The Magdalen Arms - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

5 /5 Sandra Brunton: We, a party of 8, visited this establishment on Suday lunchtime. On entering we were aware of the welcoming and friendly atmosphere from staff and customers. Toby, our waiter, didnt take long to take our orders. He was very knowlegable regarding the menu, and was able to answer any queries. We all had starters that went down well. No complaints. Seven of our party chose either lamb neck or shoulder, the other, pork, for the main course. All meals were ample and well presented, and most importantly, HOT. The slow cooked lamb meat was very tender and fell off the bone. Extra gravy or condiments were brought swiftly to the table as requested. Seven of our party finished off their meal with a dessert. The rhubarb and ginger sponge was especially liked. We all had a nothing but praise for a great afternoon, delicious food, and excellent, friendly service from all the staff, especially our waiter, Toby. A footnote...Yes it was very noisy, but this is what happens when people are enjoying themselves and having a good time! We will visit again.

5 /5 Harry Reed: Food is lovely here and the staff are very friendly, venison and pork Ragu was full of flavour and a decent size portion.

5 /5 richard cope: Definitely in the top pie category! Visiting Oxford with family and wanted a pub Sunday lunch. The Magdalen ticked the boxes for us. The staff were accommodating, welcoming and professional. Quite a large pub and bustling on the Sunday afternoon we were there. The food coming out of the kitchen looked great. We opted for the pie - well pleased with our choice! A really good homemade pie, tender meaty filling with a fab crusty pastry top, no frills, just really good! Reasonable selection of ales & wines. Happy to recommend this establishment to other punters!

5 /5 A BC: After fangirling over the beautiful food at the Canton Arms in Stockwell, I had their sister pub in Oxford marked on my maps. As part of a road trip we stopped at The Magdalen Arms for lunch and how wonderful it was. The menu concept is the same as that of their London pubs; authentic international/mediterranean classics executed very well. This time we went for the Sicilian style polpette in dandelion broth and then we had the Provençal fish stew accompanied by the house focaccia. Both dishes were divine, made with fresh seasonal produce and the fish was cooked to perfection. A must when in Oxford and when you’re looking for a traditional English pub but with fabulous food that goes way beyond the standard beige offering. What a lovely Gastropub with welcoming, attentive staff.

5 /5 Capybara Monster: Good food. We were a big table and they forgot to cook one of the onglet (we ordered 2), however they easily and quickly solve the issue by splitting the cooked onglet between both orders, while waiting the second one to cook to split it up again. Not a problem at all, all contrary, as finishing the first part, we got the second part of the onglet nicely warm. So they know how to find good solution when needed. The atmosphere is not bad but it get very noisy when the room is full. Also. What is going on with the taps in the toilet? The taps (in male and female toilets) must be constantly pushed to get water for washing the hands. So you wash one hand at a time. It is very inconvenient and annoying. Obviously in the grant scheme of life, it is nothing, but it would be great that the taps do what they are supposed to do, running water by themselves.