Wykham Arms in Cherwell

A warm, well maintained, clean and friendly tavern offering excellent meals and deserts. We enjoyed our dinner and the atmosphere was very comfortable.

Christmas meal to meet up with family. There was 11 of us, fish and chips were excellent lovely crisp batter and not greasy, we all had something different, the only starter that was disappointing was peppers that were roasted, the rest were great. The main courses sea bass, fish and chips, steaks, roast Turkey came quickly and were hot, and everyone was served all together, the service for drinks to the table was very slow, , would recommend and will be back again.

Lovely food in a lovely setting with lovely staff! Just lovely! We both had steak which was cooked to perfection with great chips and the deserts were both original and delicious. They were very accommodating of our dog and young baby too including making my wife feel comfortable whilst breastfeeding. There’s a great deal of choice in the Cotswolds but this is definitely worth a visit.

Booked here as we had passed it on our way to arriving at our nearby accommodation at Epwell. searched Google and saw had good ratings. It didn’t disappoint. Short 10 minute drive to sit outside on a patio on a summers evening to great food reasonably priced with friendly service. Arancini were crisp and hot and my fish & chips although a simple dish can so often go wrong. Lovely light crisp batter with fluffy chips, fish was moist & flavoursome not dry over cooked as can be the case. The sea bass main was yummy too. Can thoroughly recommend the pear tart worth the wait wish we’d had two! Would recommend readily - thanks guys for a lovely meal at a reasonable price

Sadly not quite up to expectations. We were seated promptly on arrival and our order was taken quickly. The food that was served was of a good standard. However there were a few things throughout the meal that let the side down slightly. I ordered the bread and houmous for starter, when it arrived there was no houmous. When I questioned this I was told they didn't have any left, the waitress asked what I would like instead - not a question I can answer with out being given a list of options! When we asked her to find out she came back from the kitchen saying there was no alternative, would I like some butter. Had I known all of this before ordering I would have chosen something other than bread and butter. Another member of our party who arrived after the initial group ordered a lime and soda to drink but was served what tasted like a lemonade instead, when this was questioned she was told it was the lime and soda she asked for, yet it tasted very different to the lime and soda ordered by another member of the group... When it came to dessert, it was asked if the sticky toffee pudding came with ice cream as it wasn't mentioned on the menu, we were told it did. However when the desserts arrived there was no ice cream, when we queried this we were each given a small ramekin containing one scoop of chocolate ice cream, a little bit of an odd combination with sticky toffee pudding and a shame not to have had it all on the same plate. Finally, as much as we love dogs, having them constantly run under the table around our feet wasn't ideal for a sunday lunch time. It's a shame the service and attention to detail wasn't quite up to scratch as the majority of the food could not be faulted at all and they catered well for the various dietary requirements of the group.

Disappointed. Although the food really was quite good the service and atmosphere were poor. I love dogs but there were lots barking throughout our meal inside. Some of the waiting team were quite unhelpful and abrupt. When we asked if we could have some dessert, without being offered a menu we were just asked ‘what do you want?’ We were made to feel difficult for asking to see one. An expensive meal that did not feel as special as it should have done.

Following reviews and staying close, we popped in and was not disappointed! Greeted by a very warm, small team.. we sat outside. Initial reviews said to go for the Korean ribs starter, so we did! Both of us! Absolutely stunning, lumps of meat dropping off the rib with a delicious marinade. For main, I had the fish platter which you can have as a starter or beef up as a main. It was very well prepared; credit to the chef and kitchen team! My girlfriend had chicken flatbreads which was perfect on a boiling day and executed very well! Local ale on tap, very friendly staff and a top well executed menu. GO VISIT!!

Visited for lunch today after a tour of Hook Norton Brewery food was excellent and lovely friendly service. We were celebrating a friends 60th and they kindly decorated a plate with chocolate Happy Birthday and put a candle in his dessert. Would highly recommend!

I had pre-booked a table here, and the lady on the telephone was really polite and helpful, this seems to be the way at Wykham Arms as the whole team were helpful and very friendly. I ordered the asparagus with duck egg for starter, not expecting much as asparagus is usually luke warm, what a wonderful surprise as when it arrived it was hot, and delicious, my dog never eats the white of eggs but gulped a bit down. The fish and chips that I had for main course was equally delicious and the batter so very light, and tasty, the fish was lovely. All in all I could not fault Wykham Arms at all.

most disgusting meal i have ever had was a take away the meat was tough and uncooked as was the potatoes most went in my bin

Top quality food, far exceeded expectations. Very attentive staff and a reasonable wine list. Great atmosphere and reasonably priced for the quality.

We had a hen party meal here last weekend, we had to change the booking to Friday from Saturday at short notice and the management were very flexible in accommodating us, which as a group of 12 is quite rare. The staff were really helpful, and no funny looks at our 80s outfits! Food was great. Would recommend if you’re staying in the area!

