The Punchbowl in Vale of White Horse

Yet another fantastic meal at The Punchbowl. I went for the Mushroom Bourgnignonne Pie on this occasion which was wonderfully warming on a wet and somewhat miserable day. Yum, yum!

I can't rate this pubs food highly enough! I started off with white bait which was excellent and choose sausage and mash for my main.. Outstanding! The others in my party chose, Scampi, Steak and a delicious looking Stew. Everyone raved about the taste and the presentation. As a plus you can get 2 courses for £18 or 3 for slightly more... We will be back!

My husband and I have come away for a long weekend in The Cotswolds for my birthday. One of the main reasons we visited The Punchbowl tonight was because we saw they did stone baked pizzas. My pizza I tried to eat but it tasted horrible. It was 90% black on the bottom. Granted a little char would be normal but practically the whole thing is NOT normal. After we got our food nobody checked on our table to make sure we were happy with the food. I had to go and let a waitress know myself. The waitress was profusely sorry and said she would get me another pizza. Then a man came over and had the audacity to say all stonebaked pizzas looked like this. My husband’s did not and neither did my 13 month olds daughter’s pizza. We have been to many parts of Italy where they cook pizza on stones and own an Ooni pizza oven ourselves which also uses a stone to cook the pizza on so we are very aware of how a stonebaked pizza should look and don’t expect to pay money for a burnt one. I suggest your chef learns how to use a peel properly and you actually check what your pizzas look like on the bottom before serving them to paying customers. The same man then continued to argue with me that I had eaten quite a bit of it. As I said I had tried in the hope I’d find a part of it that wasn’t burnt. Some had also fallen on the floor because they do not give you adequate sharp knives or pizza cutters to cut the pizzas with when they are tough. I gave up and started to eat my daughter’s pizza which was cold but she couldn’t eat all of it and it was better than the pizza I was trying to eat. Not exactly how I wanted to spend the first night of my birthday weekend away. A few lessons The Punchbowl needs to learn 1) Good customer service - you should be checking customers are happy after serving them food and shouldn’t argue with them. Very simple! 2) If a customer complains that the food is bad rather than telling them it’s not burnt perhaps apologise and offer them something else on the menu. 3) How to cook pizzas properly. The pizzas we cook at home are better than those served at The Punchbowl.

Popped in with my work colleague and had the fish and chips! Perfectly cooked and tasted wonderful. Staff were lovely and made us feel at home. Compliments to the chef and the bar staff equally. Will definitely be making a regular night out when working locally.

This is a great pub/hotel in the centre of Woodstock. Staff were friendly, the food excellent, safe parking and clean. We had a complaint and the owner resolved it to our satisfaction, so we'll definitely return - a good man. Could do with a booster pump on the shower water feed but other than that, highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant, great friendly service, vast menu and food was amazing especially the puddings!! We would 100% recommend the punchbowl inn! ⭐️

Came here for birthday lunch, lovely service and great food. Even got a surprise brownie complete with a sparkler, and we all agreed it was the nicest one EVER, including those who didn’t have a sweet tooth. Wild highly recommend a try if you visit.

Popped in with family for Sunday lunch wow what amazing friendly staff service was quick and the roast beef dinner lovely we was all so full but had to try the dessert’s so delicious.. . Definitely be back

We had an awesome Sunday lunch here. The food was delicious and the service was friendly, relaxed and efficient. The restaurant was busy but we were served in good time with well cooked great food. Lovely place for a relaxed lunch with friends and family. I really recommend it.

Three of us had dinner here. Parking was easy during the week. Ambience was great as well as the food and service. I’ll be back.

Fantastic pub & restaurant. Lots of gluten free choices, brilliant for coeliacs as staff are very knowledgeable about gluten free. I had the gluten free fish & chips, which was the best gf fish & chips I've ever had, the batter was so crispy too, delicious! My husband had the piri piri chicken, which he also said was delicious, the chicken is also gluten free! Several gluten free desserts on offer too, fantastic! I would highly recommend this pub & restaurant & we will definitely visit there again next time we are in this area.

Stayed here on one of the rooms as on business in the area. A little expensive for a 1 night business stay but superb room spotless clean just wish I hadn’t had to leave so early on morning as bed so comfy Food in the pub amazing real quality dishes. Staff are lovely very attentive I will definitely return when I can stay longer

Another excellent meal and excellent service. A lovely wide choice of main courses, prepared very well and great in quality and quantity. And the pudding was lovely too. It is a shame that the Punchbowl is too far away from hear for it to become our local!

The restaurant has a nice ambiance and decor, friendly staff and super food. Really impressed and would highly recommend.

