The Talbot Inn in Vale of White Horse

I stayed here recently. Really friendly bar staff. Great accommodation that is very clean and fresh. Food and beer all very good. Full English Breakfast was outstanding and very well presented. I spoke to the land lady in the morning and she told me about a tol bridge just down the road. She said it was 5p. I don't carry cash and said how would I get across. She kindly gave me the 5p. Now that is someone who cares about their guests. Definitely stay again if in the area. Tha k you Talbot inn and staff

Currently on the second night here of a friend reunion. 12 of us together. Wonderful place to stay. Rooms are lovely, clean, nicely decorated, extremely comfortable and quiet. The staff have been wonderful. We had a really good breakfast this morning and our evening meal here tonight was 10/10

My mum and I decided on a last minute Friday lunch. We called in advance to reserve a table and I’m glad we did as we might not have got one! Very welcoming service. Great wine selection and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken supreme. I could have licked the plate! Mum had the chicken salad and it was a very generous portion with a beautiful dressing. Only suggestion is to have a bit of background music to create a more relaxed atmosphere. They might do this in the evenings. We’ll definitely be back to find out.

Just returned from a family birthday meal for seven this evening. Excellent in every way. Lovely ambiance and the tables are nicely spaced so no over crowding. Staff very friendly and the food absolutely delicious and well presented. Will definitely be returning.

Stayed for 3 nights. Had intended to eat in Oxford but after meal on first night in Talbot changed our minds. Food excellent, way above normal pub quality, and service excellent. Rooms were spotless and very cosy. Thanks very much to Stewart and Jemma for a great time.

Really good. A tiny bit pricey, but totally worth it. All our dishes looked pretty, were very well cooked, delicious, filling, and I can't wait to find a reason to return for another meal. Top quality restaurant. It's a pub, I know, but this is far better than many restaurants.

We stayed at this lovely place for two nights. The accommodation, the meals and all the staff were fabulous. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable and the bathroom was modern with a lovely invigorating shower! We could not be more impressed with the kind and friendly and helpful staff and the food was fantastic! We would love to go back again

We booked a two night stay and was impressed with everything. Large, exceptionally clean room with everything you need, great shower with little toiletries. We had dinner on the first night and we really enjoyed it, the sauces to accompany the dishes were incredibly tasty. What made the stay special was the staff, very friendly and went the extra mile for us. The breakfast was amazing and beautifully cooked. We would recommend and would stay again.

We stayed the night and it was an excellent experience. The room was spacious, spotless and very comfortable. Bathroom wonderful with brilliant shower. Evening meal okay , breakfast excellent as was service throughout.

Good pub for food with interesting menu for our lunch stop. Good beers too. Pub is more of a restaurant layout than a pub I think. Not so comfortable if it’s just a drink you want as all tables seemed set up for dining.

Ourselves and another couple stayed from Monday 25th - Thursday28th September, we booked bed and breakfast. Breakfast gave a good choice and was cooked to perfection. The evening meals were so good, (with great variety of choice and everyday specials) that we came back to the hotel to eat each evening. Testament to this was that the place was full of diners each night we were there. We have nothing but good reviews for this little gem of a place. The new hosts had taken over the business about seven months ago, and they and all of their staff were extremely helpful, provided an outstanding service, and were cheerful with nothing too much trouble for them. The rooms were comfy and absolutely spotless. The accommodation is a separate building at the side of the public house, an added bonus it was very quiet in the nights aiding a good nights sleep. In our room was an information book with a section for guests to write reviews in. Every review for the last seven months in our room`s book was excellent from people from UK and a number of countries abroad too. Indicating to us their high standards we experienced are maintained continually. We found the Talbot Inn is an ideal spot for exploring the area, with easy access to Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Village and other tourist venues. Plenty of free parking also. We would highly recommend this delightful place.

Excellent food and menu. Nice people and some of the best real ale in west Oxford. I had Teryaki Burger and my colleague Duck Curry. Good quality.

