The Star Inn in West Oxfordshire

I ordered a cheese and pickle bap for £9 including coleslaw. Another £3 for chips (a small portion) so £12 for a cheese and pickle bap and chips. Expensive I thought, but I really fancied it - I assumed it would be very nice for that price. A 'bap' I thought would be a large white floured bread roll, the cheese I thought would be sliced quality mature cheddar with (hopefully) Branston pickle. It was just awful! It was a small broiche burger bun that has been toasted, it was grated, tasteless cheese and the pickle was so runny it ran out of the bun and tasted really cheap, like catering pickle. And, to make matters worse there were 3 of us, I ordered and paid separately to the other two (but at the same time at the bar) and I asked for all 3 dishes to come together but they brought mine out well before the others. So, the toasted burger bun had become like cardboard as it went cold and I couldn't even cut it with a knife! Very, very poor quality ingredients for a £9 cheese and pickle bap. I left over half of it. Really disappointed by the rubbish, mass catering ingredients being served, felt really ripped off and would not go back there.

£12.90 for one Fentiman's ginger beer and one pint of Pravha, in what we would have thought would be the cheapest pub in locality. Unbelievable. 28 August 2024.

Cet authentique British Pub sert d'excellents plats à des prix raisonnables à proximité du château de Blenheim Palace, magnifique demeure des Churchill. Ne serait-ce que le traditionnel fish and chips

Just finished our lunch of lamb and rosemary pies which were absolutely delicious. Plenty of tender lamb and truly tasty gravy. Pleasant, helpful staff and a comfortable eating area. Would heartily recommend.

We popped in today with no reservation & we were lucky to get a table. The pub & town were busy & we were told it would be 45 minutes wait for food, we had no problem with this & sat & had our drinks. Friendly welcome & the roast beef was super. The only improvement for me would be some cauliflower cheese but that's my personal taste. We would definitely eat here again. The fish & chips looked great also.

Food was so good! Bangers and Mash was one highlight as traditional pub food and the Southern Fried Chicken Burger Special with Fries was an unexpected delight!

The Star Inn is a nice bar on the Main Street in Woodstock. Great place to watch sports on TV with multiple places to view including outside. Nice staff and great IPA.

Exactly as we were looking for. We had booked for the light trail at Blenheim and had planned to eat in the village prior to our event. We were looking for a warm and welcoming pub with good wholesome pub food. When we arrived mid afternoon and the fires were lit and the welcome was just as warm. We enjoyed the scampi and chips as well as the steak and ale pie. Both dishes were hot and delicious. Accompanied by a couple of glasses of pinot noir and an IPA this was a nice retreat on a winters afternoon.

Popped in for a beer, on a mini Sunday afternoon pub crawl. ish. The pub was packed and we noticed rather delicious looking Roast Dinners being dished out. We asked if we could eat and they found us a table after a short wait. The food took ages to come but it was worth the wait. This was the best roast dinners we have had in ages. Very very good.

Had a burger for lunch with a couple of beers and everything was OK. Covid compliance seemed alright,

We went there as a foursome with friends and enjoyed the food. There is a limited menu due to Covid but that is fine as it still had all the pub classics. Our foursome had pies, fish and chips and I had the sausage and mash, which I thought was the best I have had anywhere. Puddings were delicious. Service was attentive and there was good distancing and hygiene throughout. A most enjoyable evening and would certainly go again.

Had two breakfast mornings here, English breakfast was excellent, really clean, very good price and the lady serving was very friendly and helpful. Would have like to have had an evening meal here, but we found this place a lit5le too late.

Great location in the heart of Woodstock. Although there is lots of roadside parking, a free space was difficult to find. The sign outside “Great Beer Garden” over sells it somewhat. Service was a bit curt! The scampi was quiet good, but the sandwiches very disappointing and overpriced.

Stayed here have to say noise levels from pub and outside tables too loud in room pity the double glazing not working well. Loved atmosphere though and staff very nice and accommodating. Food good and reasonable price

Booked here for bank holiday Monday6 people with the 50% off To be told once sat down the discount didn’t apply and only burgers were £10 instead of £13/£14. I wish they would have inform us over the phone because we could have booked elsewhere!!!

