Turf Tavern Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Great location right next to the Bridge of Sighs. Wonderful vibe!"
• "By far the nicest and cosiest bar we visited in Oxford throughout our stay, this place is a must-see."
• "A hidden gem 💎. A must visit if you’re visiting Oxford. Fits in very nicely after a 90 minute walking tour of the splendid historic city and colleges."
• "The place has a nice jovial ambiance with plenty of local color."
• "The location is very scenic, which initially means it has a great atmosphere."
• "A truly exquisite and enchanting place, a historical pub with extremely low ceilings (mind your head), surprisingly spacious."
• "The 'off the beaten path' ambiance is pleasant like a hidden oasis."

Cons:

• "The pub was freezing, not helped by the staff leaving the outer doors open whenever they went through them."
• "I found it to be rather loud."
• "The location may be unique, but our experience on a Friday night was poor."
• "The smell of the toilets also lingers near some of the tables."
• "Tables are a little close together and ceilings are low."
• "Going to the bar to order means standing in a long queue with a very low ceiling."
• "Far too hot inside though, uncomfortably so."

Service

Pros:

• "Great food and service. Managed to get a seat straight away."
• "Attentive staff bless them even though they were very busy."
• "Staff very nice, barmen was very professional, quick and was serving two customers at once."
• "The staff are friendly, cheerful, and welcoming."
• "Friendly and expedient staff."
• "Staff were really friendly and helpful letting us know about the specials menu."
• "Service was fast and kind."

Cons:

• "Such rude service it was rather shocking."
• "Unfortunately, chasing down a server to get some vinegar was difficult enough at 3pm."
• "The staff weren't welcoming at all. Felt as though it was a chore for them to serve us."
• "The waiter never returned to the table after serving or I would've complained."
• "Staff very rude and arguing that it’s a traditional bar so you should expect that kind of service."
• "Service- dirty table and non-responsive servers."
• "Only minus was the service. I had the feeling they were a bit overworked, we had to ask for someone to clean the table which was done reluctantly."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "They have a pretty good selection available."
• "Great ever changing Ales."
• "Roast dinner was amazing, with a cheeky pot of mac and cheese on the side."
• "Had the team's favourite platter which included two beef burger sliders, 4 chicken wings, 4 fish goujons, rosemary salted fries accompanied by BBQ and tartare sauce. It was not only filling but also extremely yummy."
• "The meal I ordered was not only filling but scrumptious as well."
• "Stopped at the turf for lunch, had the steak and ale Pie and the salmon fish cakes and both were lovely."
• "The food here is remarkably good. Both the steak and the chili were excellent."

Cons:

• "We were very disappointed with the food at this restaurant. The potato pie was terrible, the meat inside is disgusting, and the mashed potatoes are dry."
• "Chicken kyivs which were disappointing, the chicken was dry and overcooked and just too tough to cut (or chew), limited garlic butter to moisten it."
• "The food we ordered was truly dreadful."
• "Overpriced and underportioned food (well, the lunch was)."
• "The food was ok but it took them quite a lot of time to prepare."
• "Food was disappointing and not worth the price tag."
• "The food was very disappointing. It felt like the food had been sat under a heat lamp or microwaved."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Good beer and nice reasonably priced food."
• "Such a historical place with a non-expensive menu and really good food!"
• "Good price about £11 each."
• "Great pub in Oxford with a great selections of real ales at a great price."
• "Great gluten free food and beer options."
• "Good beer and nice reasonably priced food."
• "One of the best pubs in Oxford. Love their Cask ale menu and pretty good when it comes to sides as well."

Cons:

• "Only had drinks £16.80 for large glass of wine and a beer."
• "Prices are relatively expensive for myself at £6.15 for a pint but that seems to be normal."
• "When we pay such a price we expect to have a quality of service!"
• "Some of the food are quite pricey for their tastes."
• "Prices were expensive and small portions on some (i.e. chilly mushroom) in my opinion."
• "Drinks good but at an 'Oxford Price'."
• "But I would have rather paid more for a better meal."