The Windmill Carvery in West Oxfordshire

It isn’t that often I visit The Windmill, but I know the place well enough to know something is very different. There was a different aura in the air today. I didn’t recognise any of the staff members, and whilst they seemed like a large family, they were all unique and discombobulated in their own ways. I must start with some high praise - we were greeted very kindly by a lovely tall Irish lady with a beaming smile. Whilst very busy, she was also very accompanying and allowed us to buy a few of their home-made pint glasses (which she said she wasn’t supposed to do). Hats off to her for the hospitality. Sadly things took a slight turn for the worse whilst we were seated. It was only myself and my partner ordering some pub grub, however, after a brief conversation with the waiter it was quickly apparent that some kind of knowledge barrier prevented us from ordering exactly what we wanted. I have a suspicion this older gentleman was a distinguished chef from years gone by, because there wasn’t a single word I understood in his recommendations. Embarrassingly, we decided to opt for a few beers at the bar before ordering food instead. I must admit, that was a saving grace, for their homemade beer ‘Hawkstone’ was divine. The bartender was full of dry wit which added to a great atmosphere amongst the other guests. He has that familiar family friendly humour, like you wouldn’t be surprised to see him on TV! Not only was the beer exceptional in quality, the slight intoxication seemed to clear up some of the brain fog I was experiencing earlier, since the waiter suddenly seemed to made a lot more sense! So, we finally ordered our meal and enjoyed some local produce - again, simply divine. Despite the great tastes and atmosphere, I couldn’t help but feel the service was jeopardised by the initial language barrier. As such, I did ask the waiter if we could remove our service charge. I should add, this was a new waiter at the time, a dreary English chap who wasn’t impressed with our request. Whilst his thorough and detailed lecture around why a service charge holds such an important role in the overarching finance of the food industry, I tried to hold my ground and get this removed from the bill. It was only after we realised my partner had been asleep for 8 minutes that we sped things up, paid the bill with a 50/50 compromise on the service charge, and got ourselves out of there. All in all, I’d recommend the establishment because, despite some teething problems and unorthodox scenarios, the people are genuine and the food/drink is exceptional. Just keep an eye out for those tractors (given the rural area) - a young man with curly blonde hair had completely blocked my car in so we had to wait half an hour to leave!

37 of us from 2 years old upwards celebrated my Mum's birthday yesterday and planned the lunch with Barry and Vanessa. It was a fantastic occasion in relaxing surroundings with excellent food. The service was good, everybody received their correct pre-ordered menu choice including those with dietary requirements and the location was splendid with a wonderful view. The younger members of the party took the opportunity of the freedom to play and wander on the grassy area during the occasion. Thank you Barry and Vanessa for making it such a memorable day.

As the restaurant ONLY serves Roast Dinners - we expected they would be nice, but the food was really below average. The Roast overall was not good at all - really disappointing.. Two of our party chose Beef and one chose Lamb - and all of our meals were similarly disappointing and the meat (both Beef and Lamb) was tough and fatty. There was a limited selection of vegetables and the potatoes were very hard and dry. Not recommended unfortunately.