Kids portions were the same size as the adult portions, and the adults portions weren’t great for the price! A small spoonful of peas, a handful of chips and five bits of scampi for just shy of £15. Sadly not on the eat out to help out scheme either.Service was ok, but not particularly friendly or welcoming

We wanted to eat lunch here and found they do have a patio at the back . The service was a bit miserable and they didn’t tell us that they were not participating in the eat out to help out initiative until after ordering . The food was just ok . There are other nicer places in Woodstock within a walk across the road .

Nice pub but didn’t stay long as it was a Saturday evening and was full of teenagers. Popped into a nice quiet pub down the road instead.

This pub is used by a young crowd, they do not understand social distancing. No contact details obtained during visit & hand sanitisers not on show/obvious. Crowds hang out in the street or on the square opposite, loud & boisterous.

Brilliant B&B- very friendly, easy going. Great room at the front of Inn so looking out onto square. Room really well equipped, v comfortable bed and everything you could possibly want in room. Tea and coffee making facilities too. Finished off with v nice full English breakfast in the morning. Excellent position in centre of Woodstock- 5 min walk into Blenheim Palace.

Absolutely wonderful place for a bite to eat. The owner is a very very good looking man. The food was absolutely scrumptious but no where near as scrumptious as the delightful owner. Fantastic array of beers also.

Arrived with friends for Sunday lunch with to have roast beef. What a mistake!!! The food was terrible, Yorkshire puddings looked like a flat bread on a plate. Gravy- you could still see instant gravy granules. What a laugh! I guess it is a £10 ( you can upgrade to cauliflower cheese for an extra £2) Even the cauliflower looked hardly baked- that showed how much the chefs do care about food they are serving- probably amateurs. School like dinner. And the service- we were served by a lady with dark hair and glasses. It seems to us she did simply mistaken her job in hospitality to a military operation She might be better suited to. Overall a bad experience of food and service. Not to be return ever.

I liked the look from the outside. Also the interior was really nice. So having chosen my choice oif beer I took a seat and waited for my friend. 4 people who were on the table next to =us started chatting and included us in their conversations. We stayed there until we needed to go as we have a dinner resdrvation or we would have been happy there all evening.Great atmosphere.

We had a long weekend here to explore Oxford and Blenheim Palace.The room was comfortable, only drawbacks are the steep windy staircase and it can be a bit noisy from the bar down below in the evenings.The staff are very friendly and helpful, and it gets very popular with locals in the evenings and Sunday lunchtime.We only ate here one evening, basic pub food but it was fine and the Sunday lunch looked excellent value at £10 for roast beef but we were too full after breakfast to partake.It is very handy for the bus to Oxford and the entrance to Blenheim palace is at the end of the lane.Would recommend to anyone staying in Woodstock.

Very busy lively pub. Food delicious and reasonably priced. Portions a little small but good for my waistline, been before and will definitely go back again.

what a smashing little pub guest house! Stayed for a couple of days whilst visiting Blenheim Palace - literally a five minute walk away. We ate in the pub - food was delicious, staff were smashing - so friendly - room was lovely and comfortable. Will definitely go back

We booked through the mandatory Booking.com and had requested a twin room. At check-in were informed no twin rooms - only four rooms in total. We managed with a double and the check-in was efficient and friendly! I cannot understand what previous reviewers have stated the rooms being dirty .... we had Room 2, yes, the bathroom door does need fixing and the shower door too, but it was absolutely spotless. We did hear some conversation from the next door room early evening, but nothing to really complain about and it was quiet when we returned after a night out in Woodstock. The staff were so lovely and helpful as were the locals and we had dinner which was faultless - delicious and very good value, as was the breakfast - all beautifully cooked. The latter being a tad slow, but we weren't in a mad rush. In conclusion ...... get the doors fixed in Room 2 and ensure that the stairs are recorded as being potentially hazardous - a must for Health and Safety reasons, and we would definitely return.

Enjoyed a lovely meal with a great burger incl. pulled pork, lovely glass of wine in a nice ambience. Very pleasant staff.

