The Crown Inn at Benson

Sunday lunch with a friend while visiting Oxford. Welcomed and shown to our table and given a full run down of what was available and the days special dishes. Any concerns we had that the pub was half full were soon forgotten when the food arrived. Lamb shank for one and two roast Turkey dinners. Initially came as two lamb shanks but quickly fixed. Lamb fell off the bone. Both meats were tasty and came with Yorkshire, roast potato’s, 3 or 4 veg and gravy / sauce. My only suggestion would be a little extra veg wouldn’t have gone a miss eg 2 small roast potato’s wasn’t enough. If I wished for more veg the same could not be said for deserts. Large chocolate brownie and ice cream for two and cheese and biscuits made up of two large pieces of mature cheddar and Stilton with crackers and chutney. Good value at £110 inc a couple of soft drinks each.

Absolutely lovely place. Food is very good and the staff are very attentive. Though my wife asked for some dietary requirements, the waitress (and chef) were very accommodating and received everything we asked for. Will definitely pop in again when in the area!

Very disappointing lunch. I had to ask twice for the wine I ordered. I ordered French onion soup which came in a very shallow bowl with loads onions and melted cheese with no soup at all none. My mother had pork belly which had no crackling and was very very tough. I will not return again

Went for Sunday lunch with my daughter. I had the roast beef and she had a burger. The food was really good. Best roast beef I’ve had in a pub for a very long time! Service was excellent and she even got to design her own pumpkin. Lovely atmosphere and staff all friendly.

The very friendly landlord has done a super job of making this a great value and very welcoming pub. From the friendly and well trained staff, to the commitment to excellence in the kitchen, and the well kept Hook Nortons beer we had a very enjoyable lunch. Will I be going back? You bet!!!

Great light lunch for 3 of us. Small plates and chips to share. Pea and ham hock terrine especially delicious. Exceptional service by cheerful staff, including Abbie. Sadly the fish hadn’t arrived but they made us aware of this before seating us. Lovely sheltered courtyard for outside dining.