Had a large number of us attend a birthday meal here on a Sunday. Most of us travelled over an hour to get there as the person whose birthday it was lives nearby. The place is really nice in a great setting in the Cotswolds and can only imagine is even nicer in the warmer months. We had a warm greeting and this included a greeting from the lovely pub dog named Flora a huge Great Dane. Unfortunately, this is where the good points ends. As we were a large group we had to pre order our food from the menu off the website which is of course understandable to accommodate our large group. The tables we were given were clean yet had a sticky residue on them. Most of our group had ordered the roast dinner (which I was looking forward to) and I must say a frozen ready meal version from a supermarket would have been better. You receive 3 very hard non crispy roast potatoes, undercooked cauliflower cheese, carrots, shredded cabbage, and lots of courgettes. Yes, courgettes with a roast dinner!! I’ve never been given or seen courgettes with a roast dinner and find it such an odd addition. After nearly finishing our meal we noticed that the pigs in blankets were missing from the roast chicken dinner. We asked about the missing food and were told by the owner that we had been looking at their Christmas menu which we begrudgingly accepted as we pre ordered from their menu on their website. One of or party had pre ordered the 100% plant based burger. Served to him was a jalapeño veg burger instead and luckily wasn’t allergic to peppers. We had to assist in calling out food brought to the table too as the young waitress’ were so quiet when approaching us. When it came to the desserts I was really looking forward to the mango, lime & coconut cheesecake I had pre ordered along with other members of our party. When we were given a paper menu the cheesecake was missing from the menu. This puzzled us as we had pre ordered our food and not once had we been told prior that we had pre ordered food from a Christmas menu. If we had have told we would have ordered something else. We didn’t say anything and me personally I didn’t want to order an alternative as I didn’t want the dessert to be of the same quality as the dinner. We had a birthday cake taken in with us which the staff very kindly brought out as a surprise for us. We then became nervous of eating it as the menu stated there is a £3.50 charge per person to eat birthday cake unless a dessert is ordered. As the whole group hadn’t ordered a dessert we were unsure if there would be a charge to eat the cake so we didn’t bother. We then found out there wouldn’t be a charge but as most of us were ready to leave we decided to cut it up and take slices home with us. A member of our group asked if the cake could be sliced for us but the guy gave a very rude ‘well we normally just give you a knife’ response. So the member of our group then asked for a knife and the guy then looked annoyed that he had to go and get one. When we left the restaurant we looked at the ‘correct’ menu out of curiosity and it still states pigs in blankets come with the roast chicken and also the 100% plant based burger is on the menu. Nowhere on the menu is there a jalapeño burger. Also on the website menu is the mango, lime & coconut cheesecake I was so looking forward to too. There are also price discrepancies too between the online menu and the one provided in the restaurant. It’s a shame they serve such mediocre food as the pub is lovely inside and outside with great views. I certainly won’t be coming back the next time I’m in the area.

Thought would give this place a try for Sunday lunch as I have driven past it many times. The building is great and the views amazing but that’s where the compliments end I’m afraid. The young waitress took our order but after nearly an hour no food and when it did turn up one of the meals was wrong. We complained to the manager who could have solved the issue but chose it pay no interest in our complaint and avoid us. We ate what they served up as we were hungry but the meat was thinly sliced pre prepared meat the roast potatoes were not cooked enough in the middle and soggy not crispy. The plate covered in gravy was obviously a ploy to hide the little meat on the plate. No offer of a free drink or discount it was obvious they just didn’t care. So don’t stop to eat here keep driving.

Booked a table for a 2 pm Sunday lunch. Our order was taken promptly but we waited an hour for the food to arrive. Apparently our order had been lost in the kitchen. The waitress hadn’t kept an eye on the orders she had taken and so hadn’t queried why our meals hadn’t been prepared. The manager showed no interest when told of the delay to our orders and failed to approach the table and offer as much as an apology. When the food did arrive, it was mediocre at best. The pork slices were so thin they disintegrated when probed with the fork. The vegetables were overcooked and minimal. The cauliflower cheese showed no evidence of ever having had contact with cheese at anytime. The grounds of the restaurant are also shabby. Definitely a place to be avoided.

We Have been to this restaurant about 4 times, and always thought food and service was great however on going to this restaurant on 18th Feb 2024 for Sunday lunch we were very disappointed 1 roast pork,1 roast lamb.The roast lamb look like it came out of boil on the bag, The pork was very nice I asked for no gravy on plate and instead be served in a little pot, but meal came up with gravy all over meat.potatoes were disgusting and veg was mostly carrot a spoon of cabbage courgettes and green beans all looked stewed the only nice veg was cauliflower cheese,, The location looking over the countryside is spectacular, but the surrounding area around restaurant needs tiding up, dust on window siles and sticky tables would not return should have gone to a carvery a lot more cheaper

