The Black Boy - Oxford

Brunch was excellent value and the service exemplary. Crispy duck salad was especially enjoyed, as were starters of avocado on toast and quid. Will certainly return soon.

Stayed for 2 nights recently, the room was lovely, clean and spacious. We had dinner one night which was excellent. The breakfast was included in the room rate and was very good quality, you have to try the poached eggs! We were looked after very well by the manager Sarah, nothing was too much trouble for her, including bringing me her own Apple Watch charger when she realised I’d left mine at home. Will stay here again and recommend it to anyone who asks!

My husband and I stayed here overnight for an early appointment at the John Radcliffe Hospital. It was in walking distance and a very convenient location. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was exceptional both the dinner and the breakfast. The room was clean and warm and the bed very comfy. The only slight criticism I have is that the room was a bit dark. Brighter bulbs and maybe another lamp would have helped. Would certainly stay here again, and would recommend to others.

Please sort out your open fire! There is not enough up draught up the chimney, and lots of smoke comes into the bar and restaurant. My clothes reeked of it and my coat is still completely smoked out, even after hanging it outside for two days. My friends had bad throats afterwards. The smoky chimney was a bit of a problem last winter but this winter it’s a complete turn off. We can’t come back until next spring! And it’s a shame because the ambience is great and mostly the food is good, though the batter on the fish needs rethinking it was soggy next to the fish. And please sort out the waiting staff! The woman who owns the pub is lovely and friendly and helpful. But the others were offhand, neglectful, disdainful! They need some training!

Good food, friendly service, great pub atmosphere and decorations. In quiet area of Headington, off beaten track