Nice little pub near Blenheim Palace. We stopped off here for a drink and a bite to eat. Really good selection of vegan options! On tap selection a little disappointing but the food made up for it (it’s nice to see more local ales in pubs these days than the standards)Staff really friendly too! Would recommend

Came to Woodstock for a night away with my husband. We started by sharing a sandwich and chips (the ‘ciabatta’ bread was clearly old so toasted to within an inch of its life) and then checked in (early to be fair). We then went for a lovely walk around Blenheim Palace gardens, followed by a couple of drinks in one of the local pubs before heading back to the Star inn. Having fallen asleep for a pre dinner nap, we were quickly awoken by the people in the room next door who sounded like they were trying to get into our room. We think ours and the room next door were probably once one room that had been chopped in half (ours was absolutely tiny). We decided to chance it and try eating a proper meal downstairs. It was fair (you can’t go to wrong with fish and chips), I think the pudding was probably a couple of days old so had been slightly warmed to take the hardness out of it. The major issue here is the lack of cleanliness and lack of space. When heading up and down the stairs to the rooms (which are not suitable for anyone with mobility issues, very narrow winding staircase) there are some funky smells. The room (number 2) was tiny, pretty grubby and the bathroom needs some TLC. The shower door doesn’t shut, neither does the bathroom door which is fine if you have no issues with privacy! The room was unbelievably noisy, it sounded like the people in the adjoining room were in with us. Whilst they were walking around their room, the headboard to our bed shook and you could hear them word for word. The bed is tiny (queen size) and very uncomfortable. The throw pillows (that were on the bed) were dirty and had some pretty manky stains on them. Breakfast was an absolute disgrace. The breakfast wasn’t edible, literally the worst breakfast ever put in front of me, although the coffee was good. The fruit bowl had brown apples and oranges, which I took out, but when I walked back past, the staff had returned them to the bowl. It felt like the inn relies on passing trade and doesn’t need to try, so they don’t. It’s slap dash, dirty and a real disappointment. At no point did anyone ask us how we had slept, or how we had enjoyed our stay, just goodbye as we left and that says it all! Would definitely not return or recommend.

Very pleased with the quick service in a packed pub during the festive season. Ordered the Pig Daddy burger and got a thing of beauty; by far the nicest one I’ve had in a while. Very nice atmosphere and kind staff.

We stopped here for a full English breakfast, the service was friendly and quick and the food was delicious too! Many thanks

Late afternoon drop-in - wife, 6 year old and me - for a pint and a bar snack. Nice beer and nice atmosphere. I’ll come again.

Popped in for lunch and they were full - but we sat in the bar area and had a lovely meal. Good burger, good sandwiches, good fish and chips - just proper non pretentious pub food.

A good place to have a drink or excellent meal well cooked .Very pleasing staff who are very helpful recommending the food and drinks. It is a good meeting place to bring friends.

Truly dreadful 'roast dinner' today.

I would happily recommend the Star for food, drink and service. The above are all very good. The staff are very friendly.

Great service and good food. We were a group of 4, we all enjoyed our meals and staff were very helpful. Good gluten free choices.

What a shambles. Awful service, hopeless staff.

We hadn’t reserved a table so had a drink in the cosy bar area. However, the friendly staff managed to find us a table to eat amongst the reservations. The menu was unapologetically good English food cooked well at reasonable prices. Pie, mash and veg! Yum!

På väg till Blenheim Palace besökte vi Woodstock och hittade denna mysiga engelska pub. Dagens lunch var spenat och svamp paj. En riktigt god lunch i pubmiljö.

Just returned from two nights in the Star Inn. What a fabulous place it is. It was an ideal choice to spend time with friends. Arrived on Friday afternoon and was greeted by lovely friendly staff, who might I add gave us excellent advice on parking. Check in was easy and we were shown to our room. There are only four rooms and ours was at the front. The rooms were nicely decorated. We had a comfy bed and a big shower. All the comforts you need for a couple of nights. The place was buzzing and it did not matter what time of day you were there it was packed out. It is right in the centre of the town and is handy for everything. We had booked bed and breakfast but you could buy an English breakfast for only £5. Good value. It seemed very popular on a morning. We also had a meal there on Friday and that was also very nice and again good value. Overall you cannot best this place if you are visiting Woodstock. Very handy for Blenheim Palace.

