noisy bar downstairs went on later than expected

a little quite, due to this the bar closed at 9.30 pm

convenient bar food served next door and great hearty breakfast in the morning

the lady behind the bar was very friendly and helpful

we had tea in bar which was good and breakfast which was made a served by jenny she is a star

pub has comfortable accommodation, a lovely bar and restaurant with good food in the evening and at breakfast

nice bar work hearty food and kind and welcoming hosts

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

would have been nice to have a lounge or bar area to sit in in the evenings

really enjoyed and appreciated the ambience and excellent food and hospitality - stayed in the bar later for nightcaps and enjoyed listening to the friendly banter between customers and staff

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

would like more healthy bar food options

pool and spa facilities, lovely restaurant and bar and polite staff especially on reception

we enjoyed an eve meal then brunch in the bar area

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

and pam behind the bar also was great

downstairs the bar and dining a little dated but this was fine for us, we felt adding a little to the charm of the

to feel very welcome lovely and clean lovely garden brilliant cosy bar brilliant people the food was excellent too we could not ask for

we were gutted that we had missed the bar as it looked lovely with many historical features

the food was excellent with a varied menu and bar was well

the bar and garden were very compatible with a leisurely drink in the afternoon

staff were brilliant, informative and very pleasant, the bar and restaurant were cosy and had a good atmosphere, the room was spotlessly clean and very

the new manager james and his bar manager charlotte could not have been more helpful

unsure what was causing it but could be coming from the bar or restaurant

ate 2evening bar meals and both good

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

the hotel is situated in a busy motorway service area with no pub or bar nearby.

the convenience of a restaurant and coffee and a bar were added bonuses

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

cleanliness of hotel, fact they also have a restaurant on site and a bar where one can relax and have a drink

nothing, except the bar prices were exceptionally high.

the bar is incredible, very cosy and british - definitely recommend

emailed night before that room service cancelled cafe bar not open leaving only main restaurant to eat in

the cooked breakfast could have been slightly better.

the restaurant was excellent as well, for dinner and breakfast

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

lovely fish and chips evening meal and the breakfast was good too

the only fault i could really lay at the feet of the hotel, couldn't access the wifi, eventually they got me hooked up to the staff wifi

had early starts so unable to try breakfast but was supplied with toaster and bread, butter and marmalade in the room which was very

lovely beds , tv ,clean room & good breakfast

great ambience in bar area , sandie was really helpful when choosing our drinks

the bar was small

*whilst i loved being able to add things to my room from the bar, i did not find it acceptable that a relative of mine got a bottle of wine from the bar and

bar could be better

bar service excellent

the bar is a locals favourite and they're always friendly with a great atmosphere

room overlooked the outside bar which was noisy on saturday night

the rooms were clean and cosy, the restaurant and bar was so accommodating

me with dinner when i had not booked and they were exceptionally busy the atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was delightful and the food delicious the cleanliness of my room was immaculate

have to say these pictures do no justice for the room or the bar area as its looks like it has been done up since originally going on booking

the bar staff could have been a bit more attentive they seemed to be distracted

breakfast exceptional, bar and venue really quirky

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

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

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 main male member of staff, i want to say his the manager at the bar was so welcoming

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

e night of our stay) as we were enjoying a cozy evening in the pub

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

food was excellent and the bar was very traditional

it's a wetherspoons pub too, so there is a good bar close by

we ate in the bar downstairs which is a typical wetherspoons, good food, decent beer

the hotel bar area was noisy on saturday night, however, i could not hear this once in my room

area is in the way of the bar and exits to and from the bar area so had to keep moving out of the way

the hotel bar was pleasant to have a drink in

bar staff friendly and

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

the food in the bar restaurant was outstanding

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

friendly staff, a nice light and spacious bar area , comfy bed and room

she also helped members of our party with their cases and was later serving at the bar on an exemplary fashion

we only had some bar snacks as we were attending a party that evening

breakfast is good & coffee is taste real. bar food & drink are excellent

staff were extremely pleasant and helpful , the food in the bar and restaurant was very good , excellent quality produce

jacob who served behind the bar on sat 12th oct was fantastic

excellent food and bar service

the bar service is a little slow, however the beer was great

evening food very good. breakfast good value. pool great and bar area friendly and pleasant.