Lovely family run pub. Great menu choices with lots of gluten free options. Dog friendly which is a must for us. Very relaxed and not rushed at all. Would return in a heartbeat 💗

Lovely food and atmosphere. The staff were very considerate and understanding. would highly recommend! We had to stay an extra hour over check out but the staff were very accepting of this too.

Great food, marvellous welcome and outstanding service from the family, even a bed for the dog. Lovely outdoor enclosed terrace. We’ll be back soon

If you remember the old punchbowl, think again. Unrecognisable from its former self this is now a fantastic venue for lunch. The food was excellent, with good size portions of lovely food. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Our daughter is a coeliac and they catered brilliantly for her, loads of options and the food was great. All in all a faultless lunch experience

Lovely pub with atmosphere and a wide choice of seating areas. The staff were welcoming and attentive. I requested an alternative ingredient to my cocktail which wasn’t a problem. The chicken shashlik was absolutely delicious, my only complaint, it was too much food🤪🤤. My husband had the beef Sunday roast that too was delicious, probably the best he’s had, he said. Such a shame we’re only visiting because we’d definitely call again. Can not recommend enough very reasonable prices.

It is a nice pub Friendly staff, probably family business The food was good Chilly con carne was not spicy The goat cheese and sweet potato tart was tasty Cosy decoration

Lovely modern pub and a nice friendly welcome from going in for a drink after a meal out in Woodstock but please can someone justify being charged £7.20 for a pint of Guinness . I realise that the pub has costs from heating staff etc but that is ridiculous 😑

Modernised historic pub, but done tastefully. Food is classic English pub food presented in the modern way. A real plus is the beer. Arkells is one of my favourite brewers but usually not enough is sold and it is in poor condition. Not here, one of the best pints of 3B I have for many a year.

Just returned from a fabulous Sunday lunch at The Punch Bowl, gorgeous meat, good vegetable selection - and we were tempted with the pudding menu too which certainly did not disappoint- this venue also catered very well for gluten free diners. Totally recommend and will be returning 🍽️

I chose this place because there was a varied menu (especially for the kids, whose portions were very generous). The food was really tasty. Our waitress was welcoming, polite and friendly. We will definitely be going back here.

A very nice meal at The Punchbowl Inn - good portions, efficient and friendly and plenty of choice. Highly recommend a visi!

We love going to The Punchbowl - the food is always amazing, the atmosphere lovely and the team super friendly and efficient. They always make such a fuss of our dog too - bringing him a bed, water and lots of treats. There's always a...

Very busy when we arrive on a Saturday night- so I would advise to book. Managed to get a table for desserts, although there are vegan options for mains. I had chocolate orange torte which was superb light a fluffy with s wonderful chocolate hit...

This is a great place to eat. A good menu with lots of gluten free choice too, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. I certainly recommend it.

We stayed at the Punchbowl for a quick getaway after a few hard weeks at work and we loved it. The rooms were comfortable, stylish and clearly well maintained by the owners who could not have been more welcoming. We also ate in the restaurant...

For context, we have visited this place for years and always had a good service, tipping generously and recommending this place to others. Sadly, the other night was the opposite experience. I found a black curly hair in my butternut squash tagine. Sent it back...

Lovely place with friendly and helpful staff, the food was excellent. A great place for lunch right in the middle of Woodstock

Welcoming premises. Lovely food, friendly and helpful staff. Looked after the family with plenty of humour. A great experience. Will definitely return .

Excellent food , caring friendly staff ,very clean and great atmosphere , extensive food & drink menu , could not fault anything . Fab

Lovely pub. Great atmosophere and the whole party enjoyed their meals. Super attentive and friendly service. Icing on the cake was how dog friendly it was. Dog beds, water bowls and treats and our dog was completely welcomed and made a fuss of. Would definitely...

Had a lovely meal a good choice of food especially for my husband who is coeliac, in fact we will be going back again tonight

Lovely ambiance, a great selection on the menu, and high-quality food - served with courtesy and just the right amount of attention. It is a pleasure to find family-run pubs like this. I will be back - thank you.

We rocked up to the Punchbowl for a pre-concert supper on a Friday night. The service was friendly and efficient, so we were soon enjoying a drink, Sauvignon Blanc for two of us, and a good golden ale for the other two. Mains were all...

We stayed for 2 nights. 2 evening meals & breakfast. Fantastic food. The staff were all very friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay again. Great location for Blenheim Palace. Very clean.

Superb dinner good selection of veggie choice, quality homemade choice and superb service highly recommended will come again 10/10

We were a large party, that changed in number, close to the booking date. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff were delightful. Happy to wait while the party slowly deliberated on what drinks & food to have. Food was tasty & quantity more than...

This place is a little gem in Woodstock. We’re relatively local and love it here. The food is always superb, there’s a great selection of drinks at the bar and you can always be sure of a welcome as soon as you arrive. 100% recommended...