Unprofessionally managed no management training obviously been given atmosphere created by rude staff not conducive to want to return ever

Visiting the village for the first time we were lucky to get a parking space. Within a few yards of the car we saw a sign outside this village inn advertising breakfasts at £5. A friendly welcome on entering the pub followed by a superb breakfast, great quality sausages, bacon etc. Such a comfortable place to enjoy a Sunday breakfast. Wish we lived nearby, we would always be here!

Pleasantly surprised that we could have such a top class meal in a ‘pub’ and at pub prices ....delicious. The staff were very attentive, the venue was cosy (the fires were lit) .... impressed, thank you.

This is a lovely inn in a great location. Our room was large and very comfortable. The restaurant has a cosy fell and the food is good.The bar has a great selection of drinks with a good choice of ales.

Loved this place as soon as I set foot in the door. Great welcome from friendly staff. Gorgeous log fires and fantastic range of drinks. Didn’t eat there but will definitely return and eat there next time.

Pleasant atmosphere pub with the usual fare. We ordered the IPA Haddock and chips. Oh! dear what a disappointment. Haddock is a meaty dry white fish. What we received was a watery version. Most probably it was originally frozen and then thawed. Whatever it was a poor quality fish that did not deserve the name of Haddock. The chips were the crinkly ones straight out of a frozen packet. All in all a sub standard attempt. Please avoid.

Stopped off for breakfast after finishing a night shift at Blenheim Palace and it was very welcome great staff and great food

After the fireworks at Blenheim we stopped in for food last minute. The beer was brilliant, my partner commented specifically. Staff are super friendly and lovely, got us a table very quickly even though the bar was rammed when we first arrived.

Having ordered the chicken, ham and leek pie, I thought the contents, when it arrived and I had cut into it, looked rather dark and it transpired I had been given someone else's beef pie. The waitress realised the error straight away and offered to change it for the correct one but I had a bus to catch so couldn't wait. The pie was pretty average, though they did agree to garden peas instead of mushy, but wouldn't give me a side salad instead - I'd have to pay extra for that. The food was hot; the chips pleasantly dry; the beer was good (Bombadier) but, when I came to pay, I discovered, having asked the waitress earlier about the price of the 'wrong' pie and told that the prices were the same, that I'd been charged for the pie that I'd ordered rather than the one I'd been given. OK, there was only 5p difference, but there's a principle here and I had been given the wrong order. Staff were very pleasant but I felt the place had little atmosphere as there were few people lunching or drinking. After the wrong order situation I decided that no tip was deserved. I would return if I were in Woodstock again as most of the other eateries looked very expensive.

Good service and food freshly prepared. Mushroom starter is excellent and very large portion, could easily share or have as a main.

Popped in for a drink after visiting Blenheim Palace and stayed for food too. Staff were friendly and very helpful ( wine tasting of Gooseberry) They provided our dog with water and made us feel

Popped in for lunch with my husband . Service was excellent and so was the food, We both ordered burgers which were delicious. Chips too were very good and could not be faulted. I had couple of glasses of white wine which although quite expensive was very good. Husband was impressed with the real ale too. Definitely will be returning.

Stayed in Woodstock. Decided to go to the star inn for evening meal. I had the steak and ale pie, it was amazing. My partner had the proper fish and chips and she loved it. Would recommend it.

We had a couple of pints here on evening and couldn't fault it,but it was the £5 breakfast,compared to the £17 breakfast in our hotel across the road that sealed our return visit.

We decided to visit this venue again as we are often in Woodstock and have seen the advert for the breakfast offer. We did try it a while ago and were dissappointed, but, this time it was great. The food came quickly and was fresh and hot. The coffee was much better than before and was no where near as strong. It also came in a bigger sized cup. Great value and promt service. Well done for turning this around. The venue was also busy this time which was good to see.

Had a late lunch, both the steak pie and duck were overcooked. The staff were very efficient and welcoming. The drinks were good.

We stayed for two nights in Room 4. A small Beamed Double Room but very comfortable. Standard Double Bed. Tea and Coffee, Ironing equipment and Hairdryer. Good wall mounted TV. Good Shower and selection of Basic toiletries in small on-suite.

Great place for breakfast before visiting Blenheim Palace! Full English for £5! Friendly staff, great food! Highly recommend!

Went to this pub for dinner while staying in Woodstock. The food was tasty but not very big for the price. My husband had the steak pie but it was not very big and the pastry was very thick and not a lot of mash to go with it. I had scampi which was ok but had too many chips and not enough scampi.

