The Olive Tree At The Plough, Bicester
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About The Olive Tree At The Plough, Bicester
The Olive Tree At The Plough occupies a spot on North Street in Bicester, set up as a pub and gastropub that also works as an inn. Beyond the bar, where beer and cider are poured directly to standing customers, the kitchen turns out burgers alongside a wider menu. Diners can settle into the inside area or move out to the outside seating when the weather allows, and the bar gets busy enough that waiting customers often fill the floor. The building also runs as a hotel, with rooms available for overnight stays, making it a base for visitors heading to the British GP. Orders are taken as walk-ins, and parking sits on site, with drivers using a digital parking machine during their visit.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains £2–203- The Olive Tree Club£12.50
- Rubens£13.50
- The Milano£11.50
- Vodka & Coke£4.80
- Gin & Tonic£4.90
- Uncommon Wine£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, beer and cider, pub rooms and outdoor seating area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, beer and cider, pub rooms and outdoor seating area.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, with burgers called really nice and beer and cider in great condition. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, though one reviewer reports slow drink service despite few diners. Another describes a parking fine letter after using the digital parking machine as told by the pub. One suggests fetching drinks from the bar and carrying them back.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, with burgers called really nice and beer and cider in great condition. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, though one reviewer reports slow drink service despite few diners. Another describes a parking fine letter after using the digital parking machine as told by the pub. One suggests fetching drinks from the bar and carrying them back.
Featured reviews
- Maurizio Sola
“Una serata indimenticabile con gli amici per festeggiare il compleanno di mia moglie. Cena ottima, preparata con grande cura, personale molto disponibile e attento a tutto. Ci hanno seguito in tutte le nostre richieste rendendo bellissima la nostra serata! Grazie a Georgia, Jamie e tutti gli altri, siete stati perfetti. Consiglio questo pub per mangiare e bere benissimo e come hotel per fermarsi!”
- glenn karpeta
“Bar was busy when we arrived. There was space for us to stand ay the bar. Bar staff prioritised locals serving them drinks before acknowledging our presence let alone checking us in. Even serving drinks half way through the checking in process. Room was adequate, ensuite in serious need of a makeover. No breakfast available.”
- Paul Ricketts
“Had a lovely meal, but left with a nasty taste in my mouth when I received 2 texts demanding I pay a parking fine, which I thought was a scam, then a few days later a letter from UKPC demanding £100 fine for parking in the pub car park! I had filled in a digital parking machine thing that the lady in the pub told me to do. When I called the pub they told me I had to send them proof that I had been there with a copy of the parking ticket. Such a shame, it was nice to find somewhere close to us for food, but won’t be going back or recommending.”
- Paul Lounds
“We had burgers that were really nice and I would order one again. The beer and cider we drank were in great condition. Service was really slow which let the overall experience down. It took about 30 minutes to get our drinks even though there were only about 20 covers in there. The staff were lovely though and couldn't be more helpful when you did get their attention. I would eat there again. But I would get drinks from the bar and carry them back to the table.”
- David Reid
“First time staying here. Stayed for the 2026 British GP. Staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. As a pub great food. Lively outside, but if you want a little quieter you can eat inside. Already looking to book for next year.”
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Bar
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- Free breakfast
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Olive Tree At The Plough, Bicester
- White Horse4.25840.5 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chicken wings, loaded nachos, steak
- The Acorn4.03,0120.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chloe as a server, traditional pub food, helpful and friendly service
- Bure Farm4.32,9060.6 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
roast portion size, lovely food, helpful attentive service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Tree At The Plough, BicesterWheelchair accessible | 4.3847 | — | — | burgers, beer and cider, pub rooms |
| White HorseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2584 | 0.5 mi | — | chicken wings, loaded nachos, steak |
| The AcornReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.03,012 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | chloe as a server, traditional pub food, helpful and friendly service |
| Bure FarmReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,906 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | roast portion size, lovely food, helpful attentive service |
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