank you)

We had a really nice meal. The atmosphere and the service are great. It is dog friendly, and they have a great garden.

I had a great experience at the Perch restaurant with friends. The fish and chips were excellent, the fish was fresh, crispy, and perfectly cooked, and the chips were hot and tasty. The risotto was creamy and flavourful, and the ale paired well with the meal. The service was genuinely welcoming. A lovely spot for a relaxed, satisfying meal.

Best roast we’ve had in ages in such a beautiful setting! Lara was very helpful and friendly, and we got our food in 10 minutes on an incredibly busy day. Will definitely be back!

Great pub, great food choices for vegans and service was excellent even with the pub being very busy

Gorgeous riverside spot that was heaving with people when we went on a warm weekday evening. Even then, the barman was happy to serve us coffee and dessert inside, which says a lot. Would happily go back for a meal, as judging from the crowds plenty of others rate this place very highly.

One of the most enjoyable terraces in Oxford; great food and nice atmosphere.

A great place to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon

We had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch here. All the staff were friendly and very welcoming. In particular, Dan, our main waiter, was very friendly and helpfully advised us about drinks and food. The vegan butternut squash, leek and spinach Wellington was delicious, even for the two vegetarians, who avoid certain vegan dishes. The other two enjoyed their carvery dishes. The desserts went down well too. We arrived early, so we were able to park easily, and have a pleasant stroll alongside the River Thames before having our meal. All in all, it provided a fitting ending to a most enjoyable weekend in Oxford. It was also refreshing to be served by well trained staff.

Best Sunday roast I had so far in a pub. Great ambiance and service, stunning surroundings, would definitely recommend!

Superb in every way. One of the best roasts we’ve ever had. The Roast Lamb with salsa verde was simply delicious, the portions were spot on and the service was attentive and efficient. Location and ambience superb.

The Perch is outstanding from its layout to the service to the menu. The watercress soup was amazing and the vegan cheeseburger was excellent. The thrice cooked chips are so crispy and fluffy. Highly recommended

I went with work friends for Sunday lunch, had a really good time, atmosphere was great, food was delicious. Service was a little bit slow but they were very busy so it's understandable

Dropped in for a quick lunch stop great food and drink friendly staff. Sat outside in the garden was busy but the outside food and drink bars were a fantastic idea that kept the wait to a minimum.

Can't fault the food on a very quiet weekday lunchtime... and an exceptional setting! However, we won't be returning due to the cashless, card only policy, freedom of payment with any & all forms of legal tender is important!

Lovely location with countryside, history but also good standards of food and service with a bit of character in each.

What a shame. Beautiful historic pub, lovely setting but the worst food I’ve had in a long time and the rectification of the issues even worse. We paid £75 and didn’t even get to eat a main (bear in mind we are two people) The gentlemen that served us was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and recommended us a great wine. Unfortunately, we had no food to drink this with… We travelled over an hour to try this amazing food and specifically asked if the roast beef was pink to ensure we did not have to complain as we know we won’t eat it if it’s brown. Assured it was pink and it was served well done, dry and chewy. Not only that but after discussions around the issues, they still tried to charge us for the sides to accompany the roast despite no roast dinner to eat it with. Absolutely appalling. Couldn’t even be bothered to argue it as they simply did not care. I would not return and would recommend you all take a wide birth. So sad as the historic pub deserves better

Fantastic pub on the River Bank in the hamlet of Binsey. We sat in the garden at lunchtime which was beautiful especially as it was a gorgeous sunny day. We ate again in the evening in the conservatory. Amazing food and atmosphere. Staff were attentive and polite

Great food and great service. Table outside in the sunshine and with a view of the river.

Good pun grun. Fantastic beer garden, close to Thames

One of the best places to eat in Oxford! Extremely good service and tasty food. Also such a beautiful outdoor garden for warm weather, and it’s lovely to walk down to the river. My grandparents loved it!

Obviously location helps and chefs that cook well too. But service from Ella and rest of the front of house team was faultless. Big thumbs up. And sorry for being the guy who messed up the booking twice on the trot.

We visited The Perch on a rainy February afternoon for Sunday Roast, and it turned out to be one of those rare and memorable experiences that linger warmly in your mind for weeks. Our visit was preceded—if one chooses—by a charming countryside walk, setting the tone perfectly for what was to follow. The pub itself exudes atmosphere: cosy, welcoming, and full of character. As a larger group, we had booked in advance and were seated at a delightful window table, which made for a particularly enjoyable setting. The food was, quite simply, exceptional. From start to finish, every dish was prepared with care and creativity. Even the vegetarian roast—featuring squash and other thoughtful elements—was full-bodied, inventive, and absolutely delicious. A rare treat for non-meat eaters, and every bit as satisfying as the traditional offering. A special mention must go to our waiter, Hector, whose service was impeccable. Discreet yet always present when needed, he offered thoughtful recommendations, answered every question with ease, and brought a warm, personable touch to our afternoon. Even now, weeks later, I find myself fondly recalling that lovely Sunday at The Perch. Many thanks to the entire team—we look forward to returning.