Haven’t been here for years so decided a revisit was in order. We’d booked for 1pm but as we were running very early, after attending the Remembrance service in Witney, we rang to ask if we could come earlier. We had two hungry grandchildren with us who had been in the parade. Lovely man on the phone said “no problem”. So a promising start and we arrived at 12.00pm and were the first diners through the door. Warm welcome and promptly shown to our table. The staff at this point were all pleasant. We brought a pack of cards with us to keep the children (7 & 8) occupied. Our grandson has ADHD so it’s important we can have something to do. There didn’t seem to be anything for children. So bear that in mind if you book. We had two roast lamb dinners, two vegan burgers and chips, four soft drinks, four puddings and a pot of tea for one. Cost £137.78. Now had the food been outstanding or even good we would have been okay with the cost. We knew the price before we arrived and had assumed the food would be so much better than it was. The puddings were nicer than the main courses. Unfortunately, once we’d finished pudding and we’re waiting for the tea, a chap came over to clear the glasses. He certainly wasn’t dressed as though he worked in hospitality! He asked us quite curtly if we were waiting for anything. I replied “yes” He asked “what”and I confirmed a pot of tea. He then walked off. He was offhand. Unsure whether it was us playing cards or what, but we were waiting for the tea, they had empty tables and no one waiting. We were there less than two hours in total. We appreciate costs are rising and we also want to know staff are paid a decent wage. In return, for £137+ we expect a first class lunch and a welcoming atmosphere. Disappointing.

Attended a wedding here in July. What a dreadful experience! The venue is a disgrace,before the day, we were cleaning the decking area and clearing up dog poo from the grass area!! Hedges were not cut as promised,to enjoy the view. The owner was difficult to deal with and did not do things that were promised.The whole place is neglected and lacks any atmosphere. I cannot think of any positives to say as usually there is one!!

I go to the restaurant often and I went in last week because they have a new menu so I had the fish and chips and it was out of this world the best fish and chips I ever had had the batter was beautiful and light and very tasty and they do half a barbecue chicken which I had one day that was beautiful and fresh not frozen chicken and the all day breakfast is to die for it is definitely a must try me on the menu and all at very reasonable prices and lovely friendly service and atmosphere the best food to in the cotswolds phillip Bryan

Very poor welcome when we walked in. The man with the bald spot on the back of his head head walked up to us, said hi then turned around and walked back to the bar. At first we were confused and thought he was another customer, then we stood there and he just looked at us - a bit awkward moment of silence...- felt like we were not welcome there -(we are a mixed race family and this was a fine country pub ). Anyway, the next lady who took us to table was cordial. Got drinks. I am not from UK -my partner is - and dont particularly like the roast dinners - very bland everywhere I go, so I was hoping to have a burger - was told they dont do burgers on the weekend LOL. So I ordered the roast dinner - all 3 of us. I honestly dont know what the fuss is about this dish - big giant monster of a dry piece of flavourless dough shaped like a warped bow, sat on top of 2 flavourless cuts of beef - plain roast potatoes and gravy, side cauliflower with cheese, string beans and broccoli -zero flavour. Ate what i could and thought we make a better roast at home!! Why on earth are we paying for this??? Noticed the cheesecake and other deserts were £8.00 a pop!! For a slice of cake and ice cream??LOL No thank you. Bill was £76.76 for 3 roast dinners, 2 large soft drinks and a bottle of Becks 0%. What a complete waste of money. Never again!! I would have been happier having KFC and gone grocery shopping LOL - at least i would have gotten more value. Beautiful building and grounds - thats about it - the food is flavourless.

Brilliant experience from start to finish. We turned up without booking, yes I read negative reviews before making our way over, but thought we’d try it anyway. We had the most delicious food, the couple who run it are lovely people, greeted us when we entered, we had a party of 8, 4 adults and our four children. They got us a table ready, got us our drinks orders and the food was delicious. The view outside is amazing, if you get a window seat, you get to see that breathtaking view. Even inside, it’s so beautiful. Solid oak everywhere, mezzanine floor and high ceilings. The man who runs it, told me about the history of the building witch was fascinating. They had a dog there by the entrance, a 4 year old Great Dane named Flora. She was a gentle giant. Very friendly beautiful dog. We also had a fussy eater with us, our nephew who was adamant he wanted pasta, pasta wasn’t on the menu but the staff did ask the chef if they could do a one off, unfortunately they had no pasta at the time but they tried their hardest to give other options. Honestly a great place, sometimes you have to ignore negative reviews, could have been a bad day or too busy at the time, understaffed etc. You have to give businesses a chance! I’d definitely come back again when I’m next in the area.

