Sunday Lunch- Oxford Recommendations

[JKRolling]

Hi All

I’m taking the family (including MiL) to Oxford in a few weeks for a weekend and I’m looking for recommendations for a great traditional Sunday Lunch in or not far from the City Centre. Ideally I would like to find somewhere in the centre so we can all have a drink but would be happy to drive 30 minutes in any direction if it was really worth it. Any suggestions?

• Preferably not a chain place and somewhere with character if possible.

[SmithCorona]

The Killingworth Castle. Phenomenal. Don't tell anyone else.

[PositronicRay]

My goto lunch place in Oxford is Quod.

They don't do a trad roast and Yorkshire pud, but very good otherwise.

[lauda]

This is my standard recommendation for lunch in Oxford.

https://www.pierrevictoire.co.uk/les-menus/dejeune...

Might be French but still does a Sunday roast.

[JKRolling]

Thanks for the replies. I’ve been to Quod before and wasn’t that impressed to be honest. Pierre Victoire is a favourite but not quite what I’m looking for. I think it’s a brilliant French bistro though.

Killingworth Castle looks like the sort of place I was hoping to find so thanks for that.

[Wadeski]

The classic is the Trout pub...big outdoor garden, right on a river, has been there for ages.

[JKRolling]

The Trout I think used to be very good but then sold out to M&B. Their concept for this brand in their portfolio is based on the Orange Tree Project business they bought quite a few years ago. Then the FD got involved and quality went downhill.

I’m hoping for an independent that uses local produce, lovely location though.

[Wadeski]

JKRolling said:

The Trout I think used to be very good but then sold out to M&B. Their concept for this brand in their portfolio is based on the Orange Tree Project business they bought quite a few years ago. Then the FD got involved and quality went downhill.

I’m hoping for an independent that uses local produce, lovely location though.

To be fair, its been twenty years since I was in Oxford frequenting pubs

[brickwall]

“The Alice” at the Randolph. Relatively new, I liked it.

My other “go to” spots are Quod, Gees, and The Old Parsonage.

Edited by brickwall on Saturday 16th September 15:17

[Bonefish Blues]

JKRolling said:

The Trout I think used to be very good but then sold out to M&B. Their concept for this brand in their portfolio is based on the Orange Tree Project business they bought quite a few years ago. Then the FD got involved and quality went downhill.

I’m hoping for an independent that uses local produce, lovely location though.

As an alternative in a lovely location about 30mins outside Oxford:

https://www.minstermill.co.uk/

[JKRolling]

Thanks all for the suggestions. I have booked The Killingworth Castle in a few weeks time and will post an update then.

[SmithCorona]

Great to hear. It is a genuinely great pub. Local, organic and seasonal food, the family who own it are lovely and the chef works his backside off.

I really hope you and your parents enjoy it!

[sunbeam alpine]

The Killie was good back in the late '80's when I lived not far away, it's good to know it's still just as good.

[JKRolling]

SmithCorona said:

The Killingworth Castle. Phenomenal. Don't tell anyone else.

Thanks for the suggestion, we absolutely loved the place and the Sunday lunch was amazing. Even catered to my preference for rare roast beef and the missus wanting well done.

[Bonefish Blues]

I confess I thought your wife's beef was a couple of mushrooms at first glance! Looks excellent, thanks for reporting back.

[SmithCorona]

JKRolling said:

Thanks for the suggestion, we absolutely loved the place and the Sunday lunch was amazing. Even catered to my preference for rare roast beef and the missus wanting well done.

Really pleased that you enjoyed it. It is a cracking pub, and the team have put a lot of effort in over the past few years, genuinely nice people too.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

JKRolling said:

Thanks for the suggestion, we absolutely loved the place and the Sunday lunch was amazing. Even catered to my preference for rare roast beef

Jesus, a decent vet would have that back on its feet.