I went to this lovely country pub last week for my 50 th birthday. It was a truly wonderful experience. The food was amazing. I had roast beef dinner the meat was gorgeous. Fast professional service. The location is stunning rolling hills everywhere. Plenty of parking. The lady who looked after us was delightful. Great portions and the 27 in my part had a secluded area. Great way to end my fabulous birthday celebrations. Look forward to visiting again sometime soon🥂🍾🎉

We had the most fantastic Sunday lunch yesterday at the Wykham Arms. We started with drinks at the fire and then we were seated in the restaurant for our 3 course lunch. Everything was delicious. Best Sunday lunch in the area by far.

Called in for a evening meal here seemed a nice place was greeted with a warm welcome which was nice was not busy even though football was on I would say maybe 15people eating I had the burger which was standard fare and was ok my friend had the fish and chips which was riddled with bones and spoilt the meal we ordered a pudding which took over 25mim To arrived in the end we cancelled it what a real shame as I read the reviews before coming like I always do on this occasion trip advisor reviews failed to meet the product we cannot always be spot on This is a genuine review of the experience we had

First class dining, so lucky to have this on our doorstep. Great ambience, delicious food, A1 service - can recommend without reservation!!

Both times we've been here the service has been very good and so has the food. The relaxed atmosphere is that of a genuinely local pub and the absence of loud music / television on both our visits was a bonus. This is a pleasant old pub set in some very pleasant countryside with footpaths p[providing an opportunity for a post lunch walk.

We went for dinner last night, our first time and what a treat it was, salt pepper chilli squid and nachos for staters, both amazing, best nachos ever had. We both had the steak for our mains, cooked perfectly and great quality meat.Fantastic service, beautiful decor and very good value for money.We will be back, found our new eating place.Many thank for a lovely evening.Phil & Julia x

I've visited many times since moving to the area from Essex and absolutely love it here. The home made burger is my favourite but I'm partial to one of the fantastic steaks on a Wednesday too!!

Been here several times and excellent food, service and atmosphere as usual. In a lovely village a few miles from Banbury. Highly recommended.

we tried a few being in the area for a week and left this until last, as it had best reviews,. We were not disappointed, bustling place (we went Friday) nice beer, burgers and nachos all round, which were excellent, good beef and cooked expertly, smiles all round from the staff.....what's not to like? try it if you're near.....try it if you're not!

A true British country pub. Pub style menu, lovely staff, very warm. Pub is immaculate and surrounded by some lovely villages and countryside.....worth a visit

When friends dropped in mid-week we were looking for good food and wine in a relaxing atmosphere, ideally outside in the sunshine. Perhaps because it was market day in Banbury, the Wykham Arms was not busy and we felt as comfortable and relaxed sitting in the courtyard as we would have at home. We ate from the excellent selection of starters and small plates: all were beautifully presented and delicious. Damian recommended a Shiraz Viognier which was also excellent. Thank you.

Située dans un ravissant village, Wykhams Arms est le parangon de l'auberge rurale anglaise et, en plus, la cuisine y est soignée et le service absolument charmant. À recommander sans réserve à ceux qui ont la chance de passer dans cette jolie région.

Es un pub encantador de paja en un pintoresco pueblo justo al lado de la 'camino'. Una cálida bienvenida y opciones de donde sentarse, ya que era una noche tan precioso, nos sentamos en la terraza exterior. El menú fue una sorpresa muy agradable, pequeño sugerirlo es todo casero y algunas alternativas encantador incluyendo varias opciones vegetarianas. Tuve el queso de cabra, mi amigo el calamar chili para empezar ambas eran excelentes y muy bien presentados. Podría haber comido mucho más de el queso de cabra era tan sabroso con acompañamientos de fruta y vestidor. bastante temprano Ambos fuimos para el bistec de solomillo clásico que era muy buena y el lado de frijoles en mantequilla de ajo fue una gran adición. Ninguno de nosotros somos postre pero había visto algunos vienen a otras mesas y me parecía muy bueno y bastante pijo, así que no me pude resistir casablaca. No me decepcionó, deliciosa crema chantilly en la luz, frambuesa natillas puré y un delicioso tang de jerez en la esponja debajo. Inicialmente parecía pequeña, pero realmente me estaba lleno después! ! Muy rápido y educado, servicio amable, me gustó que trajeron con servilletas fresco de cada campo como cubiertos se muestra lo que les importa es lo que están haciendo. Había algunas buenas cervezas de la bomba de mano y una sidra Aspells ofrecen nunca he visto antes que me encantó. Recientemente, se han mudado este pub ha ido directamente a la cima de la lista de lugares para llevar a los visitantes para comer.

Great food in a beautiful environment. Staff very attentive & plenty of advice given on meals that could be adapted for the vegan in our group. 10/10

We had been looking for a venue to celebrate our Wedding. We visited the Wykham Arms for a drink a few months before and then returned for a meal. Our very first impression was meeting Debbie the Landlady, her welcome was so warm and sincere....

