The Wheatsheaf Drayton in Vale of White Horse - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Can't fault the service and the food was exceptional. The size of the portions incredible. Not sure we needed the starters. The plates on tables around us just looked amazing. Well done all.

A wonderful local. Great staff.

Fantastic food , huge meals. Very friendly pub and lovely service. Excellent .All Home cooked food. Lovely flavor's. Lovely.

Birthday day meal for 8 wow the food hear is amazing very friendly staff. Highly recommended. Definitely worth a visit you will not be disappointed.

Great food, good portions in a friendly pub with lovely efficient staff. What more could you wish for. Don't be put off by the apparent lack of parking, treat yourself to a real good meal and nice ale.

Very large roast dinners- we had lamb, it wasn't pipping hot on arrival but tasted very good 👌 would recommend.

Little gem. Found this place entirely by accident on our way through. At first glance it looks a bit rough but the food,portion size and service were top notch. Proper British pub. Portions sizes are huge and the nachos are the best we've had. Will def be back at some point. Keep up the good work.

Went in a little while ago looking for food with the wife, vegetarian, asked to see menu which didn't seem to have any vegetarian mains, asked if I was being blind or did they have nothing vegetarian? "Nope, we have nothing vegetarian" replied the lady behind bar in an unapologetic, unfriendly tone. We went elsewhere.

Birthday meal for 8 of us . The food is the best home cooked food I have ever had . The service is first class highly recommend this place . Great pub and the landlord is so friendly and helpful.

Family Christmas meal The food is unbelievable so so good massive portions fresh food . First class service highly recommended. Has to be the best in Oxfordshire

Basic weekday menu, but we'll cooked and superb value

Best pub around! The food is amazing Everyone is super friendly and loves a chat, dance or sing along. The owners Marco and simone are incredible people. It is a brilliant pub. Its a must go.

Absolutely lovely pub, food and service was fantastic

Absolutely awesome Sunday Roast dinner with a lot of my family. Awesome food amazing service from the two young ladies. Word of caution do not eat anything before going here for Sunday dinner. The portions are well cooked and incredibly on the large side. Well done everyone at the Wheatsheaf Drayton. Absolutely awesome place to eat. 👏👏👏👏👏

Visited this place as part of a cycling group. We pre orederd and our food came to the table within minutes of sitting down. Service was great very friendly staff. The portions for what you pay for are incredible, I have never seen so much food on one plate. Really well cooked and definitely worth the money. Toilets immaculate, pub as traditional as they used to be. Will be visiting again thank you

Very warm welcome by the lovely friendly staff. The food was absolutely amazing. 5 star restaurant quality. Can not wait to visit Drayton and to eat there again.

Cracking little local with great food portions.

Gammon and chips and eggs absolutely fantastic night two hunters chicken bloody amazing night 3 burger great!!

Very friendly welcome and a great atmosphere.

Really lovely atmosphere and a good selection of lagers

Most amazing Hunter's chicken for lunch, enough to take home for dinner 😊

2 courses for £9.95, pensioner's special, can't beat it. The price has gone up to £11.99 But still excellent value. Nice Pate and Pie Chips and Peas.

This is the second time I’ve been for a birthday meal here with my work colleagues. 8 of us. All food served quickly piping hot. Not to mention the huge portion sizes. Fabulous food. Amazing staff who clearly love what they do. Couldn’t recommend them more.

Such an amazing pub! Marco and simone are so welcoming! Food is always 10/10, service from all the bar staff is amazing! They often hold live music events if you see it advertised get down there you won't regret it! I have held several private events here including my birthday and sons christening, to which they have provided an outstanding service. Also catered for both of these events which has always been a hit with the guests! A great atmosphere with friendly locals too!

We attended the pub for a private function yesterday and stayed for hours after!! What a lovely village pub! We were lucky enough to sample a few of their menu dishes too and honestly we weren’t disappointed! Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, within minutes we felt like regulars and would absolutely definitely return and highly recommend that you give it a go if you’re in the area. 5*

Cracking Roast Dinner highly recommend it

Lovely staff and a superb sundayroast

Food is very good but considering the price for a small local pub. I am amazed how it is still open. Menu needs to be looked into as well. A little dated. Clean and tidy village pub with in walking distance of local shops and bus routes.

