The Cape Of Good Hope

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  Yukio

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Nice little local pub with plenty of TVs for the live sports. I didn't eat the food, but it looked decent. Staff were friendly and they have small beer gardens out the front and back. The one at the back has cool little booths with TVs for watching the sport.”

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  Stephen Sewell

  ·1 month ago

  “Only had a beer. It was around 1pm. Very quiet. The menu looked interesting and average price for the area. Staff were friendly”

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  James Powell

  ·2 months ago

  “Five stars without a doubt! The food and atmosphere here are fantastic, but what really made our evening was the exceptional service from Kelly. She really pushed the boat out to make sure we felt completely taken care of. From the catch of our appetizer orders right through to the finish of our desserts, her timing and balance were impeccable. She more than pulled her weight, effortlessly steering us toward the best local beers on tap. It’s rare to find someone who navigates a hectic dinner rush with such smooth recovery and positive drive. Her menu recommendations were an absolute stroke of genius! If you're looking for a great night out with top-tier service, ask for Kelly. We will definitely be back!”

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  D B

  ·2 months ago

  “Bad Customer service. Of all the places we visited in Oxford and greater area this was the the only but therefore really bad customer service experience we had. We came in and ordered via the QR Code on the table. Ordered food and drinks. One Cider was ordered so we got the cider bottle and an empty glass filled with ice. Problem was that the glass was clearly not used in a while and full of dry water stains. So I went to the bar and asked for a clean glass as i showed the lady the glass we got. She simply said NO - we wont get a new glass as this is clean and its just dry water stains nohting to worry about. So i get the glass back to my table, took a cleaning cloth out of our bag to just clearify that it was also dusty and a bit dirty as the cloth was slightly brown after using it. So i went to the second lady that was working that evening at the bar and asked kindly again for a new glass. All they did was putting the same glass under the water, as we could see it was just a bit better cleaned afterwards but the same glass. Unfortunately we already had ordered food as well and paid for it, so we waited for that and then went out. Food was average Pub food - not bad - but nothing special. After all if its 2 persons working behind the Bar - and we were next to 3 other guests inside and a few outside the only guests there - this is really sad. I mean come on. You have plenty of glasses there. But they decided to be that way and neeldess to say there was no goodbye or thank you after we went out.”

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  Marie Stone

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolutely stunning! ✨ The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing, and the whole place looked beautiful. Everything came out quickly and the service was fantastic. A special shoutout to Ella, who was lovely, attentive and made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend! 🥂🍴”

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  Steph Bocco

  ·2 months ago

  “What a pleasant surprise! 😍✨ We were looking for somewhere cosy for dinner, and this place was a real hit. 🍔❤️ Great burgers, delicious fries and a fantastic atmosphere are the perfect recipe for a wonderful evening. 🍔🍟✨🌙 The only downside, in my opinion, is that you have to order completely independently, which some people may like, but which could be complicated for those who aren't very familiar with English or technology (though I'm sure the staff would be happy to help). 📱💻🇬🇧 If you're looking for a casual dinner spot, look no further! 👌🍔✨”

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  julie needham

  ·3 months ago

  “Good food let down by poor service Yesterday lunchtime we came in for a pub lunch and the food itself was genuinely good. Well-cooked and an ok portion. No complaints there. Unfortunately the service let the whole experience down. The drink and food special wasn't made clear on the menu or by the staff until after we had ordered our first drinks. We ended up paying full price when we could have taken advantage of the food and drink offer. Our food order had a slight omission but that wasn't really an issue. The cutlery pot was slammed down on the table rather than placed, and even the goodbye was sarcastic, "Goodbye then........!" I don't think she realised we were still within earshot, but yes, indeed we were! It's a shame, because the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. Having worked in this industry for a number of years, I found this very disappointing. But I'd think twice about going back unless the front-of-house attitude improves. Hence the two star review.”

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  Yuvraj Badhesa

  ·3 months ago

  “Excellent service from Taran! Went in for a few drinks and got brilliant service from Taran. He was super efficient even while it was busy and made sure we were sorted the whole time. Couldn’t ask for better hospitality! A++”

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  Jane Clapinson

  ·3 months ago

  “Stopped off at Cape of Good Hope on off chance that our party of 6, including 2 children, would be able to have a nice lunch. It didn't disappoint. Boiling hot day but sat outside under their umbrellas. Drinks and food arrived promptly, friendly service and really nice food. (Try the burgers, also the salad, beautifully presented.) Would visit again on next visit to Oxford.”

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  Adrian Pierce

  ·3 months ago

  “"Bye then"... Overall, good food spoilt by a poor customer experience, in contrast to every other place we visited in Oxford that day. Last Friday we dropped in on this quiet, less than half full pub and opted for the lunchtime offer, which we felt wasn't clearly enough explained, such that we ended up having to pay full price, and simply fed this back at the time. The waitress later banged the cutlery pot down on our table then shot off without a word. The food arrived, which to be fair, was piping hot, fresh and well cooked...well done chef! I wasn't even going to bother with a review until, on leaving quietly to avoid making a fuss, all we heard from the woman on the bar on our way out was a sarcastic "Bye then", which, having worked in the hospitality industry for several years ourselves, we felt was rude and disrespectful... shouldn't have done that...not good for business.”

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