Acabo de volver de los brazos wykham. Lugar precioso. Muy tranquilo y no estaba lleno de gente y muy limpio y bien cuidado. Nos encontramos en la internet ya que estábamos buscando un lugar para encontrarse con la familia a medio camino, así que era una hora en coche desde donde estamos en la zona de Milton Keynes. La comida era deliciosa y muy bien presentada y el servicio era excelente. Hay una zona al aire libre para sentarse en un buen día, aunque estaba lloviendo cuando estuvimos allí. Además de un amplio aparcamiento. Sin duda llegar a ir allí de nuevo. Una cosa a tener en cuenta es que no cometas el error de mirar el menú en internet y decidir de antemano lo que va a tener como yo lo hice. Me error al leer la pequeña nota que dice el menú está sujeto a cambios y así fue decepcionante que era completamente diferente y no se parecía al menú real hoy.

Just come back from one of the most amazing Sunday lunches! It's under a ten min drive away and first time here. Hubby LOVED it and so did I. Service was great, staff were lovely and food was delicious. Definitely will be returning:) thank you for the lovely food.

We have lived locally for a little over a year. We treat ourselves to Sunday lunch about once every three months, always searching for that perfect one, many have fell short. This is now our go to place. The food, the price, the staff, all wonderful. There are others around all with their merits (alot of friendly pubs), however the food here is on another level, and incredibly priced for the excellent quality. We had a lovely light crab starter, an incredible lamb main, a delicious apple streusel and decadant choccy tart. All really amazing. I hope the standards remain this high in the future as I can see us being regulars! Tiny thing to note, careful if you drive a low car theres a bit of a bump entering the carpark, dont get stuck! 16/4/17

Excellent food; great service; very nice ambience and a surprisingly big car park for a village pub! Highly recommended and Well worth a trip!

We visited for a family meal. The food was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The menu choice was good and, most importantly for us they were very accommodating of our particular requirements (they were happy to adapt a menu to suit one of our diners.....).Would definitely recommend.

Basically, I was "glutened" (being coeliac, I need to steer away from gluten containing food) and the restaurant owner/chef never admitted his responsibility. Indeed, after a few email exchanges, his attitude got worse and worse and his last reply was "Go away"...Maybe some cross contamination occurred which can happen, but the arrogance and total lack of customer service of this so called chef is absolutely astounding. If you are a coeliac sufferer, go there at your own peril

Me and my now husband hosted a special wedding meal at the Wykham Arms - and it was nothing short of incredible. We have both been dining at the pub for a good few years and it is by far the best food and wine for miles. But the wedding day was just exquisite! Damian and Debbie met with us to create a bespoke menu and taste wine, which was lovely. On the day itself, the food was Michelin Star worthy! Three courses and a fourth of homemade cake by Debbie, which I think is one of the best cakes I've ever tasted (sorry Mum). This pub really is something special and it would bea crime not to try it yourself!!!

We have been drinking and dining at this fabulous pub for the last 10 years. During this time we have never had a bad meal....in fact Damian and Dan's cooking is excellent with delicious and beautifully presented dishes.The service is excellent and there's a lovely patio to enjoy when the weather is good.Sunday lunches are very good value and the roast rib of beef is fantastic.

I send lots of guests here from my holiday cottage they are always pleased. So yes I highly recommend, they have never let me down, the words they use are we went twice, it was so lovely.

The Wykham Arms is a delightful pub in a lovely part of Oxfordshire. All aspects tick all the boxes for us as it is such a beautiful old pub, with a lovey beer garden, great selection of beers and serves delicious food. The owners Damien and Debbie are very welcoming and make you feel very much at home. I would highly recommend going along to see for yourself.

My husband and I came across this little pub when staying nearby. We were pleasantly surprised with all aspects. The pub is clean and nicely decorated. We got the nachos and the slider platter...YUM!!Service was good..food wonderful. Not cheap but nice food.

We had a nice table but we were put in the bar area rather than the restaurant, which was a bit disappointing, as it was not bar prices. However, the food was good. One of us had fish and chips but why put a sheet of paper over the plate and under the fish? Is it really necessary to be "trendy"? Anyway over all very nice and probably on a summer evening it would be nice to sit outside. We travelled over 20 miles to get here and wouldn't make the journey to specifically visit again, but if we were passing we would certainly call in.

Just back from the Wyckham Arms after a delightful meal for my hubby and dad. Having been a number of times before it was lovely to come back again and find it still as good as ever. The set menu for Father's Day was good value and a wide choice; my mackerel pate and roast fore rib of local beef were both fabulous. The light and tasty cheesecake rounded it off nicely. The only tiny criticism from mum was the coffee was a little bitter, but it didn't detract from what was an extremely pleasant lunch. We will be back!