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here. So dog friendly most friendliest I have been in. On arrival your offered a bed for your dog, his own bowl of water and even a doggy roast. We wish we had found it much sooner because it’s...

The service was second to none, all the staff were lovely upon arrival. The food was delicious and made it even better sat in a nice, clean environment next to a warm fire place. Will definitely be back for food and drinks !!

The restaurant was busy even on a Tuesday evening at the beginning of March. We were pleased we booked a table. Having eaten our meal I could see why. The menu included interesting dishes. I had paella (delicious) and my husband had chilli con carne...

We booked in for dinner at this lovely pub after reading the good reviews and we were not disappointed. We also had lunch on both the days that we stayed in Woodstock. The staff are friendly and always ready for a chat. The food was...

We visited here for the first time for Mothers Day Sunday Lunch. What a wonderful experience we had! A beautiful venue, great food, thoughtful add ons including trivia questions on the table, handmade fudge with the bill and a small gift for any dining mother-...

The service is wonderful and the menu was amazing, so many delicious things to choose from. I had one of the best pizza’s I have ever had. Everyone enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Woodstock must be one of the best places in the UK...

Great little gastro pub in the heart of Woodstock. Good food great service and value for money. Had a lovely meal here after a long day at Blenheim Palace. Quirky treat to have a pot of trivial persuits cards on the table that we went...

We had evening dinner as well as breakfast and both , magnificent …. Loved both . Stayed in a really quirky room 3 , with an amazing uneven floor , showing how old the building is and obviously a listed building , not that you...

Lovely setting. Great food and attentive staff. We were there on the recommendation of the staff at the Marlborough Arms where we stayed and we were not dissapointed.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. The food was great and the staff lovely. Highly recommend and suggest booking as it was really busy. Great to see

Perfect location, perfect ambiance, perfect staff!! Came with friends had a great time! Can’t recommend a better pub!!

Friendly , welcoming staff , great service and delicious food which was good value for money. Deserts home made and looked amazing !

A hidden gem ! There are lots of places to eat and drink in Woodstock but honestly this is the best . Lovely staff made us feel very welcome . The food was delicious and the choice of drinks is great . Wish we lived...

Fantastic Sunday roast, excellent attentive staff, nothing is too much trouble. Dogs are fully catered for. Definitely the best roast in Woodstock.

Lovely place, amazing food. Some of the tables were a bit tight. It's a pet friendly place, I didn't know (pets are lovely, but I am allergic); they could have a separate place for pet owners.

I don't know whether I value the food or the service more highly here. Both are first class. We had a delicious meal served with every attention to detail. My guest said the Paella was the best she'd had since she left Spain; my chicken...

A wonderful place: beautiful surroundings, excellent food and lovely staff. They are also thoroughly dog friendly. I only wish that I could give them a ten star rating.

My second time at this great pub. (I travel from the USA annually for a business conference.) The first was over a year ago when I visited the Blemheim Palace. I walked to the little village of Woodstock for lunch. I had the most amazing...

Fantastic pub with great food! Staff were super friendly and the pub itself was really warm and cosy. perfect. Have already booked to come again 10/10.

Visited the Punchbowl on a whim as we were in Woodstock. We were with the dog so always happy when staff / owners are so welcoming to our important ‘family’ member! My partner and I both ordered light bites; Greek salad and chicken gougon flatbreads....

Recommended by the lodge retreat staff down the road at Blenheim. Lovely place, lovely food and lovely staff. After a cracking day at Blenheim palace this was the perfect end to the day. A great two courses of greek salad and chicken with a Black...

Food is really lovely. The staff are very friendly, lovely vibe, clean and welcoming. Plus dog friendly.

Extremely dog friendly bar with decent pub food. The pub has a stack of dog beds, water bows, open fires and even a biscuit barrel full of dog treats. The food is well done and the atmosphere is very relaxed. I’d say it tends more...

Very busy but exceptionally well organised. Friendly and efficient staff and excellent food. Will definitely return

Booked The Punchbowl for a family Christmas get together. 8 persons and a dog! It was equal distance for those of us travelling from London and the West Midlands. Absolutely brilliant choice. Food was fantastic with a wide range choice on the Menu. I can...

Came for a second time after our annual trip to see Blenheim palace and light trail. Again a wonderful meal, I’ll never forget the Christmas pizza, very unusual but tasty. Service excellent , would definitely recommend .

Firstly I'd like to thank staff for their flexibility. We were seated an hour earlier than booked due to train issues. Wonderful ambience, friendly and inviting. Food was delicious and as before, a great choice including gluten free options for my wife. Many thanks, already...

