The Fishes
Gastropub The Fishes, N Hinksey Village, Oxford OX2 0NA, United Kingdom:
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Address: N Hinksey Village, Oxford OX2 0NA, United Kingdom
Website: fishesoxford.co.uk
Phone number: +44 1865 249796
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Latitude: 51.7451650Longitude: -1.2822295
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Katie Vallance
Lovely food and service. Great selection of g&t's. We were sitting on the terrace, as per covid restrictions, with heaters. It's a family favourite for a Sunday roast.
1 month ago
Robert E
Amazing pies. We were sat outside, they offered us blankets which was a nice touch. The food came quickly & was the best pies we have ever had.
1 month ago
STEVE ASNANI
On 7/05/21 I phoned to book a table for two days later. I specified I was coming with children so heater would be appreciated . They said it will be on request but not guaranteed.
They also said indoors seat(due to covid) and seat at the garden can not be booked.
I went 10 min before the booking time and I was offer the seats at the garden next to people that come with no booking.
Basically I felt my phone call was not useful at all.
I am grateful to God It did not rain otherwise my celebration would had been a disaster.
You have to download Peach pub app.
Food wise was excellent. — 5 stars!
4 weeks ago
Dwane Leighton
I really wanted to love this place because it came highly recommended and was a first meal out since the ease of lockdown, but it was unfortunately a bit of a let down.
The positives: really lovely location and very well organised with outdoor seating and blankets!
The negatives: the food was so bland- We had Plaice and Fish & chips. The fish was beautifully cooked but just so bland! There was no seasoning at all. Such a shame! I did mention it to the waitress at the end of the meal but she did not seem very bothered and shrugged it off.
The service started of well but then deteriorated as the meal went on.
All in all an average meal. I would go back for a drink because of the beautiful setting!
1 month ago
Owais Amiree
Delicious food, with a kind and subtle service.
We went with the family for a Friday night dinner, during Corona days. Very safe environment, with polite service and well cooked meals.
8 months ago
Scott Laffoon
Great food service was excellent heaters blankets. Well done. very happy customer
4 weeks ago
Ken Petri
First time out for a meal in a long time and couldn't have picked a better place. Friendly staff who gave excellent service and the food was delicious as well.
Thanks to all of you.
4 weeks ago
Master Scorpion
No mobile - no service.
Was just told I couldn't be served in the garden because they don't take orders at the table. Apparently they aren't able to cope with taking orders at the table, but they do table service for the drinks. They should probably go and ask one of the other pubs in the area how to do this, or maybe go to any European country who have mastered the art of taking an order while they are bussing drinks.
They don't care if you can't afford a mobile, if you can't use a mobile, if you have a disability that means you can't use their app/website or if you have a mobile that doesn't allow you to install their app or use their website. No service for you!
For some reason they are fine to tell you to go and take a seat, and then will make the effort to walk to the table to tell you they can't take your order. There was only two other tables in the garden at the time. It was 90% empty.
1 month ago
Patricia Johnson
Superb service, delicious food a great treat for our weekend away. Thank you to all the staff.
3 weeks ago
adrienne sydnor
We only had a couple of paints and 3 starters that were very tasty. Plenty of outdoor space in a sort of wood, pet friendly, nice scenery
1 month ago
Flourence Cole
Really friendly, comfortable pub with great choice of food, good wines and a welcoming atmosphere. They now have coverings on their outside areas which is great if you have a doggy friend in tow. You can also take dogs into the bar area to eat. The staff are super helpful and friendly too. Lots of parking and big garden for the summer months.
6 months ago
Edicius Bizaar
We were a bit of a tricky party with allergies arriving at different times and taking ages, staff were calm and friendly and helpful. Food was delicious as usual, very reliable.
1 month ago
Marvin Garrido
Great meal, good service, will definitely come again.
4 weeks ago
Missy McCullough
Every dish was very tasty. Service was excellent. Very careful with Covid guidelines. Only downside , my Aperol spritz was a bit watery and not strong at all....
2 weeks ago
Haley Brewer
Great price quality, lovely thoughtful staff, great setup for this time of restrictions, will return many more times
1 month ago
shawn ramsey
Lovely place to come for lots of different reasons.
Good for just coffee , or at weekends they do an amazing breakfast.
We went there on Easter Monday morning. Sat on the Veranda in the sun. Was perfect.
The garden is beautiful.
