The Folly Restaurant

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  Malini Sachdeva-Masson

  ·1 week ago

  “Came here for an anniversary dinner and had such a lovely experience! The whole team made us feel super welcome and the food and wine did not disappoint! Highly recommend the pork dish - it was fab.”

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  Iben Schandel

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Did the Riverside Afternoon Tea and can absolutely recommend it. It was both a delicious and beautiful tour with a super nice boat driver.”

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  Tim Daly

  ·1 month ago

  “Meh. Didn't live up to expectations and was ultimately a little disapponting. Location wise, you can't go wrong. Over looking the river. A Short walk to Oxford Centre. The restaurant is smart, clean and tidy. The staff patient, attentive and engaging. A good selection of drinks. The starters are the most disappointing - well presented art pieces, but definitely not worth it - stick with the bread plates. The mains are again really well presented, with high quality ingredients, but ultimately flat, lacking real flavour. Desert selection is good and I'm told was acceptable. I know food prices have risen, but I would put this in the overpriced category, probably because of the location.”

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  Constance McLeod

  ·2 months ago

  “We did the river cruise and had a 3 course dinner. Absolutely no complaints, service was quick and friendly. Food came out really quickly and the flavours were great. Would recommend”

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  Patricia Brown

  ·3 months ago

  “Peter made our evening at The Folly Restaurant truly divine! His recommendations were absolutely on point, and his humor and personal touch made the entire experience even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding - especially the hot honey cabbage! Sadly, we hardly got any pictures (minus the dessert) because the food was THAT GOOD and we were too busy enjoying every bite. Peter made the experience delightful from start to finish, and ending the evening with a river cruise was the perfect way to top off an already wonderful night. Thank you, The Folly Restaurant, for such a great evening!”

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  stuart renny

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a cream tea boat trip and it was absolutely fabulous. Paul our boat captain was great funny informative and made the trip a great experience.”

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  Rakesh Patel

  ·4 months ago

  “Went here last year, had an excellent afternoon tea on the river. Overall a great experience, highly recommend!”

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  Joseph C. Sebastian

  ·5 months ago

  “A very pleasant cruise followed by a brilliant dinner. The bar tapas was brilliant. The various flavoured butters were delicious! The sirloin was great. The desserts were sensational. I recommend trying all of them😅. Great service from the team and great food from the chefs.”

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  Ashyanee Kulatunge

  ·5 months ago

  “My partner and I visited The Folly Restaurant for drinks while waiting for our Oxford River Cruise, and it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant enjoys a beautiful riverside setting, with a lovely outdoor seating area that is perfect for relaxing on a warm summer's day. Although we only stopped by for drinks, they were excellent, and the service was very good. A particularly convenient feature was the option to pre order drinks for our river cruise, which we gladly took advantage of. As an added bonus, we had the pleasure of meeting Lilo and Stitch, the restaurant's 2 ducks, which brought an extra touch of charm and fun to our visit. The river cruise itself was fantastic, made even better by our guide, Reuben, who was excellent throughout. His knowledge of riverside landmarks was impressive, and he shared it in an engaging and informative way that really enhanced the experience. Overall, The Folly is a lovely spot to enjoy a drink and soak up the riverside atmosphere, and the river cruise is a highly recommended addition to any visit to Oxford.”

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  Nicola Lester

  ·8 months ago

  “We had an amazing meal in one of the private domes, the dome was lovely, warm and cosy. The food was amazing, and the staff were brilliant and added a lovely touch to our desert after learning it was an anniversary celebration. Thank you for making it special. We will definitely be returning”