The Talk House in South Oxfordshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Recommended to us by friends, and just off the M40 and less than five miles from Oxford, we stopped for lunch in this quaint traditional English country pub. Service was impeccable . . . welcoming, unobtrusive yet responsive (Ashley not only talked us through the menu, but also offered suggestions on places of interest in Oxford, Stratford and around the Cotswolds. All dishes were fresh, tasty and attractively presented; and the seabass was simply scrumptious. Good selection of wines and cask ales. All very reasonably priced. Ample free parking. We'll be back!

Stopped off for Sunday Roast and this looked perfect. It wasn't busy so that was a bonus. We both ordered the Pork belly roast which although didn't even come with crackling and was obviously a child's portion, was nice. However the Roast potatoes were not very good and even had a hint of spice (curry) on them. The vegetables was a poor show and again tasted like they were drained from a curry. Thank god we had a £5 saucer of cauliflower that saved the veg. All in all a poor Sunday Roast. I think we had Yorkshire pudds on the plate. Then the bill came and I was horrified that they had added 12.5% service charge. It was optional but it makes your feel guilty if you take it off. The actual service was good it was just the food that was appalling. It was overpriced and not value for money. I only wish that I had not paid the service charge. If they cant pay their staff properly then the staff shouldn't work there. I would avoid this place as there are a lot of other lovely looking places around.

We stayed here for two nights while exploring Oxford (parking at Thornhill and bussing in) and Blenheim. We celebrated water pressure, hot water, room-based thermostats—all in an old thatched-roof inn. Our dinner was really nice, and bar service impeccable in a firendly pub. Ask for room 4 if you want to sleep before the pub does. Breakfast is either late (10am) or continental. To bump brekfast up a notch, we would suggest exploring mini quiches, in-room microwaves, yoghurt, and ditching the wheatabix. Beds are comfy, but could be a scoach bigger.

Family visit & ordered 3 roast dinners. The vegetables in a terracotta bowl that accompanied these would have only just fed 2 people, so definitely not the 3 of us! I had to ask for more veg & was told that there would be a charge for this. Really I replied, we ordered 3 roast dinners & there’s only just enough vegetables for 2 people. The waitress returned with a very small bowl that contained a few vegetables in it & said this is as much as I can give you without charging you extra. Within a few minutes the table of 2 next to us had the same sized terracotta bowl of veg put on their table proving my point that we had only been given a 2 person portion. After waiting for ages to pay the bill while the staff were just chatting behind the bar I made way to them to explain that I wouldn’t be paying the 12.5% service charge added to the bill, nothing was said in response and in-fact I should really have asked for a reduction in the bill. Won’t be returning, much better service can be found nearby!!

Had lunch with a friend after birdwatching on Otmoor. Reasonable selection of food and beer. They charge a hefty service charge which was a surprise

Cydney and Lara were excellent hosts. I wish the circumstances for our visit was better (a wake). The ladies were pleasant, polite and attentive. We will definitely call again when in the area. This is a lovely pub probably 1600's is oldest part up to 1990's for newest. The pub itself is well furnished and looks great. Food was nice too. Accessible toilet was small but just enough room and well stocked.

We stayed for one evening as we were visiting Oxford. As the manager of the pub has now taken down their page on the Air bnb website, my review can’t be seen anymore. They are trying to delete my review so I thought it would be good to post on here just to make sure that people who are thinking of going, know not to. Day of check in we got to our room dumped our bags and rushed out as we were late so we didn’t get an opportunity to look at the room in detail we had time to see the bed was made that was pretty much it then left, noticed the room looked a bit tired but not awful. We then got back at midnight to sleep. We got into bed to find there were bodily fluids on the sheets and makeup on the pillow cases. I really didn’t want to have to stay but because it was midnight it was too late to find somewhere else to stay. We couldn’t find a member of staff around to help us as the pub was locked and shut. So I took pictures of the bed that evening ready to send in the morning in the hopes of getting a part refund as I thought this was fair. I then noticed really how bad the bathroom was in the morning and took photos. The bath matt was scrunched in the corner of the bathroom next to the loo, toothpaste on towel rail, mouldy windows, dirty shower, limescale everywhere. I think you can see for yourselves that it’s not clean. The response I got was that it was my fault I “didn’t tell anyone so they could fix the issue”.. how could I at midnight with no one around 😂 ?! I sent pictures before the end of checkout the next morning. No apology, it was just my fault and that was it no accountability. He then went on to ignore me. He went on to write me a review saying that i “threatened” and “blackmailed” him for saying I wanted some money back or I would leave a bad review. I thought that I was giving him an opportunity to fix the issue. I am an AirBnB host I know exactly how things should be kept and this wasn’t even close to that standard. Don’t stay or eat here, really rude, absolutely terrible customer service. Never received a refund from them personally, AirBnB gave me £20 back…