Crap food never again and dirty dishes a disgusting place don't waste your hard earned cash ................................ ....

One of the worst experiences ever. I won’t talk about the food quality, because if you like the food or not, is subjective. The only thing I can comment is that the food Safety is poor. We found a plastic wrap inside the cooked burger, I assume the wrap that the burger was stored. P.S Starters came 1 hour after the order, and the mains almost 2 hours after the order. FYI, the place was almost empty.

We've been on a quest for the best Sunday roast in the Cotswolds. Booked into The Windmill to add it to our list and discovered that it easily rose to our Number One choice. What an impressive, delightful venue with an outstanding Sunday roast lunch. My husband had lamb; I had turkey, and both were accompanied by all the regular sides (roasties, yorkies, cooked cabbage) and a generous selection of cauliflower cheese, haricot verts, glazed carrots. My husband gave his lamb and mint sauce dish a big thumbs up and I was equally happy with my lean turkey with dressing and gravy. We agree that The Windmill is now our go-to for our traditional Sunday roast as well as being a safe choice for sharing with visitors (a unique statement but many Sunday roasts are far from impressive!). We're looking forward to having a summer Sunday roast on the extensive patio overlooking the gorgeous green rolling hills surrounding the restaurant. All in all, a satisfying experience that we look forward to repeating.

This is a wonderful pub with a great choice on their menus. The food was well cooked and presented. The staff were friendly and attentive the only downside was the time for mains to arrive after our staters took an hour

This was our second visit to The Windmill and as expected, we had an excellent dining experience. The setting in the middle of Cotswold Countryside is wonderful and there is a large garden area which makes it suitable for events like Wedding Receptions, etc. The restaurant is very comfortable and has a really welcoming atmosphere. On arrival our greeting was very friendly and professional which set the tone for the whole experience. The menu has a good and varied range and our food was excellently presented and cooked. The drinks menu caters for all tastes. The whole dining experience was first class and we would eat here more often if it weren’t for the 34 miles trip each way, so this is for us a special event venue! The toilets are spotless. Recommended.

We met a couple of relations for lunch as it was a half way meeting place between Cheltenham and Oxford. Easy to find, beautiful view. Lovely welcome from a large, gentle dog and staff. We were all pleased with what we had ordered - chicken, salmon and scampi, followed by generous dessert. We had a very pleasant meal in lovely surroundings and I would go again.

We booked an early table for Mother's Day lunch. When we arrived it took several minutes for anyone to take any notice, despite there being several staff at the bar. The table was clean but very sticky and the room was very cold. The food was OK, though the vegetables were only lukewarm. The real problem came when we ordered dessert: I have a nut allergy and asked if the key lime pie was nut-free. I was assured that there were "absolutely no nuts anywhere" on the pie, which was not true. When it arrived the top was covered in almonds. Obviously I sent it back untouched, so I was extra annoyed to see it hadn't been removed from the final bill and I had to ask for it to be taken off. There are several much better experiences to be had nearby for the same price, so we won't be repeating this one.

Nice place, but too many negatives: Overpriced food which was nothing special, lacked flavour and was not hot. Really poor value for money. On arriving, despite several staff being around, it took a few minutes for anyone to speak to us. Too many young and inexperienced staff; our waitress was poorly dressed and did not really know what she was talking about. Slow service on drinks and food. Overall very disappointed having heard that this was a really good place to eat. Won't be returning.

