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The Abingdon Arms

British, Pub Food • Oxford
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4.0/5
(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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4.0
Food 3.8/5
Service 4.0/5
Atmosphere 4.3/5
Value for Money 3.9/5
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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 —
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Sun 11:00 - 20:00 —
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David
Five of us had a really good Saturday evening meal in a quiet corner ( as requested) . The atmosphere was good within this great community pub in the village of Beckley. Service was excellent, helpful & adaptable when one of us asked for a slight deviation in the menu. Although some of the courses were not available (so busy certain courses had run out), the food was served quickly, was piping hot and very tasty. Overall, a most enjoyable pub experience & good value for money, thank you to all the staff!
3.3
Kathryn
We visited yesterday for Sunday lunch as a party of 5. We love this pub and want it to be successful so we hope that our comments are acted upon as it is such and easy fix to make sure the food coming out of the kitchen is hot and the food is being served onto hot plates please. We arrived for 1.00pm and were very surprised not to see the pub full to bursting, it was only about 25% full. Maybe cold food is the reason people who love this place are not coming in the numbers they used to? We had not visited for about 18 months ever since we last visited for Sunday lunch and all our food was tepid or cold. We decided to give it another go as we do like the atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. This time three of us had roast beef and two had fish pie. The food itself was delicious and looks great but once again, sadly, cold food! We sent two lots of roast beef back for reheating as the other person didn't want to make a fuss. To be clear the plates were cold and the beef was as cold as if it had been plated straight out of the fridge. One meal came back warmer but the other was still cold. The fish pie was nice but in both cases just tepid. The fish pie was supposed to come with a selection of seasonal vegetables but only had kale (which was nice but not a selection of veg - surprising bearing in mind the large range of nice veg with came with the roast - not like there wasn't a lot of veg to choose from in the kitchen). Unfortunately we won't be back to eat again until we can be confident that our meals will be hot. We are very sad about this. Please, please, please fix!
ngr
I wouldn't have written a review, but since the offer to was posted to my inbox, I shall. Service was half good, half rather poor. Two people were working so you may draw your own conclusions. Atmosphere was good, it's a lovely place and great that it is still going strong. If it had been substantially less pricey the food would have been fine - it's a country pub. But it was over £60. So.......my steak and mushroom pie was dry and the chips were cooked from frozen - they were all congealed together. The cook has simply reheated something pre-cooked and frozen. I can do that at home. Please tell me if I'm wrong. But this would not deter me from coming again, I'd simply have different expectations. Good luck.
4.8
Jackie Ch ell
Lovely Sunday lunch. Great food and generous portions. Friendly staff and good service. Will definitely visit again.
5.0
David O’Connor
Came on Sunday lunch with 6 friends including one vegetarian. The staff were very welcoming. The beers, wine and food excellent and reasonably priced. We will certainly be returning when next in the area. Thank you.
5.0
Susan Norwood
I love the literary history of The Abingdon Arms in Beckley, set in a charming village within a stones throw of Oxford. It is a wonderful escape. The community owned pub has a great atmosphere and food. I go for the Sunday roast, which is generous and served with a vst selection of vegetables, tasty gravy real roast potatoes and high quality meat.
Jane
The best Sunday roast I've had in a very long time. It was all cooked perfectly to my taste. Veggies were slightly crunchy with a beautiful buttery taste and, as described on the menu, the beef was rare. I overheard another customer requesting the beef to be well done which didn't appear to be a problem. My husband had the chicken and was very happy with it. Prompt service and friendly, attentive (but not overly so) staff and picturesque surroundings added to our enjoyment of our lunch. I have already recommended The Abingdon Arms to friends working in the area.
2.0
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!
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