The manager is also the cook, and maintains a very high standard. Both lunch and dinner were unpretentious and not expensive but perfect: wide-ranging ingredients superbly cooked and presented. Since I was a walker, the manager took the trouble to arrange a complicated bag transfer to Oxford Station via a local taxi company, This place is well-run and well worth a detour.

What can I say - this place was just amazing! We arrived late afternoon after a day out in the Cotswolds with friends. We had booked 2 rooms which were very reasonably priced and included breakfast. Check in was simple, rooms were very comfortable, shower was great. We then went down for dinner and the menu choices (especially the specials) were just superb. The manager could not have been more accommodating as we wanted to alter the menus slightly. The food was to die for! Great choice of wines and beers as well. We had a lovely nights' sleep and went down to a fantastic full English breakfast with continental as well and a choice of juices with as much as you could eat. Again, all of the staff are just amazing. Will most definitely recommend and stay again - wonderful place to stay especially close to Oxford and the Cotswolds (half hour from Diddly Squat Farm).

The food provided the service and the setting was good. Pleased to see our local opening again and that the new owners have done a good job We have now been twice for food and on other occasions for drinks but unfortunately the vegetarian offer is very limited and so we will not be going again for food until there is a big improvement in the variety of food to meet the needs of vegetarians. We hope they will take this advice on board and we would then happily return.

It's the 4th visit for food and I am compelled to make a review. Service, tick, food, tick, atmosphere, tick.. but that simply doesn't cover it. A great well established team have taken control of the Talbot, who produce a great friendly environment, amazing food and great drinking options. Some may say its pricy but I think fair with modern costs. Come and try the chunky chips or the great wine. :=)

Everything was perfect . The staff were all helpful and attentive. Especially Lucy and Freddie. Our room was perfect exceptionally clean and comfortable. Had 2 great nights sleep. There was a kettle , mugs , coffee selection of tea bags sugar , milk and biscuits in the room . Plenty of car parking . Accommodation is separate to the pub. So very quiet . The pub is only a short bus ride into Oxford or there is park and ride into Oxford too. The breakfast was first class and well presented and tasty too. We ate our evening meal in the pub both nights we stayed in the pub. Advice booking as it’s a very popular pub to eat at. Food was exceptional varied menu and very well presented and reasonably priced for such good quality . We will definitely return and also recommend to family and friends .

I was hoping for amazing food given the other reviews but was disapointed. It would have scored 4 star for the food (nothing special) but due to high price i am dropping it to 3 stars. Staff friendly,nice building. Good location for A40. I think...

We had the best ever roast lunch on Sunday .. confit of lamb .. perfect. Stewart and all the team are just incredible. It is our favourite venue, for excellent food, fizzy, wine and beer. Thank you one and all for your excellence.

Grateful to the team for fitting us in even though fully booked. Is Monday an extra Saturday in Eynsham? Highlights were my excellent and very generous smoked salmon and my partner's liver which was perfect. Great beers, excellent service. If we are back in the...

What a beautiful little well looked after pub with very comfortable rooms. I really couldn’t fault the Talbot inn, the staff were all so lovely and friendly, the food both dinner and breakfast were amazing. Highly recommended and will definitely be back

This is a beautiful old-fashioned pub, although unfortunately the river next to it has silted up so there’s no sense of being next to a river. The staff were friendly and helpful way beyond. That was a lovely part of the experience. Very comfortable and...

England offers the visitor a fantastic array of history, culture and scenery, ranging from the charming countryside and towns in the Cotswolds and from the latest shows in London to the historic University buildings in Oxford. Talbott inn B&B (Oxford Rd, Eynsham OX29 4BT, United...

After asking for places to go for a good meal, the Talbot kept being recommended. WELL ..... it did not disappoint. What a hidden gem! Lovely friendly and very helpful staff. The food was fantastic, Served very promptly and piping hot. The menu has something...

