the bar and restaurant were really great

the ambience in bar was relaxing - lovely twinkly lights, cushions, candles and cosy corners

restaurant is usually very good and there is a bar as well. staff are friendly and helpful.

the restaurant / bar was also really good value

the staff were attentive from reception through the bar & at breakfast

very noisy also loud music and general bar noise till midnight on our first night second night a lot better music stopped at 10pm

the bar closed at 9 pm , which seems common in the area .

staff and locals friendly,loads of parking on site next to the canal,bed comfy and a well stocked bar

bar manager ashley was super friendly and went above and beyond for us

in the evening we felt very comfortable sitting in the bar relaxing with a drink and talking to them

bar staff chatty and friendly

nice lobby , bar

the food and the bar service were great

liked the room upgrade price. nice bar area. menu seemed good. easy to get bus into city.

nice bar area

nice size very clean room , with a large very comfortable bed, air conditioning, mini bar , large tv , completely still and fizzy water , biscuits tea and coffee

more dinner options - it was either bar food or marco pierre.

a lovely hotel for the price so much there a costa bar great location plenty to eat at hotel super clean

all the staff in the bar and restaurant were friendly and professional

ryan at the bar was extra helpful

there were several places nearby where we enjoyed evening meals (joe's bar & grill, and the dewdrop)

my room was not cleaned: there was a chocolate bar wrap on the floor and the rubbish hadn't been taken out

the guest house is opposite a wine bar and close to a selection of supermarkets

downstairs the bar / dining area is lovely

car parking at the back and side entrance to go to your room to save you going through the bar everytime you

the atmosphere in the bar in the evening is really relaxing

nice bar area and room

the new owners were lovely, the room and bar area were very pretty and breakfast was delicious

better coffee at bar and breakfast

hotel, really thought out areas - cafe, bar , tv / reading room

friendly staff and a small but pleasant bar with a separate tv

bar although small catered for all and the food available was fresh hot and well cooked

the bar prices seem a little pricey!!

a gorgeous hotel with excellent facilities, wonderful staff, great location and fantastic bar and

great first impressions on entry to reception, lounge and bar areas

wonderful bar with fabulous staff

lovely cosy bar area plus the whole place is spotlessly clean

serving staff are some of the most professional i have come across, from the restaurant to the bar they were exceptional

however the bar was lovely

even the bar snacks were fantastic full of flavour and beautifully presented

the evening meal in the restuarant and the bar facilities were of a very high standard

food and drinks quite pricey with bar service charge added.

we had a drink in the bar before our restaurant reservation

great location, comfortable bed, large bedrooms, nice bar and good food

there were other guests staying there, i heard nothing unless i went downstairs and past the bar (as expected

great bar and restaurant areas in a lovely hotel in the centre of woodstock

warm friendly bar and 2 for 1 cocktails a bargain

refurbish rooms which is so important and newly refurbished bar and restaurant very nice decor, very comfortable bed and cushions

i asked to pay the full amount when i checked in, and thought i had, also there were 2 mini bar charges that i hadn't incurred

and helpful staff on check-in, called us when our room was ready and arranged a table in the bar for drinks with friends that evening

character of the bar and restaurant were very welcoming and created a good ambience

the bar is quite small and was very crowded and noisy of a saturday evening; it could use an expansion

amazing staff, bar and resto.

the time we went there

really, we personally don't like buffet breakfast which is why we didn't have one, maybe the bar could have opened a little later than half ten

bar was closed earlier than advertised

they had a comfortable lounge with free coffee and a bar where you could buy food and other drinks

all the facilities advertised are available out of term time, for example the bar was closed, but there is everything you could possibly want - shops, bars and restaurants - a

all staff very helpful , pleasant , service of drinks at bar and meals were also good

the bar and restaurant served a good selection for our evening meal

we ate in the bar and were impressed that on a saturday before 3 pm we could have two meals for £11

there was too few staff. the girls were manning the reception, bar area and restaurant.

the pup offers a bar seating area and also a warm cosy restaurant area

location, good a/c, nice bar and restaurant, helpful staff

stunning renovation comfortable bed great bar perfect location

ich i didn't have time to take advantage of, but

i ate in the morse bar - i was dining alone so preferred that to the slightly more formal alice restaurant

morse bar was small and crowded and a bit disappointing

we had drinks on the rooftop bar and our rooms were amazing

we had breakfast included and it was incredible - a selection from the continental bar as well as hot food cooked to order

lovely facilities like the spa and the rooftop bar and it only added to our weekend

beautiful hotel with great bar and spa facilities

the wine selection was good and small meals available in the very comfortable bar area were very tasty

we check in the night, we should go true a bar and it was a little bit hard with suitcase and child

it was very noisy. the bar is in the hotel.

