Just about the worst takeaway I've ever had, cold, bland, inedible. Missing drinks and chicken in the burger was basically non existent. £25 for cardboard chips, no chicken chicken burger, I think we got the end of food that had been sitting there for the day. Really really disappointed. Shocking.
Very disappointing. No food available. Surly barman was " too busy" , despite pub being almost empty, even to heat up a pie on Saturday lunchtime. Nice fire only redeeming feature. Website needs updating.
We were in Newbury for the bank holiday weekend visiting Highclere Castle, and after checking out from our house, we needed somewhere to eat for breakfast on the way back to Birmingham airport. We stopped in Didcot and found Boswells cafe. We had the most delicious sausages in a baguette. They even asked if we wanted butter (which we did) and red or brown sauce... we went for red sauce. We also ordered a mug of coffee each. When I tell you the coffee was perfection.. steaming hot and in a huge mug. We found a lovely corner table. The staff were so friendly and efficient. There was a lovely family atmosphere in the cafe and plenty of tables, so space for everyone. Highly recommend for a breakfast. Didcot is also a lovely little town.
Came out of my way with my family to the oxford sainsbury’s cafe to get a good meal we saw on the sainsbury’s cafe menu online to turn up and see completely different! hardly selling anything just “soup” and microwaved bread basically. let alone not much food for children or vegetarians. don’t come here.
Been here several times and on every occasion we say ‘never again’ but we do go back in the hope that it has changed. Chap at the counter is incredibly rude ( I’m sure he doesn’t but I always feel that he would be happy to spit in the chips). Food is expensive for what it is and god forbid that you are a few pennies short (and I mean pennies) of the cost because he will make you go to the cash point in Co-op. Of course they don’t take cards as 1: that would cost him money and 2: he would have to declare it? Half of the items don’t go through the till, he just gives you a figure. The food tastes like it is cooked in really old oil and really isn’t nice. So we will now stand by our decision and NEVER go back.
We had a great breakfast at The Snug last week, I was arranging a starting point for a company walk and The Snug was the perfect place to meet! As we were 35+ people, we were offered the barn where they hold live music events, it was a great space - we had a selection of pastries, breakfast baps and unlimited tea, coffee and juices and even our four legged friend left with a full tummy :)
Alison from the Snug was so helpful (and patient with me) in to the run up of the event, even when things were very last minute in the planning!
We will definitely be back for further company events - thank you!
I have known this cosy little pub for about 40 years and over that time it has not changed one little bit, right down to the outdoor gents' toilets. It's a traditional old Brakspear's pub and very much a village local although it is located a little outside the main Frieth village (from Lane End, turn right at the crossroads just before entering the main village). Breakspear's pub company split from its brewery several years ago and sadly, and short-sightedly, the brewery's current owners, Carlsberg-Marston's have decided to close the Oxfordshire brewery and although they will no doubt continue to produce a Brakspear branded product elsewhere, it is unlikely to remain the beer we've known and loved for many years. Back to the pub, it is, first and foremost, a wet led pub, food being very much secondary here. So please don't come with any big food expectations and you won't be disappointed. Simple food is served lunchtimes only with the menu on a blackboard, so it may change a bit, but at the time of our visit the food offering was Fish & chips, Scampi & chips plus a small range of sandwiches. Our food was all perfectly prepared with friendly and efficient service. The main thing about this pub is to come and enjoy the timeless atmosphere with friendly locals dropping in with their dogs, sitting around and chatting around the open fire, an experience which is fast disappearing from today's pub scene.
What a hidden gem and to think every pound spent and morsel consumed helps to support charitable services for the local community
Excellent quality, clean, very good service, very reasonable cost.
All home produced and fresh on the day. Full English, panini, soup, jacket potatoes and a chose of 2-3 hot lunches (home cooked) and a luscious cake of the day. It was so difficult to choose.
SO GO ON .. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL (not for profit) COMMUNITY CENTRE
Fun friendly atmosphere with all ages enjoying their night out
The vast Variety of drinks on offer is amazing there’s definitely something for everyone’s taste
Dog friendly kid friendly sports friendly food available from Table Fresh which isn’t just burgers ! Sunday roast was delicious and value for money
Cooked fresh, the cod was beautifully falling off separating into pieces. The the batter was not oily and lovely. The chips were fresh. The mushy peas were excellent. My family were so happy we congratulated the chef. Truly excellent.
Absolutely appalling ! Waited 10 mins to be told by a member of the cafe team that she isn't serving (rudely) young man was left on his own entirely to deal with the ever growing cue. Ordered food , waited 20 minutes for the rude member of staff to come
Out and deliver it to 3 wrong tables before realising it was ours and after 3 other people had handled the plates . Disgusting attitude of the female working there . Partner asked for some ketchup , got grunted at .
Will not be eating here again , I am a regular shoppper in store and absolutely disgusted by todays visit to the cafe .