Old Parsonage Bar Restaurant - Oxford

We had a lovely looking afternoon high tea, but unfortunately it didn't taste as good as it looked. Despite a wide variety of food, the flavors were lacking. The sandwiches and cakes were bland, with dry carrot cake and soggy cheesecake. The scones were the highlight and saved the overall experience, earning a positive review on Tripadvisor.

This restaurant is fantastic! The food and service were excellent. The historic location and period building created the perfect atmosphere for a great lunch. We were not hurried at all and ended up staying for three hours. I highly recommend this place!

I dined here with my husband and it was a delightful experience. The restaurant has a stunning building and we were warmly welcomed by the staff. The staff were attentive and accommodating, and the food was delicious. It was an overall wonderful dining experience, enhanced by the warm and thoughtful service.

Very generous Sunday Roast. Fresh and juicy. Friendly staff and quick, efficient service. Beautifully cool dining room to escape a hot Oxford day for refreshment!

Unfortunately I am having to give this terrible review with regards to high afternoon tea we had today the 18th June 2023. My daughter had the vegan option. The sandwiches were tomato, a cucumber and avocado. and I mean a tomato on one sandwich with butter then a cucumber sandwich with butter etc The scones were 2 plain scones raisins are vegan!! . We have been to many afternoons teas in our time and this was a terrible vegan option. They were given months of notice so knew were were coming. There are so many vegan options that can be done now so these sandwiches were a very poor excuse. When the bill came we had been charged for the two teas we had, which should be included in the afternoon tea. This was apologised and told they would be taken off the bill. It is the first time ever I have not paid the service charge. This was not due to service as the staff were lovely. My afternoon tea was nice. The scones were very dry but that’s ok as the rest of the food was good. I think to be charged £33 for the vegan option was ridiculous given the choice of food she received. Sorry to say we won’t be returning