Parsonage Grill

4.4

2126 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5-star Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.

Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, and beautiful outdoor dining area, the Parsonage Grill displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists.

Our expert team takes pride in using the best local produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes with a modern, light touch.

Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01865 292305
Website
http://www.parsonagegrill.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alessandro Tufansico
Catering
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner; Vegan dishes are options included on our menu
Private party facilities
Our Pike Room is available for parties of up 20 offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. We also have a license for small intimate weddings.

Location
1 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6NN
Neighborhood
Oxford
Parking details
‘Accessible’ parking may be reserved in advance by calling reception. Free 2 hour parking on nearby Bevington Road (pass the Parsonage on the left headed towards Summertown, next left turn off Banbury Road).
Public transit
Nearest bus stop opposite Keble Road
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea at the Parsonage Grill
Multiple dates available
A renowned Oxford institution, the Parsonage Grill provides a truly traditional setting in which to take afternoon tea. The stylish dining room retains an intimate and clubby feel, with its stunning original portraits and roaring log fire. The best home-made scones, fruity jam & clotted cream, freshly prepared sandwiches & indulgent little cakes…

What 2,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for business meals
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford
Best Overall
Oxford
Best Food
Oxford
Best Ambiance
Oxford
Good for business meals
Oxford
Neighborhood gem
Oxford
Good for special occasions
Oxford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parsonage Grill offers a "delicious meal" experience in a "beautiful setting" with "wonderful food." Guests appreciate the "exceptional service," especially accommodating dietary needs. The "outdoor space" is praised for its charm, making it a favored spot for celebrations. While some note service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a "lovely place" with "high quality ingredients" and an inviting atmosphere.

2,127 Reviews

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David
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal at the Old Parsonage always fantastic food and service would highly recommend it to anyone.
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William
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food served by very friendly staff. Comfortable and character full surroundings. A pleasant experience
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Denise
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere. Lovely server, who was efficient, courteous and charming. Delicious meal. We even met the chef, who could not have been more interesting. We recommend The Parsonage whole-heartedly!
Parsonage GrillResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and I hope you will be back again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Sally
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were booked for 6.30 but we’re not seated till 7. However, there’s a cosy bar where we ordered cocktails and these were put on the house which was a pleasing gesture! It was very busy and quite noisy , although this quietened as time went on. My only criticism was the lack choice on the menu which we had been told was a la carte. But, we all chose filet of beef which was delicious and they also ‘found’ some cavalo nero! It’s a lovely place to eat with professional service and warm atmosphere.
Parsonage GrillResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your lovely review, apologies that we were late getting you seated but I am delighted the team managed to get you a cocktail and a place to wait. I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Raia
VIP
Buckinghamshire
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good experience but very pricey! Service and ambiance were terrific. The celeriac soup and potted crab starters were delicious. The chicken schnitzel was a bit dry, and the rump steak was tasty. The crème brûlée was delicious but the plum compote and almond cake was disappointing - not nearly enough plum compote (just a few tiny dots on the plate!) and the cake was rather tasteless and dry. The meal for two with no wine was over £130.
Parsonage GrillResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, I will be sure to address your comments with the kitchen for our continued development. I hope you will return again soon. Sam, General Manager
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Katharine
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, delicious food and beautifully decorated as well as being cosy and comfortable. Buzzy but not too noisy.
Parsonage GrillResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your lovely comments regarding service, food, and ambiance. I hope you will return again soon. Sam, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful lunch at The Old Parsonage Grill. Charming and professional service, delicious food and a super ambience. Will return!
Parsonage GrillResponded on December 17, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch with us and that the service, food, and ambience made your experience so special. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Old Parsonage Grill very soon! - Sam, General Manager
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Mark
Birmingham
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As ever the parsonage grille was excellent we come to Oxford every year and allways book this place for our Saturday evening meal.. nice quiet ambient lighting pleasant staff all make it a truly worthwhile experience.. highly recommend..
Parsonage GrillResponded on December 15, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and I hope we will see you again next year! Sam, General Manager
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Robert
VIP
Oxford
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the food offering for all courses. We had a fabulous waitress , top of her game. Slightly too expensive but that’s the UK at the moment versus international comparisons.
Parsonage GrillResponded on December 9, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a fantastic experience with our waitress. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, and it’s great to know that reflected in your visit. We understand your thoughts on pricing, and we appreciate your understanding in the current climate. We hope to welcome you back soon!" Kind regards, Dorian Okretic
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Erika
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea at the Parsonage Grill is a great experience at this time of the year. I took my family who, visiting for the first time, wanted to experience something 'quintessentially British'; they were absolutely impressed by the whole experience. We were welcomed by lovely staff, a wonderful burning fire and delightful Christmas decorations. Nice selection of loose the leaves served in silver teapots. Every bite of food was just wonderful and really tasty. I was particularly impressed by the depth of flavour of the Egg & mayo sandwich; the good balance of flavour in the cheese and pickles sandwich. The scones were warm and ever so delicious, as well as the cakes: the almond Madeleine is simply to die for! We'll be back!
Parsonage GrillResponded on December 13, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! I am so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon tea with us & I hope you will visit us again very soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Parsonage Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 2126 OpenTable diners.

Parsonage Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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