Superb food, very comfy rooms and first class service from the whole team. Reasonable selection of beers, only one cider (Aspals) which was perfect. Ideal for visiting Blenheim Palace and excellent value for money. We will definitely stay here again!!

Popped in to enjoy a few drinks, great service, very friendly and lovely setting. Will return to enjoy a meal next time.

Thank you again Stewart, Jemma and your great team for a excellent father's day/birthday lunch, we really do appreciate the extra care you take to make sure we have the best experience,it really means alot, with our tricky requirements ie gluten free, special diets etc...

Wow, took the family out for my wife’s birthday, the food was amazing, I had fish and chips which honestly were the best I’ve ever had, super tasty and came out piping hot, the whole family enjoyed it, the staff were friendly and couldn’t do...

Great Food, service and hospitality excellent - Happily recommend it to others for an enjoyable food fest. Keep the good work up Stewart and Jemma 👍👍😊😊

We stayed overnight at the Talbort Inn whilst walking the Thames towpath. Words cannot describe the warm reception that we received, the very highest standard of accommodation, and delicious food well prepared and excellently served by attentive and caring staff. If you are in the...

Stayed at The Talbot Inn on Sat 13th May with my wife, when we first arrived the staff were so friendly and welcoming, the pub is very nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. We had a light lunch and a couple of drinks which were all...

We came just for Sunday lunch after a long walk. They could not have bee more welcoming and the beef was quite outstanding “ because it comes from a local farm he looks after it himself”. We were able to book a table on Sunday...

Great dining experience. fantastic food and cheerful service in a warm welcoming environment. I highly recommend the Liver and any of the starters.

A perfect find! We popped in for a quick drink on the way back from a weekend away. Greeted by smiling faces, whilst there we looked at the food menu and were tempted by the excellent selection. The staff were A1 service all the way,...

I stayed last night at The Talbot Inn and from the welcome I received on arrival to breakfast this morning I was made to feel welcome. The staff are efficient, professional and friendly and the food in the restaurant for dinner was excellent. Breakfast was...

Wonderful service & food. Perfect for a working lunch. Great menu with lots of choices. Really friendly and prompt service. Was quiet enough on a weekday lunchtime so we could have a working lunch with space for our laptops on the large table we had....

The Talbot Inn is a fantastic place to stay where all the staff are friendly and very attentive. The food is absolutely amazing. I asked if I could have something that was not on the menu and the head chef made this possible by trusting...

Another fabulous evening at The Talbot. The venison wellington special was delicious. The restaurant was full and all accommodation booked. Word is out that it’s always great food and service from Stewart and the team.

Just wanted to thank Stewart, Gemma and team for looking after us so well when we visited their new inn, nothing is too much trouble,and the decor and atmosphere is really lovely,we are so happy to have such a great place on our doorstep now,any...

Under new management, but brings an excellent reputation from their previous establishment. The restaurant is cosy and the service was impeccable. My wife enjoyed a perfectly cooked Lamb Wellington and I had the most brilliant succulant fish pie (a must if you enjoy seafood IMO)....

I'm not usually one for writing reviews, but as The Talbot has recently re-opened under new management and we had a fantastic experience I felt compelled to update the reviews on here. My family & I were a party of 8, booked in for Easter...

We arrived 15 mins before the kitchen closed for lunch, they accommodated our order. Food was lovely with great service

Booked this restaurant /pub for the last night of a canal holiday having visited 4 years ago. Now under very recent new management and wow ! are they pulling out all the stops. Four of us all had some of the best pub food we’ve eaten in ages, including a fish pie solid with fish and crayfish tails, succulent pork belly, and a shared light and delicious cheesecake. We wish these people well, they were friendly and attentive and deserve success as their food is top rate.