We visited here for our work Chritmas dinner. There were a few positives - bar staff friendly ( beware of the prices!) and Xmas disco good. Firstly I sat with my coat on for the first 30 minutes as the radiator by our table wasn't on. The food was below average especially as they charge £43 for 3 courses. No tea/coffee and no crackers - I've never been anywhere for Christmas that these aren't offered. Plates of roast swimming in gravy and no one asked if they wanted this. It did say plated meal but think this made it more like a school canteen. We asked for sauces and were given a small ramekin of cranberry for 10 people. Some serving staff quite rude and argued that they had brought our all meals even though clearly one of us hadn't received theirs. They then waited 15 minutes for it to arrive and had to ask 3 times. They were expecting a big party but at this stage there were only 14 of us in the restaurant. I don't usually complain but save your money and go elsewhere. A shame as the venue/decor is lovely

We've been going to the Windmill, under it's various owners for 20 years. Sunday lunches were always excellent. Yesterday, our visit was made unpleasant by parents who did not seem to understand that their screeching children made the otherwise pleasant room a nightmare - somewhere between a MacDonalds on a school holiday and London Zoo. We left after the first course, and therefore cannot judge the dishes. One parent, oblivious of other guests, encouraged his brat to misbehave, obviously under the impression that he was at home (God help the neighbours!). This is no fault of the restaurant, or its staff; although it might be possible to arrange other areas in the restaurant as 'child friendly'. Like a cage outside.

I booked through their website a table for 6 people for my birthday celebration and received a confirmation email.  8 days later I rang to add another person to the booking. The man who answered the phone said that my reservation was not possible as...

Came in for a Sunday dinner for 8 people. Unfriendly welcome after hanging around at the bar for ages. When the food arrived one kids meal was missing and we had to wait and prompt the waiters for it. Food was ok but seems over...

We had booked a Sunday lunch sitting for 8 family members to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. First of all no greeting at the door and a lot of hanging around the bar until someone approached us! Of our 8 roast dinners ordered 2 did not...

Stopped off as couple on trip between Bicester and Cirencester. Saw signs from A40 and restaurant looked good from the main road, though entrance and car park not easiest to find ! At around 7 pm on a Friday night, was not busy and we...

Went out for dinner with a friend. The staff were friendly and the food was lovely. I had the pie and my friend had the burger and both were good. We were the only ones there so was a bit quiet!

A lovely atmosphere, superb food and friendly owners and staff . The views from the restaurant are amazing Recommended for any special occasion

Come to The Windmill if you like hot food but terrible attitude from the manager. Booked in advance for lunch, we were early so asked to have coffee before being seated. Large coffee table not clean, manager argued that it was underneath the glass (there...

Awful. What a bad experience. Really unfriendly waiter, who made us feel so unwelcome. He was especially cold to my child. The food was really low grade. Boiled fish and boiled potatoes covered in tasteless white sauce doesn’t cut it for us. The bin of...

Place was nice but service and food terrible would not recommended, there's a big dog on the premises (! ove dogs) but not in the restaurant or free to roam in and out if the kitchen, staff rushed of there feet, and not up to...

Fabulous views. First time visit and very impressed. Sunday roast excellent. Great presentation and staff very attentive

We were invited to join friends for lunch at The Windmill.. As soon as we drove in and saw the glorious views we felt a million miles from the busy A40 and the bustle of Burford High Street. We were pleased to be able to...

A few weeks past myself brother in law and his partner were booked into the resturant for sunday lunch. Despite our booking we were told to find a table. After placing our order we waited for half an hour then told it would be a...

I was really hopeful however slightly disappointed I would say it was good but not great. Service was good although a bit fantic - there was a lot of rushing around so not very relaxing to eat your meal in. However the people are nice...

Decided to leave hotel and travel up the road as seen this place on map. What a lucky break! Place has wow factor. Lovely scenery, greeted by humongous Great Dane. Family run place with lovely staff also. Menu very good, we had trouble which to...

The Windmill Sunday lunch was one of the best ones I have eaten. It was so tasty. There was plenty of room between the tables and it was well ventilated, especially as Covid cases are rising again. The views at the back of the restaurant...

