BITE user comments - peteathome
Comments by peteathome
Has recently been taken over by swiss-german/american chef (friendly chap) and is now definitely a restaurant rather than a pub. Lunch is very good value (£10 for 2 courses), Broad Face is currently probably the best place to eat in Abingdon.
29 Mar 2013 18:00
now more a chinese restaurant rather than a pub. Friendly landlord and -lady, v. good food and still a very nice bar
28 Jun 2012 22:14
Ownership has changed yet again. Underwent a major refurb and is now more of a restaurant than a pub. Terrace etc. look very nice but prices are far too high (8.50 for a pint of old hooky's and a small glass of wine). Still probably the loveliest beergarden near Oxford (hence the price)
28 Jun 2012 22:08
must have been lucky compared to others. 5 of us (incl. kids) went there on the hunt for dinner. Interior looked a bit shabby but staff was welcoming and food was good (2x moules, risotto, rock salmon, seafood pasta). Pint (Tribute) was OK as well. Had a friendly chat with the landlady afterwards. Will probably go again..
15 May 2012 19:53
have to change my mind compared to my previous review (and after 5 years of going there every monday). "New" owners are friendly and welcoming, and so are the locals. Food is so-so, we had a christmas do there and they couldn't cope with the numbers. Great chips though and good beer. One of the last "proper" pubs in Abingdon
14 Oct 2010 20:27
onwership has changed. The place has been partly converted into one of those boring pub/bistro places with Ikea/MFS-style furniture etc. No more bands during sunday lunch and the relaxed atmosphere has gone too. On the positive side you now get the food you ordered (and rather substantial portions too!) and the service is good.The beergarden is still great so for a sunday out it;s still a good place to go.
29 Mar 2009 22:58
Pub changed hands recently (some folks from the nearby Boundary house). Still an OK local pub with a variety of beers but landladies not as welcoming as the previous owners
11 Dec 2007 20:03
good food (not cheap), friendly staff and nice beergarden...great place in summer
30 Sep 2006 14:31
update-Jez has left and the new manager has managed to scare off the locals it seems, shame. Still a nice pub, but the atmosphere has definitely suffered
30 Sep 2006 14:29
great place, always guest beers and a nice atmosphere, though very busy during lunchtime on weekdays. Food is OK, lagers a bit pricey, but I guess that way Jez manages to tempt more people into drinking ale.
23 Feb 2006 21:37
Nags Head On The Thames, Abingdon
had pub lunch there twice. Great food at reasonable price and a variety of mainly local beers (Abingdon bridge etc).
31 Oct 2013 20:52