Thank you Marco, Simone and staff had an amazing meal and time. Lobster and steak cooked to perfection :-) Whole experience was an absolute delight, highly recommend, will be back again

We had lunch at The Wheatsheaf on our way home from a morning on the river. Wow the portions are very generous and very reasonably priced. The staff were excellent and we will definitely return. My nephew and friends soon demolished the food we were unable to eat and took home.

First time in here, great place,lovely food lots of it fantastc .would recommend to everyone

Great pub with a very friendly owner. Big portions of food with enough to take home. A good pint too and a nice coffee. Highly recommended.

Work lunch for 8. Portion size was very generous. Food was piping hot and delicious. Friendly welcome from all staff. Lovely environment. Not a complaint to be had from the whole team.

Marco makes you feel most welcome

Fantastic meal, huge portion and really good value for money, highly recommend!!! Visited the 15/1/22, outstanding for the money and well worth the two hour drive!

Service good, Food good, Prices good, Great outside area, what more could you want. Lovely atmosphere .

After leaving the premises, we got a message that we had not paid. Producing the receipt soon disproved that!

Great small pub. Food was incredible and the portion size was the biggest I've ever had. Superb value for money.

Rocked up on spec as staying locally. The most amazing proper fish and chips, and super friendly staff.

Smadhi g afternoon tea worth every penny and more. Fabulous attentive service, will definitely be goi g back and recommend 100%

Love this place and Marco is so nice

Had a lovely afternoon tea for 7 family members. Everything was nice and fresh and well presented. The staff were very friendly. I can highly recommend the Wheatsheafs afternoon teas. Too good to miss.

Afternoon tea well worth comeing down so much to eat we needed a box to bring last few bits home for next day we will be going back again soon

Outside space 10+ Large portions reasonable quality and reasonably priced. In the middle of village Friendly staff. Limited car parking

Very generous portions beautifully presented and cooked. A jolly atmosphere too!

Very convenient, close to A34, this roadside pub offered a variety of substantial starters. I chose smoked salmon and prawns and was faced with a massive plate of loveliness. My husband chose a fish and chips main. How he's going to eat dinner in our final destination I have no idea. New owners are concentrating on food. Good. It's an excellent stopping off point.

Was only there on a date just had a drink don't live near there unfortunately, staff was very friendly and nice all covid rules applied food did look nice as it come out to other customers, seems like a friendly place for a drink and some food, Honestly if it was near me would probably be 5starts

Brilliant little pub. Good selection of beers and pub food. Portions are huge, such good value for money. Nice atmosphere and outside seating.

Lovely staff, generous meals, great tasting food!! Marco the landlord is so welcoming, we enjoy our family time in our local!

I came here with my family and the portion sizes are absolutely fantastic. The rack of ribs is fantastic value for money and i would gladly pay more The hunters chicken was amazing And the sunday dinner which we originally came for was briliant. Also the staff are fantastic and lovely I will be returning here again.

Great portion sizes, friendly staff and great value for money. Definitely recommend.

My family and I visited the Wheatsheaf for dinner last night. We had a fantastic evening and will definitely return. The food was good, all four of us really enjoyed our meals, and the reception couldn’t have been warmer. The people working in the pub were so welcoming.

We heard the Wheatsheaf had reopened and under new management and were keen to try the new menu. We all chose the burger, chips and onion rings with the option to add cheese and bacon. We all agreed this was absolutely delicious, the quality, taste of the burger was superb and we can't wait to treat ourselves again. I can highly recommend ordering from this pub.

We decided to treat ourselves to a fish & chips and starters delivery from the Wheatsheaf. The food was nothing less than delicious. Easy to phone through and order, delivered to the door with a smile, and the perfect portion ( huge fish in fact- see the pic ) I can honestly say we were as satisfied as the look on our Labrador’s face in the picture. Thank-you very much- we will definitely be ordering again next week.

Proper village pub, great food as well

Nice friendly pub good staff very good food

Lovely friendly service - and the best pies! Would 10000% recommend to anyone. I can’t wait to try more of the menus

Great food & drink, pie's are epic. I'm in there now awaiting my dinner slurping on a very nice Malbec 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Brilliant pub, delicious food, very welcoming and lovely customers. Thoroughly recommend if you're ever in Drayton.

Popped in on a Friday evening to kill a couple of hours before meeting up with friends. Had a delicious Steak pie, mash and peas followed by a fruit crumble.. The pub had a friendly atmosphere and staff and locals were welcoming. Well definitely be returning.