Visited with wife and two children for Sunday roast. We were seated swiftly and drinks brought promptly. We both had roast beef, and kids had pizza, and fish fingers. The roast beef was lacklustre to say the least. Dry vegetables, slightly tough beef, and watery,...

After getting stuck in traffic and then looking for a place to have lunch which is dog friendly we were very presently surprised. We will stop again on our way between Herefordshire and London for a fantastic meal severed by welcoming staff.

We met for a family reunion at The Windmill yesterday. There were 12 of us and we pre-ordered our mains (although this wasn’t essential). The food was enjoyable and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We also enjoyed sitting on the sofas in the...

Returned here today for Sunday lunch after a gap of several years.Now under new ownership , and unfortunately not anywhere near as good as it used to be.Not terrible by any means but only average food which was not very hot and fairly poor service.Coupled...

Sunday lunch with the family, service really slow, and given the number of waiting staff standing around guess the problem is in the kitchen. Roasts were ok but roast potatoes awful. Plenty of other places offering Sunday roasts nearby, so won’t be returning.

I visited Saturday early evening (with my 13 & 9 Yr old daughters) to enjoy a drink in the sun! Wow, just wow, the views are absolutely stunning and I had the pleasure of speaking with the owners whilst there - they are so lovely....

This is our favourite place for Sunday roast, we’ve tried them all around the Witney area and this is by far the best. Always plenty of helpful waitresses, delicious tender meats, large tasty Yorkshire pudding, generous selection of fresh vegetables, lush cauliflower cheese and plenty...

Good wholesome food served by friendly and efficient staff in a beautiful setting.Interesting drinks list.Reasonable prices.Sit back and enjoy the views and enjoy your lunch.

We popped in here for lunch over the bank holiday on the off chance and it didn’t disappoint! We were greeted by a gentleman, I assume one of the owners, and their Great Dane! We had a little sausage dog with us and she was...

Have been to this charming restaurant before albeit prior to lockdown and always been very impressed with service and food. Sadly, this was not the case on Easter Sunday, though we arrived shortly after they opened & before they got very busy. We were shown...

We where looking for a place to go with our disabled child and our dog for lunch, and living in Witney we thought this place would be great, nice gardens for a quick walk, and a good sized car park. The place is lovely and...

Awful. Where to start?! First family get together since Before Covid - we have been twice before with a large family party and had good experiences so we were really looking forward to it. Terrible customer service from start to finish - no warm greeting...

Just had the most delicious fish and chips and latte every thing was hot. The service was very good and very welcoming . The view from window table was remarkable. The owners were lovely people would definitely visit again if we are this way. it...

What could be nicer than devouring a falling-off-the-bone tender lamb shank with creamy mashed potato, washed down with a delicious Merlot, whilst watching the sunset over the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswold’s countryside? The answer: Nothing. Upon entry, the feel at The Windmill is...

Having read reviews on their website(mistake) we were looking forward to a good meal. That did not happen, we were greeted by a massive dog - should have left at that point. we later observed same dog wandering into the kitchen, We waited ages for...

We were really looking forward to a lovely evening meal expecting excellent quality food and service. Unfortunately, this was not our experience. It would take a lot to convince me that any of the food was cooked fresh. The steak and Guinness pie tasted more...

What an awesome experience having Sunday Roast on a rainy day with my dad visiting from overseas. Warm and welcome atmosphere. The staff are attentive with excellent service and exceptional food! We were a table of 3 and we each had a different plate, varying...

A fantastic find. Varied traditional menu, something for everyone. A good choice of freshly prepared dishes. Not frozen, warmed up ready meals like the chains. Very attentive and helpful staff nothing was too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere and great views across the valley. A really...

Had a great Sunday lunch at the Windmill, piping hot, plenty of food, great veggies and an extra jug of gravy, Staff excellent

Really fabulous, great veggies, great service loved our lunch & puddings we’re equally fab. Waitress was brilliant & we had granny to 1 yr old & everyone was made welcome. Real treat

Wonderful food and attentive staff in a a beautiful place. Sunday roast had plenty to offer with lots of fresh veg, and extra fravy as standard.

