Harden's survey result
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Summary
“Such a nice location, and the food is good… for Oxford”: this “beautiful and calm”, “old favourite” – “splendidly situated” on the river – is “especially lovely in good weather, when you can dine outside and gaze at each other, as well as at the assorted waterfowl that glide serenely past”. Its top culinary feature is its “exceptional wine list, with a very good range from acceptably cheap to ridiculously expensive”.
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“Outdoor seating in the summer is lovely, and you can go boating before you eat!” at this superbly-located stalwart, “on the banks of the River Cherwell”, where “watching the punts either skilfully or comically handled” provides an amusing backdrop to a meal. It’s “a delight”, with “lovely” wine in particular – the food is dependable nowadays too.
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“The location by the Cherwell helps” – it adds to the “lovely” ambience (especially on a warm day) of this well-known riverside venue, where “you can watch the punters trying to control their boats!” It is known in foodie circles for its formidable wine list, but these days the “light and elegant” cuisine is less of a total sideshow as once was the case.
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This “lovely” venue has long been of note for its “fantastic” location – “overlooking the river and an entertaining punt-embarkation point” – and its “excellent and inexpensive wine list”; nowadays, though, most reporters find the food “surprisingly good” too.
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Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A perfect venue on a summer's day.It was really busy (mid week) with most people punting rather than eating. The food was delicious, service attentive and a very pleasant atmosphere. Parking, however, is a nightmare!"