My wife and I called in here on the off chance and way back from an excellent day out in Oxford. We originally intended to only have drinks, but we loved the welcome and ambience of this quaint and very old pub with it's real fire, that we decided to stay for a quick dinner in the bar area. This 300 year-old+ tavern has been sympathetically extended to the side to include a long and quite cosy restaurant. Beer selection was good (I had the London Pride and my wife had a decent Rose wine) and we shared the beef cheeseburger main meal with a cheesy chips upgrade. The portion was large enough for us two cut in half and the beef had a tasty, home-made quality. The chips were large cut and triple-cooked and were good quality. For £17 (London prices) I think it could include a small green side-salad to improve the value and presentation on the plate. Katie the manager was very friendly and attentive and the service was good. We will be back to try a Sunday lunch (with walk) and to see how good that is nowadays.

We held my mother in law’s wake at The talkhouse. Every thing about the experience was fab. From initial contact and booking emails to the buffet on the day were faultless and the service provided by the staff was top notch. Would throughly recommend.

A number of old workmates meet regularly a number of times throughout the year and The Talkhouse is ideal. We generally meet at lunchtime during the week and have a convivial meal. The food is always great and there is a good choice. The staff are always friendly, helpful and nothing seems too much trouble. Like everything these days prices have risen but it’s still very reasonable as quality doesn’t come cheap. Definitely to be recommended.

Went for lunch last Sunday with my family and generally, we were all a little disappointed. Service was very slow throughout and needed to ask for our order to be taken for some drinks, then again for the food, then again to pay the bill after being presented with it. Those of us who had a roast (3) all commented that the food was warm at best. However, my biggest issue is with the prices versus portion size, or more to the point, the portion size of the meat. I had roast turkey, which was £18. I haven't got an issue with the £18 cost, as everywhere has needed to increase prices to survive. What I do have an issue with is being charged £18 for 2 very small, very thin slices of turkey. I would usually expect roast turkey to include stuffing & pigs in blankets, but if you wanted these they were £5 & £6 respectively......which would bring the roast turkey meal to £29!! TBH, I would have been happy with just a fair size portion of turkey meat. The other guests all felt the same about the portion sizes of the main ingredient, with the exception of fish & chips. Even the burgers were very small!! If you're going to charge these prices, you really need to look at your value for money offer and your service speed. Especially if you're going to automatically wack on 12.5% service charge.

Awful experience! Booked a table for 1.30pm , 20 minutes later had to seek out a member of staff to take our order…..food arrived 45 minutes later..food was cold so asked for it be warmed, came back cold again. Non attentive staff…not at all welcoming..left without eating the food…..such a shame as have been here several times before and had a good experience…seems something has changed.

Big group dinner after a meeting so not a test of the à la carte menu. Coped well thought the waitress allowed the mask and smile to slip from time to time when trying to herd cats and get a consensus especially towards the end of the evening. Food was good pub standard and service was crisp despite the numbers. Wide variety of choices even for big group and everyone was happy with their options. Burger was great and the steaks seemed palatable. Starters were decent size and deemed tasty and desserts standard British pub fare with minor twists. Would eat there again when in the area.