So pleased I chose this place for my birthday lunch, staff are amazing and the food was gorgeous. So impressed at how accommodating they were for me as a vegan, and everyone else loved their meals too! Will definitely be going back

We arrived on the evening, to be greeted with a loverly friendly waitress. The pub as got a lot of character about it. The food was of very good quality. Well worth a visit if you like these sort of restaurant pubs.

beautiful family owned spotlessly clean pub in nice countryside location-great bar and patio for drinking at our leisure before and after our lunch wide choice of excellently prepared and displayed food -good valueservice staff exceptional-quick preparation of food by chef nicely served by Debbie one of the husband and wife team owners.

The pub is lovely, the setting beautiful and the service is friendly and efficient. The food was disappointing. The artisan breads were very ordinary and the meal portions seem pricey for the quantity served.

Valentines meal. Was a bit concerned as I don't eat meat but the vegetarian option was delicious. Service was very good and we would certainly return.

Four people for Sunday lunch. There was a bit of a wait beteen arriving, then placing the order and then for the first courses to arrive, but nothing excessive. The quality of the food was excellent, with two differrent starters, three different main courses and three different puddings being ordered and everyone being very happy with their choice. Excellent value for money. I will happily return and would happily recommend The Wykham Arms to others.

My husband took me to this restaurant for a Valentine's lunch, we arrived just before 1.30 p.m. On time for our lunch. We were shown to our table and then ignored. We had to ask for the wine list and waited and waited to give our food order to be told they were very busy! Why oh why can't they let you know they are running behind and offer one a bread basket or something? Instead we sat and fumed at the total lack of consideration. Having been to the Wykham Arms several times, we are local, it wil be a very long time before we revisit. Please take cash for the gratuities to make sure the staff receive it.

I visited the Wykham Arms recently with my family. The pub was welcoming and the service was very good. Two of our group opted for fish, chips, peas and tartar sauce. Both of us were dissatisfied with our choice, the fish was grey in places and contained lots of bones. Also, when it was brought to our table, both fishes, were served skin side up - presentation is everything! The chips were oven chips; and I have to say having paid nearly £11.00 for a lunchtime dish, I did expect homemade chips. Overall disappointing meal. Having said that, some of our group opted for burgers and I'm told they were delicious.

I always frequent the Whykham, which has become somewhat of a local of mine. The owners, Debbie and Damian are very warm and welcoming who ooze charisma and charm. Winner nights are best when the fire is going, supported by friendly locals and interesting conversations. They have a fantastic array of gins which complement their exceptional menu, which varies from English feel good dishes to light and tasty bites. Their Sunday roasts are generous and delicious which are best washed down with some of their fine wines. The service is brilliant - efficient and smooth. Often, when they put on quiz nights and the popular Burns Night, it attracts others from afar. A brilliant local but also a fab place to dine on special occasions.

I went here along with 20 of my family members, in order to celebrate my Uncle's 50th birthday. We were seated in a private branch of the pub, that added a cosy feel to it. The service was great; as there were around 20 of us, the food was delivered relatively fast, by friendly staff. I felt that the menu was slightly limited, but I enjoyed my food a lot! Thank you, and will come again :)

We dined in a large group just after Christmas with the pub being very busy. The pub is fairly small, especially the bar area but has a lovely small village feel with a great atmosphere. The menu did not have a huge choice and was slightly pricey but the food tasted good. Staff were very helpful despite being very busy.

The food here is lovely! It always has a great atmosphere, whether for Sunday lunch, or a dinner. The bar snacks are also very good. The nachos are a particular favorite. Debbie and Damien are always very welcoming, with very sweet staff.

Situated in a lovely North Oxfordshire Village this Pub/ Restaurant is housed in a lovely Old Ironstone building that has been tastefully maintained and restored. It has a very cosy and quiet atmosphere even when busy due to the layout of small linked dining areas. A very nice varied menu as to content and price range and the food and service was excellent. Very happy to highly recommend.

Amazing fillet steak cooked to perfection, juicy mature beef, crunchy veg covered in a great peppercorn sauce, perfect portion size, good drink and friendly atmosphere.

Right around the corner from our bed and breakfast, Gower 's Close, we went for a late lunch one afternoon and dinner another. All was fantastic! I am not a usual burger eater, but decided this was the night...OMG it was huge! And soon delicious! Everything we had was top notch! My only difficulty were the halogen lights overhead I felt were a little too bright. Check it out!

We are lucky enough to be able to refer to the Wykham Arms as "our local" although in truth it offers so much more than this might imply while retaining the welcome and friendliness of a traditional English Pub. On Saturday my husband was celebrating a big birthday so we knew where to turn. Damien and Debbie (the proprietors - both chefs) were wonderful - accommodating everyone's requirements which varied from gluten free to vegan while the majority of us chose in advance from the extensive menu. Everyone commented on the delicious food and the service, as always, was friendly and efficient - quite a feat with so many people to serve! As one of my aunts once commented "This is top London quality tucked away in the country! - the best of both worlds. She had lived in London all her life!The Wykham is a perfect choice for any special occasion but equally good for a quick pint and lunchtime snack.