My wife and I booked the Punchbowl after a work colleague recommended it.We were not disappointed as the meal and service was very good.The staff have obviously been trained well as they were not intrusive but managed to appear at the right times.We spent a...

Fabulous place. Beautifully decorated for the holiday. Amazing food and excellent service. Good value. The S & K suet pudding is lush. Would highly recommend.

This is a great Old English pub type venue with a smallish dining room that welcomes dogs. Having a reservation was a good thing as they were a bit busy. Waitstaff were friendly and helpful. They have several beers on tap although, we weren't wowed...

Great pub we had a lovely lunch afternoon sat with friends having drinks and food , food was great and the staff really friendly we will definitely return

Hugely disappointed by the service, or lack thereof. Arrived at 5:20, for a table reservation at 5:30. Given menu and told by the server ‘I’ll be back in a minute to take your drinks order’. That minutes became 30 minutes. One guy was managing the...

The food was superb as was the service we had Steak and Kidney pudding/pie and Salmon and Haddock fish cakes for mains and Apple crumble and Chocolate orange cheese cake> What more could you want on a cold and wet Dec day

Seven of us visited The Punchbowl today and we can't speak highly enough of it. From the moment that we arrived the welcome and the service were first class. Our meals were superbly presented and absolutely delicious. One of our party is coeliac and she...

We had the most wonderful lunch at The Punchbowl today. We went on a whim and they were more than happy to accommodate us with no issue, even though they were clearly very busy. My friend and I both opted for the Nut Roast which...

Excellent food and service. Really friendly helpful staff. Food was beautifully presented and fresh. Lovely pub

Last minute to have lunch in Woodstock. Delicious food, reasonable prices, lovely festive atmosphere and great staff.

Went to the Punchbowl for Sunday lunch with the family (2 adults and 2 older children). There was a great selection on the menu for adults and children, including a great choice of traditional roasts. Kids chose the pizzas which they loved. We had the...

I cannot fault anything with the Punchbowl, we stayed for 2 nights to visit Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village. The food, rooms and staff were excellent, loved our stay and will be back next year. Thank you to all the staff for making us feel...

Lovely food good atmosphere and friendly staff. (On Line Booking system needs slight attention - one minute fully booked next minute not ! )

Absolutely brilliant. So refreshing to have great food in a family run establishment. Will definitely be back.

The food served here is on the next level. I had the cow pie and it was the biggest, the best, the most meaty pie I have ever tasted! - and I have enjoyed pies all over the country. The three other guests with me...

Lovely cosy atmosphere and friendly, helpful, attentive staff. The menu is varied and quite extensive. Our food arrived quickly and was very tasty 👍

Fantastic menu and delicious food in a great setting. I particularly loved the wide range of gluten free options available. As a vegetarian celiac I’ve never been able to have a roast dinner out but not only was there a gluten free vegetarian option… there...

Outstanding! Good, drinks and service were impeccable. Our dogs have never been treated better with dog beds and treats laid out upon arrival. Will 100% be back!

We had a lovely meal, the atmosphere was brilliant and staff were friendly and accommodating, made my birthday celebration special

We booked at the last minute, the food was amazing, a great choice of both traditional and unusual mains, with a delicious mix of desserts. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the venue was warm and well spaced. The little extra touches like the...

Lovely family atmosphere at this Woodstock pub - highly recommended to all. Food and drink is great too with plenty of choice.

We had a lovely time, there for my birthday, the food was amazing and a warm friendly atmosphere, the staff were great and very welcoming, we would highly recommend

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend the chicken kebab, Sunday roasts and pizza especially! We eat here regularly and love it! They even accommodate to dogs AND have readers available if needed!

Not only is the food delicious (and clearly all homemade) but the family of staff really go the extra mile. A regular visit is a must ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Couldn’t recommend enough! From the welcome, to drinks, to food. All were excellent. My only caution would be, if you want a starter, you’d better be blooming hungry as the main meals are very generous. Great relaxed feel to the pub and a really warm...

Staff very welcoming and helpful. Older man was very welcoming to his customers-I think he could be the Owner. Pub presented well and had alot of choice,Deserts in clear cabinet,sweets in jars etc.would visit again.

Top Tip is to book on line - very easy as the pub was packed, a good sign I thought as we walked in. We parked our car in the car park out the back and couldn’t wait to enjoy our Sunday Roast. Myself husband...

Fantastic place with excellent food and staff that really care and enjoy their work. Highly recommended; our party of 6 had a great time - would definitely return.

We were visiting Blenheim Palace for the Halloween event and popped into this lovely pub for dinner. We hadn't booked but we're welcomed straight away and given a table. It was busy but the service was excellent. Staff were very polite and attentive and the...

Best nut roast lunch especially if you're vegetarian. Roast beef also excellent & great service - thoroughly recommend