bar and the hotel don't have anything in common

noise from bar -

got back late thankfully, as music in bar downstairs was pretty loud

great breakfast really friendly and welcoming staff great bar downstairs

bar and restaurant was fab

tastefully decorated with warm navy blue walls in the bar and restaurant

a fine spot for dinner before a night out in oxford, but the food, service and atmosphere in the bar was so good we just stayed and tried as many cocktails as we could manage

bar in the ground floor is amazing and breakfast exceptional

for christmas 2026 & highly recommend the venue, very friendly & helpful staff, loved the bar area & room was just fab, loved the decor

we did not eat here in the evening but we used the bar for pre-show drinks & breakfast in the morning

use of an old prison is very interesting, the rooms are great and they have an awesome bar with a great

the happy hour in the hotels bar is an outstanding deal

of staff were lovely but one staff member in the bar lacked customer service but maybe he had had a bad day

location is excellent with beautiful views of oxford at the front, a great restaurant and bar and terrace downstairs

amazing central location, great food lovely bar and exceptional staff

good mini bar selection, room big and well equipped

the location, the decor, the parking, the mini bar fridge, restaurant and bicycle

views from bedroom good wi fi connection fabulous resturant and room service great mini bar interesting gifts available to buy mount blanc pens ud83dudd8a

great bar area with a superb breakfasf

we stayed 5 nights, the facilities are excellent, restaurant bar till 21

the room itself was modern clean and stylish, had a lovely bar and breakfast room downstairs and a lovely rooftop terrace which i think would be amazing in

improve with having a license to mix cocktails at the bar

slight critism was the restricted menu on the bar menu

in fact, the bar was closed from 6:00 pm, yet the owner kindly prepared drinks for us, demonstrating a level of

the honesty bar was a nice touch too after the staff had gone to bed

stylish but traditional property with lovely bar and restaurant areas

welcome from young lady at the bar, all very friendly and just a lovely atmosphere, bar area very pleasant and nice to see it

the bar is very comfy and cosy with an open fire

bar area very comfortable and welcoming

the cosy lounge and bar area with knowledgeable barman.

was a sign at the entrance of the keepers bar that asked people to wait to be seated but no one came

min walk) the staff were very nice and helpful, the drinks are a little expensive at the bar otherwise overall fantastic

city

the bar was quite noisy until 23:00 (i think these events are only on thursdays).

the bar maid who checked us in and showed us to our room was friendly and helpful

new carpets were evident but the wine bar downstairs was not really in keeping with what we like in a pub so we had evening drinks at

some street noise esp in early hours when wine bar opposite closes

they don't take card and don't do food at the bar but otherwise ace

we didn t dine but had a drink in bar food that past us looked great

the bar and restaurant were both lovely to eat and drink in whilst unwinding

friendly welcome, with excellent service at bar and breakfast.

was perfect, the room was quiet despite being above a very busy bar

reception, bar and restaurant staff couldn't be faulted and we thought the standard of the meals were

when we arrived, the club bar was open, and the lovely young lady that served us was excellent

we didn't anticipate using the bar but ended up there after our event and had an amazing time at the karaoke evening, fantastic

the bar below is super cute and quirky too

mind the bar night dates

we were there on a wednesday so can t say if the bar gets noisy on weekends

friendly bar and great food

great bar as well

arrival i was greeted by a very pleasant bar staff member who welcomed me and sourced the manager/ owner who also welcomed me and introduced

sat at the bar by myself and didn t feel uncomfortable at all

openly vaping in the bar was a no no for me

the onsite restaraunt and bar has a wide variety of choices in food and drink

guest snack bar with fruits and crisps and everything one needs

the little bar/café/restaurant by the entrance - which doubled up as breakfast room

staff, beautiful rooms, nice bar facilities, great food for dinner & breakfast

breakfast good. location gr8

dining and bar area very inviting verging on glamorous

the bar and restaurant were clean

rooms were clean, comfortable and well-equipped the firehouse restaurant and bar is a real highlight delicious bbq-style dishes, a great choice of drinks and a lively but

was clean and nicely furnished, as the evonlode doesn't do breakfast, they provide a breakfast bar and piece of fruit in your room

the bar downstairs was great

welcome, love the bar and lounge area, room and bed linen of a high standard

in the hotel restaurant and that s was lovely and tasty and service great at table and at bar

the food at the bar was very good to with a good selection

that the bar closed early

an excellent room, the bar facilities with excellent food and friendly staff.

