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This is an old Morland pub although it was I beiloive owned by Garne's Brewrey of Burford and then Courage. It now appear to be a free house and it has to be said very food-orientated although I was made welcome when I went just for a beer! Three on tap including XT2 from the newish brewrey at Thame. The bars have been "lightened" by use of paintwork so the traditional old wood panelling has not gone but been altered to give a brighter modern feel although there are still bits of the old pub left - note the ceiling by the bar counter. Well staffed on a Saturday when food is served all day (and Sunday). Worth a stop for a half!
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Despite my earlier comment about the new managers being "keen to attract real ale drinkers back" this pub has, I think, become exclusively a food-orientated establishment. I went in the other day, paid �3.20 for what appeared to be the "cheapest" ale on tap, and was then totally ignored by the staff. I got the distinct impression that mere drinkers were not welcome.
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Although it looks the part from the outside, the refurb tends to have lost that pub character feel. Still pleasant enough and the Everards Tiger was drinkable.
anonymous - 4 Nov 2009 09:19 |
The Three Horse Shoes now has new owners and, while it is still a food-orientated establishment, the new managers seem keen to attract real ale drinkers back to this attractive, Cotswold-style pub.
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Refer to the Fleece, Hollybush etc. Almost identical to such places.
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Brilliant place. It is a gastro pub, but half price real ale night on a thursday (also champagne). Top, top food. Great staff.
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The Three Horse Shoes has re-opened and, while it is still a food-orientated establishment, the new managers seem keen to attract real ale drinkers back to this attractive, Cotswold-style pub.
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This once-attractive pub has been closed pending conversion to a yuppie-style gastro pub/wine bar. New proprietors, one of whom was a very good chef, had just taken it over and were getting many of the old real ale customers back, but they were then stabbed in the back by a grasping brewery company � one sometimes almost forgets why capitalism is so objectionable, then something like this comes along to remind us.
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Notwithstanding the previous The Three Horse Shoes is most definitely still a pub, and not a restaurant, and customers can go in for a drink at any time without the need to book a table. The staff are normally very friendly and welcoming, and those who have dined there say that they have rarely been disappointed with the food or the drink � real ale being available. As such, this pub can be highly recommended, albeit as a food-orientated establishment rather than a mere boozer. Regarding some of the hostile comments that have been made, I would however suggest that yobs would not be welcomed.
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This is not a pub! It is a restaurant and you need to book a table!
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There's certainly no shortage of pubs in Witney, and while there on a recent day trip, we chose this one more or less at random. I'm glad we did because the landord and barmaid/waitress couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. The ham, egg and chips (my benchmark dish) were excellent and the Wychwood (well you have to when you're in Witney) went down a treat.
I can understand the previous reviewer's comments that this more of an eating than a drinking pub, but as a place to stop for a lunch or evening meal I don't think you could do much better.
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This is a restaurant. I was in on a Monday night, all but 2 tables (a big pub) were laid out for dining, so I had to sit in a weeny corner of the bar. No-one was in there to eat.
A travesty of what pubs are for. This could be a lovely pub with the good quality of the beer, but just not set up for drinking. Won't be going there again... try the Eagle instead.
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Excellent friendly pub / restaurant. Very welcoming and helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. We have tried many pubs within a ten mile radius but always return never to be disapointed with the food or the service. Highly recommended !
TVC15 - 21 Jan 2007 22:15 |
Good real ale is always on sale here. However, the pub holds itself out as a restaurant more than a pub. My friends and I have been made to feel unwelcome when only wanting to have a drink.
On the upside, the food here is excellent and can not be faulted. Definitely the best pub food in Witney.
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Serves the best food in Witney. Great for a quiet drink with a friend - not for groups.
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Very quiet pub...shhhh plenty of polite clientele eating, it has a small area for the drinkers, has a small rear garden, nice polite place to go.
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