We enjoyed a lovely meal. My husband had a nice pie with handmade chi’s. I had a goat’s cheese salad. Absolutely gorgeous! And very generous portions. And dog friendly too. We were too full to try the the puddings. We’ll try next time!

Very poor. The room basic. Grubby. Bathroom a disgrace. Needs lots of TLC. Not worth the money. Food average. Grab and go breakfast - one bite then in the bin. The only good thing was the friendly staff.

We stopped here for one night and it was ok but I have to admit it would not be a hotel I would stop at again, the staff are super friendly but we had what I guessed to be workmen staying below us who made quite a commotion late on then went out very early with a similar amount of noise and I know this is not the hotels fault but Im guessing mid week this may be the routine! otherwise the rooms are ok a little tired and could do with a bit of updating. The bar food was ok.

This is a review from Aug 2019.Portions were a lot larger than we were expecting for the price.Service was good. Pub was pretty empty for an evening slot but still felt cosy. Quality of food was also good. 5 adult meals, all enjoyed what we had.Next to the river, so perfect spot after having stretched the legs.Plenty of parking. Didn't use the hotel.

Hello Talbot Inn.Living locally I checked on your site to book for this evening for six of us and take advantage of the Eat Out to dine out Boris brucey bonus .However disappointed to read the long and lenghthy comment by the gentleman who was charged full price but even more so to find you rudely have not replied and put the matter right. .See the government website and its quite clear..FIFTY per cent off of Food and soft drinks up to a maximum of £1 0.Service charge can be added and paid by the customer.SIMPLE !!!We have had meals at your pub many times and been happy.Supporting the scheme ,have had no problem elsewhere.We will be back to eat with you when we hear you have sorted out the situation.Jen

Lovely looking pub, perhaps in need of TLC but friendly service. Enjoyed pie and excellent chips outside. I didn't explore fully do can't do full review.

I believe this business is charging full price to customers, with the Dine Out to Help Out scheme and may be claiming the government pay out. They display the scheme's sign and told me verbally that they were doing it. However, we were charged full price on everything, as they said it was only £10 off, when you spend over £20. You had to pay at the point of ordering and so were charged full price for coffees on arrival. Then full price for mine and my colleague's meals. Also full price for our disabled client, who paid separately. So for each of these 3 transactions, we paid full price and the bar man stuck to his reason, that the scheme was only for a £10 discount, on orders over £20, which we hadn't had, due to 3 separate transactions. He refused to budge when we explained how the scheme works and said he was doing what the manager had told him. There was no manager on duty, for me to take the matter up with. My colleague rang the next day and spoke to a woman. My colleague asked to speak to a manager and was told there was no manager on duty (again) but she would pass her to a more senior colleague. This man had a slightly different story, that the offer was only if you had a 3 course meal, from the menu. Nobody had told us that at any point and certainly not at the start, when I'd specifically asked were they doing the scheme. Nor at the end, when I'd realised what my colleague had paid and went to dispute the bill. This man told my colleague, when she disputed his understanding of the scheme, that this was how his manager had told him to do it and that every restaurant/pub were doing the scheme differently. So 2 different reasons had been given to us and when my colleague told me the response, I rang back straight away and spoke to Joanne, a member of bar staff. I explained again what had happened and that we've checked the government site and told her how the scheme operates. I then explained that unless a manager could explain their error and refund us for the coffees and subsequent meals, at the appropriate discount, then I could only presume that the business is acting fraudently, by charging full price to customers, then claiming half the amount back from the government. I gave them the opportunity to rectify the issue and Joanne said, at 1.30pm, that she'd contact her manager and that someone would ring me within the hour and she would ring herself, if she failed to contact the manager. Nobody has rung me and I've been ringing them at intervals, between 2.45pm and 5pm and nobody has answered. I don't believe that this inn has the right to display a Dine Out to Help Out promotion, or to assure customers, when asked, that they are doing it and then charge full price. It concerns me that they may be receiving half the amount back, from the government, by submitting their receipts. It may well turn out to be an innocent misunderstanding of the scheme on their part but I doubt it, as when you look up the scheme, it's actually very simple. And they still haven't bothered to contact me. So at best, they have very poor communication and non existent customer care and at worst, could be behaving fraudently. It has been reported.

