The Fishes - (Near Oxfordshire, london)

GJTJ A true gem in Oxford. Stumbled across the Punter as it was close to our hotel and we have been amazed by the place the food and the team. Even if you are not vegetarian/vegan you need to try this exquisite cuisine, turning classics into a new discovery for your palate. Special shout out to the scotch egg and the goats cheese arancino (we went back for a second serving as they were so good). The team was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We recommend highly The Punter. We will be back on our next trip to Oxford!

Thistle and Jasmine Went in on a Wednesday night and no issues at all with not having a booking. Seated and served very quickly. They have a good diverse menu. I got the satay chicken skewers to start and thought they were excellent! Best I’ve had in a while. I had the duck fried rice and kung po chicken as a main. Lot of flavour in both and very nice. Duck fried rice was a bit grisly in places but to be expected with duck. Very good portion size and a lot of flavour. The kung po chicken was great too, lot of flavour and a little kick too it. I would maybe have liked it a bit spicier but it was still very nice. Overall, very good restaurant, nice atmosphere, great attentive staff. I would definitely come again if in the area.

FELIX AMADI The Egusi soup and poundo, along with the turkey was a great dinner and I enjoyed every bit of it. A wrap of poundo was bigger than the usual I am used elsewhere. My partner enjoyed the yam porridge with fish and she would have it again when she visits again. I would gladly recommend Oxford African chopz and food to everyone looking to enjoy a well prepared African food along with chopz.

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!

william stannard I recently had the pleasure of dining at Spice Lounge, and I can honestly say it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Oxford. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The food was equally impressive — beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and you could really taste the authenticity and attention to detail. If you’re looking for exceptional food paired with top-tier service in Oxford, I highly recommend Spice Lounge. The staff truly made the experience special, and I’ll definitely be returning!

Steve Whilst staying locally, we were looking for a proper country pub with great food. The Vine Inn was recommended and didn’t disappoint. We received a warm welcome and an overview of the menu. A great selection of traditional favourites available. Lots of beers and wines to choose from too. The pub is quite spacious and I was very impressed with the large garden. Highly recommended.