Best Historic Restaurants in Oxford

The most beautiful restaurant especially in a window seat overlooking the river. The service is spot on- attentive but not at all intrusive eg when our water ran out it was quickly and quietly replaced before we’d even noticed. We were not hurried along and they didn’t rush to give us our bill. And the food is simply lovely; very attractively presented, very tasty and I just wish I could have eaten more. Can’t recommend enough

I enjoyed the seasonal afternoon tea (Christmas). Also it was delicious, and the restaurant staff let me feel comfortable. I am looking forward to coming there from Japan next spring again.

Fantastic every time. We have become regulars at this point. Yes its expensive, but the dark, minimalist aesthetic and colourful and tasty food makes it worth it every time. Its possible to go for cheap, but also easy to get carried away! We will be back soon.

This is my favourite Afternoon Tea venue in Oxford, you can't beat it for ambience, price, parking and relaxation plus the food is lovely! Not sure if some of the sandwich choices had been changed for Christmas but they weren't the usual fayre this time. Nevertheless, the team do go out of their way to do what they can for you, they are not hovering over you endlessly and you can get as many refills on the tea etc as you like. I always look forward to going back and I will be looking forward to my next afternoon tea trip back here again!

Fabulous food, home cooked. Lovely setting, bar, restaurant and outside area for al fresco dining.