They took £100 from my daughter for a voucher along with a booking for Saturday Jan 29 confirmed I looked at the website the day before to discover they had decided to close for 2 weeks including Jan 29 So we were left stranded in...

On my weekly commute from London I pass this restaurant. It looks, from the roundabout, so inviting with a beautiful Christmas tree in the window. I decided to book for dinner on NY eve. What a disappointment. Sad decor, half empty and very mediocre food....

Wow, what an amazing venue to have a family 18th Birthday celebration. The location, the setting, the food, and the staff were unbelievable, truly amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. The snug area is perfect for a party of up to 20 people, and the...

My work colleagues and I visited the Windmill this month to have our annual Christmas meal, and we had a brilliant time! The food tasted very nice, especially the chocolate cake which I had for dessert. All in all a great evening was had :)...

On the way from a walk in Burford we decided to stop at The Whindmill on the roundabout at Asthall. We had a great Sunday Lunch with lovely vegetables and great selection of meats! I would be happy to go back on another occasion. Atmosphere...

My friend and I arrived at midday and were invited to choose a table. We selected one by the window for the beautiful scenic views, despite the wet and grey weather. The waitress was very patient as we had been chatting and not decided what...

The windmill restaurant is a beautiful gem of a place that we have been to many times over the years we have lived in Oxfordshire. We decided to book our Christmas party there for this year. Food was nice, although limited vegetarian options. For such...

Lovely food and good options for childrens meals. Great service, a really nice welcome when we arrived from all staff we encountered. We hope to return when next in the Cotsolds during the day so we can enjoy the view!

Came in as a group. Food was alright but service was slow and all very young. Has gone downhill since reopening. Dont reccomend for the price.

To use an old phrase - well worth the bus fare. The family met at the centrally located restaurant after travelling 50 miles but we were delighted with the quality of the meal and staff service. It was a busy Sunday lunch but well-prepared and...

We went for Sunday lunch, there was 6 of us. The Sunday dinners havnt any taste at all, very bland food and the service was dreadful. Definitely wouldn't go back. The only good thing about the food was all fresh veg, proper roast potatoes and...

A lovely drive through trees opening out to a panaromic view of the countryside is the start to our visit. Inside we were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Our order was taken promptly and soon large plates of food arrived, the meats were...

Great entrence service and staff Lovely food nice and quiet I would love to come here again Lovely clean toilets And a beautiful building

came here for dinner and the food was lovely, lovely little place for a party or a wedding i felt as well, ignore the bad reviews as i think this is a lovely resturant x well done to the chef as they serve up a...

Excellent Sunday roast, very good portions, plentiful, really good meat, and generous portions of very good vegetables, good service, nice place, lovely setting. Very impressed.

We had a lovely experience at The Windmill. The roast dinner was very tasty, nice presentation, very good customer service. The place was clean, spacious with nice view.

The website claims it’s a gastro pub but, other than the venue and balcony view, it’s just a very average pub restaurant. The décor looks cheap, no table cloths, paper napkins and an A4 paper menu doesn’t shout gastro to me. The food looked and...

We came here for a good Sunday roast and we were not disappointed. The customer service was excellent from start to finish, food was served quickly, and tasted delicious. We will definitely be back!

Excellent Sunday dinner. Beautifully cooked with plenty of vegetables. Very good service and very polite staff. Very enjoyable meal

Had a table booked for 12.30. Arrived a little after 12 to an empty venue and carpark. Sat outside on a nice terrace with a splendid view across the valley. The drinks order was slow to arrive, it was only 3 teas. The food was...

Four of us had a really nice meal on a Saturday night the views are amazing over the Windrush valley and the restaurant is very pretty our food was delicious piping hot service was good as was menu selection and it was a nice touch...

Booked a table for 2 people for Sunday lunch. Very friendly staff and great service. We chose the turkey meal which arrived very promptly and was delicious. Very reasonably priced at £16 per person for the food. The only gripe we had was on checking...

