Turf Tavern

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  Judith M. Peña

  ·1 week ago

  “The beer was really good, and the pub has a fantastic atmosphere. I loved the decoration and the historic charm of the place. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. The tables were not cleaned, and the staff provided no guidance or information about how things worked or where to order. We were left to figure everything out ourselves. It’s a shame because the pub has so much character and potential, but the lack of attention to customers really affected our experience. Great beer and a lovely setting, but the service definitely needs improvement.”

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  Two Foodies Travel Adventures

  ·3 weeks ago

  “A visit to Oxford wouldn't feel complete without stopping at a traditional pub, and the Turf Tavern certainly delivers on atmosphere and history. Tucked away and brimming with character, this Greene King pub has strong ties to Oxford's student past. The front bar is charmingly rustic, complete with low ceilings and wooden beams that seem determined to catch out taller visitors. Sitting with a drink and watching people misjudge the beam height proved surprisingly entertaining! There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, with a large courtyard featuring plenty of benches and covered areas. The menu offers all the pub classics you'd expect, from fish and chips to Scotch eggs, pork pies, and sausage rolls. The drinks range is solid, with a good choice of ales and lagers, plus a beer flight of three ales from the daily selection. The staff were friendly and efficient, helping create a lively and welcoming atmosphere. My only criticism would be the pricing. £18 for a pint and a glass of wine felt steep, especially when the wine itself was nothing particularly memorable. Still, for the history and atmosphere alone, the Turf Tavern deserves a place on any Oxford itinerary.”

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  Pranave Nanda

  ·1 month ago

  “While in Oxford, a must visit! Lovely choice of beers - the variety is commendable. The place has had famous people grace its premises but that is hardly the calling card - it has been for long, a narrow alley entrance that makes the overall visit fun. Watch your head when inside!”

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  Terence Chin

  ·3 months ago

  “Everything at this Tavern is amazing. The atmosphere is beautiful and the food was incredible. I personally liked the Turf Tavern Sharer. The scotch egg was sooo good and the pickle was perfect. Also, the ciabatta and the olive oil balsamic vinegar mix was one of the best I've ever had. We've also ordered Fish and chips, Shortcrust Pie, sausage and mash, the sea bream, mussels & chrorizo and they were all incredible good! The servers were very nice as well. We had to order through their app, but they made sure we were taken care of. All in all, this was one of the best food I've had in Europe thus far. ☺️”

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  Rebecca M. Reese

  ·4 months ago

  “This is a great pub with a large garden area for seating. The beer selections were really good. If you order food, you can use the QR code (you have to download the app), or you could ask the server at the bar to take your order. I had the steak pie with rachlette, mash, veg and gravy. It was pretty heavy so I couldn't quite finish it... but it was tasty.”

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  Natalia K

  ·4 months ago

  “We visited Turf Tavern in Oxford with friends who were visiting from abroad, expecting a traditional and enjoyable Sunday roast in such a well-known and cosy pub. Unfortunately, the food was extremely disappointing. The entire meal appeared poorly prepared. The parsnips were overcooked on the outside yet underdone in the middle. The roast potatoes looked roasted but had no crispness and tasted more like boiled potatoes. The Yorkshire pudding was burnt and so hard that it could barely be cut, making it impossible to enjoy with the gravy. Overall, the food lacked the quality and care you would expect from a pub with such a strong reputation. As hosts, we felt embarrassed for bringing our visitors here, especially as we had been looking forward to sharing a good traditional pub meal with them. The warm atmosphere and historic setting were lovely, but unfortunately the food did not match the surroundings. To make matters worse, some of us experienced stomach pain and digestive discomfort later or the following day. While we cannot be certain of the cause, it added to what was already a very disappointing experience. We hope this feedback is taken seriously, as Turf Tavern has a wonderful atmosphere and could be a fantastic dining experience if the quality of the food matched the character of the pub.”

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  AMIN NSJ

  ·5 months ago

  “This pub is super cozy and iconic, right in the heart of Oxford, with both indoor and outdoor seating. However, I wouldn’t recommend the food! Both the chicken and beef steak we tried were pretty bland and not very satisfying. Still, it’s worth a visit for the atmosphere!”

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  Larry Haywood

  ·5 months ago

  “This great pub was recommended to us 😀 A little tricky to find but well worth the effort 😀 Large pub spread out both inside and out. Very orderly service. One gets drinks one on till. Orderly queue that worth very well 😀👏 Very polite servers and good atmosphere 😀 Great 🍻 selection. Wine choice not so good 😟🍷 Nice menu but all items (Hake) not available 😀😟 We both had 🦆 Hash which was very good and a good portion size 😀 Toilets (men) not so good but there was a sign acknowledging they would be updated soon. Not a nice small 👃👃 Lots of interesting facts about the place so very good reading 😀😀 Would highly recommend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏👏”

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  Kimia Pouyan

  ·6 months ago

  “This place truly feels like one of Oxford’s best-kept secrets. The atmosphere and setting are beautiful, which makes the whole experience really special. The food quality was good, and even though it was quite busy, it was absolutely worth it. Unfortunately, a few items we wanted to order, like the steak and cheese toastie, were not available at the time. Overall, I would definitely recommend it if you’re in Oxford.”

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  Daniel Thomas

  ·7 months ago

  “Everything was lovely and fine except the food. I brought my Italian friends here to try their first Sunday Roast, and it was a huge disappointment. The worst Sunday roast I've EVER had. The cauliflower cheese was terrible, the Yorkshire was chewy and you get a wedge of cabbage which looks like it hasn't even been washed. I hope the rest of the menu is better - it surely is going off the reviews on here🤥”

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