They have a large tippi in the garden, an American silver van for the bar out there & an impressive Bar b Q area too.
Garden great for kids to run around too & dogs are welcome too.
We also go there for dinner sometimes.
Always excellent food & nice surroundings. Service is good too.
We've just booked it for our sons wedding reception in the garden, in September.
Never disappoints us.
3 months ago
Frank Luce
Wonderful dining experience. Attentive and joyful staff. Service is second to none. A gem
5 months ago
Amy Turner
Visited the Fishers for the first time this evening, on a recommendation, and was so pleased. We went to celebrate my wife retiring from work and could not have found a better place. It's a lovely looking establishment and the food was first class and served piping hot, but it was the staff who made the difference. They were all exceptional, from the maître 'd on arrival, through all of the waiters and waitresses, who served both food and drink. They were efficient and very pleaseant the whole evening through and more than happy to help with any requests.
We will definitely be going back.
7 months ago
Eliot Ladmirault
As part of the eat out to help out we visited the fishes. It was not my first visit but I will say the food was as good as the other two visits. I had rump steak, which was excellently cooked medium rare as ordered. Others had lamb ribs and this was also very good and cooked very well. Due to it being busy we didn't sit down to our table until 20 minutes after our booked time, but due to the circumstances tbis can be forgiven. Staff were very helpful.
Will return, excellent.
9 months ago
Coburn Watson
Covid friendly dining, good efficient app to order. Food very good but did seem a little trimmed down during the 'eat out to help out' August incentive. Staff excellent. Eat here whenever we pass by.
9 months ago
Jassica Arora
Had lunch with my wife today. Excellent and pleasant service. Well organised seating making us (over 70s) feel very safe.
The quality of food was first class and the portions huge: so much so that we couldn't face a pudding. Very good value for money. We will be booking again soon.
10 months ago
Simple Guy
Beautiful location, great food
1 month ago
Chima J
So much garden dining space, dog friendly outside too.
The menu outside differs from inside a little. Good service, we had a 2 yr old who was quite loud at times, but the waitress didn't seem to mind.
Great select of food, not all seafood! So fab beef from a London supplier.
9 months ago
Jayansh Pandey
Both food and environment is great
1 month ago
Cheryl Jay
Good food and good service, fish and chips were very good. BBQ chicken wing starter was very good value. Overall a strong performance.
4 months ago
Meg Martz
We used a QR reader to order from our table. The service was prompt and the food was delicious. I HIGHLY recommend this local gem. It's great to wander off the river, through the trees, and cross a few creeks to arrive at this magnificent restaurant.
2 weeks ago
Raymond Mcsorley
Had a sunny outdoor lunch here today. You have to order and pay online and the food is delivered to your table. The menu is VERY limited compared to their website menu. Food came really quickly and was really tasty especially the halloumi fries, vegan jackfruit burger and the mascarpone cheesecake.
2 weeks ago
Arthur Dickinson
I hadn't been to the Fishes for years but one look at the new march menu online and I booked! There was so much choice, they were also offering a free starter or pud to get people sampling the menu - we didn't need much persuading. Fantastic fresh bang bang chicken, lovely flavours. Fresh cooked burger and lamb chops, great portion sizes. We really enjoyed the evening, its a dog friendly pub too which made the evening even better! Busy, obviously for locals and newbies alike - I would thoroughly recommend. P.S - the sliver of cheese with coffee/tea option wasn't a sliver - it was just the perfect ending to a fantastic dinner.
2 months ago
Betty Hansen
Welcome back! Menu smaller perhaps, but more focused. I think outside was always the place to be but now there's a purpose to being outside. Support it if you can.
10 months ago
Josh Wilkinson
Lovely atmosphere. Beautiful surroundings and the staff were excellent. The braised beef and ale pie was delicious.
4 months ago
Jay Jakovic
Sat outside as a group of six. Reasonable selection on the menu. Service ok considering the restrictions. Food pretty good for a reasonable price.
