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50 BEST GASTRO PUBS
The Independent August 2009 |
“A peaceful location on the Thames adds to the charm of this historic free house.” says Jackie Bates. It offers log fires, cask ales, riverside walks, berthing for six boats and a kitchen that makes use of the best local ingredients. Food is taken seriously, but not so much as to marginalize the drinker, as the locals coming in every night for the fine range of regional beers would undoubtedly affirm. |
The Times
August 2009 |
The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge has harvested a clutch of awards in recent years and deservedly so on the evidence of a Saturday lunchtime visit. The decor is cool and stylish and although it was extremely busy, the service remained swift and attentive. Most importantly, the food was first-class, including a novel combination of pork steak, chips and Greek salad. |
The Sunday Telegraph
October 2008 |
We needed a night south of Oxford at short notice. Anything decent would do; we weren't searching for a near perfect place in a little known, idyllic location- but that's what we found.
Winning ingredients, in no particular order include lovely bedrooms that make you stop in surprise; a clutch of faithful regulars propping up the bar, the owner's young sons playing on the lawn or catching crayfish in the river before proudly handing their haul to the chef; great breakfasts in an elegant room; cheerful local staff. |
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The Observer 13th July |
The setting - on the banks of the infant Thames - is straight out of Wind in the Willows. Since the arrival of Gareth and Helen Pugh in 2006 and the subsequent refurbishment of the restaurant and bedrooms this 17th Century inn now offers first - class food and accommodation. |
Sunday Times
June 2008 |
"Cast adrift in Wind in the Willows country, the inn has been given a makeover by landlords Helen and Gareth Pugh. It's not pretentious, proper locals pop in for a pint and there are sometimes junior Pughs playing footie in the garden." |
| The Guardian June 2007 |
"This place runs on well oiled wheels" |
| Country Homes and Interiors October 2006 |
"a pub praised not only for the quality of its food, but also for its fine selection of wine and ale" |
| Alistair Sawday’s Special Places |
“In summer the riverside garden comes alive as drinkers in search of real ale arrive by boat” |
Oxford Times
November 2006
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"The Trout is recommended highly. The partridge was exactly as I like it – plump, pinkish in the middle, and with a slightly high flavour that showed it had been properly hung"
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Daily Mail – You magazine
October 2006
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"A great pub with fantastic fish dishes" |
Oxfordshire Living - December 2006
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"Busy, friendly pub atmosphere with highly professional hosts and spectacular food" |
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Good Pub Guide
"Pub of the Year" |
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AA
Pub of the Year
2009/10 |
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