Burgers are great but paying extra for chips is disappointing

Lovely place to come and enjoy food and drink. We had the swordfish which was stunning. River is close by to enjoy a walk. Service was also friendly and relaxed. Will be coming back.

Loved the pub, great location, great garden , very nice food , will definitely stop by in my next visit to Oxford

It's been a few years since I last visited. I am glad to say all the good bits still remain. An iconic "Oxford" pub. We had the Perch burger, which thankfully is a beef burger not fish 🍔, cooked fries and washed down with a pint of Hooky. Excellent 👌🏻

What a stunning place for a day out! We arrived slightly earlier than our lunch reservation and walked through the pub, into the most magical backyard and into an opening alongside the River Thames. Beautiful scenery with the water, horses, ducks, swans, rabbits and lush greenery. We then returned for our lunch. The staff were so attentive, friendly, polite, interactive and answered our questions about the surroundings and said we could park the car and go for a longer walk after food. The food itself was delicious! We had the fish and chips, fish cakes, the vegan burger and ginger bread pudding for dessert (highly recommended this dessert). All arrived timely with no delays. We were seated in the garden house. There is seating in the original pub area and the outside garden as well. All in all, a wonderful experience and one we will return to for sure! Tip: book ahead for busier times as this venue can get very busy.

Nicest pub garden I’ve ever seen. Right on the Thames. Cosy and welcoming inside. A full vegan menu and great range of drinks. Staff are super friendly.

Amazing exterior for a summer dine out and the thatched roof looks amazing. Great ambience and the staff were really quick with service and very polite and friendly

A candidate for the best pub in Oxford, which is high praise given how many famous pubs there are in the area. Absolutely beautiful garden, including this tree.

Great atmosphere and drinks. Food is pretty good but bit pricey for the quality

Absolutely amazing Pork Roast, best Yorkshire puds ive had. Clearly too busy at the bar to bring us our drinks. Asked multiple staff members but they never came. Even tried to charge us at the end for phantom beers. At least the chef knew what they were doing!

Well this was a great find. Came across The Perch by chance and took a gamble on having lunch without a reservation which was a bit risky as the place was already packed when we arrived. Staff were very helpful and welcoming and the food was fantastic. Had the fish and chips which was excellent as was the choice of beers on offer. The best part of the visit though was the staff who were very attentive and engaging and who looked after us all really well. We'll be back the next time we visit Oxford

A beautiful, historic pub. Great outside space with lots of tables, including a path at the back that leads to the river. A long time family favourite. Though, parking can be tricky as the car park is usually full.

On this fabulous sunny Spring day, a Lovely oasis near to the Thames. A pint of shandy & a portion of triple cooked chips eaten at a garden table between two enormous weeping willows made for a perfect interlude. Plenty of parking today.

Learned about The Perch while reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea and had to visit. What an amazing pub with a huge back garden, perfect for a warm day. Had the Perch Vegan Cheeseburger and my wife had the Spring Vegetable & Wild Garlic Pearl Barley Risotto. Both were very good. Dark Chocolate Tart was exceptional. Guest Ale was a local brew from Oxford that was delicious. Very friendly staff. The Perch exceeded our expectations.

I can't believe that I've just payed £7.25 for a badly poured Guinness. Had about an inch of froth, the wasn't properly cleaned and they won't accept cash payments. The location of this pub is the only thing that makes it worth the visit. Won't be coming here again, disappointed...

Went to The Perch for the first time for the rugby. Really good atmosphere and staff. Ellie was so good behind the bar and so helpful, very quick getting our drinks and helping us pick each round.

A lovely pub, hidden by the Thames, down a country track, but only a short distance to Oxford. Super location, staff and great quality food.

great night out amazing live music

We visited The Perch on one of the first warm and sunny days of the year, so naturally, it was incredibly busy with plenty of people making the most of the weather. Despite the crowd, we managed to get seated without too much trouble, which was a pleasant surprise. The pub itself is lovely—full of charm, with a great atmosphere and a fantastic setting. The only drawback was the slow service when it came to getting our food. The servers were clearly aware of the delays and did their best to keep things moving, frequently checking in and pushing the kitchen along. Eventually, our food arrived, and thankfully, it was well worth the wait—great quality and well-prepared. Overall, it was a very enjoyable visit. While the service was a bit slow due to the sheer volume of people, the staff handled it as best they could, and the experience was still positive. Would happily return, perhaps on a slightly quieter day!

