Hanwell Arms, Banbury

My last visit was not so successful, The chips were soggy and the food wasn't that great. I found the staff very nice and pleasant and always very helpful. I have used this pub a few times and the food can differ, I think it depends what chef is on duty at the time. But, 100% better that The Barley Mow, which I have written a review on.

It is worth a visit, they have a few real ales on which makes a change, and it's a lot cleaner than the Banbury tip called "The Barley Mow"

14 Apr 2009 13:44

Barley Mow, Banbury

Ok what can I say, ordered a steak, which was full of fat so I sent it back, only to be told, "it's supposed to be like that" my wife ordered a side salad and sent it back because the lettuce was brown at the edges and obviously re-used. I have seen the Chef in the bar area and his whites are filthy and full of dried blood, one of the Waitresses is very very rude, threw the food on the table........Barman, came to my table and said, and I quote "What's up now" I asked him if he'd seen the salad we sent back, and the answer was a no.

I live around the corner from this pub, I am not going to bother again, not only was the manager on duty, she glared at my wife all night, she didn't even come over and ask what was wrong and what she could do to help........and to be honest, she is very lucky my wife didn't create a scene. I spent over �100 on 4 meals and drinks on that night, and now they know who I am too, I will be throwing my monies somewhere else in future...............Nice one Kat

14 Apr 2009 13:36