Stayed at the pub on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023. All seemed well when we checked in and the room, number 1, was very nice and comfortable. We were asked if we were having breakfast on the Sunday morning to which we said yes and filled out a form. Cost £12.50 each which isn't cheap. Breakfast was served at 10:00 which is very late compared to many other places. The breakfast was very poor. The scrambled eggs were very dry and bitty like saw dust, the bacon was like leather and the fried eggs overdone,hard, burnt a little round the edges with bubbles in the whites. Expected much better for a premium price.My partner couldn't eat the scrambled eggs and bacon and complained. She asked if she could have another sausage to which the reply was there weren't any left! There was only one other table occupied in the room with 4 or 5 people!!!!. We were told that a refund couldn't be given as there was no management about! We had decided to get breakfast on the Monday elsewhere which was a good job as the pub was closed and didn't open until 12:00 which we weren't warned of on the Saturday. Also a good job that we weren't looking to eat there on the Sunday evening as the pub closed at 17:00. again something we weren't advised of. Luckily there is a separate access to the rooms behind the pub but it would have been nice to have been told about the closure times. We thought we would provide feedback at checkout on the Monday morning but yes, you've guessed it, the pub was closed and no one in sight. Re the room, there was a very annoying clicking, tapping noise coming from the bathroom pipes that kept us awake. Most frustrating that all of this could not be voiced to any management. A Messenger text was sent to them about our experience when we still there to which we received a generic automated response which included making a reservation for food lol! We have still not received a proper reply today Thursday 12th October. The pub looks very nice inside and out but the owners/management clearly have no interest in being accessible. This is very poorly run and we would not recommend it to anyone. Can see it going out of business very soon.

Lovely dog friendly pub, great location and plenty of parking. We went for a Sunday lunch but were disappointed, the beef did not appear to have been cooked/carved on site - each piece seemed identical ( was it just re-heated?), it was cut too thickly and as a consequence some members of the group were unable to cut, or eat, most of it. The roasties were not good - surely one of the easiest things to cook, also vegetables arrived so long after mains that many people had virtually finished. Swede was mashed and tasted OK-ish, but was unrecognisable as it was a brownish colour - several people asked what it was. The soup for starters was not eaten by anyone who ordered it - when returned the waitress did say it was an “acquired taste” so why oh why was it on the menu for a Sunday lunch …..??? This place has so much potential and the team are very helpful and pleasant - it just fails to deliver for some reason - a little more effort and it could be as good as it used to be. If you want to get people in please do a really good home made Sunday lunch, decent locally produced meat, and a good roastie should be a given - there is a fabulous farm shop literally a few seconds up the road - surely locally supplied seasonal fruit and vegetables should be showcased. One other thing you could do is offer a selection of alcohol free spirits - not everyone is a fan if Seedlip (i am) currently Waitrose are doing a Tanquery Zero on offer - may be worth a trip there!

Pros: Lovely welcome, dog friendly, very informative about local eateries (pub closed Sunday evenings), nice modern room with comfy bed and huge walk in shower. Cons: Room faces on to a seated courtyard area and there are no blinds at the window to ensure privacy. Have to close the curtains and put on a (very dim) light. The walls are very thin and you can hear EVERYTHING from the neighbouring rooms! Need more plug sockets around the mirror area, and the desk under the TV. Not much storage space; a hanging rail is provided (attached to the wall), but do mind your head as it is situated next to the bed. No mattress or pillow protectors in use.

Great quiet location, but around 20 minutes from the main city centre. Room was well equipped and comfortable. All staff were fantastic, special mention to James, Sara, Libby, Katie and Cydney!

Visiting Oxford and went for meal on a Friday evening with family and our dog , From the minute we arrived we were looked after by Sara and James. Their service and friendliness was exceptional. Food was served quickly and was very good. We will he back next time we are in Oxford

We stayed for one night. The pub itself is really quaint. Lovely and cosy with the fire going. Staff were all very friendly and helpful in arranging a taxi into Oxford town centre which cost £16. There is a park and ride nearby which only...

Great evening out. Waited on by the lovely Sara, who did a great job in making sure we had a wonderful evening. We went for the two burgers for one. Delicious meal. Option of meat, fish and veggie. Very god value and fast service. Beautiful...

Service from the front of house team was good, what wasn’t good was the value for money food offerings, top dollar prices for pub grub but the portions were so small we actually asked if they had served starter portions, we were assured they were...

What a superb visit! James the assistant manager was a delight! Nothing was too much trouble! He was accommodating and friendly on entry. Charlie our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had a great time! Thank you both, what a cracking night!

We wanted to try this place as we drive past it often and it looks beautiful, welcoming and cosy from the outside. The inside didn’t disappoint, the staff were smiling, kind and helpful, nice soothing music playing and although the place was full, it wasn’t...

What a lovely pub, everything very good and nothing too much trouble we were looked after by Katie and James as though we were family. The food was excellent and atmosphere superb. A lovely time in the restaurant and with great hosts.

