We were invited to try the autumn menu at The Prince, Iffley Village - and honestly, it’s mad it’s taken me this long to go, given I live about five minutes away. I walk past it all the time on dog walks, so finding out it’s dog-friendly was all the excuse I needed. Charlie, Moose, and I headed over there on a recent Friday night. It was absolutely pouring down, … [Read more...]
Review: The Nut Tree Inn
On a grey Saturday afternoon, we escaped the drizzle and headed to The Nut Tree Inn, a Michelin-starred pub tucked away in Oxfordshire. for their lunch tasting menu (£95pp, dinner is £115pp, with wine pairings available at £65). It promised six or seven courses (depending on whether you opt for the cheese board), but we decided to skip the cheese this time, wisely, as it turned … [Read more...]
Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt
Some places make it hard to be a critic, but what a joy to write a review where you can celebrate all of the things a place is getting right. The Harcourt Arms has delivered for us on multiple occasions, from family celebrations, to Sunday roasts, to bottomless brunch, and now we can add Steak Night to the list. We arrived to a very crowded car park and took a seat in … [Read more...]
Review: Dinner and a stay at The Bat and Ball
I was kindly invited to The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon – the sister pub to The Lamb Inn at Little Milton – for dinner and an overnight stay. A Thursday evening in July, sunny skies, warm breeze, and a pub with good but chilled energy. It struck the right balance of relaxed yet polished, with interiors that feel thoughtfully curated but not overly styled. Think fresh, open, … [Read more...]
The Plough, Shiplake
After recently doing a review at The Three Tuns in Henley, it wasn’t long before we got invited to head out that way again. It’s a good hour’s drive for us, but having had such a great experience before and with it being the perfect weather for an evening ride, we took the rather scenic country roads to Shiplake, just outside of Henley. The Plough sits in a dip in the road, … [Read more...]
