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Riverside dining in the heart of Oxford - The Folly, Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Folly

4.5
4.5
1493 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant.
Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford.

Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    See http://www.no1-folly-bridge.co.uk/parking/ for full parking information.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Richardson
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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    GBP 24.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A classic British Afternoon Tea, available Monday to Sunday, 2:30pm - 3:45 pm. Please note that card details are required to secure your booking but will not be charged apart from in the event of no-shows in which case we reserve the right to charge £10 per person. Payment will be taken for your afternoon tea when you visit us. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours prior to your afternoon tea bookings. Optional prosecco upgrades can be booked during the reservation process.
  • Tasting Menu at The Folly

    GBP 75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come and sample a selection of The Folly's finest dishes designed to be be enjoyed by the entire table. Optional wine pairing is available and can be added during the online booking process. Please note that card details are required to secure your booking but will not be charged apart from in the event of no-shows in which case we reserve the right to charge £10 per person. Payment will be taken for your meal when you visit us.

What 1,493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Innovative

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Romantic

  • Oxford

    Best Overall

  • Oxford

    Best Food

  • Oxford

    Best Service

  • Oxford

    Best Ambience

  • Oxford

    Good for groups

  • Oxford

    Healthy

  • Oxford

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Oxford

    Romantic

  • Oxford

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Oxford

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Folly offers an enchanting riverside dining experience with "wonderful ambience, delicious food, fantastic service!" Guests rave about its "excellent food, excellent hospitality" and "friendly and helpful service." The location is described as "beautiful" with "great views," making it "an amazing place for special occasions." Afternoon tea and tasting menus are highly recommended.

1,493 Reviews
  1. David

    Oxford4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely evening. Fun staff. Interesting menu. Will definitely go again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant and staff. Great starters and food overall good experience

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  3. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed a lovely lunch lunch with a good friend. The food was nicely prepared and presented.

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  4. Julie

    Oxford6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rika was fabulous- really attentive, very welcoming but also very professional and nothing was too much trouble. The food was very generous and incredibly tasty. Really good catering for both meat and non-meat eaters with a great choice on the menu. The location has to be the best in Oxford as it is so close to the river you could dip your toes into the water in the summer. However perhaps the interior is due for a bit of an update BUT in these difficult times in the hospitality industry just keep going as you are guys!!!

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  5. Annie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic evening perfect for a birthday celebration meal. The staff were brilliant in making sure my particular dietary needs were met

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  6. Joel-Oskar VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid place. They didn't have whiskey that I wanted in store though. But was very quiet and the food was good in great ambience. Probably super nice during summer

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  7. Rhiannon

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot fault it . Food and service was outstanding !⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  8. Tim

    South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was a great vibe with super friendly staff - but the food was incredibly average and incredibly expensive for what you got; terrible value for money for really average food.

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  9. robert

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant me and my wife visited on Valentine’s Day for a taster menu, very polite staff and overall amazing experience would book again

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  10. John

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Valentine's meal. Asked for a table where it was warm (I suffer from feeling the cold). Table was ok until the air conditioning came on and then I suffered. Three thermal layers and was still shivering. Food would have been good if the hot courses had been served hot. Staff serving were polite and good natured. Not quite up to the price bracket they think they are in.

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FAQs

The Folly is rated 4.5 stars by 1493 OpenTable diners.

The Folly does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Folly

1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4JU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    See http://www.no1-folly-bridge.co.uk/parking/ for full parking information.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Richardson
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