i couldn't get a hot drink from the bar at 11.45.

the bar and restaurant area had a warm atmosphere where we enjoyed most our stay

& helpful staff; comfortable room with quality bed linen and towels; pleasant bar and dining areas and good home-made

meals were super and the bar has a lovely atmosphere

bar staff were great and the food was lovely

loved the fires lit in the bar and lounge in late september, very nice touch a in a very good

stylish but traditional property with lovely bar and restaurant areas

we also enjoyed drinks and dinner in the bar downstairs in the evening, plus breakfast the following morning - both of which were very good

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

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

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

everything the breakfast the bar the rooms

only the bar prices. no other issues.

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

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

noise from the bar until throwing out time, our room was directly above it so no chance of an early night

refurbishment of old historic coaching inn, with a lovely, lively local bar and restaurant

the recent renovations in the bar have really freshened the vibe

feel to it, the food was nice but maybe a bit overpriced, had a chat with some locals in the bar area and they were all welcoming, the barmaid/waitress was very good and approachable

the bar was very popular but we couldn't hear anything

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

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

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

dogs in restaurant/ bar area.

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

great service at the restaurant and bar with friendly staff

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

there are lovely grounds to wander about in & relaxing areas such as the crusader bar where you can relax by the fire, get a bite to eat or have a drink

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

the staff were exceptionally helpful. bar area was lovely

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

the hotel bar is nice & the breakfast was a good start to the day

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

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

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

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

staff were very friendly and nice people the restaurant does very good food and in the bar was a nice

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

very friendly staff and spacious room. when the bar opens, this will be my go to hotel.

appreciated the extra power bar to plug in phones, etc

inks were available on request) it would have been nice to be able to relax in one with with

there was no hotel bar although we were served with drinks in the reception area.

) bed was soft, warm and comfy but has metal bar footboard which is always a pain for tall people

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

sadly the bar was closed due to a private party so we weren t able to enjoy the facility

he waived the cover charge for the jazz night in the bar downstairs, which is also decorated in the whimsically funky style of alice in wonderland

mind the bar night dates

the bar below is super cute and quirky too

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

very friendly bar staff and helpful

bus stop just up the street and just one street up a lot of places to eat and drink and a bar downstairs

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

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

location, style , decor , food excellent, nice bar with big beverage selection.

is it would have been nice to order food and drink directly from the room, rather than go to the bar to order

decoration very creative and comfortable seating in bar and restaurant

choice of draught ale, with only doombar on offer, without paying for drinks like beavertown ales

as was the bar man and the guy who checked me

lounge bar very comfortable

the cosy lounge and bar area with knowledgeable barman.

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

especially the new part we stayed in ,breakfast good and good variety of options,friendly bar staff ,comfortable bed and nice facilities ,close to all the sights in oxford

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

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

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

i had an after dinner drink in the bar while my husband used a room in the library for a conference call

common areas special residents lounge which was quiet and relaxing when hotel bar / dining room was busy

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

also the pool area was warm and peaceful claire was sooo helpful, as were the bar staff and lovely mali at breakfast bless him

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

that the bar closed early

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

10pm bar closure

liked the ambience of the bar and restaurant

restaurant and bar was lovely and food

oxford gold ale behind the bar was excellent

the continual playing of the same music in the bar and at breakfast was a little tiresome

bar is also clean and welcoming in the period decor

great bar to hang around in the evening, hi-spec bedroom, excellent breakfast with the finest of

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.

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

couldn t get any food for an hour after breakfast finished and bar food started

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

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

the cocktail bar with the views is only open on friday and saturday nights

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

guest snack bar with fruits and crisps and everything one needs

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

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

brilliant room and breakfast was lovely, superb location for access to city centre

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

the whole ambience of the hotel was lovely. i especially enjoyed my morse bar cocktail!