Very busy and we arrived without a reservation but we were quickly found a seat. Lovely Sunday lunch and dogs allowed.

Pleasant quiet pub. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Dinner was good, not special, but good. We enjoyed the prawn cocktail, steak and ale pie and gammon & eggs. The price was moderate, good value for moneY. We would return

Last minute booking & really pleased with my choice. Went for steak & kidney suet pudding on a bed of mash - delicious. Staff friendly & attentive.

Very lovely and warm place and the food is very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. Recommended.

Rooms clean, hot water turned off when we arrived but quickly fixed, evening meal ok but definitely nothing to write home about. Lamb shank tasty but over done and served on a cold plate. Breakfast was ok too if all a little slow to be served.

We had a good meal here while walking the Thames Path. The food was simple, but with quality ingredients and well prepared - I dropped a star only because they were out of a few things. What really stood out though was the friendliness of those behind the bar. They were really welcoming, helpful and genuinely nice people.

Myself My partner and my mother visited the Talbot last Sunday impromptu Sunday lunch. I was very impressed with the quality of the carvery I chose the beef and was given three enormous slices the vegetables and potatoes were scrumptious cauliflower cheese and braised cabbage were lovely. Nice atmosphere relatively busy but still didn’t have to wait too long, I would certainly recommend.

Read on TripAdvisor that the food was good here and yes it was plenty of it and very good quality. Reasonably priced. Good service Thanks.

We came across this pub by coincidence and decided to stop for food. Two of us ate, one had the lamb and mint suet pudding (which was nice but not a great amount of meat or mint to be honest). The other had Steak and Devonshire blue cheese pie was absolutely delicious! We were served by Paul who was very efficient and on the ball serving everyone. We hadn’t booked but the wait for the table was worth it. Paul was professional, friendly, funny and just the right level of time at our table. We definitely recommend this restaurant.

Walking The Thames Path we needed lunch, a classic lunch but to be honest what can go wrong with a Cheese Ploughmans, (they'd run out of ham). It wasn't really anything to write home about,I enjoyed it, it satisfied my hunger.The staff were pleasant, if a little distracted, not sure why.

A 'curate's egg' of a review. My first impression, on arriving after a long journey, was of a classic old inn with a very welcoming reception staff and, a rarity these days, real ale served on gravity from barrels behind the bar. I had booked a budget room and it had been made clear to me that this meant sharing a shower room and toilet with an adjoining room. So far so good and my room was small but very clean and comfortable. It would have cost the owners so little to have made sure that a bathroom tap was not constantly dripping and the plug properly secured. The toilet seat could have been firmly fixed to the pedestal rather than having a mind of its own when in use. The light over the shaving mirror might have been replaced by one that worked. And, worst of all, the carpet was utterly filthy. Such a small room - a cheap offcut would have sufficed.

Moored up nearby on The Thames, popped in for afternoon drink. Lots of screaming children running around: not my thing, but the pub explained it was a member of staff's sister's birthday, and it was about 4.00pm, so fair enough. Returned for evening meal, and it was just average. Several checks made to see what chef could do to cater for Mrs Traveller b32's gluten free requirements (which is better than guessing and getting it wrong). Burger and fish platter. It was ok, but exciting it wasn't. Attractive decking area for a warm evening drink, but the pub had the feel of a chain pub and so didn't reach out and grab us. Very dog friendly in bar area and there is a dog watering station.

Visited for dinner on a Saturday evening, no trouble to get a table. Took a bit of time to be looked after (maybe low on staff that evening?) but once everything was underway, waitor Paul couldn't have been more helpful. Happy to leave a tip for friendly attentive service. Food was perfectly ok pub grub, not top gastronomy but I don't think they claim to be either. Couple of nice beers too. Good, honest pub.

