The Packhorse Eating Inn

We detoured on a journey from the coast home north to come here based on the reviews. It was well worth it. Lovely soup starter. The scallops were great beautifully cooked presented. A lovely salmon dish a really nice real ale. Great setting service.

My wife and I ate here twice just recently while we were in Oxford on our way back to the isle of Wight from Wales .We asked in a nearby hotel and the Packhorse was perfectly located for us to walk to.Really nice pub/restuarant. Excellent range of beers and wines. Really friendly staff in the bar and restaurant. Very helpful and chatty.The food here is amazing with a brilliant selection for everyone On!!On our first night I had a starter of Scallops, Black pudding and Beetroot which was amazing.The burgers are very good!Second night we both went for different pizzas , again these where very very nice.The cheeseboard for dessert is always a winner for me!!Definitely recommend this place and would definitely return if/when we are in the area again!

We decided to have dinner at this gastropub after hearing good reviews. The menu was extensive, with unique dish names that piqued our curiosity. We were also informed that we had the table for a strict 2-hour limit, similar to many restaurants in London. However, the actual meal was disappointing. The soup was lacking in flavor and overly salty, while the risotto was too watery and bland. For dessert, we had basic vanilla ice cream and a coffee with a fancy name. To top it off, the bill for a mediocre meal at the pub totaled over £90 for 2 people, including a 10% tip that was automatically added.

We went to this restaurant on a Monday evening with a party of 3 for a business dinner. The service was fantastic with a warm and friendly staff. The food was delicious and served promptly. There was a wide variety of options on the menu and we were not rushed to leave the table even though we only ordered main dishes and drinks.

Today, I visited a restaurant and ordered the Brie, pancetta, and onion chutney panini. Unfortunately, when it arrived after an hour, the pancetta was burnt and there was no sign of Brie. The waiter took it back to the kitchen and replaced it, offering me a free drink as compensation. However, when it returned, there was only a tiny bit of Brie and the pancetta was still burnt and cold. I called the waiter again, and when he opened the panini, I was not happy with what I saw. He took it back and assured me the chef would remake it. He also said I wouldn't be charged for the dish. By the time my meal finally arrived, my mum had finished her meal. The chutney was a different color and the panini was good, but overall, the experience was disappointing. I don't think we will be returning as a meal that has to be sent back to the kitchen is just not acceptable.