We ate here on Saturday evening whilst staying with friends who live in the village. The pub seemed dot be a real hub of the village for drinkers and diners and there was a friendly ambience from the moment that we arrived. The pub serves a selection of hand pulped ales and has a speciality gin bar as well as the usual selection of wines and bottled minerals. The menu is not extensive but varied and interesting and the food is beautifully presented and well cooked. Portion safe not huge but were adequate. The starters and desserts were especially good. The pub was very busy and as a consequence service was not as quick as it could have been but that did not ruin a super evening.

We met at this lovely country pub as it was in the good pub guide and approximately half way between Nottingham and Winchester. The menu had four choices of starters and 4mains and 4pudding with set prices clearly displayed by number of courses. ( we had 3 courses for £20.)The food was nicely cooked, served on hot plates and the waiting staff were attentive and friendly. They have wifi if you need it. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. There was no music so you could hear each other talk. A definite find in our search for good places to meet family and we will return.

wanted to find a pub for an evening meal so used the sat av for points of interest and was directed to this pub. The name on the sat nav was different but in a small village, we just thought that maybe under new management. It looked busy but as there were only two of us, they found us a table. The portions were really generous and the food really tasty. I had the day's special, duck with noodles and my husband had chicken satay with noodles. We both enjoyed our meal.

We were a group of four and all agreed that this was some of the best food we have ever tasted! Cannot rate it highly enough! Will recommend it to all our local friends and delighted to have discovered somewhere like this. You will not be disappointed!

As we were staying nearby,we popped in early in the week for a lunch time drink and decided to return and eat.We took a chance and did not book but went early,just before 7pm.when we managed to get a table for two.The place filled up as the evening wore on and was pretty full when we left.My husband had trio of salmon which he said was very nice and I had chicken liver parfait which came with a couple of pieces of bruschetta---not quite enough for the amount of pate.I thought it strange that no bread was served with the starters.Then I had mushroom/ricotta ravioli which was very nice and my husband had calves liver.I finished with panna cotta served with a cherry coulis and my husband had espresso.Our serving girl was very pleasant and we enjoyed the meal.

I had a 3 course meal here. All the food was beautiful. The brie and the sticky toffee pudding was my favorite! Good atmosphere & nice staff

My friend had dined here the previous week and wanted to take me, so we booked and dined here on a Tuesday evening after a long drive down the congested M1. We were seated quickly and brought drinks. We chose the Nachos to start which we enjoyed. To follow I chose Wild Mushroom and Feta Ravioli with Artichoke Puree which was delicious. My friend chose Sirloin Steak. We had a side order of Skinny Fries with Parmesan and Truffle Oil. I tasted them and was sure they had forgotten the Truffle Oil, so I asked for some. The waitress took them away to add the oil, but I still couldn't taste it. Apart from that, we enjoyed it all.

Fantastic home made chicken pate and roast pork Sunday lunch, friendly staff in a lovely little village. Will be going again

If you have the opportunity to travel near Banbury, Oxfordshire a visit to the Wykham Arms at Sibford Gower is essential for a great meal and superb service and wonderful ambiance. We were a small group of friends (24 in total) but the cuisine excellent. Try the Trio of Salmon as a starter, and I chose the Breast of Duck, beautifully cooked and for Desert Sticky Toffee Pudding and you can't go wrong! Excellent Wines accompanied the meal, so a visit here is a must when visiting the Cotswolds. We enjoyed the meal so much we returned for Sunday Lunch! Great Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding

We have just returned from Sunday lunch at the Wykham Arms and I can only describe it as outstanding! I had local Asparagus and my partner had the soup of the day; my first mouthful had my tastebuds dancing a jig and I wondered if I could get away with 3 starters before the main. The soup was also delicious so left us wondering if this quality could be maintained. We had nothing to worry about as the roast beef with yorkshire pudding was a delight. Good portions, roast potatoes cooked in goose fat, well cooked veg - you get the picture. I have tried several local restaurants but none provide the quality of produce nor the consistent high standard of cooking that you get at the Wykham Arms. Already booked to return later this week with 2 guests.

We had dinner at the wykham arms on 16/5. The pub was full and buzzing. Food was very good- fish platter and cod and chips followed by the ice cream and eclair.excellent local beer.the only drawback was that service was very slow from very pleasant overworked young ladies.

A warm welcome from Debbie, very good service from 2 young waitresses, delicious food and an interesting wine-list with plenty available by the glass, were the plus-points for our visit. The portions weren't ginormous, however, bearing in mind the price, and what we hoped would be a pleasant family evening with a chance to chat was rather spoiled by a group of VERY noisy locals in the bar not far from our table. If we'd known how long they would stay we'd have requested a table in another area. This probably won't stop us from going back at some time in the future.

Again...thank you Damian and Debbie, for ensuring our evening was so special. A party of 18 of us sat down to a fantastic menu choice - from Sea Bass, Cotswold Lamb, Barbary Duck and Mushroom Fricasse on to Lemon Meringue Roulade, Chocolate Pudding or a sensational Cheese Board. Service and staff were superb. What more can I say, but an evening to remember!