only slight issue was that it took a long time to get served at the bar as only 2 staff were serving and people from the large group were ordering very large rounds

arrival we were made to feel really welcome, settled in the bar for a few drinks and nibbles before going to our spacious room

shame restaurant and bar closed due to covid.

hotel, rooms, courtyard, bar area and restaurante area

the bar is just what we expected, comfortable with a good selection of beers and wine

food and drinks were great along with the bar area and outside terrace / garden staff very welcoming with a chilled

and bar area is very welcoming and comfortable to lounge in

the connection to the city center is comfortable and convenient, the hotel's own bar and restaurant extremely good

evening food was fab, bar well stocked, had drinks in it that the city center bars didn't

of staff who didn't smile or say hello -we didn't want a full evening meal and we ate in the bar just having a starter and desert each - breakfast we were greeted the same and very good

great location close to oxford town centre. nice welcome, comfortable bar and good breakfast.

actual bar side of the hotel had a good atmosphere the locals were very pleasant and very talkative all

not obvious where reception was, but soon sorted (it's in the bar ?)

the location and staff, food both in the bar and restaurant were excellent

the noisy pair of couples in the bar but the choice of real ales compensated.

wish the cozy bar was open later than 10 or that the beer garden was open during our stay!

really enjoyed the old village feel of the location and enjoyed sitting at the bar after a long day

nice big restaurant in the new part of the property and a real log fire in the original bar area of the building

in particular, ollie the bar manager and ruby the waitress were helpful and friendly

) at reception was so kind and helpful and shirley ann at the bar treated us so cheerfully

hotel staff were all friendly and welcoming, from the receptionist to the bar and restaurant staff

the bar is comfortable with a great range of drinks

future trips is a fridge in the room since travelling with baby/toddler but otherwise hotel has a bar & room service so not to be put of by

i wish they had more of atmosphere in the bar area.

pleasant,nothing was to much trouble,the rooms were really clean and comfortable,price's in the bar and restaurant were so cheap,would recommend and stay

drinks at the bar are a bit expensive

food was amazing, room was clean warm comfy, bar was open 24 7 and staff were all amazing

property was great, good size rooms and clean. breakfast having bar and restaurant on site.

brand new hotel restaurant bar very busy one night staff struggled waited over 1hr for a pizza

a good selection of drinks at the bar were available at an average price for a hotel

not to like room and bar we’re so clean and tidy also serve a lovely meal and pint at a reasonable

the food in the bar restaurant was outstanding

our room was just outside the bar rear exit i would imagine it could be noisy on a busy night

several telly's in the bar for sports

the public bar is a little small for the number of customers they get but nobody seems to mind and i certainly

very clean modern hotel, bedroom was very nice. nice bar area too

the pizza etc offered in the bar menu was a much needed tasty snack after our late arrival and long journey

everything the breakfast the bar the rooms

lovely rooms, iron in room, nice bar area, staff very good

only the bar prices. no other issues.

the bar was relaxed and friendly with great food

amazing family run hotel with attached bar and restaurant

disabled and had a ground floor room, i could also access the bar and restaurant without needing to use stairs

i liked the little things like lavender from the enormous lovely garden on the bar

michael would check on all his guests and customers, whether in the dining room or the bar area, when he saw them to make sure there was nothing else they could do to enhance the

excellent location easy to find. parking. the bar and restaurant were also brilliant.

lovely meals in the bar in the evening, breakfast was also a very nice buffet

staff was great especially the bar staff his name was will great person

didn t have a bar fridge in the room.

you can't always rely on the bar being open when you get back in the evening

bit of entertainment in the bar ie pianist.