Looking around Woodstock for somewhere to eat most places looked like somewhere we’d dine for a celebration. The Star gave us pub grub and a great pint with atmosphere.

This is a popular pub. Great beer garden and loads of sitting, plus the cheapest food and drink in town. It looked to be where the locals went.

Been here several times with friends and they have a good selection of beer and an ok selection of wines. Ordered food a couple of times. Very average chips and sweet potato fries. Ordered the prawn and chorizo from the tapas menu (at the suggestion of the very grumpy staff member who seemed completely affronted that I asked for her advice). It came within minutes, which didn't fill me with confidence. A friend, similarly, ordered squid which arrived at the table before she had sat down after ordering it.

The staff is very good and pleased with the way they cracked on ! Everything came very quickly ... which is an indication of the type of produce that is cooked. The only homemade element was the crumble which my wife enjoyed. For what it is which is no fancy hot pub food it is absolutely fine. Cooked on site is not the same as prepared on site , as long as you are happy with that all is fine.

A very friendly atmosphere with a varied menu for everyone. Food prices are reasonable, however nearly £8 for a small prosecco is outrageous. Hence 4 stars.

Stopped in for dinner after spending the day at Blenheim Palace. Nice pub and friendly service. Hubby had a burger and I had a steak salad. The steak was a bit salty for my liking, but we did enjoy the ambience. If I went back I would just ask that they hold the salt!

We have been to the Star in Woodstock before but last Sunday has to be the worst Sunday lunch we have had there, the roast beef was tough as old boot's 3 what seemed like aunt Bessie roast potatoes and a few carrots and green bean's but have to say the Yorkshire pudding was amazing, non of our party will be rushing back in a hurry.

We ate here rather than where we were staying as it was inhospitable. Staff at the Star were very welcoming and friendly.

The Star was a lovely find. Really friendly staff. Great food. Big value breakfast. Comfy bed. Big bathroom with nice size shower. Convenient location for walking to Blenheim Palace .

Called in the Star for evening meal.my wife ordered the pork roast, I ordered the beef roast. The food arrived on the table in about 5 mins. which was a bit strange. My wife’s pork was so tough it could not be cut let alone eaten, my beef was just about passable, but I have had much better. When we had finished we were asked if the meal was ok and would we like a sweet. We expressed are dissatisfaction with the meal and declined a second course. Within about 2 mins. a bill was put on our table, although our glasses were still half full, then a waitress came over and asked if we were paying by card! It looked like a case of pay up and get out. When we had finished our drinks we went to the bar to pay, even the girl behind bar said she would not have been happy to pay for something we could not eat, but said it was not up to her! Nice looking pub but service did not match.

Went for Sunday Roast and back for dinner another night. The roast was not the best but the menu food makes it a good choice for Woodstock. Had the ribs.

Excellent lunch with specials available and quick service. Good choice of beer and outdoor seating if required.

It’s perfect place for meeting with friends. Nice stuff and delicious cuisine! Perfect idea with menu without gluten. Very good prices.

Visited Woodstock over weekend. Looking for simple stuff like coffee, breakfast and crumble with custard. All delivered and hit the mark without fuss. Sally Ann very helpful from the get go. Claridges it isn't. But delivers what you want at reasonable prices.

Food here is very average, it’s ok but nothing to write home about. If you’re happy with frozen chips fried and frozen peas served with your meal you’ll be ok but I expect a little more in the way of a fresh hand cooked meal.

Stayed in The Bear directly opposite popped in after checking in stayed for lunch and went back for dinner. Fabulous staff nothing is to much trouble delicious fresh food.

Good pub menu including food for gluten free and vegetarians but nothing special. Really just ok but a decent stop on the way to Burford.

Best fish and chips ever! Coming from a coeliac, I have been unable to have fish and chips for a long time, but the tempura fish and chips were amazing. Would definitely recommend this fantastic restaurant.

