The best restaurants in Otmoor Cherwell South East

If you're in Islip, you have to check out the Cygnet! At first glance, it seems like just a regular inn, but once you step inside, it’s a delightful surprise. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance—elegant without being stuffy, and it feels cosy and inviting. Diana, the sommelier, and the rest of the team are super friendly. Diana really knows her stuff and is more than happy to share details about the dishes and suggest some great pairings. While the wine list isn't huge, they have some nice options available by the glass. But the star of the show? The food! Everything we tried was incredible—the quality, the presentation, and the flavors! We started with a delicious squash risotto and a cheddar Ritebite, then shared a mouthwatering pork belly for our main course. We were genuinely impressed. Hats off to the team! I really wish there were more places like this closer to London! A particular detail was the animal heads on the walls. They are wooden carved and not authentic, although most seem to be.

Thank you to Kerry for welcoming us to the Crown and allowing us to visit on a trip to Charlton on Otmoor to research family history. The pub is lovely and full of history - although we had to be on the road back home by the time it opened for customers, I will be back as I need to bring my friend's whose family used to keep the inn back in the 1800s and will stay for a drink and soak up the atmosphere. Kerry was lovely to talk too and shared some stories about the pub, which was kind of her as she was getting ready to open. Based on meeting Kerry, I know you will get a great welcome at the pub.

Can’t really comment on the pub as it’s seeming the pub is closed every time I go and charge my car. Bit looks like it could be a cute little pub hope to visit soon when it’s open

Terrible customer service. We placed an order online and when we called up to chase the order as it hadn't arrived the restaurant worker was extremely rude and unapologetic