Great pub, visited numerous times on my own and with company, great bar food and a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Family visited from Scotland at Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and can't forget George the dog. I would recommend a visit anytime and if your just peckish get the Nachos........

I recently visited this establishment with my brother, set in one of the most beautiful areas of England, we were on a day out visiting his old school. The area is well worth a visit," I saw the Lady upon the white horse" at Banbury cross. Upon arriving at The Wykham Arms, we were greeted by the landlord Bradley, Thank you for your very warm greetings, I really enjoyed our chat, you and your wife quite clearly work very hard and deserve all the praise. My brother and I received extremely good service, a wonderful lunch, nicely presented. I do hope to return one day.

This is pretty much our local "go to" pub where we have always had good honest food at a reasonable price. We came here back in October, with my entire family, to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday. Debbie and Damien rolled out the red carpet treatment, with champagne to greet us and cake to finish. The meal was beautifully cooked and the service was attentive but not intrusive. As it was such a success, I returned with my two sons, for a celebratory lunch, to mark school breaking up for Christmas. i can confirm that the red carpet treatment was rolled out again - minus the champagne and cake, obviously, but the warm welcome was wonderful! Genuinely decent food, even if our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs!

I visited the Wykham Arms on Sunday 19th December with my family for a pre christmas get together. Fantastic Sunday lunch, excellent service, in a lovely traditional english pub. Would highly recommend...cannot wait to return

This is the second time we have had a meal at the Wykham Arms. Wonderful tasty food. The roast beef was so tender and perfectly cooked, the vegetables were also perfect. The staff are efficient and friendly, in fact the whole experience was a delight. The atmosphere in the pub is so welcoming and my husband said the beers were top notch! You would have great difficulty finding a fault with this establishment.

Had a truly wonderful meal at the Wyckham arms last night. In particular the rice pudding dessert was the best I have ever had. Every course was hot, including the peppercorn sauce with my steak and the steak itself was tender and cooked to perfection. Normally I can find something to complain about at other establishments, but not at this one! Well done chef!

As I was staying nearby ( Walton Hall) and visiting Upton House ,i beeked for Sunday lunch ,on the basis of previous reviews. I was not disappointed, it was fabulous ! The staff were very friendly and efficient , the food was excellent and a nice choice for a Sunday lunch. I had the venison pate starter ,followed by the smoked haddock. Both were well presented and delicious. The pub was extremely busy with at least two large parties, but service was quick and efficient, and for me very importantly, I as a lone diner was treated equally ( rarer than you may think- usually an afterthought!!) and most of the others seemed locals.All in all a lovely Sunday lunch and would highly recommend if in the area,but guess it's a must to book .

Worth the visit. Very pretty Cotswold village great walks and great pub.Very friendly landlord happy to help with local info'Food faultless. Washed down with a bottle of cider (can't remember the name but quite delicious).If you are in the area there is no better place to stop. In fact if you are not in the area then it's worth a visit anyway.

We have eaten here twice and the food has been wonderful, the beer well kept, the wine list reasonably priced and the staff welcoming every time. It cost £138 for four including aperitifs and two bottles of wine. The specials are well worth exploring

We had a lovely meal at The a Wykham Arms for my husbands cricket club awards evening. We received excellent service, never waiting too long despite there being a large group. I ordered the cod loin from the menu provided for us, which was really tasty. I often order fish here as I always find it delicious. The desserts were also fantastic, especially the chocolate teardrop! We all had an enjoyable evening. This is a great pub to spend time in, food is lovely and the bar offers a cosy place to relax.

This is our favourite pub for family get-togethers. Having celebrated many events at The Wykham Arms we have always had excellent food and outstanding service from Debbie, Damian and the team.The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We especially love their Sunday lunch - having recently enjoyed a meal here we have booked again for November and December. Our family won't let us meet anywhere else and travel down from Birmingham especially for a meal at the Wykham!

Lunchtime meal for 3 (2 adults, 1 child), £53 total, 2 courses each, with a couple of pints for me, bread and butter pudding to die for, light and tasty - make sure you ask for it! Good service, nice atmosphere. Great value, excellent quality food. I enjoyed the pork roulade enormously, and the glazed parsnips were perfect for an autumn day. Worth driving out to, and one of the best lunches I have had for ages.

