The Gardeners Arms — Restaurant in Oxford

Overhyped pub with the USP of being vegetarian but underwhelming food with terrible service; we will not return and would not recommend to friends.

Overall the food was average but nothing more than that. The calzone crust was slightly overdone and the kebab didn’t have much flavour. The spicy chips were nice and we regret not getting a burger, which looked good.

We wouldn’t normally bother leaving a negative review critiquing mediocre food but the service was abysmal.

We arrived at 8pm and our food only arrived at 9:50pm. Although it was busy at the start, several tables ordered, ate, paid and left in this time. Even when it was quieter there was no staff presence on the floor.

Disappointingly, there was minimal explanation, no meaningful apology and no attempt to improve our experience.

It’s a shame because we were hoping for a...

Do not confuse with the other Gardener’s Arms that serves amazing brunches! (‘Someone’ might have made that mistake)… truthfully, I’d give 1 star if not for it being such a bizarro experience that will make it forever memorable. The sandwiches are stale and borderline meatless, the environment flat out dirty (I dig a great quirky/dive blend vibe but this is just quirky/dirty), and, seriously, do not even try to engage the staff. That said, the whole ‘don’t give a …’ about every aspect of the experience made it a wonderful experience with my dining partner as we quickly ascertained this was not the GA recommended. So… if you want the weirdest hour in Oxford (yes, it takes that long to make a...

Everything I was looking for in a pub, friendly and inviting with fine ale, first class food and helpful hosts. Michel cooked us sumptuous pancakes and Ann Marie pulls a perfect pint. Some seats outside on a sunny evening. Hardly any wait for food and Michel cooked it there and then right behind the bar. Awesome!!! Fantastic crepes, we had the chicken and cheese and the Normandy, noticed others having the soup Our first of five nights in Oxford and we won't be bothering with any other...