2 months ago
Robert Wilson
Booked a late lunch at 2:30pm taking advantage of the groups £10 discount promotion. Unfortunately, this was the last day of the promotion and it seems the pub had been overrun with bookings. It's a shame that we were not informed on arrival that most of the items on the menu were not available, as this was only explained once we had sat down at our table at just before 3:00pm. In fact there were only a risotto, a chicken supreme, veg curry, burger and steaks available. Nevertheless, we ordered a steak and the burger, which took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. The steak was black on the outside and overcooked, so was sent back. It took over 20 minutes to bring another steak, which was very tasty but came with the wrong sauce. The burger was a little dry and not well seasoned, and included 2 fried haloumi 'sausages' and an odd sauce. Here's the thing, on ordering, the steak sauces were offered as an option, not an add-on, same as the halloumi, so didn't realise there was an extra charge. We raised our disappointment during and after the meal, when the waiter pointed out that we were getting £20 off the bill anyway. Really! We asked if the manager would care to come over, but he didn't bother. Very disappointing.
7 months ago
Danyell Crump
Lovely Fish & Chips, nice big garden.
10 months ago
Brenda Norris
Little known place in a nice quiet part of Oxford. Great food, large outdoor space.
8 months ago
eugeniu bezniuc
Food is Very good
4 weeks ago
Darryl Horrocks
Lovely food. Relaxed but COVID secure. Thank you.
9 months ago
Kelly
My husband and I visited on Friday night. Our first restaurant experience following lock down - this place is great and we dreamed about returning whilst being confined to our home. It was No1 on our list of restaurants to visit.
It was so lovely to be out. The experience felt really normal, whilst also being reassuringly controlled. There were a lot of staff, on hand to serve you really quickly, or provide you with some reassurance about a one way system. The safety measures were spot on - they keep you safe whilst not being overbearing. There was also a very helpful front of house manager politely reminding customers of rules when they slipped up - reassuring to others and done in a way that wasn't embarrassing to the customer.
We had a burger and lobster. The lobster was spot on. The chips were slightly under cooked but still edible. The server took the feedback well, but we didnt want more - we were stuffed.
The Provence rose is excellent, and a great accompaniment to a summers evening. The espresso martini cocktails were also delicious.
We loved our evening, it was worth the wait. We will visit again soon. Thank you for being consistently great - wonderful friendly service and tasty food.
11 months ago
Judy Nickum
Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Cheese board was lovely. Plenty of parking.
11 months ago
Gordon Sanders
Amazing food with brilliant service.
Definitely would recommend this to anyone.
8 months ago
Thomas Majors
Thoroughly recommended!
1 month ago
Bernice Arcos
Very professional in their set up due to the current situation. Fantastic service and wonderful food, highly recommend
8 months ago
John Wilson
I was truly impressed by our meal at the Fishes. More than anything for the straightforward quality of what they turned out. We had potted crab, then calves liver and finished with cheese. The crab and liver are easy dishes to do 'averagely' but what was delivered was next to perfect. The cheese was also a notch above what I was expecting. Overall excellent - we will become regulars as long as they keep up this quality.
3 months ago
Krystal Sostre
A really very nice pub with amazing food. Well worth a visit.
9 months ago
Todd Brandon
The garden is brilliant on a sunny day like today. Unfortunately, the online ordering system is very clunky, and the flyer clearly contradicts the message the staff give you. Staff: order from the online menu. Flyer: if you want to order from the full menu talk to staff. Which one is it?
4 months ago
Matrix Hazen
A warm welcome at The Fishes. Very helpful, friendly and professional staff.
We were made very welcome. Really enjoyed our meal. Excellent service and superb food. We will be visiting again very soon. A special thanks to the lovely Pat for her help and advice. All the team were fantastic.
3 months ago
Gean Cannady
Great atmosphere, very good food make sure you book for a Sunday as it's very popular. Staff are very friendly and helpful and a credit to the management. We booked as we were passing through later in the day and when the chance raises itself again we will definitely be returning
2 months ago
Bailee Shappard
Popular fashionable place, if a bit pricey. Great location near the meadows and next to the oh so pretty St Lawrence Church. Perfect set up for the rural wedding near a city. Would say the gardens are looking a little tired and need attention. The trees are making it a tad gloomy and the outdoor marquee is looking a bit weather worn. I would give it more stars if the outside facilities were better.
3 months ago
Jesse Hudnutt
Lovely food, staff really good especially during these troubled times.
10 months ago
Clare Ferris
Expensive, small portions and the service is not very good. Nice location though!
10 months ago
Yoel Ase
Always great to come in this traditional felt pub that serves great food and drinks. I had a lovely lunch today. Pat and her team are always so friendly and welcoming and make the visit just perfect every time. Highly recommend this pub.
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