My sister made a reservation for 6 of us this morning to treat our parents to a Sunday lunch. We arrived at 2pm and the place was busy, but we expected this as we were in a country pub on a Sunday lunchtime. When we were shown to our seats we were told that out of the 5 options on the menu for mains, the haddock had been substituted for Cod and the Roast Beef (the only traditional roast lunch) had sold out. That left a vegetarian Risotto dish, a Chicken with Blue Cheese dish and a Pork Belly dish. As most of us had wanted Beef, 4 of us chose the Pork Belly and 2 of us chose the Chicken and the Pork dishes. We waited 40 minutes and once it arrived we were shocked. The Cod dish was ok (Mashed Potato was powdery) and you couldn't taste the Blue Cheese on the Chicken ( Quite impressive as Blue Cheese can be strong. The Pork belly portion was tiny (Smaller than the width of a Pint glass, could have easily passed as a starter) and Potatoes weren't cooked properly at all. We were still hungry after finishing that we wanted to order pudding. However we then saw a different table being served large Roast Beef dinners, an hour after we were told it had sold out! Annoyed, we voted to skip pudding and leave.We were paying for the bill when one of us said how poor it was to tell customers a dish had sold out and then serve it to others an hour later. The manager replied "We do not have anymore Roast beef, that isn't Roast beef"...clearly lying as we were stood right next to the people eating it when she was saying this! She then said they had pre-ordered it. We then tried to say that we still weren't happy as the portions of the Pork dish were tiny, however she kept butting in saying that they had loads or Beef leftover last week and that they had been busy today. We just gave up and went to pay for the bill. As she was handing over my receipt she clearly wanted the last word as she said "Just want to say that you DID reserve the table only this morning"...Surely that wouldn't matter as they had sold out of the Beef before we got there and also if they couldn't cope with the number of customers vs the amount of portions they had, they shouldn't have reserved the table anyway! I tried to explain this and I tried again to explain about the poor portions of the Pork, but she again kept butting in and talking over me saying "We ran out of Beef" and "we're too busy". In the end we paid the bill (£130 for 8 drinks and 6 measly portioned meals) and walked out.As a manageress she clearly wasn't interested in the customer's opinions and was more keen to get her say. It was poor customer service and I can't remember if she even apologised. Poor service, poor food,and an embarrassing experience what was supposed to be a treat for my parents.

Following good reports from the daughter of the two friends we were meeting we went off for lunch at the Wykham Arms. Although living not that far away somehow we had never been here before.Not that many in but the welcome was very warm and friendly and the specials explained and menus handed out.We all shared the speciality bread/olives/dip which the bread was fresh and the dip well balanced and refreshing.Three of us chose the pave of cod with the remaining person having the gratin with cheese. All dishes were excellent and the fresh spinach also very good.Slight amendments to the mains (cheddar rather than Stilton on the top of the gratin and the spinach cooked with a touch of garlic)Sweets were chosen and all were of a good standard and went down very well.All washed down with a carafe of white Rioja.The final worked out at about £30 per head which whilst not the cheapest considering the quality good value.

Ate Sunday lunch here yesterday as it's one of our favourites but the food was disappointing. Has there been a change of chef? My chicken Milanese was dry, and plonked on top of a huge portion of dryish spaghetti which made it difficult to eat. No garnish, no veg with it. Service was excellent as always so we were reluctant to complain and the hosts are very friendly. Just hope it was a one-off.

Being exiled in the States for 20 years it's always good when we're home to get the true "pub" experience!We ate twice at the Wykham Arms, a dinner and a Sunday lunch and both were fantastic for the quality of the food, service and ambience.Very reasonably priced indeed and the place really has kept up a village pub atmosphere whilst turning out great grub. Lots of locals there, families, just how a pub should be, a real community gathering. Can't recommend it too highly and the owners deserve success, fun people!

What a wonderful evening we had at this pub a couple of weeks ago. It has been one of the best meals out we've had; with a combination of truly delicious food, a charming characterful setting and friendly and attentive service in one place. Highly recommended if you are visiting the area. The menu had great variety and it was clear that a lot of care had gone into the dishes. Plates were presented well. But what really stood out was the colour, texture and flavour combinations of the food, which were exquisite. My fiancee particularly enjoyed the delicious chocolate pudding.We felt very welcome here and will certainly be coming back again.

Our quiz team is losing a member to New Zealand so we celebrated a last lunch for a while. Starters were 3 baked brie and 2 prawn cocktail. Sounds a bit '60's but this was all bang up to date and beautifully served. Roast Beef, Roast Pork (with black pudding stuffing) and Plaice all yum. Gooseberry tart to finish with coffee. A truly wonderful lunch, calm and efficient service and great atmosphere. I am glad that this fine dining pub is a five minute walk from home!

We visited this pub for the second time and were not disappointed. The food was just what we wanted - delicious, fresh and well presented. The staff were friendly and attentive. I really felt like fish and my cod on a potato and prawn base with spinach and a pea puree just hit the spot perfectly. We used the Wykeham Arms for a family celebration a couple of years ago, and having thoroughly enjoyed yet another wonderful meal here we are now contemplating having another special occasion celebration there later in this year.

