The Beetle and Wedge — Restaurant in South Oxfordshire

The Riverside Pub: A Hidden Gem?

Could this be one of the best-kept secrets along the riverbanks? This pub, an utterly delightful discovery, certainly makes a strong case for it. Nestled unexpectedly by the river, it offers picturesque spots that captivate the eye and calm the soul. What other pub can boast the luxury of boats mooring right at its doorstep?

Now, let’s talk logistics: parking. While it’s a bit of a squeeze when busy, it doesn’t detract from the experience. Plus, the establishment scores high on accessibility, ensuring everyone can enjoy its charm.

The culinary offerings? Absolutely divine. Each dish leaves you yearning for more, making it worth every penny. At around £75 per head for a three-course meal and drinks, it strikes a balance between indulgence and value.

The facilities, from the restrooms to the main dining areas, are spotless, reflecting a commitment to cleanliness that’s rare and commendable. Pet owners, rejoice! Your furry friends are more than welcome here, adding a warm, inclusive touch to the atmosphere.

Situated above sea level, the restaurant provides stunning river views, enhancing the dining experience. The staff? Simply outstanding – attentive, friendly, and professional.

So, is this riverside pub worth a visit? Without a doubt. It's a reasonably priced haven of beauty, comfort, and culinary delight, making it a must-visit on any...

On the 30th September 2020, there were 5 of us who went to Beetle and Wedge Moulsford on Thames for lunch. Three of us including me ordered a drink called St Clement (a mix of orange juice and bitter lemon) and the other two ordered just mango juice. The St. Clement drink came in a slim glass, we looked at each other thinking a small drink. Normally this drink comes in a larger glass, but we didn’t think much of it until we received the bill. To our surprise the St Clement drink was charged as two drinks. The orange juice at a price of £2.85, the bitter lemon at a price of £2.20. Total £ 5.05 for a small soft drink, I normally have this St Clement drink in pubs/restaurants and it normally cost about £2-£3. Whereas the mango juice at a price of £2.85 in a larger glass is reasonable.

I questioned this with the waiter, the excuse was they don’t have orange juice in a carton, so they opened bottles instead. We paid the bill instead and afterwards we all said we should had refused to pay £5.05 for such a small drink. We felt we had been ripped off and felt disgusted that they are charging people such a high price for a soft drink, this is more expensive than their a glass of wine costing £4.90. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to visit this place. Overall we felt this place is only thinking of just...

We booked for lunch. Lovely location overlooking the Thames. Decorated for Christmas which further enhanced the ambiance.

Now for the food. My wife started with the Loch Duart smoked salmon, curried crab beignet, horseradish cream. She adored it! I started with the pan fried scallops, apple & hazelnut salad, cauliflower puree, crispy Parma ham. I adored it!

For the mains my wife chose the giant prawn gambas, lemon chilli butter, grilled baby gem salad, fries. She loved it (although I think would have liked to have the shells taken off). I chose the honey glazed pork tenderloin, petits pois à la Française, Lyonnaise potatoes, verjus. I devoured it. I even used the bread to soak up all the spare sauce.

We followed it with the apple, pecan & cinnamon crumble, lemon curd, ginger Anglaise and I opted for the Passion fruit & spiced apple panna cotta, lemon curd, rum baba.

The verdict: This was one of the very best meals I’ve had in a long time. Every dish was a delight. The ingredients were of the highest quality and the flavours mixed beautifully.

Josh the Chef I take my hat off to you. Michelin eat your heart out! Archie thank you for the table selection, your professionalism and that of your fellow servers all on point at all times.

How do I summarise? Simply outstanding!...