We were attending a wedding in the area on Saturday and looking for somewhere to eat on Friday evening. I emailed to request a menu and within minutes I was emailed this across, then booked a table by email which again was responded promptly.

We’re regulars, because the beer from the barrel is good. The menu has been changed, but the soft baps are as good as the crispy baguettes. Perhaps under staffed on this occasion, but we were well looked after. Till next time. Thank you

It’s about a 5 or 6 mile cycle along the Thames from Oxford (cross the river Swinford Lock). Great setting, friendly pub, but brunch just what you’d expect in a hotel I’m afraid - not bad just nothing too exciting.

Lovely friendly staff good food lots of parking,they try their best but I think they need to spend a little time with their staff training on new menus but I will go back

Good parking facilities, greeted by friendly staff, good selection of drinks, good selection on the menu. Colleague choose pork belly, not the best. My meal was good. Paid £60 each room with breakfast. Room was nice, clean, good facilities. Nice a warm. Breakfast was good, cooked fresh, choice of yoghurts and cereals.

We have visited this evening with a party of 14 for a birthday meal. Paul has been so helpful the drinks have been flowing and the food was amazing! Great service, great food We will defiantly be back.

We ate here two nights in a row whilst staying just up the road at Swinford Manor Farm.

After our booked hotel refused is over our dog we were lucky to find this gem. Very comfortable rooms, lovely views and walk to the Thames. 15 minute drive to Oxford. Adepted breakfasts for our picky kids. Wish we could have stayed longer.

We were staying in a nearby B and B and the Talbot was the only pub within walking distance for an evening meal. Apparently quite popular with the locals and offering good food but couldn’t be further from the truth and service to match.

We had the curry which was amazing and the fish pie that's was also amazing,, also the chips were amazing.. I would go back again, not a place for a romantic meal, not posh either but very nice food better than I expected

I Came here for a family/friend gathering. It's a nice pub by the river. Unfortunately a few of the food options had already run out, which limited me, as a vegetarian. There weren't many veggie options but all my family/friends who weren't veggie enjoyed their food a lot!

Had a meal with my wife and 2 friends recently whilst we visitting the area

We were made to fell very welcome indeed by the team at The Talbot, so much so in fact that we abandoned our plans to venture any further into Eynsham for dinner.

Four of us called in at the Talbot Inn for an evening meal whilst travelling. Made very welcome by mein host and his staff. Good food and good beer made for a pleasant evening. Would be happy to call in again should I ever find myself round Eynsham way again.

Called at The Talbot Inn after a busy day sightseeing in Oxford and not being a local didn't know what to expect. I received a warm welcome in this pleasant country pub and found the menu offered more than the usual suspects. My 'summer chicken' was moist and flavoursome and came on a bed of roasted Mediterranean veg with a pretty well made chimichurri sauce so it was a shame about the chips that were the frozen variety. To be fair, decent enough pub grub at a reasonable price that with a bit of tweaking could get have got a 'very good' rating from me.

Very nice lunch time visit.A nice baguette and my friend had soup.Med vegetable she enjoyed as well.Nice Australian Staff.Other people’s food looked most nice.And large generous looking portions.Plenty of car parking.And good bus service.Stop opposite.And stop outside of the pub.Very good disabled toilet.I fully recommend this pub.I will say the food is so fresh.If you are in a hurry it takes a little time to come.But it’s well worth the little wait.Nice scenery outside and there is facilities to sleep as well I noticed.

Stopped off here as camping nearby...

Enjoyed a really lovely meal yesterday evening at the Talbot. There were 6 of us, we'd booked a table and were pleased we had as the restaurant was fairly full at 7pm. 5 of us ordered fish and chips (it's their Friday special) and the other meal was a chicken and pasta dish. For puds there was a good choice, and together for those of us that had fish and chips plus a pud the cost was £12. Unbelievable!!! The staff were great and the loo's spotless. Cannot recommend the Talbot highly enough.