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

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

morse bar was small and crowded and a bit disappointing

the wifi was a bit slow.

free parking, walking distance of a choice or restaurants, and local football ground.

had trouble connecting to wifi in my room

continental breakfast with cooked eggs, large comfortable room well equipped with good wifi

wifi was very weak in our 2nd floor bedroom which caused me some problems with down loading various

we liked sitting in the bar by the fire

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

i felt the bar tender was rude and arrogant

very friendly welcoming staff, a cosy bar and restaurant

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

better coffee at bar and breakfast

the spanish ladies on reception and the bar restaurant area very polite

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

the bar and breakfast, and room staff were also attentive

the bar prices seem a little pricey!!

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

wonderful bar with fabulous staff

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

lovely cosy bar area plus the whole place is spotlessly clean

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

great bar area with a superb breakfasf

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

slight critism was the restricted menu on the bar menu

no terrace bar open

feel very at home ;) , thanks mate, in regards can you please send me £628 refund for the gold bar i asked

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

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

the 18 year old barman in the bar was a lovely lad, really chatty

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

the happy hour in the hotels bar is an outstanding deal

the time we went there

close to the bar the eagle and child

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

a shame the bar wasn't being operated on saturday evening.

the bar was good and not expensive

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

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

little bit noisy around considering there's a bar on the ground floor, but location, cosy rooms and the price

bar and the hotel don't have anything in common

free parking, clean rooms, bar to use if desired, very accommodating

i was travelling alone and the guy working the bar was very friendly

hotel and staff were great, the bar was open to outside business which gave a very cosmopolitan ambience, breakfast was freshly

last time we stayed you didn t have to walk in to the hotel bar to get to your room

was a single female traveller and felt slightly uncomfortable walking through a bar filled with men in the evening

the bar area was good and the staff helpful..

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

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

hotel, rooms, courtyard, bar area and restaurante area

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

lovely, cosy room and bar area with open fire.

being woke up at 6.30am because someone was emptying the empty bottles from the bar into a skip!

the bar and dining room were full of character with barely a straight wall or ceiling

enjoyed the uniqueness of the bar and the accommodation

struggled to get wifi, shower hard to work and bathroom a bit small

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

drinks at the bar are a bit expensive

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

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

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

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

great breakfast really friendly and welcoming staff great bar downstairs

bar in the ground floor is amazing and breakfast exceptional

a bit pricey and bar could have a better range of beers and spirits

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

bar and restaurant was fab

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

spacious comfortable rooms lovely bar area ideal central loxation

friendly staff, especially the lovely lady at the bar counter

bar area cosy and accommodating

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

there is a large spacious common area near the bar for relaxing and visiting

bar area was relaxing with table n stools plus comfy sofas to relax & unwind reasonably priced bar

great bar to sit and discuss family issues

the bar is quite expensive. car park is not secure - vehicle was broken in to.

having to put a deposit payment to get a drink at bar after 11pm

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

but due to having to leave around that time they got staff and the chef in so we could eat, bar is very busy on a saturday night with live music which brings the locals in

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

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

the bar was relaxed and friendly with great food

bar prices were a bit high especially the cans of coke

price at hotel bar is un reasonably expensive. also, food options are less.

all friendly staff from checking in/out, night staff, housekeeping, and funny bar staff ud83dude03

on the second night i sat with a friend opposite the bar and shared a bottle of white wine

drinks in the hotel bar though are very expensive

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

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

the bar is beautifully decorated and cozy

host and friendly bar staff

and helpful staff, great atmosphere in the bar and excellent restaurant

better options for bar snacks and food

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.

however the bar was lovely

the bar and restaurant were superb

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

we were there for my friends birthday treat and had a family room with two double beds, for a bargain 86

ryan at the bar was extra helpful

the bar man called dilian was amazing...

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

at reception and jean- jaques in the bar went out of their way to assist and to have very pleasant casual conversation

they even said they would opened the bar for us to on the sunday as i did not open until 5pm

the bar is reasonably priced and the dinner in the restaurant in the evening was also very good

not really - would be nit picking to say bar lacked some atmosphere when we were there.

friendly bar staff who were more than happy for you to take your pint down to the river bank

the bar is comfortable with a great range of drinks

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

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

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

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