didn't use the bar or restaurant so can't comment

the bar area is more welcoming than at many hotels and the room was reasonable size and comfortable

staff were excellent, a big thank you to bar staff josh and patrick

great service at the restaurant and bar with friendly staff

bar area cosy and accommodating

spacious comfortable rooms lovely bar area ideal central loxation

st orders) and told they were closing the bar and could take the drink to our room

is 100 % friendly staff and a well stocked bar and a different kind of clientele different from your run of the mill pub atmosphere

friendly staff, especially the lovely lady at the bar counter

we could hear people leaving the downstairs bar walking across the green/outdoor space, as we were in bed perhaps earlier than others due to us

the hotel bar was a great touch

absolutely loved the bedroom and the bar/breakfast room

one of the things the room had was a fridge/mini bar which was one of the reasons we originally chose this hotel

to have a quite drink after the event which we assumed we would be able to do as guests but the bar shut early at 11

the bar is beautifully decorated and cozy

the resturant and bar were friendly and welcoming and the food was great

all of it, the welcome, bar service, accomodation, evening meal and a truly delightful breakfast

host and friendly bar staff

the bar area is immaculate with excellent selection of drinks, while the local lamb pie was heaven

taken over the place and was getting it up to standard, when we arrived

fault of theirs) the bar section was not open

restaurant and bar on site, rooms simply decorated but comfortable and walking distance to the centre of

great restaurant had a lovely curry, cosy bar very relaxing.

the bar /lounge dining area looks so inviting and relaxing

and gastropub below (we didn't get to try the food but had drinks the first night outside - the bar was lovely and the barstaff were very friendly) situated in a beautiful, typical english (+) really nice room, staff very friendly & helpful, locals in the bar welcoming and the food was great, highly recommend this little gem (-)we had to shut the window as smokers from the bar were talking/smoking outside (-)sun opening times, we arrived at 7pm hoping for a meal but had already stopped cooking and the bar closed at 9 (+)the bar staff on arrival was very good and welcoming (-)being served in the evenings which is not ideal, i was allowed to order a delivery and eat in the bar which was fine (+) sonia deserves a mention for warm check in and she worked the bar and served food cleared tables on her own on a busy friday night like superwoman on a good day (+) staying at the bar and ball inn is like stepping into a true village pub and being privileges to being included

very comfy room, quick wifi, great beer on tap and the staff were really friendly and hospitable

breakfast - skinny bacon, tasteless sausages...

breakfast really nice too

the wifi was non exisstent in the room.

most rooms are above court yard outdoor drinking area and so rooms can be noisy until after the bar closes

lovely restaurant and bar area. very pleasant staff. excellent breakfast.

nice rooms, bar & restaurant

reception areas, the restaurant and bar areas are very nice as was the evening food

lovely rooms, great staff and delicious breakfast

close to oxford clean and comfortable sorry that no bar or restaurant available due to covid restrictions but take away available to take to your room

nice to have a bar and a dinner area in a service station hotel

bar and restaurant being closed by covid

well done welcome break for raising the bar with this site and please give suzi and here team the recognition they deserve for a first

it was great having the bar option when i got to the hotel

nice bar & restaurant and the food was delicious

shout out the tall bar man for being so welcoming

large bar area with restaurant, very clean

easy to check in with the bar staff and made to feel welcome

there was a roaring fire in the bar which we didn't want to move away from

the bar staff were friendly and informative

area was brilliant , plenty of parking , all staff were brilliant , rooms comfortable , bar & restaurant lovely and menu choice very good

just a drink in the relaxing bar area

the first minute, the staff were really helpful, from the receptionist to the bar and kitchen staff

big thank you to steve in the morning service on breakfast and the bar man working on tuesday

the bar was a bit pricey

i was staying for a wedding and the bar manager was excellent

prices at the bar were expensive

bar are is nice & a nice place to relax

our room was above the entrance and bar and on the saturday night there was an event on in the bar area - music and banging doors kept

only a 1 night stay but rooms were perfect, the staff were very helpful,,,,great bar as well!

boutique room, great bar and selection of beers

a lovely room. comfy. liked the breakfast bar too.

breakfast - simply select from fridge all day but others may prefer formal dining in the bar area

foxy and the bar staff were exceptionally efficient and caring.

staff were great, the food at dinner was fantastic and it was great that we had our own little bar area for our party

booking in it would have helped to have been shown where the bar area was so that we could have a drink

only little disappointment was the bar area wasn t open in the evening when we stayed there, however you can use the bar in the

the breakfast was delicious and the bar was cosy and welcoming

even had a mini bar well stocked

downstairs had a lovely bar and restaurant area

very quite clean very helpful staffs nice bar although closed , can still buy drinks and some snacks staffs extremely

special thanks to the reception and bar team who were on shift from 4th to 5th september for their outstanding hospitality

very convenient having a bar and restaurant on site

comfy bed, room was spotless, other guests were quiet, bar well attended and all the staff were helpful and pleasant - no problems whatsoever

we drank in the bar and got hen went into the restaurant

and owners were fantastic the locals in the bar made you feel really welcome great place to

the bar and restaurant were cosy, clean and had great atmosphere

grace stopped eating her lunch whiles on her break to help serve as the bar was a little busy

nice bar work hearty food and kind and welcoming hosts

excellent food, comfortable room. nothing to fault at all. oh, and nice beer in the bar as well.