We chose the Talkhouse for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday party. It was really excellent. The staff were very helpful when a number of our party were held up due to the weather. James, in particular, could not have been more accommodating. Thank you for making...

I wanted to log a compliment, complaint & observation about my recent stay at The Talkhouse, Oxford The Compliment: On arriving, the welcome was warm & friendly, with clear instructions & directions, the food served for our evening meal and our breakfast was delicious. The...

Very nice pub with great food we had the Christmas fare and it was lovely and well priced The staff are really pleasant and helpful Will be back soon

Food terrible. The pastry on my pie was so hard it could not be cut let alone eaten! The cabbage and bacon side looked raw and the red cabbage was so sweet and sickly it was not awful. The soup starter was just soup in...

Popped to the talkhouse to take up their offer, Thursdays 2 for 1 burgers. Firstly great choice to choose from Secondly the venison and pork is absolutely amazing great portion sizes, really flavoursm and great value for money. The Chef and pub never Disappoints. Be...

The Talkhouse is the perfect place to stay if you’re visiting Oxford or the local area. The bedrooms were immaculate, the food was great, and the staff were very friendly. I would 10/10 stay again 👏

This is a hidden gem that I actually would like to keep to myself but I can’t A beautiful traditional pub with excellent food and even better staff We stayed the night in a fantastic room in the converted bar which had all their facilities...

Pros - Beautiful pub, fantastic service, stunning gravy, crispy outer potatoes Cons - Parsnips hard, potatoes hard in the middle, pork belly very fatty (and I like a fatty meat), chewy crackling, Overall an adequate roast with some great bits, but also some howlers. An...

A lovely country pub on a summers evening with great staff. What’s not to like. Not sure why someone decided to come out and start pruning and watering the garden on a Saturday evening whilst full of visitors. Pretty antisocial at the best of times...

Sadly, we were at The Talkhouse for my Grandfather’s wake. However, the venue, the food provided and the service were all excellent! The location is very quaint and there is a large car park directly across the road. The staff were exceptionally polite, friendly and...

Booked afternoon tea for my daughter’s ‘quiet and civilised’ hen. The food was amazing. Plenty of sandwiches and wraps with good choice of fillings and lovely home cooked scones with jam and cream, along with variety of cake and delicious fruit smoothie shot. Brought our...

We stayed here last night on our way from Poole to the Lake District. Wish we were staying longer. The bar, terrace and room were all beautiful. We went on a lovely walk with our dog too.

Excellent service and food. I had asparagus with hollandaise and Duck chips. My Wife had the mushroom risotto. Large car park.

We were pretty new to this area so I booked ahead for lunch. A lovely warm welcome from the waitress, and we sat in the garden as the weather was so nice. Menu looked good and the lovely waitress went through some of the options...

The Sunday roast of all Sunday roasts absolutely amazing roast beef. Chicken pork belly and lamb also picked by the family nothing left on the plates at the end except chicken bones. Staff very friendly great service and atmosphere. Both my parents were very impressed...

We enjoyed a special birthday celebration lunch at The Talkhouse yesterday. The food was amazing and we experienced super friendly and efficient service. We have visited this venue a few times but not for some time, we would all highly recommend. Thank you to all...

We popped in to the Talkhouse for a quick drink and lunch and were so impressed with how cosy, friendly and welcoming it was, with exceptional food and a good range of drinks. And above all the food was amazing (even though we only had...

The Talkhouse is a great local village pub that is both child friendly and has a really relaxed atmosphere that is led by a good management team. The burgers are great and the duck chips are a firm family favourite. Kids have always been well...

I booked the Talkhouse for an evening meal after a busy day at work. Arrived at seven to find toddlers crawling along the floor, sitting at the bar and running around the pub. They were all coughing as well which was pretty off putting. There...

We stayed for three nights. The cabins are small but clean and well equipped. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food was very nice. A short menu. Overall a very pleasant stay although a little expensive. We would certainly stay again.

Great Sunday roast, great staff and great atmosphere. A quiet country pub off the main routes worth the visit.

Took a group for lunch and it was excellent. Helpful, friendly staff, great service and all the meals were excellent. The crispy duck salad was the best I have ever had. Can’t wait to go again.

A first class period pub with a fantastic, cozy atmosphere and good quality beer to drink before you sit down for top quality food. Once we finished, we walked about ten metres across to our ensuite accommodation which was well equipped and perfect for 1...

