The Boars Head
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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.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, pulled pork, advance booking needed and village setting.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, pulled pork, advance booking needed and village setting.
Customer Review Summary
A proper Sunday roast draws repeat praise, with pulled pork enjoyed on the patio also singled out. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming service and reasonable prices, with one group of five adults having starters and mains for £170 including drinks. Several note it gets busy and recommend booking ahead. Set in a village pub near Wantage, it's described as a gem worth returning to.
Customer Review Summary
A proper Sunday roast draws repeat praise, with pulled pork enjoyed on the patio also singled out. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming service and reasonable prices, with one group of five adults having starters and mains for £170 including drinks. Several note it gets busy and recommend booking ahead. Set in a village pub near Wantage, it's described as a gem worth returning to.
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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Boars Head
- The Broad Face4.46056.8 mi away
sunday roast, gravy, ham egg and chips
- Boundary House4.11,1637.7 mi away
chicken wings, roast meal, ev charger in car park
- The Bell Inn, Aldworth4.97419.4 mi away
crusty rolls with fillings, home-brewed real ale, pub garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boars Head | 4.7389 | — | sunday roast, pulled pork, advance booking needed |
| The Broad Face | 4.4605 | 6.8 mi away | sunday roast, gravy, ham egg and chips |
| Boundary House | 4.11,163 | 7.7 mi away | chicken wings, roast meal, ev charger in car park |
| The Bell Inn, Aldworth | 4.9741 | 9.4 mi away | crusty rolls with fillings, home-brewed real ale, pub garden |
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