The Flowing Well

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   Carola

   Oxford

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a pleasant meal at The Flowing Well, which was beautifully set and the perfect location to meet with a friend.
   

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   Goldie

   Oxford

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu wasn't that flexible for lunch options. However excellent service to accommodate an allergy from the chef and staff. Large open space, plenty of parking, quiet and good ambience.
   

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   Tim

   Newcastle

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Over all very good , but the cherry pavlova was just to sweet. No real flavour , just sugar . Main course of Roast Beef was very nice . Staff very friendly. Overall very good , but they need to look at the Pavlova.
   

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   James

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favourite local places for great food and drink! Always have some good options on the menu and plenty for VE,GF,DF etc... As it was the 2 of us on a Saturday evening we had a lovely table by the window, I had the beef feather blade and it was exceptional!
   

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   Tina

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely top tier meal and service today. Everyone had a fantastic time. Cannot recommend the Flowing well more! Amazing!!
   

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   Sam

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Upon arrival we went to the service desk in the main restaurant as opposed to the bar because it was rather busy. A young dark haired girl approached us and we stated that we had a table booked for 4 people at 5pm under the name of Sam. She then proceeded to find our booking and replied with "Samantha?" "Yes" we replied, she then said as she grabbed 4 menus "it helps if you get the right name, we are very busy!" Taken back slightly we just followed her to the table and she seated us and left. My husband and myself couldn't quite believe she had just been so rude. My husband said had we not been there on a promise for our eldest daughters 14th birthday he would have left immediately. The irony being, our daughter absolutely loves your steak platter which was the main reason for going only to find out it isn't served on a Sunday. We understood the restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening but manners cost nothing and the waitress was extremely rude. We saw a couple of other staff throughout the 2 hours we were there who were polite and helpful, it's just a huge shame we were welcomed by such poor customer service on arrival which in all honesty tarnished the entire evening. Sad to say if we can find a steak platter of equivalent standard we probably won't be returning. Otherwise a lovely pub that we've enjoyed many of meals at over the years but this has really put us off.
   

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   Cara

   Oxford

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food as always. Only complaint is I love my pigs in blankets so I just want more meat ❤️❤️❤️❤️ But you can’t have it all
   

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   Anna

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I asked twice for my fathers veg on his Sunday roast to be cooked thorough and they were not so he was unable to eat them as they were to hard as he has dentures.For the price you pay for a roast I don’t think one carrot, one parsnip and abit of cabbage is sufficient! We were seated between two big parties so the noise level was extreame so we was unable to have a conversation at normal level.I do think they could’ve seated us more appropriately.
   

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   Andrew

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, food well cooked and tasty. Very good desserts.
   

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    Jill

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time trying the Sunday roast and it was fantastic! Great service, food was excellent, well cooked, nice portion and good gravy. Really pleased. Will definitely be back!
    

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