We turned up slightly early but the lovely Katie checked us in. Lovely room that smelled clean, great en suite shower room. The tea and coffee was very well stocked. We stayed in the pub for a meal and what we thought at first was...

This is the second time we have been for Steak Night and would definitely recommend! Great choice of different cuts, with sauces, I like the mushroom and my husband the pepper one, we both go for the bavette which is a great tender cut of...

Stayed here for two nights. The rooms are self contained off the beer garden, it was a lovely room with great facilities. The staff were extremely helpful throughout the stay. Dog friendly. We ate at the pub twice, both times to food was absolutely delicious....

We had a lovely stay here for our mini honeymoon! Staff very friendly & helpful & food in the pub was excellent! Lovely clean cosy room! Would highly recommend!

We are becoming regular visitors to the Talkhouse again since lockdown lifted. The food is simply amazing and the atmosphere is great, just a chilled out comfortable place with plenty of space and lovely staff. The food is always outstanding and the specials menu has...

Brilliant pub, fantastic food and we were able to stay for the night in our campervan. We will definitely be visiting again!

Food is amazing (duck chips in particular) service was superb! We stayed for three nights, the room was a good size, bathroom and shower top quality! Bed was comfortable and nothing was too much trouble! Katie in particular was a stand out, serving us on...

From the moment that you step inside the restaurant you can soak up the culled atmosphere and imagine the past history of the Talk house. I have nothing but praise for the front of house waiting staff young team , but warm and welcoming with...

We had two incredible meals this week at The Talkhouse- and they were both amazing! The chef's invention of 'duck chips' and 'TFC burger' (Talkhouse fried chicken) were mouth watering and wonderfully filling! My husband had the ground steak burger at our second meal, and...

Friendly staff, gave us place in nook - very COVID secure. Large venue so Plenty space, and lovely secluded garden ( too cold to sit out) Small menu - but everything Delicious - prawns, locally picked asparagus Burger ( gf option) and roasted cod. Clean...

We were staying here for the night so booked a table for dinner in the pub as the menu looked good. We both had burgers and they were delicious! The room was beautiful and we had a very comfortable night. We would definitely stay again.

What an amazing place, great on Covid restrictions, tables well spaced and excellent service. The food was amazing and I can honestly say the best burger ever and I have tried many. We liked it so much we are going back tonight even though for...

This was a very enjoyable lunch on arrival we were given a covid briefing which made us feel very safe The food was first class and my pie of the day was excellent. The service from staff was very good and I would recommend anyone...

Excellent Sunday roast - meat cooked to perfection and all the trimmings were delicious. Current landlord has been here about a year - good choice of food. Becoming very popular

We have been coming to this Fullers owned pub for 15 years at least. It has changed tennant/ management a few times but always been good and the new incumbents are no exception!. The pub is classic English country style with wood fires and beams...

Had a great meal, the roast was delicious and the service was excellent! Will definitely be going back again soon

Visited for Sunday lunch and it was brilliant. Felt very safe and the staff were all helpful pointing out the new normal rules. Lunch was excellent and very good value for money. The beef was melt in the mouth good and the accompanying vegetables were...

My partner & I stayed here over night, the room was lovely and clean and also comfortable. We had dinner in the pub on the evening and the food was fantastic. The staff (Klaudia, Katie and Libby) were extremely attentive and very friendly. We also...

This is the safest I've felt in a pub. All staff keeping a nice distance and plenty of sanitiser around. The food, fantastic. Excellent portion size, great flavours and it came to the table very quickly. The atmosphere of this place is great, a cosy...

The Talkhouse has to be one of the best finds in Oxfordshire. Having eaten here a number of times, sampling a wide range of the ever innovating menu, it is a guaranteed good night. Myself and my partner went last night and had a fantastic...

Was looking forward to coming back and having the pork belly and I wasn't disappointed. So much flavour melt in the mouth 10/10

Mark and his staff laid on a lovely Sunday lunch to celebrate my wife's birthday. Great food, reasonably priced. Even in 'Covid times' the pub felt very safe as cleanliness and social distancing were clearly a priority.

Visited a couple of weeks ago and it was lovely, went back Saturday with friends and it was disappointing food not the best and one dessert didn’t arrive because the person who knows how to make it had stepped out ???

Been revisiting the Talkhouse since Christmas 2019 and have not been disappointed! Great to see the menu back on par with some good honest cooking and value for money . . .Particular favourite has been the homemade pies and the Fish and Chips. Staff are...