A great choice on the menu. Service was quick and the waitresses were very attentive and friendly. They really looked like they enjoyed working there and there was a lovely, friendly feel to the place. The food was fabulous. Prawn platter to start with one of the most delicious pates I've ever had. The lamb main course was perfect. The only slight disappointment was the lack of solid, traditional desserts on the menu. There were ice creams, honeycomb in chocolate and a rhubarb sponge, which are well and good, but in my eyes you always need a firm favourite on a menu, a crumble or a treacle tart, or something warm to smother in custard. Especially when the online site still had the pecan pie and bread and butter pudding on the menu. However, sensing my disappointment, the kitchen were superb and rustled me up an exquisite sticky toffee pudding with jugs of custard. Top marks!

As we were staying nearby, this pub was recommended by the owners of our rental accommodation. What a lovely hidden gem! The landlord was attentive and nothing was too much trouble, we were told what was available in a smaller portion for our daughter too. Food was beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. Who knew Nachos could taste that good!

We had heard of the Wykham Arms, but stumbled across it while driving around on a rainy Bank Holiday. What a delight inside, lovely and clean and contemporary. Showed to a table immediately and told about the specials. Drinks served quickly with a good selection of wine by the glass.All our food was gorgeous, served on hot plates, with very efficient and unobtrusive service. My husband is well known for having a bit of a gripe, but instead today sent a compliment back to the chef (and owner) for his chicken dish. My nachos were gorgeous, a very plentiful portion for a snack. All the other food we saw was also presented very well and all plates went back empty.Lovely place, will definitely be going back, hopefully next time with room for a cheese board, which the table had next to us and looked lovely. Great food, great service and great value for money.

We had a wonderful meal at this quaint country pub! The atmosphere was lovely and the staff a delight to deal with! Previous reviews made us hesitant to go but as it was right by our B&B we have it a go and were very pleasantly surprised!! We had 3 amazing courses and might I just add the best nachos I have ever had!! Going back again tonight!

Once again we have had an amazing meal at the Wykham Arms and continue to return time and again. The perfect venue for quiet meals out to full-blown family events, the quality of the food and outstanding service never fail to impress.Our last meal here was for a party of 18 & the food came out on time, all together and was the usual high quality we have come to expect. The staff were attentive and happy to help with special requests (e.g. for extra gravy!) as well as offering service for drinks at the table whilst we ate.The atmosphere is excellent - a good combination of local pub and quality country restaurant, helped by the roaring fire in the cosy bar. With excellent countryside walks in the area it is an ideal venue for Sunday lunch and has a lovely patio area and garden for the summer.We cannot rate the Wykham highly enough - in fact we have relatives who insist on coming to see us from the other side of the Cotswolds just so we can eat at The Wykham Arms!(And...little known secret...they serve the best Sticky Toffee Pudding in the world!)

I think our expectations for this pub were quite high based on reviews and recommendations received beforehand. The atmosphere is lovely but for the price, I don't really think it was good value for money. I had Ox Cheek and it was OK but not the explosion of deliciousness I was expecting. Dessert was a much better course and we were very impressed. Good options and very moreish.

A party of us go out for a Christmas lunch each year and I must say that our venue here this year was an excellent choice. The ambiance, food and service were all excellent. Debbie and Damian are attentive and efficient and made our event a great success. We will certainly return, a big thank you from us all.

Stopped off for lunch with the family today and it certainly exceeded our expectations. The food was fantastic, the portion sizes were very generous and the service was friendly and efficient. We'll definitely be making a return visit and would highly recommend the Wykham Arms. We couldn't disagree more with the review below, a big thank you to all of the staff for a lovely afternoon!

Having been recommended to us as the only decent place to get food in the area we proceeded hopeful of a great meal. How disappointed we were ! Yet again Banbury fails to provide.Service for drinks ? I had to go to the bar myself during dinner,Only one starter ordered , usual loads of bread and not much crab.Two mains ordered, well where do you start ? Let's try though.Frozen chips poorly cooked.Steak was tough and grisly, I managed to get half of it eaten.Some green beens and a pot of beans the size 1/2 a ramekin.2 standard drinks each , no wine and a bill for £60+.Not a restaurant, glorified pub grub.

Came across this pub whilst travelling through country lanes, which was recommended to us by a friendly gentleman in nearby village. Food was excellent, very good portion sizes, so don't understand a previous review, as both my partner's portion and my own was more than enough.Damien was very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend the fish and chips. Will definitely go back to the Wykham Arms and also visit the lovely countryside.

the situation of the wykham arms is lovely but the food and service very average. The portion size was on the side of minimum and the service was inexperienced.

A summer's evening drive through North Oxfordshire's fine countryside took us to the Wykham Arms. A good welcome took us promptly to our table. This is both a restaurant and a village pub - a nice mix - and plenty of people were enjoying a warm evening on the pub terrace. The wine list has a good selection of wines by the glass - always an asset. The staff are pleasant and friendly and our orders were soon taken. English asparagus and fresh crab were our starters followed by sea bream and lamb rump with chorizo; creme brulee for dessert - all delicious. Although it's a bit of a journey for us to come here for dinner it is really well worthwhile. We had previously come for lunch in winter, very different circumstances but a very enjoyable meal then - we're glad we came back and certainly will do so again.