We have visited the Talbot several times and the main courses are always very good. The service is good and the draft beers also very good. However, the desserts are always a great disappointment and spoil the impression of the restaurant. They are over-priced for what they are and the quality / presentation is always poor. We would suggest enjoying a main course and skipping dessert to avoid disappointment.

We enjoyed a meal in The Talbot en route home to the Cotswolds. A very warm welcome welcomed us and attentive friendly service throughout.

We ate here on the first night of our stay. Really good good and plenty of it. Very reasonably priced and the service was excellent.

Very cosy atmosphere, very good service and staff. The meal was 4 out of 5, pretty good. Good facilities. Also has a water deck over the river, which looked nice, but way too cold for us to sit there in Feb!

Met by a rushed member of staff, that asked us to come to the bar to order drinks before going to our table. There was a dog with people seated at the bar, that barked a lot, but there are also food tables just a couple of feet from the bar.

Another great meal at the talbot we had the pie of the day and it was amazing. As was the selection of deserts we had.

We have been charged £600 for a stay we didn’t have

Came with my family, place looks nice and staff are friendly enough but the menu offered a poor range of vegetarian options and our meals took almost an hour to arrive (there were only 5 of us) Food was oily and in my opinion, overpriced and it also made me ill for a few days. Overall not too impressed, will not be returning.

One of those places that you pass and one that you feel you must go into. Made a special point of booking a table for 4 on a visit to Witney. Done of us were disappointed. Possibly a bit short of waiting staff but they did their best. The staff were friendly and pleasant throughout. Meals were excellent and sizable.

My wife and I dined here on Saturday and the meal was lovely and the staff were excellent. Very friendly and extremely attentive

Had Sunday lunch with friends including a lovely four year girl who summed it up by saying the best restaurant ever and very yummy.

A group of us meet for an evening meal and most ordered lasagne, when it came they obviously didn't have enough to go around so thought it acceptable to fill the dish with 1/3 lasagne and the remainder with warm tinned tomatoes. We had one sheet of pasta each and a tablespoon of mincemeat. When we brought this to the waitresses attention she said she'd mention it to the kitchen but we heard nothing more, no further acknowledgement or comment. Sadly due to this we won't be returning and will find another public house for our monthly meet in future.

We visited for a big family get-together on Saturday lunchtime, booking and ordering in advance, but had to make several late changes for various reasons. The whole boking process couldn't have been easier.

Really nice pub with good food at a resonable price served by friendly staff. Don't miss the Monday night quiz and the Apple Crumble.

We stayed locally for one night. The pub was within walking distance of our accommodation. Good traditional menu and good portions.

I wasn't going to bother with a review until I saw the response from the management in 2015 to other reviews. Yes we booked an economy room at £90 !! (Oxford seems very expensive) have stayed in many others Inc shared bathroom, the food & staff were very good the room basic but as expected but the shared bathroom was disgusting, filthy carpet mouldy shower towel rail hanging off & lock not working properly. Economy doesn't mean dirty !!!

The staff at The Talbot Inn are very attentive and polite. The carvery is excellent value for money. The one deducted star is because the carvery food and gravy were only luke warm, which was a huge shame. Otherwise it was great!

Went for lunch midweek. Hadn't booked but no problem. Friendly greeting (one man - bit 'Jack-The-Lad' and one woman). Decent beer selection. Only ordered sandwiches and sat at far end of restaurant part. Problem - loud music from kitchen and I mean loud. Also Jack-The-Lad's mates were working in the kitchen and trying to sing along !!! Had to move to other far end of bar area. Not a nice experience at all.

Popped into this lovely little pub tonight for a drink & a snack. Staff extremely courteous and helpful. Definitely recommend