Fabulous food again! We have started a Ladies Monthly Supper club at this pub and we have really enjoyed it! Last month we were 24 of us and this month 19! All the food was fabulous and cooked to perfection-4 of us had Fish&Chips and...

We visited The Talkhouse on a cold, wet, blustery February lunchtime and what a treat. A very attentive barmaid made sure we (granny, wife and me) got a cozy table with comfy seats. She made sure we got some drinks as she gave us menus...

There are three aspects to The Talkhouse that I would like to comment on, all of which are positive. 1. Accommodation. I stayed here for one night meeting up with other family members. There are four excellent rooms bordering the garden area that have obviously...

We had lunch there today and were delighted by the beautiful 17th century pub. The menu and food was excellent a good selection at moderate prices. Very friendly owner with great service and dog friendly. A return visit is a must.

Formerly the George (it's a long time since I last visited), this is a village pub on the B4027, a few miles outside Oxford. Internally there is much exposed Cotswold stone, wooden beams and flagstone floors, around a single bar, with a rather attractive carpeted...

Came to this pub for the first time in Valentines day evening. The decor inside is really lovely and very cosy. Meal was spot on. So we decided to book for the following Saturday as the food was so nice.. Turns out it wasn't a...

Yes heard a rumour one of Oxfordshire’s old pubs has had a change of management and menus so thought the Wife and I would try a Sunday roast. I sampled the lamb and the wife had beef. Very nice too. Generous portions and very well...

Visited with my sister today. Firstly we just sat by the bar to enjoy a pint and just comment on how fabulous the place is. Definitely can say it’s giving you experience of being in old, traditional British pub. Design in wood and stone is...

An excellent venue. We were able to book the whole dinning room for a finger buffet for 25. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious. The staff were very attentive. The manager was very happy for us to move some tables and chairs around - so that we could lay the room out as we wanted it ie to have free tables against the wall in order to have photo albums, books and photo boards on display. We celebrated my mother’s life In style - with champagne!

La mejor cena asada que he comido (¡aparte de mis madres!)

Absolutely no ambience. Completely lacking in any front of house staff, service just to get drinks was a real effort. Bar manager very rude, interrupting conversation to talk about some inconsequential crap to the only 1 member of staff that was polite and helpful with a personality. Been coming to the talkhouse for 20 years, will not be coming back.

As someone who has visited The Talk House for over 20 years, I have seen it degenerate from a destination gastro-pub to an establishment selling pimped-up school dinners. Never in all my visits have I been so disappointed at the quality of the cuisine. The ambience remains lovely, the wines were glorious but I doubt I’ll be eating there again without some convincing. I appreciate the pub is under new management and it should be given time but seriously, they need to find a decent chef and improve on front of house service too.

Fantastic dinner. Crispy duck salad, the sauce was to die for! To follow, the pork belly which which was cooked and seasoned beautifully. Thank you! Can’t wait till the next visit

Went for a birthday meal and couldn't have chosen a better place. Food was amazing, I ordered the pork belly and it was truly cooked to perfection - both texture and flavour. Definitely returning!!

Solíamos ir al Talkhouse con bastante regularidad, ya que era un entorno espectacular, con excelente comida, en el que no te pestañeas pagando un precio ligeramente elevado. Siempre fue un lugar que permaneció en nuestra lista de favoritos para visitar.

Friendly, chatty staff who always serve you quickly and efficiently augment your experience in this atmospheric rural pub. It is a wooden beamed traditional stone pub with what appear to be a number of extensions so it is easy to get a table - we booked in advance but needn't have done so. We were there for Day of the Dead - the evening was Mexican themed with fajitas, nachos and churros. There is a good beer selection including the local Prospect and also London Pride (this is a Fullers house) and also an extensive wine list. Extensive parking over the road. The club's unusual name appears to be related to the red telephone box next to it which also features on the unusual 3D inn sign. Would definitely go back again...maybe for lunch instead.

Worst Sunday lunch ever. Meat over cooked. Ordered water.None arrived.vegetables over cooked. Had gone on recommendation. Will not go again. Staff looked untidy.

