The best restaurants in Cherwell South East

Visited Stratton Audley Barn with my daughter to view the Xmas shop & have lunch. On the plus side the service was friendly and speedy & there was no problem getting a table. However, can £14 for a jacket potato be justified? It wasn’t piping hot inside, was dry (there didn’t appear to be any butter added) & so the cheese didn’t melt. We’d asked for a topping of tuna with the cheese, but this extra topping (plonked on the side & not on the spud) increased the price from £12 to £14. There was a small accompanying plain salad, but when we asked for dressing we were told there was only balsamic. Expected much better for £14.

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.

Since moving to this area 3 years ago ,we have been regular weekly customers of this butcher . The staff are always very personable, polite and with a ready smile . Traditional approach to butchery is much appreciated. The meats are of the highest quality and reasonably priced . Time -honoured requests are welcomed and prepared to order.

Really lovely helpful landlord and staff. Food was excellent and they were very accommodating with vegetarian food. The pub is very clean and cosy with quirky pictures everywhere. Lovely country pub feel

Popped in for some lunch while in Banbury, having never visited before. The staff were lovely and chatty and the baguettes had just finished cooking as we arrived! Good selection of fillings, all very tasty and well priced! Would 10/10 recommend, and I will definitely be visiting again.

We tried some other Chinese takeaways in Bicester but simply put Kent Hon is the best. Prices reasonable, shop clean , portion sizes good and very tasty. We recommend the Szechuan chicken

My husband, daughter and I were visiting friends for a week in Shipston and this place became our second home. The building is really lovely- traditional and with a very pretty bar which is really cozy... perfect for dogs, kids and anyone wanting a good chat and a great pint (fab selection of ales and lagers). We loved the sofa in the corner for playing cards. I imagine it's super lovely when the fire is lit in winter. It's the garden that we loved most though.. there's a natural wig wam tree thing with kids stuff in so perfect for little ones. Lots of tables with an uninterrupted view of the rolling hills. They don't 'do' food but have a wood fired pizza oven that comes once every month and it was amazing! I think they have a similar thing with local fish and chips too. We were also there on 'sharing night' when the locals all bring in stuff like cheese and home made bread to share on the bar. All in all, this was a fantastic pub with great staff, a beautiful garden and a really charming, cozy bar. We will be back!

My son ordered a take away 2 Chicken Kormas plus onion bargis the were the WORST EVER indian meal we have ever tasted A total of £ 31 pounds was wasted the Kormas ended i n the wellie bin date was 1/3/24 DONT GO THERE PLEASE

Whilst tiny this place is a bit of a hidden gem. The range of sweets, smoothies, milkshakes & teas is pretty good. The staff are beyond lovely & very helpful. Shames its not bigger as its mostly rammed as its so popular.

A great little sandwich bar. Good selection of freshly made sandwiches, at very reasonable prices. Will keep on my list and will visit again.

Great shop nice people good fresh food service was quick and friendly. This is a little gem in the heart of banbury shop very clean food hot and tasty. Some Gregg are quality but this one is brilliant

6 Adults, 3 children. One child with a dairy allergy. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was brilliant. Our waitress had an American accent, she was amazing. Checked with the kitchen regarding the child's allergy. The price was very reasonable. I would recommend this place to every man and his dog. Will definitely be booking a table here again.

A nice pub in a housing estate, nice staff, excellent range of beers and 2 live ales, great outdoor seating in the garden. Dog friendly, and a nice walk up from the canal. Didn't eat here, but all looked OK what I saw.

Not enough people making coffee, crepes coming out faster.