Had a nice gathering with friends here for a Sunday lunch. Lovely cozy pub, excellent selection of drinks, staff could not do enough for you! Food was very very tasty, big puddings, affordably priced, and the gravy was the star of the show, lots of my friends commented on how great it was! Nice little garden. If you have children there is a small but well maintained and fun play apparatus there. So yes! Very much worth a visit!

Sunday lunch was very disappointing.

very pokey, dont serve food on mondays

First class food very freindly new patio area play area for children excellent x

Really lovely and friendly. Enjoyed an afternoon drink in the beer garden.

Very nice old fashioned pub with great food

Friendly staff, nice decor & garden/patio

Really quaint and cosy pub. They have had the garden done which is lovely and the new menu is going down well. Parking isn't a problem as there is plenty across the road on the green

Such a lovely find on a lovely day. Popped in and was made to feel welcome straight away. Will be back often. Thankyou.

Independent free house🤗 ! Had a curry which was fine. Will probably give it another go!!

Jake and jo were very welcoming. The food was fantastic. Very kid friendly. The garden is being done up now. Play are going in very soon. Huge big decked area out the back. And a lovely snug room to enjoy a quiet drink if you like with with friends and family. Will definitely be back!

Excellent Sunday roast - very tasty, good portions, amazing veg and very reasonably priced soft drinks

Such a lovely pub, with a real homely feel! Owners were lovely too and so welcoming and the food was amazing! I am vegetarian so went for the halloumi fries to start, followed by a veggie curry and sticky toffee pudding to finish! Yum! Will definelty be back!

I like the place. Its cozy and vintage architecture brings you back to traditional restarurant during medieval age. The foods are good and tasty. But the prices might be slightly higher compared to other fish n chips or kebab restaurant.

This very friendly pub has a great pint of Guinness which is really up there with my local Donegal pint. Jake behind the bar is probably the best bar man I have had the pleasure to meet. Thanks for your great hospitality. 100% be back.

It's been 6 months since the new owners took over and we thought it was high time to have a meal there. I rang to make a booking and felt a genuine warmth when it was answered - booking was a breeze and we were looking forward to our evening out.The menu is on a blackboard in teh bar area and one or two dishes were sold out - a good sign - so we both opted for the garlic mushrooms and the steak and ale pie - both were excellent - the mushrooms were in a lovely creamy sauce on a slice of garlic bread and the steak pie was refreshingly different to the usual crusty pastry topped pie in a red hot bowl, it was a proper pastry 'encrusted' pie with a rich gravy and accompanied by the usual chips and peas - we were full afterwards. Sadly there was no room for a desert (this time).Cheerful service and a decent house wine were both in abundance. If they're busy, don't be in a rush, it's only a small village pub, not a fast food outlet.Will we go back - oh yes.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere and a bit of banter with the regulars. Had a lovely steak and ale pie and had great service from the young man helping out behind the bar. Would recommend the pub to anybody.

Appalling service , obvious under aged lad serving behind bar won't be returning!!

Place is lovely. Staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic. Highly recommended.

Excellent home made food. Great owners of local pub with real ales on offer.

Very welcoming pub with great management. High quality drink with real ales also available. Visited with a group of 8 and the service we received was amazing with great food. Will definitely be returning shortly.

Lovely village pub, great new owners who are very welcoming. Good selection of drinks. Food is great value, very quick and great taste. Would recommend others to try it!

Everything you could want from a village pub. Top quality food and a friendly, warm, welcoming atmosphere with fantastic landlords. Definitely worth a visit.

visited in December what a Gem! the staff are friendly and can not do enough for you.We had steak and chips which was stunning and great value! the pub is intimate and very nicely decorated they have done alot of work in the short time they have been here.I look forward to my next visit :)

Whether you’re passing through or local, stop in and fill your boots. Lovely new owners, nice food and good selection of beers, spirits and wines! I’ll be returning.

Fabulous food .lovely village pub .

Great food and very friendly and welcoming staff. Definitely recommend

New owners! Friendly and welcoming. It's a must

Afternoon drinks with friends. Very good local pub, friendly landlord, local characters, great atmosphere and a good choice of beers, excellent.

Really friendly landlord and accommodated the whole family (including dog and 3 month old baby) with a cheery smile. The beer was good and food was reasonable pub grub. Everything was fine, nothing to complain about but with the friendly atmosphere I would love to have said the food was great as well.

Great pub, great landlords nothing to much trouble for Austin & Geraldine!