Visit for a Sunday roast! Since there is no public transportation, you have to walk or drive from downtown. However, it is worth coming and eating, and the scenery along the way is nice to see. Sunday roast is delicious, but cognac-based cider is especially delicious.

Great place to enjoy the green oasis of port meadow and have a coffee, drink or food.

The food is superb. The atmosphere is very good. We sat outside and ate. It has a wonderful garden, those with dogs are welcome. Sit outside when it's nice and sunny. I will come again in spring and summer.

Wow this place looks so good, only stopped for a drink but received excellent service and such a beautiful atmosphere.

Reserved a table for the Sunday roast on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Ordered steamed clams, Sunday roasts (beef + lamb) and finished the meal with a peach crumble. Liked all our orders just find that there's too much potato on the roasts and wish there's more of the roasts itself. Otherwise, the service is good and the restaurant is very lively.

Loved it from start to finish. Thank you for being so welcoming, food was lovely, and our waitress Geraldine was very patient with me being indecisive! Will definitely be back again. Very dog friendly.

Excellent pub and wonderful food. The location is amazing close to river Thames and the service was wonderful. The pub allows dogs in the dining area.

A very characterful pub with a thatched roof, delicious food and excellent service! A wonderful location for a walk before or after food as it’s right by the river. Highly recommend!

We made a special request for our table weeks in advance, specifically asking for a romantic setting as my partner and I rarely get to spend quality time together. Unfortunately, our request was not honoured and we regretted selecting The Perch as our lunch stop. Instead, we were seated at what was essentially a corridor table (I don’t think it should even be a table in that position), with patrons and staff constantly passing by, making it feel like the worst table in the restaurant. Throughout our meal, we had people walking past us, and at times, we were uncomfortably close to staff members bottoms as they moved around. This was not the intimate, special experience we had been looking forward to. We politely shared our feedback directly with the team, but they did not respond (which seems a theme from other reviewers on here), which was disappointing and has resulting in me writing the review here as they clearly don’t care. While the food was good (though expensive), the lack of consideration for our request and the poor seating experience overshadowed our meal.

Amazing delicious hearty food (inc vegetatian squash for the roast) 😌10/10 Cosy and homely atmosphere with lovely staff!

Decent rather than memorable food but the quality is always consistent, I've never had a poor meal here. Staff are selected, or trained, to be friendly without being intrusive and what a difference that makes to a special meal out.

Another wonderful lunch at The Perch. Great service and beautiful food. My steak was perfectly cooked and my wife's braised beef melted in your mouth. Puddings we're delicious, especially my apple and plum crumble.

A beautiful place to eat - the food was fantastic (recommend the mussels, venison pie and risotto), as were the drinks. The service was great as well - after I was halfway through my beer, a waiter came over to replace it with a fresh pint because the original one had come from the end of the keg and was cloudy (I didn't even notice). It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

First time at this marvellous pub. Great staff and lovely building with food to match. We loved it!

Me and some friends from abroad visited while in the Oxford area. The venue, service and food were of top quality, and I will definitely be returning. Shout out to our host for the evening, Geraldine, who was top class 👌🏻

Top top quality food. Roast pork was perfect. Textures, tastes, accompaniments. Perfect

Staff (particularly the bald manager) was really rude to us, and we felt very unwelcome

I found the ricotta starter bland, the risotto undercooked, however the others very much liked the vegan wellington and ox cheeks, so I guess I was unlucky in my choice. Great service, great atmosphere, but I whacked my head on the beam - watch out!

The Perch has a lovely location and great staff, but be warned. the prices (which are high) do not match the standard or quality of the food. Here's a description to help your choose, - Pies sold out - Soup great - Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Pâté on Toasts - just weird, A small slather on crackers with no garnish, chutney, pickle - just odd and bland. I do better for my midnight snack - Burgers - ordinary - Pan-fried Shetland Sea Trout Fillet - delicious, fresh and well presented - Cotswold Pheasant Breast, leek & potato rosti, sherry braised lentils & crispy parsnips - both were dry, crispy, small and sitting on a plate of cold flavourless lentils. A ready cooked packets of lentils are more interesting. No garnish - Confit Celeriac Steak - so poor it's hard to put into words. The sauce was gloopy and looked like it was made by Bisto - Crumbles - delicious, but luke warm - Drinks great - The food didn't deserve 1 star It should be noted that I have directly contacted The Perch about the meal but they failed to respond, so I can only assume they don't care. I'm gutted we didn't say anything at the day but honestly we were all so embarrassed about how bad it was we didn't know where to start. The place can't be all bad as it was packed - maybe they had a bad day, so good luck on your visit

Ridiculously good Sunday roast. The Lamb the best. The atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful.

Absolutely delicious food, so many great veggie options and our waitress Geraldine was very friendly and made us feel right at home. Perfect atmosphere - will definitely come again!