We often go to take a lecture given in Talkhouse, we enjoy listen to some interesting stories, learn and enjoy. Last night it was a funny standup comedy show, it was cool

We visited for lunch and although it was close to 2 o’clock the lady kindly let us order. We both had baguettes and they came well presented and were delicious. We sat outside in the lovely garden. All staff were very friendly. Highly Recommend and will definitely be returning.

Recientemente visitamos y nos quedamos aquí después de una fiesta privada; llegamos tarde debido a una emergencia médica y, aunque la comida había detenido a la casera, nos preparó algunos bocadillos de cortesía. Ella no podía hacer lo suficiente y era una delicia y se quedó mucho más tiempo del necesario para acomodar a los invitados a la fiesta que querían quedarse para tomar unas copas más. Las habitaciones eran una delicia y todo el lugar simplemente hermoso. Un millón de gracias. Espero volver a probar la comida, ya que se ve increíble.

El personal aquí es realmente muy amable y servicial, y la decoración, el ambiente y el ambiente general del pub son muy acogedores y cómodos. Las habitaciones para una estancia son básicas pero bastante razonables. En general, es un buen lugar para pasar una noche si te gusta el ambiente de pub del país.

Me and my girlfriend really enjoyed our stay here. The food was amazing, the staff really friendly and the setting really pleasant. If we are ever in the area we will definitely stay again.

Held our family reception here following a funeral at the nearby Oxford Crematorium. Staff were so nice and welcoming, laid on a great buffet (no problem with providing gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan etc) and were happy for us to take our own time. They ran a bar tab for the guests, and provided plenty of coffee for the "NDs"

Tenía una noche de ser y estar y fue sobrecargado. Pagó 20 por un paquete de Alpen y un croissant. Aceptaron que me cobraron de más y prometieron un reembolso el 8 de junio y otra vez el 16 de junio; el cheque no pudo hacerlo por cc. Ningún reembolso recibido. Decepcionado, no por el reembolso sino por su credibilidad, una pena, ya que parecía un lugar decente. Viajo mucho pero no me quedaré aquí de nuevo.

I feel slightly smug for having found this place as it is slightly off the beaten track, and our stay was absolutely perfect. I stayed for three nights with my family. The room was lovely - big comfortable bed, charmingly decorated and a clean, good-size en suite. We ate there every night as there was a decent amount of choice on the menu and it was all very well done. Between us we had the fish, Caesar salad, burger, calamari, sausages and mash, and goats cheese on toast - all delicious. Breakfast was also delicious and served piping hot. The layout of the place was ideal for us as there is a lovely beer garden with enough space for a young child to play in - which ours did, while we watched him from inside. There was a nice buzz about the place, and it's clearly popular with the locals. The service was welcoming and not overbearing. It's perfectly located for exploring Oxford and the surrounding countryside - lovely views, ample parking, plenty of walking and cycling from the door, and much better value than the places in the city. Altogether we were delighted!

We are a social group who use this pub regularly and love it! It is a glorious setting, chocolate box pretty, and serves good food. The owners are very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. All in all we will be continue frequenting this lovely old pub way into the future! Fantastic parking too - the largest car park !

This pub has been under new management since Christmas, however they are still struggling. I had a reasonable bar lunch in March, pleasant staff and moderately priced. Then I went to their St Patricks day evening, because it was a Sunday evening they did not serve food and the band was dire!

We have visited the Talk House several times over the years and it does seem to go up and down. Unfortunately our latest visit was one of the down ones. The interior is still characterful but the staff seemed rather inexperienced - we understood that it had recently changed hands. We were a party of four dining at 7pm on a Saturday night - there was only one other group of four at the same time as us (all the other tables appeared to be well into their meals). Having given our order from the (fairly limited) menu we sat waiting for about 40 minutes until a server came with some steaks. We pointed out that we hadn't had our starters so they must be for someone else, but it soon became apparent that there had been an error and they were actually our mains. To her credit the waitress who had taken our order admitted responsibility straight away and was profoundly apologetic so we decided to forgo the starters. The same lady then informed us that they would only be charging us for two main courses rather than four - which was good since my meat was overcooked and rather dry. It all made for an interesting evening with our friends but we thought it best not to risk dessert so left quite promptly!

I visited here for lunch on a Wednesday with my husband and 4yr old son. We haven’t been in a while and hoped it was still good. We hadn’t booked but was asked to sit in one certain area as the back area was full with what appeared to be a wake. The other big area was reserved for another wake that was due to arrive so we were limited to where we could sit.