Nice Pubs To Visit. 2008, 2009, 2010. "A robust 19th-century dining pub tucked away down a lane in a village eight miles from Oxford... wood smoke tinges the air; ...the excellent wine list... Wherever you decide to eat... the food is a treat: splash out on potted shrimps with toast, then salmon and prawn fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce."
LUCKY DIP! 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
"Oak-beamed 19th-c pub popular for generous food from proper sandwiches and imaginative starters up using good local produce, genial hands-on landlord/chef and charming young staff, ...leather settees and log fire one end, separate dining room..." Rating: currently 5/5 stars.
Guest Review: "This is a lovely, cosy & unpretentious pub with a very inviting fire & excellent hearty, robust food. They use lots of fresh local produce & have a small but serious wine list. A particularly tasty Cornish mackerel stands out in my memory: it was chatting me up at the bar as I remember… as I say, a serious wine list!" by Ronni Ancona, 2010.
http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/feature/guest-review-ronni-ancona
The Great British PUB AWARDS 2009.
The Top 20 UK Pubs 2009.
The rest of the vote-winning pubs.
http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/Top%2020%20Pubs%2009.pdf
http://twitter.com/ItsBigandGreen:
"The team had supper @ The Oxford Arms last wk! Had the most delicious FOOD Take a LOOK and BOOK: ". September 29th, 2009 "One of our great pubs in Kirtlington@ " July 22nd, 2009
"Fancy a delicious lunch in the country?" July, 2009
7. Re: gGood Restaurants in Bicester and surrounding villages?
"Try The Oxford Arms, Kirtlington. Unpretentious food; fresh, and some local, ingredients; hearty portions; well-prepared dishes. Professionally-run gastro-pub with friendly staff. Prices fair for what is served. You may need to make reservations." marele , Jan 03, 2008, 12:35 PM
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186357-i439-k1049167-l6296137-GGood_Restaurants_in_Bicester_and_surrounding_villages-Oxfordshire_England.html
"This is the epitome of the country gastro pub. Warm welcome, warm atmosphere, golden pine tables and log fires. Short menu that changes with the seasons. Several starters that can be ordered as a main. An English menu with European influences."
http://lovebritishfood.co.uk/index.php?option=com_directory&listing=The%20Oxford%20Arms&page=viewListing&lid= 356&Itemid=225
"My last visit was on Rememberance Sunday, which proved a very busy day for The Oxford Arms; service was consequently a trifle slow (but not unforgivably so). The food however was of the usual high standard at this excellent country pub. Several well-kept ales were available. Worth a journey." by DrBunsen, April, 2009.
"Great pub - nice atmosphere, guest beers, really good food including some fish specials." by doccox, October, 2004. http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/15323/Oxford_Arms/Kirtlington
"The Oxford Arms is situated in a wonderful 19th century building steeped in history. Here you can dine on delicious British meals within stylish yet comfortable surroundings." http://www.viewoxford.co.uk/ pubsandbars/oxford-arms-info-42269.html
"I love it here, the people are lovely the foods great and its just got a really friendly and warm feel to it :)" November, 2008 http://www.viewoxford.co.uk/ pubsandbars/oxfordarmsuserreview-2269.html
"...I signed off my laudatory Oxford Times article by saying: "I am just going to have to go back - soon." [pls. see Chris's review below from October, 2004.] But stupidly I didn't, and it was not until two weeks ago that I stepped once more into this wonderfully 'pubby' place...
Our meal certainly showed this good name to be justified. Both the quality of the ingredients and the way these had been handled in the preparation of dishes made it obvious that here was a place where people cared about good food, and their customers' enjoyment of it..." by Chris Gray. December, 2007. "The Oxford Times". http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/leisure/1883558.The_Oxford_Arms_Kirtlington/
"...there was nothing to distinguish The Oxford Arms from any other gastro pub – until the food arrived. To cut a long story short it was the most memorable meal I've had for a long time – a feeling reflected around the table. 'The best roast in memory', 'the best fishcakes' and 'the best Sunday lunch' were just a few of the compliments bandied about..." by Katherine MacAlister. February, 2006. "The Oxfordshire Limited Edition73" http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/food/691292. Two_for_one/
"My kind of "eating house"... It truly is first-class... I began with "pie of the day' - a delicious blend of caramelised onions, leeks and goat's cheese in a rich, greasy pastry. Also on the menu is hand-raised pork pie with chutney (I got some of that too). I'm sure it's a corker... You know, I'm just going to have to go back - soon." by Christopher Gray. October, 2004. "The Oxford Times". Oxford Times_October2004.docx
"Much more than a pub... My lamb was delicious - cooked "medium-rare", just as I requested, and perfectly complemented by the roasted peppers and new potatoes... I never really meant to have pudding, but when the landlord casually mentioned that the dessert of the day was summer pudding, I couldn't resist..." by Sarah Meyrick. July, 2004. "The Oxfordshire Life". OxfordshireLife_July2004.docx