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About The Boars Head
The Boars Head is a pub on Church Street in Wantage, set in a village a short way off the main road. The kitchen turns out a Sunday roast alongside pulled pork. It opens Wednesday through Sunday and stays closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Seating works on a walk-in basis, with no advance booking taken. The room tends to fill up at peak times, so a wait can form before a table opens up. The setting, off the main road rather than on it, gives the pub a quieter approach than a high street spot would offer.
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Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Roast Beef
- Peri Peri Chicken and Chips
- Double Chocolate and Salted Caramel Torte
- Prawn Salad
- Goats Cheese Tart
- Terrine
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, pulled pork on patio and booking ahead for lunch.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, pulled pork on patio and booking ahead for lunch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, led by a proper Sunday roast, with pulled pork on the patio and good beer also singled out. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, and the village setting is called lovely. Two reviewers say the pub fills up and suggest booking ahead. One family celebrating a grandmother's birthday describes staff going above and beyond.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, led by a proper Sunday roast, with pulled pork on the patio and good beer also singled out. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, and the village setting is called lovely. Two reviewers say the pub fills up and suggest booking ahead. One family celebrating a grandmother's birthday describes staff going above and beyond.
Featured reviews
- lez ow
“I do not normally give 4's let alone 5's but this place gets the clean sweep! The food is good, atmosphere is good and the staff friendly, We had pulled pork outside on the patio, I honestly can't see how it could be beaten, try it. Les ,”
- Paul Lewis
“A ‘proper’ Sunday roast, which isn’t always easy to find these days. Really good food, & wonderful friendly service at a stunning pub in a lovely village. Oksana looked after us very well. Such a friendly, cheerful lady. We will return.”
- Jess Marsh
“Absolutely incredible meal! Went to celebrate my Nan’s birthday with family and the staff went above and beyond. Food was extraordinary and a good selection of different food for different preferences/requirements. Staff were happy to help and really lovely. Will be going back and eagerly waiting the next visit. Highly recommend 🌟”
- The Guitar Maker
“Wonderful pub. Lunched there today , did not book ( they prefer bookings as it gets busy) welcomed in , and had a great lunch, efficient, friendly, super food and good beer, all in a wonderful atmosphere and in a beautiful village. Well worth a visit , (as there is precious little in nearby Wantage), but it’s a gem . Do not miss it, only a short way off the main road but clearly signed. Thanks very much! 6 months later: back there for lunch , and well worth it! Still lovely staff and owner with great service and wonderful surroundings.”
- Phil Wheeler
“Made to feel very welcome when we entered as others have said. This was my second visit and again this was for lunch. Food is excellent and the service matches this. Prices are very reasonable X5 adults having starters and mains for £170 including drinks. It was full on our previous two visits so you will need to book ahead. Overall excellent.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
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- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Boars Head
- The Brewery Tap4.61,2966.6 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
homemade pies, scotch egg, wide beer selection
- Que Pasa4.42786.7 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
tortilla de patatas, chorizo al vino, albondigas
- Nags Head4.43,0916.8 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
riverside beer garden view, vegan beetroot wellington, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boars Head | 4.7389 | — | sunday roast, pulled pork on patio, booking ahead for lunch |
| The Brewery TapReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,296 | 6.6 mi away | homemade pies, scotch egg, wide beer selection |
| Que PasaReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.4278 | 6.7 mi away | tortilla de patatas, chorizo al vino, albondigas |
| Nags HeadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.43,091 | 6.8 mi away | riverside beer garden view, vegan beetroot wellington, sunday roast |
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