The Oxen Bar and Grill — Restaurant in Vale of White Horse

We went to have Sunday lunch, overall the food was excellent (with the exception of the parsnips that were under cooked). In our local magazine R&A their advert quoted '2 people can enjoy a carvery, unlimited sides, soup and choice of dessert for just £25. Every Sunday from 12pm.' We booked for 12pm but on arrival informed they start serving from 12:30. They gave us a menu for Easter Sunday, that also quoted 12pm. (No menu for the day). When the bill came it was for £32.89 (2 Sunday Carvery 1 person @ 14.95 plus 10% Service Charge). I had planned to give £5 tip. But, the whole experience left a nasty taste...

Sparkling afternoon tea for four - Groupon £37.95 Was lovely you got 3 sandwiches ham, cheese & pickle, tuna mayo and sweetcorn. A fruit and a plain scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam. A chocolate brownie, red velvet cake and a raspberry mousse thingy. Started with a fabulous glass of prosecco. You could have either a pot of tea or coffee. For less than a tenner each I would say it was pretty good value. The only thing I think I would have changed was maybe have a small handful of crisps on the side of the sandwiches and put the scones on the same plate...

Stayed at the hotel for two nights. On the first night Saturday, I just cannot believe the service was slow. Understood there was a Large group they have to serve but that is not an excuse to wait for 45 minutes for main course. Our main, the fries was soggy and my wife’s green beans were raw. Overall, wasn’t happy with the food and service. We did feedback on this and the next day service was slightly better. I am hoping the restaurant could keep the quality and maintain...