The Punter - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

Jason Lum After a morning of lecture and some punting, the final step of the Oxford experience is high tea time! I did not stay in the hotel but this review is for the restaurant and bar area of the hotel. My group had a table near the window with a great view in the middle afternoon. We came from California and the weather came with us because it was quite lovely without a cloud in the sky. We started with presecco before tea as a celebration. Preseco is sparkling wine but we cannot call it champagne or we might make the French mad as our server explained. Normally this was a traditional for graduation but considering our Oxford Global business program was ending it was time to celebrate. We ordered 6 orders of High tea for I people but it was way too much food. Considering we havent eating lunch this was a late lunch or dinner. The scones are the best! Sweet butter and jam in a scone is divine. Im not going to say amazing because I am resisting the urge. The scones hands down beat any butter milk southern biscuit I have had in America. This was shocking considering most English food in my opinion lack flavor and spice. Everything is mostly bread, basic entree and some form of dessert. Personally I prefer focus on the main course with dessert and bread optional. The high tea spread was mostly finger food sandwiches and dessert items. The tea and scones were my favorite part. Just lounging and having a great time with friends made for a great time. I will try again. This location was very affordable and will not break the bank. Cheers!

Victoria M I haven’t been in this place for at least 3-4 years. And feedback I would like to give is absolutely great! Food, service and place itself. I completely forgot how great place it is if it’s a sunny day. Beautiful veranda and garden seats. I ordered fish of the day and some monkfish tacos. All was extremely fresh, fish were melting so soft. Will definitely consider this place for summer times and any other times if to sit indoors.

Brian Lim This place in Oxford is a hidden gem that instantly took me back to Malaysia. We went on Saturday right when they opened, but it got super busy by noon. We ordered Ho Fun with Scrambled egg and Penang Laksa. It was seriously as authentic as youd find in Malaysia. Overall, the food and vibe were fantastic, and Ill definitely be back!

sushant tiwari Review for Lavender Restaurant It’s the main restaurant at the Weston Manor and is based in the ground floor overlooking the beautiful manicured lawns and gardens of the Manor House. It’s got a terrace outside as well which was closed when we visited but looks like a nice place for a drink before the dinner ( in summers ). The food was delicious and we tried the scallops / Ham as starters and steak / pasta for mains. All the dishes were well made and of good quality and standard. The steak with peppercorns sauce was tender and juicy. The pesto pasta was very tasty too. The pricing is on par for any good restaurant or a gastro pub in Cotswolds. Meal for 2 can be easily 200 depending on how many drinks you have. The tiramisu was an interesting version of the original Italian version, it was ok but that was the only thing which in my opinion can be made better or maybe go for the classic style. The service was good too. It’s a small cosy restaurant. Verdict 5/5 Meal for 2 is easily 180-200 with a couple of glasses of wine Please follow me on @s50ush for more foodie content and tips

Philip Dexter Enjoyed a lovely meal here. Real treat. First time having Steak Frites, got the Onglet without a sauce and Im glad I did, first time having jus de viande (reduced meat juices) which was incredible. Simple but complemented the steak so well. Their bread was a real treat as well. The service was friendly and flawless. Really set the tone for the meal being greeted by a warm welcoming host. Not the cheapest but Im happy to pay for quality food and service. Next time Im down Oxford Ill be sure to go back.

Nancy Xu The Turkish restaurant near bicester village outlet is perfect. Food are nice, environment is good , waiters are all good , especially Baran, give us good recommendations on food choice and also complimentary bread and dessert for us. It’s totally 5 star restaurant.