We visited on Sunday for an anniversary celebration lunch. The meat portion was poor for the price but was good quality and cooked nicely. The Roast potatoes were unappetising -the large size was off-putting and they were soggy on the outside and hard in the...

July 30th 21, Really really lovely meal and service ! Can not fault this venue at all, service was excellent and food was delicious! Worth every penny, fresh, tasty and looked amazing, this is our venue of choice now without a doubt, not sure about...

We had a fabulous wedding. Rhiannon and her family are lovely owners with care and attention to detail. The food, décor, and everything was superb!

Nice premises and warm and friendly staff.covid measures in place .but the meals we had were rather be land and quite frankly appeared to be priced as with many other venues .to make up there financial losses due to covid.iy came as a shock to...

We chose The Windmill as the venue for our 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration and were not disappointed. Rhiannon and Matt were very attentive in catering for our requirements to make the evening a very special one. On the night the team were efficient and friendly....

About midway between Bicester and Cheltenham, so convenient for meeting friends. Food adequate, expensive, and disappointing. Will try again in a few weeks, and hope for improvement Service erratic and Tables sticky !!

The food was delicious and the staff were highly attentive and professional. I had the salmon with roast potatoes - everything really well seasoned. The tartare sauce was the best I’ve ever tasted. My partner had a lamb burger with some perfectly fried onion rings...

My wife and I took my Father in law for a 93rd birthday lunch Wednesday. We have been on and off for several years and always had great service and food, this is the 1st visit under the new owners I believe. The welcome, food...

I don't usually write reviews but I felt I needed to here. you walk into the venue and it looks really lovely, such a nice building (albeit empty on a Friday eve). We sat outside and we served promptly. Normally I'd have the steak (£24.50)...

We have used the Windmill to meet up with my parents for many years and usually the food has been excellent even after changing hands. Unfortunately on today’s experience it has definitely deteriorated. The venue has gone from a carvery to a Sunday banquet and...

Waiter unable to provide cushions for outdoor seating and advised no Guinness which were provided later by another waiter. Still waiting for drinks half an hour later when waiter came to take food order. Three of the party of four requested chicken dish which we...

Had dinner here Saturday evening, lovely location ,great food & excellent service,would definitely recommend.

Thank you for making us feel safe for our first (only?) family get-together indoors during the COVID-19 circumstances. Five perfect meals, including Sunday roast, vegetarian Sunday roast, two vegan meals, and one for someone who doesn’t like a roast meal.

The food was really good and made to order. Not overly priced but good value and a step up from normal pub grub. Service was great and the waitress wasn't at the table hounding us, she only asked if all was ok once then we...

This was a Surprise Anniversary Meal for my girlfriend and myself. I had been in contact with Rhiannon and the team. We were totally looked after. Cant wait to visit again xxx 10/10 5 Stars

Firstly I offer a quick summary stating what we found was mostly good, unfortunately bad and/or just ‘indifferent’ about our experience at this eatery. For anyone needing further detail please find this within the full review below. What was good: Ambience, Location, Views, Menu variety,...

My wife and I with two friends dined here on a Wednesday evening. The venue is delightful, and the staff very welcoming. Myself and the other male in the party had whitebait, and the two ladies, prawn cocktail. We all enjoyed the starters. We all...

Great Friday evening meal. Portion size was very good, so generous I couldn’t eat it all. Dessert was delicious and a reasonable size. Looking forward to going back today for Sunday Lunch.

Beautiful food in lovely surroundings. Dining room overlooks fantastic rolling countryside. Roast dinner was amazing - great choice of vegetables and meat was cooked to perfection. Will visit again.

We went to the Cotswolds for the weekend, and met our son at this restaurant for dinner. The food choice, given it's lockdown and places are limiting what they do, was great - something for everyone. Location-wise - just outside of Burford towards Witney and the views are stunning.I would also say that their Covid-19 restrictions were adhered to, with plenty of space between tables, and how they served as well. At the moment, there are discounted meals as well, which should help to attract business