The best restaurants serving British food in South Oxfordshire South East

We booked a table for six by phone in the morning for A Boxing Day lunch and were lucky enough to get a table. We all had pizzas, chosen from a wide ranging menu and we each had a superb meal. The pub looked great in its Christmas finery but it always is an attractive and welcoming place. There was a real family atmosphere created by the staff, making it a pleasure and a treat to be there. We have been before but it reminded us that we should go there more often.

What isn't to love about this jewel of a pub, without the exception of some of the local roads that is? We found this gem of an establishment a while back when a booking at a nearby pub had to be cancelled and they recommended the Red Lion. On our latest visit, we met up with relatives from Battersea for lunch on a cold, very wet Saturday lunchtime, weather courtesy of Storm Bert. From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted by the welcoming landlord and members of his team. Being dog friendly, as soon as we were seated at our table, our accompanying Golden Doodle summer was treated to a bowl of water and even some doggie snacks from the bar. The was a good choice of real ales from the bar and the menu, was usefully concise and yet loaded with lovely dishes to tempt us. By coincidence, we all, one by one ordered the fish and chips and our post meal comments varied from "brilliant" to the "best I've had for years". Service throughout the meal was attentive, polite and so friendly. And to top it all, the bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the food, beer in fact the whole experience. I note that their website states: " Everything we do at The Red Lion is evaluated through the lens of asking ourselves whether or not it'll make people return". Well they certainly knocked that one out of the park for us, we'll be returning as soon as we can and we live over 100 miles away(!). If a two hundred mile round trip for lunch isn't a recommendation, I don't know what is!

My friend and I went for afternoon tea for her birthday as we live relatively local but not been there before. It was so delightful and everything was delicious. Lovely sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls, cakes and fabulous scones. There was so much choice and a lot to get through and needless to say we were beaten. We were offered little boxes to take the uneaten goodies home. The table was laid beautifully and everything was perfect and made us feel special. My only advice is to pre-book as there are only 3 tables inside plus it will give the proprietor a chance to prepare for you.

I absolutely love this place. This time we tried the Sunday roast and it was fantastic, literally the best gravy around!

Stopped off here for breakfast while i was in the area. Food was lovely, generous portions, and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Amazingly fresh, home cooked food! Beautiful setting. Friendly, polite staff, what’s not to like?! Look forward to next visit!

*avoid* fake reviews!!! Absolutely disgusting, the worse place I've eaten hands down. If I could swear on here I would! £12.30 for burger and chips and breakfast stick, burger was re heated,cheapest meat going, no butter in roll, ketchup Is slop, sausage was deep fried and not sure even meat.. I honestly had to throw it and go somewhere else.. disgusting!

Thank you for making our Anniversary Meal special. Fantastic food great service. The food was everything that was promised and more

Great taste and great hospitality

After hearing good things about this place myself and my partner thought we’d try their Sunday roast. Well we were not disappointed in the slightest! The atmosphere was great. The staff were very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. And the food was just perfect! We will definitely be back and would highly recommend you check it out 🌟

Fantastic! I love this place. Possibly my favourite part is the wine list. The food is fabulous and I love the ambience/vibe of the place. Great beer selection. My only wish would be you open one in Caversham! It would make a killing. Food we have some of the root veggie crips, probably about 4 bowls, I have the gin trout, lovely, then the beef, cooked perfectly, the bread selection is great too. I'll be back!

A great deli for our pre-christmas cheese shop. They have a huge stock of all those special things we want for the festive table. I might have given 5 stars for food too, but they didn't have a couple of our favourite cheeses this year. I may amend to 5 stars if stock is better next year. Lovely staff.

Easily the best pub for food, drink and atmosphere in Oxfordshire, probably the whole of the UK and quite possibly the whole world. Wonderful hosts, friendly and smiley staff and the best fish and chips 😋 Definitely worth a visit 👍

Highly recommend. The previous owners were very good. The new owners are excellent. We went for a meal.

We and 4 other friends stayed here for one night. The whole experience was great. Comfy beds, correct temp, tea / coffee and real milk in room. Delicious plentiful freshly cooked to order breakfast with quality ingredients. And all delivered with friendly, personal service. We would definitely stay again.