Great pub near Blenheim Palace. Fairly limited menu but food good quality and plentiful. Good choice of beers. Service friendly and welcoming

Visited 2 days ago enjoyed a drink in the afternoon and booked a table for the evening. My posh fish and chips turned out to be not so,posh. 2 pieces Monkfish in what was called tempoura batter but was not like any tempoura batter I’ve ever eaten and 4very rubbery chewy garlic prawns on a skewer with some dodgy dips and a huge bag of skinny fries in the middle of the plate for £15 all I can say is avoid. There are much better places to eat in particular the Punch Bowl and cheaper too. My husband’s burger and chips was horrible to.

We only stayed for two nights and found the pub to be clean and tidy. The room was more than adequate and the staff were friendly. The breakfast was very good and a lot of non residents had breakfast there. The pub food was of an acceptable standard although we felt the menu was limited.

We hiked from Stow-in-the-Wold to Liwer Slaughters in the Cotswolds, and stopped here for dinner. I had the salmon filet, and my wife had Posh fish and chips with a skewer of shrimp. The salmon came with green beans that had great seasoning, and the Salmon fillet was marinated in teriyaki. There was also a side of white and wild rice, both were very tasty. My wife’s fish and chips were also excellent. Dining was casual, yet dignified.

We went in a a quick evening meal in this pub restaurant after a long day visiting Blenheim Palace. We both had a huge leg of duck - beautifully cooked, nice flavours with vegetables included - all for £ 14.50 a plate. Nice gnenuinely friendly staff as well. Pub was very quiet, just what we wanted at the end of a long day.

Don't pass this pub when you are hungry - you really don't have to look for another pub in Woodstock. The food served here is excellent (the duck's leg is my favourite) and the beer is very good too. I only wished that the whisky selection would be a little bigger.

We travel as a group for business and always ended up here for Pub Quiz night. As Americans we knew next to nothing about the British TV shows or information but we usually had enough locals on the team to have a good showing. Love the food, miss the sticky toffee pudding. Great meeting place and food. Miss this place..

We'd booked a table for four and we arrived 5-10 minutes early, but we shown to our table immediately.

My wife and my self had breakfast here for the two mornings we were in Woodstock as the hotel we were staying in opposite was very expensive the cost in the star is £7.50 for a full English with tea or coffee and excellent it is . Also had a few drinks in the evening staff are friendly and helpful especially the young lady from Romford also some good real ales .

The Star has a good selection of beers, an interesting menu, and excellent staff.

Hyggelig pub. Vennlig og rask betjening Koselig innredning . Vi fikk en fantastisk vegansk burger med nydelig tilbehør.Lå sentralt til på en liten plass i byen

Excellent breakfast this morning sat outside - great value full English and very good coffee. Would definitely recommend.

Having not been able to get a bar meal at our Hotel across the road.

We booked a table for two on a Monday evening. The place was amazingly busy but staff were very attentive all evening. Food and wine were delicious and great vfm. Would definitely return.

I am at Woodstock for business, and ate at the star inn. The food took along time to come and when it did it was well over cooked. When we complained to the middle aged bar lady with glasses she was very abrupt with us . Avoid this place. Also full of right shady characters.

very welcoming .wide choice of seating areas in and out real good choice of beers food menu was great . will be trying the accomidation on next visit to woodstock

The Star Inn is a great old pub full of charm and character. We stayed here for two nights, our room was at the front of the pub. Our room had a lovely comfortable bed, the furniture is period and suits the character of the pub. There is a narrow spiral staircase which might be challenging for some customers although you can access the rooms from the rear courtyard. It can get noisy outside at night due to seating being at the front of the pub, even with the windows closed.

Was told to try here for food and wow certainly not disappointed, we didn't have a table reserved but was seated no problem , Our food was a extremely a delight from Starter to dessert, the service we couldn't fault , experience was soo good we booked a table for next again night.

Stayed in Woodstock for a long weekend and found this little gem on the second evening. Good selection of beer, gins and malt whiskey. The spirits are very competitively priced. Didn't find out until the end of the evening, which was good for my liver.

Good clean accommadationation we'll appointed rooms.Food excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly. Couldn't fault it. Stairs a bit challenging

Identical menu in two days from two different pubs, so realised that vegan variety is weak. So tried the same dish, Vegan Meze; must say this was the better provider by a nose! Still can't understand how they get away with charging £14 for this dish, definitely gold plated cauliflower...! However it remained very tasty indeed. My party tried different dishes off the main menu and all stated how nice their food was.