Lovely pub, simple clean rooms, but felt a bit disheartened to be greeted quite rudely by the manager, we knew check in was 2.30pm but before we had a chance to say we were heading straight out at 12pm we were barked out from across the bar by the rude male manager stating that check in was at 2.30pm without any sort of welcome. We then went out for the evening for dinner to then to return home for a night cap at 21:45 which was rejected abrubtely by the same manager still sat at the end of the bar on his laptop when the garden was full and the people were still very much in the bar area. I mean seriously how much admin did he have on all day in a tiny pub to not leave the same spot! Coming...
Five ladies went out on a spontaneous night for dinner. There were only two waitstaff, who were lovely but seemed overwhelmed. The food was delicious, although there was only one vegetarian option available. The price for a small portion of mushroom risotto was steep at £15, and it took a long time to be served. We were not asked if we wanted more drinks, and we didn't want to fight through the crowded bar because the rugby match was on. The restaurant has potential to be great, but they need to focus on improving the customer experience. It may be difficult to find staff these days, so reducing the number of tables, improving service efficiency, and finding a better balance between profits...
It has been quite some time since my last visit to this restaurant, not since before the Covid-19 pandemic, in fact. My previous review of this place was not entirely positive, but it seems that things have improved since then. It is a charming pub in a lovely village setting. The service is still a bit slow, although the bartender/waiter did inform us that there would be a delay in receiving our food. Another reviewer mentioned that they could use more staff, and I would have to agree with that sentiment. The food, from a menu that changes regularly, is very good but a bit pricey. I was pleasantly surprised to see the excellent Uley Pale ale on tap in addition to the usual Taylor's Landlord...
Impromptu early evening get together with our new neighbours almost thwarted by being unaware of ‘locals night’. Place fully booked out inside for their first Thursday of every month, great value menu. Offered outside dining as only option and luckily weather just good enough. Lovely garden tables nonetheless. Told supplier had let them down and only the regular menu steak options and limited other available for walk-ins. No problemo! Two rib-eyes and a flat iron later, plus I can’t remember the fourth choice, and we were extremely well fed, well watered and very happy with our lot. Great service as always.
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We booked in for Sunday lunch here and although the pub and location are lovely, the food was disappointing. We live locally and have dined at nearly all the pubs in the area and sorry to say, we found this the poorest so far. It's not that the food was badly cooked, it just seemed to be basic in comparison to the meals we've had elswhere at similar price. Other issues were no vegetarian option on the roast dinner menu and the roast sirloin option priced at an eye watering £28.
What a find. We are both real foodies but rarely add reviews good or bad. But today’s roasts were frankly fantastic and I wished to pop a note of recognition. The pork belly was so tender and tasty as was the lamb shoulder succulent. Loads of accompaniments too. Loved the red cabbage. Randomly fell on The White Horse Inn as we were stating in Lower Heyford but glad we came across it.
I had a wonderful experience at this charming and welcoming pub. The staff, including the resident dog, greeted me warmly as I dined solo. The fish and chips were delicious and the pub's wine selection was surprisingly refreshing. I highly recommend this place!
Eleven of us for Sunday lunch. Nine served before they realised they had forgotten two guests. Those two meals came when everyone else had finished. Food no better than passable. Little in the way of an apology. Will not be going back!
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Historic inn at the heart of the charming village of Dun Stew. The rooms are simple and nice. We ate outside on a beautiful summer evening and the service was fast and friendly and the food was good.
Went back to this pub after more than 20 years and was pleased to see that it was as good as it was the first time I visited. I also love that it’s dog friendly!
