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A winner hands down the Old Parsonage was recommended by a friend as a not to be missed luncheon venue on a trip to Oxford. From the wooden Gothic ent…
Minakshi Anand
Restaurant at the Old Parsonage Hotel
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The Old Parsonage is one of those quintessential English establishments. Very proper, very reserved, very good. The building itself has a great deal o…
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I had high tea at the Old Parsonage Restaurant this summer with American friends that were visiting. It was delightful. The food offerings were very t…
G. Cummings
Restaurant at the Old Parsonage Hotel
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4 Reviews on “Restaurant at the Old Parsonage Hotel”
A winner hands down the Old Parsonage was recommended by a friend as a not to be missed luncheon venue on a trip to Oxford. From the wooden Gothic entrance door with iron clamps to the cheery log fire that welcomes you and oodles of original art that leap out from the walls, the Old Parsonage wins on character a rare feat indeed.We had an excellent risotto spinach soup outstanding lamb chops paired with Oxford sauce, the creme brulee and a rhubarb crumble.The accompanying wine repertoire is vast.A memorable visit.
The Old Parsonage is one of those quintessential English establishments. Very proper, very reserved, very good. The building itself has a great deal of character and the food is superbly prepared and presented. Afternoon tea is an excellent treat here and the desserts on the a la carte menu, although a tad on the pricey side, are also excellent. Recommend a visit.
I had high tea at the Old Parsonage Restaurant this summer with American friends that were visiting. It was delightful. The food offerings were very tasty, service was just okay, but overall an enjoyable meal. The atmosphere was very comfortable, the fire was burning (even though it was summer, it was quit cold outside) and the room tastefully decorated. A traditional elegant but comfortable feel versus the loud cold modern look and feel, that seems to be everywhere else in the UK.
Entering the Old Parsonage, you are first greeted by the rustic smell of the wood burning fireplace, providing the perfect setting for afternoon tea on autumn/wintery afternoons. The restaurant has a modern and classy, yet cosy feel to it, decorated with portraits. The outdoor seating also provides a pleasant setting amongst the finely kept plants. Staff are very polite, warm and friendly, quick to be at service, and pay fine attention to detail.The Old Parsonage serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, up until 11pm. My personal favourites are the scones at afternoon tea, with clotted cream and raspberry jam. The scones are the perfect size, one plain – one fruity, and aren’t too dense or doughy. The Old Parsonage Blend tea is the perfect accompaniment. I usually order their chunky chips to add another dimension to the experience, and Elderflower Presse, which is served full of flavour with fresh mint leaves.Being the dessert addict I am, my creme brle cravings have been consistently fulfilled at The Old Parsonage, sometimes late into the night. It is the finest creme brle in town, with the perfect sweetness and creamy texture, topped with a smooth layer of hard caramelised sugar that is great fun to crack into! There are variations on the crumble depending on the season, sometimes served with custard, or ice cream. The crumble is crunchy and the fruity base cooked to perfection.If you’ve already had dinner, drop by for dessert – the staff are happy to welcome you even if you’re just stopping by for a drink or dessert.