The Highwayman - South Oxfordshire

Not surprised that this pub has become so popular. Very friendly and helpful team of staff, excellent menu choice, probably with something to suit most tastes. Yes, there are probably more elaborate food establishments nearby, but this gets my 5* award for overall combination of food quality, staff and value for money Would certainly not hesitate to recommend.

We were looking forward to a Friday meal out as a treat at our local. It was a disappointing evening overall. Welcome was non existent, shown to our table, menu hasn’t changed much. Drinks arrived We had a starter to share Two mains (food quality poor) And a bottle of wine No check back, is all ok? No service at all really Plates cleared, then nothing for half an hour. Lack lustre service that evening, felt like no one cared and we were forgotten about which was a shame. No dessert menus, coffees or more drinks. We were prepared to spend another £40-£50 pounds that evening, but nothing. Such a shame, as we love supporting local and would much rather this than going to a chain restaurant in town. We spent £100 on what we had and could have and would have spent more. But the service was not great, not engaging. It’s hard to review when you work in the industry, it’s such a challenging time for hospitality at the moment, but we don’t help ourselves. Good service isn’t hard, and at the end of the day it’s the service and experience you pay for which was sadly lacking on this occasion.

This was the best sea bream dish I had for a long time. It was cooked to perfection! Coffee and apple/tarte crumble were delicious to finish the meal too.

Had not visited the Highwayman for quite some years, but it has been consistently recommended by friends so we went for lunch. Warm cosy atmosphere with big log stove very relaxing. Chose from a la carte menu (there is also a set lunch choice) as prices reasonable. Excellent meal and faultless service. Duck for main was plentiful and cooked to perfection for me. Wife 's fish and chips also 'perfect '. We are looking forward to going back.

The soup was a little cool and the calamari slightly overcooked The main dishes were well presented and good. Haddock and chips and the salmon were good The chips were not great but we were at the end of the lunch serving. Service was attentive but overall this is currently not out of the ordinary However we are blessed in this area with several food places to eat so the competition is strong. Recommend but arrive earlier that we did.