Cherwell Boathouse - Oxford

Lovely meal here 8th Jan with my wife. We booked a table in the conservatory. Very cold outside but lovely and warm inside. Pre-dinner cocktail with olives, then main pudding/cheese and a wonderful bottle of Rioja for £45 (good value for a restaurant). My wife had bass and I had guinea fowl. Both delicious and service excellent attentive. Would recommend!

An elegant dining experience in pleasant surroundings. Staff were attentive and friendly. The only disappointment was an underwhelming cheese course, more bread and crackers than cheese and not the quality of cheeses I have enjoyed there in the past.

I have a different opinion regarding the comments about small portion sizes at The Cherwell Boathouse. If you are looking for a lavish feast, this may not be the place for you. However, if you prefer high-quality food in reasonable portion sizes, served in a beautiful setting with reasonably priced wines, then this restaurant is the right choice. The cured monkfish with lemon verbena was tangy and refreshing, while the silver mullet with pumpkin seed pesto and pomme anna was delicious, with perfectly cooked fish and harmonious flavors. The orange treacle tart dessert was a delightful contrast to the starter and main course. The service was friendly, although it could be a bit unclear at times. Overall, The Cherwell Boathouse is a pleasant and relaxing dining spot.

A fantastic meal to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday lunchtime with close family. Great food, helpful staff and excellent drinks menu.

Today we were supposed to go punting but the booking company mucked up, this restaurant was nearby and we explained the situation to them to see if they knew about it, but they were independent. They felt sorry for us and even though they were closed they made us a lovely coffee and cup of tea, put on the heaters and made us feel special. They didn’t even charge us, what a wonderful hospitality. I must say the food smelled amazing shame it was too easy to eat! Thanks so so much