Fantastic local pub. Traditional food done exceptionally well. Highly recommended

I have digs round the corner from this great little pub. It offers a great selection of reasonably priced good food. I pop in once a week for a beer and a meal and I am amazed by the great welcome for everyone by the landlord Austin

Lovely quaint pub with friendly landlord and local customers. Brilliant homemade food too, especially the pie!

We were staying in Drayton for just one night , we were here as I had a track day at the local airfield so we looked for somewhere nearby to have a meal and decided on the Wheatsheaf , the pub Is quaint inside very clean with a few interesting pictures and objects dotted around , the waiting staff ( a young women) was very pleasant and attentive , my wife and I both ordered fish and chips which was excellent really enjoyed it both cleared our plates , the sweet was very well presented not that big but more than enough for us both , this trip was a one off but if I was to return to Drayton I would most definitely eat at the Wheatsheaf again

Visited here this evening with a friend and was very disappointed with the service. Having moved to Drayton around 4 months ago, I have visited here on 4-5 ocassions for dinner. I have a Cocker Spaniel who unfortunately suffers from bad separation anxiety and consequently cannot be left at home alone long. It was nice to find a local pub that appeared to be dog friendly. Anyway, this evening we sat down for dinner in the same area as we had on every other ocassion. The dog was completely relaxed and was lying down under the table/asleep as per usual. He was extremely well behaved and always is when he is around people. Anyway, the owner (presumably?) came over and said ‘can you keep the dog under the table please, if I had known you had a dog I wouldn’t have let you in here!’. Taken aback, I asked the gentleman what he said. It is also worth pointing out the owner has even acknowledged the dog in the past. He repeated himself and walked away. I was very shocked by this as at no point previously had we ever had any friction felt towards the dog and the gentleman’s approach was far from justified. Having worked in customer service orientated positions all my life, he could have been far more diplomatic. When the barman walked over shortly afterwards, I question if the dog was an issue as we would quite happily have moved or even left if I felt this was the case. He insisted he was not a problem. It was clear however from my earlier encounter with his boss this was not the case and I felt very unwelcome. My friend also agreed and was equally taken aback. We finished our meal and drinks as quickly as possible and left; though had planned to stay for dessert and drinks as we had done on previous visits. The evening was totally ruined. I do completely understand if people don’t like dogs however all that is required is a clear policy that does not contradict itself. This evenings approach completely conflicted with my experience during previous visits and frankly the owner handled the situation extremely poorly. It is a real shame as the barman is very friendly and hospitable. I won’t however be returning.

Having visited this pub a few times over the last 3-4 months since moving to Drayton my friend and I really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. It was also a nice place to be able to visit with my Cocker Spaniel who unfortunately suffers from severe separation anxiety if left at home alone. We have had absolutely no problems with the dog and he sits happily under the table, with the friendly Barman even making a fuss of him. Anyway tonight we visited and ordered our food. The dog was sat happily under the table observing people in the bar area but mainly sleeping. The owner (presumably?) however came over and said ‘can you keep the dog under the table, if I had known you had a dog I wouldn’t have let you in here!’. Now I was a little taken aback by this, considering we have always sat in the same place and the said gentleman has even acknowledged my dog in the past. I therefore questioned what he said. He repeated himself and went on his way. Now I appreciate some people don’t like dogs, however having been in here and eaten on many occasions (even sitting in the same area!) I was really taken aback. I then felt very uncomfortable with the dog - despite him being totally placid and relaxed under the table. When the friendly barman came over I asked him if the dog was a problem. He said he wasn’t however clearly from my earlier treatment this is not how it came across. I didn’t want to stay any longer (though usually we have stayed and had dessert and drinks etc) and just felt this ruined the entire experience. If you don’t want dogs here, fair enough - but have a clear policy to your customers and try and delicately handle the situation. I won’t be returning.

Nice pub to have food very friendly staff landlord and landlady very friendly

Went here for a meal 19th December with a friend and we were both really impressed so wanted to leave a review. Initially just dropped in for a couple of drinks but decided to stay and try the menu. I ordered the Pie from their Specials board and my friend went for the Sausage and Mash. Both were great portions and tasted home-made - not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for! Very friendly and accommodating gentleman behind the bar. Well decorated for Christmas and a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely be returning

Lovely evening, gorgeous freshly cooked food, warm and friendly atmosphere. My daughter has coeliac disease and is also vegetarian and she was catered for with ease.