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The Abingdon Arms

British, Pub Food • Oxford
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3.6/5
(01865) 655667 High Street, Beckley, Oxford, OX3 9UU (01865)6…Show
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Community-owned village pub at Beckley with spectacular views out across Otmoor and just four miles from the centre of Oxford.
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About The Abingdon Arms

The Abingdon Arms at Beckley boasts spectacular views out across Otmoor nature reserve, prime walking country which inspired the likes of Lewis Carroll and Evelyn Waugh. It’s also a great escape from the centre of Oxford, just four miles away. This community-owned pub dates back to the 17th century and makes the most of its location with ample seating inside and out. The bar is open seven days a week and food-wise they have bar snacks on a Monday and Tuesday, pizzas from the wood-fired oven on Wednesdays, the seasonal a la carte available Thursday to Saturday and their famous Sunday Roast which draws in the crowds. The Abingdon Arms also runs a regular schedule of events throughout the year.

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3.6
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.3/5
Atmosphere 3.9/5
Value for Money 3.5/5
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Mon 11:00 - 21:00 —
Tue 11:00 - 21:00 —
Wed 11:00 - 21:00 —
Thu 11:00 - 21:00 —
Fri 11:00 - 23:00 —
Sat 11:00 - 23:00 —
Sun 11:00 - 20:00 —
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Deborah Balding
The Abingdon Arms is a real country pub in a beautiful Oxfordshire village and setting. BUT we were very disappointed that only pizzas were on the menu., yesterday. Although the website does inform the public of pizzas on Monday/ Tuesd ahd Wednesday, not where does it indicate that the other menu is not on offer. Also, the pub was not full to bursting but I had to go and ask the waitress to come and take our order, and then to ask when our pizzas would arrive. Perhaps it would be a good idea if customers were given a time scale? I think that she was the manager for the day-some staff training would help her to smile and to show some pleasure that we were there.
3.0
Tina Wallace
We had a lovely meal on the terrace on Sunday. Fish with interesting greens and roast potatoes. Service was good, relaxed atmosphere and well priced. Many thanks- a meal to remember
5.0
Prue Leeding
5 fussy eaters all enjoyed lunch yesterday. Everyone had a different choice from the menu and each one was enjoyed. No room for dessert!
NF
Queues at the bar and a long wait for food. We visited The Abingdon Arms for the first time on a Tuesday lunchtime having heard a lot about this community pub. The location is amazing with fantastic views from the rear garden where we had lunch. However, it seemed there was only one person working other than the chef so waiting times were significant for everything. This did probably put us off visiting again to be honest and we left after some good food without the difficulty of getting another drink.
3.0
Suzanne Cloke
The meal was fine except for piece of green plastic in one person’s fish pie. This was drawn to attention of waitress and again when the bill was settled. Had to wait a long time for food to arrive.
3.3
Susan Rowell
Since we had previously enjoyed a Sunday Lunch here, we brought some visiting friends last Sunday. Sadly the food was cold - we all had the roast pork- vegetables cold, roast potatoes and gravy cold. Yorkshire puddings we’re cold and chewy. Very disappointing!
5.0
Lyndsey Joy Wright
Wonderful afternoon with family, listening to dixieland jazz, eating tasty pizzas and drinking good beer and wine in the sunshine
Courtney Yotter
Came here for the views, stayed for the food!! Service was absolutely delightful and helpful. They were only set int pizzas but they still had a gluten free/low gluten option and honestly was one of the best pizzas I've had in the UK. Love that they were dog friendly. Can't wait to come back and try the Sunday Roast!
Linda Glynn
Lovely location with beautiful views. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately some menu items were no longer available. We opted for a Sea Bass daily special. The fish was delicious but it came with an odd side of what appeared to be reheated roast potatoes. I had read about this on another review. It’s an odd choice. I think you need to think up another potato alternative as it spoiled the meal somewhat.
Roger Moston
Food not up to previous standards and the non-pizza menu very limited. Caesar salad overpriced . Service slow.
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