What a beautiful location the Perch is at. The day we came it was very misty and cold, so you couldn't see over the fields..but made the whole atmosphere even better. It was very busy, and we were lucky to get a table for 2 in the pub. The pub has more of an atmosphere than the restaurant part, but it is still very lovely. I had the Venison Pie. It was amazing! My other half had the burger and wasn't as impressed, especially for cost. For the cost we feel like you should at least get ask how you would like your burger cooked..of which he didn't. Overall we had a lovely meal there, and would definitely recommend.

The staff were lovely and very nice. The food was delicious. We are definitely coming again 100%

Very nice roast. More expensive than a lot of other pubs locally, but that's not unexpected given its location.

Very nice pub!! Very tasty food and kind staff!! I would go again!!

After a week traveling around England I can definitely say that the best Fish & Chip I ate here! Great pub to stop in if walking along the Thames outside Oxford! Super recommended

Cool pub and nice walk to get there from Oxford

Food was very good we we rushed through our meal as they wanted the table although we had booked also very cold in the verhanda

I'm fortunate enough to have a boat close by so I get the opportunity to eat here regularly. The service is always excellent and the food is top quality. If you can afford it treat yourself to a superb dining experience and a warm by the fire

Lovely family meal, great staff, best chips I've had in ages - crispy with a fluffy centre.

Went for Christmas Eve. Everything was good, but not superb. Would like to go back. Incredible location and vibe.

We had a very good lunch, the pub was full and a good atmosphere. The staff were helpful and attentive. Would definitely go again in the spring or summer to enjoy the garden and outside area.

Extraordinarily busy when we visited for a Family Gathering lunch ...but the noise was overwhelming ...very slow service as expected.....

I’m utterly disappointed with my experience at The Perch. Despite booking in advance and reconfirming 24 hours prior, we arrived on Sunday afternoon at 4:15 pm only to find a practically barren menu. There was hardly anything left to eat, which is shocking for a supposedly reputable establishment. What we did manage to order was incredibly subpar: an oversalted, reheated risotto and a half-portion of a roast pork Sunday lunch, where the food was clearly sitting out for hours. The quality was appalling. When I raised concerns about the lack of menu options, the staff’s attitude was dismissive and apathetic, as if they had made enough money that day and didn’t care about our frustration. Their customer service left much to be desired. The only redeeming moment was when they removed the risotto from the bill after I complained about its inedibility. To add insult to injury, we later learned they “sell out early.” As we don’t live locally, there was no way for us to know this. Moral of the story: this Sunday lunch is for local people only, who know how to work the system! I’m baffled at how this pub has managed to achieve its 3,000+ glowing reviews. My experience suggests the opposite: appalling food, an indifferent attitude from staff, and a failure to deliver on their end of the agreement after I had done everything required to confirm my booking. I won’t be returning and would advise others to think twice before visiting……… Especially when you’re not local!!

Lovely little hidden , the food was delightful, and the customer service was top notch.

Fantastic Sunday roast in the atmosphere of a cozy country pub.

Excellent pub..great food.. decent beer and cider choices.

Came here for lunch with my Dad on our walk along the river. The staff were excellent and the food was brilliant. I would definitely recommend this place.

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

Absolutely lovely place to go and combine with a walk in port meadows. Amazing super friendly service, nice innovative menus and delicious food.

First time here & definitely visiting again. Food was beautiful. I had the venison pie & my friend had the confit celeriac. We shared a side of champ mash. Really good sized portions, well seasoned & we even left some of the mash.

Fantastic country pub with great food and excellent service. Can highly recommend the lamb Sunday roast. Beautiful setting too - and a lovely walk along the river.

Booked in for Sunday dinner during the time advertised for Sunday roasts, got there to be told very busy and almost no roasts left...also as Vegetarians only a couple of options available, but none that we fancied, so left...no real attempt to accommodate us, just lots of excuses and you should book for earlier...okay, but you should make it much clearer on your website, pretty much ruined family meal out.

We had the most wonderful lunch here today. Cosy autumn vibe with the fire and delicious mulled cider. We were sat in the conservatory section which has gorgeous views and loads of light. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful - we had Geraldine who was delightful.

We had lunch at The Perch yesterday. Absolutely perfect service, especially from lovely Umberto. However, food let us down. Venison terrine was decent, but rosemary bread served with it was horribly stale and had no trace of rosemary. Chips, which in the past were to die for, were very unappealing - soggy and possibly revived in a microwave rather than freshly fried. We had to discard quite a few mussels as they were not opening at all. On a bright side - nice coffees. I would rate the whole experience 5 out of 10.

Beautiful place , amazing food , very nice service. Best beef Sunday Roast I ever had ending with unreal dessert (Pear, Cinnamon & Dark Chocolate Crumble with Almond Custard) 👌🏻🫶🏻

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

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!

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!)

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

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.