nice stay as a break together and was so peaceful and quiet too in the room or more lively in the bar if you wanted

lack of attention from staff in bar and restaurant, felt like invisible guests.

the food was excellent and a friendly bar in the evening. great parking available.

downside was the bar closes at 6pm on sunday

old swan for meals every night bar one

reception staff ordered our taxis bar staff were extremely friendly helpful and polite spa was amazing

mini bar had a good selection of snacks and beverages at a good price

loft bar is lovely and relaxing

dog friendly bar is upstairs!

everything was good - room, cleanliness, food, bar area. excellent.

i had a few drinks in the bar area and the bar man was very friendly and took the time to talk to me

we enjoyed an eve meal then brunch in the bar area

a pleasant area hotel beautiful free complimentary mini bar what was so nice and unexpected very nice

clean relaxing break with nice facilities and lovely bar and lounge areas garden was lovely enjoyed coffee outside after breakfast swimming pool was

the room was lush the bar was amazon and the thai food was epic

room was very clean the part we stayed at was very private all staff was lovely and the bar staff was sooo nice and friendly, there was a lovely anniversary note in our room which was so

the hotel doesn t accept cash at the bar and restaurants which is a shame.

breakfast exceptional, bar and venue really quirky

nice bar and liked the covered oriental themed gardens and ponds

situated free parking warm welcome clean lovely room good breakfast nice atmosphere in the bar lively

building was beautiful, lovely bar and a great beer garden

breakfast was great as were the bar & beer garden facilities

locals at the bar in the evening were very friendly before we went out saturday night, but we would have been

newly refurbished historic establishment, quirky rooms, nice bar and restaurant, good food and good value, welcoming

nice dining room and bar

were very friendly and helpful,& a really nice atmosphere in the bar & restaurant

everywhere in village bar the vegan pub stop serving food from 2-5

location, bar and breakfast. was also quiet at night.

very homely nice bar fantastic restaurant excellent staff

the property also has easy parking and a wonderful bar and a restaurant with great food

the rooms were clean and well decorated with large bathroom and, mini bar, coffee machine even an ironing board and iron

room, cosy restaurant and bar area

we were given prosecco on arrival and enjoyed the friendliness of the bar / restaurant

small thing, i would suggest, at the end of the night, the staff putting out the bottles from the bar into the recycling bins, do it earlier or move the bins

the bar is in the adjoining, newer building but was spacious and comfortable with excellent table

there was a particular member of the bar staff called alex what a lovely guy, friendly and was very accommodating

relaxing bar with delicious meals

very good bar for a drink with outdoor seating

if this wasn’t bad enough he stood at the bar slurping his drink through a straw and then proceeded to belch like a pig

facilities in the room and the bonus with this is that you can ask for fresh milk from the bar and not have to make do with the usual uht portions of 'milk'

the rooms are stunning, i stayed in a room above the bar which had an amazing bathroom and my friends stayed in one of the garden rooms

i live in london and to get a decent cocktail you really have to go to a cocktail bar or an actual restaurant so i was so shocked at how tasty their cocktails were - even if you

and welcoming with a very comfortable bar area and restaurant

best breakfast and sunday lunch i ve ever had

e in the private room which is lovely) and the other in the main bar enjoying pizza

the room was beautiful and both dinner and breakfast outstanding with a very welcoming bar area.

the bar and dining room both have roaring log fires and the staff were completely relaxed about us

was the weather had turned colder and the heating was not on this made the room quite cold the bar and restaurant had a lovely open fire which was great it certainly wouldn't stop me staying

explore the area and then unwind with a bottle of good wine in front of the roaring fire in the bar area

breakfast was great, with a wide choice so something for everyone and we ate in the bar too both nights

loved the bar area and easy to

we really appreciated the complimentary drink at the bar and smoothie at breakfast

great ambience with log burners going from early in bar and

hotel , very clean , great location , gorgeous outdoor bar , very friendly staff