Napier's @ Oxford Thames

4.3

36 Reviews

£41 and over

International

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

Our restaurant, Napier’s, is inspired by modern French dining, with a focus on the best produce Oxfordshire has to offer.

The menu changes with the seasons and you’ll also find a wine list that wanders across the globe, along with a selection of beers, spirits and cocktails.

Napier’s is the perfect setting for a special occasion, with views out onto our beautiful grounds and across to the River Thames.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
International
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01865 334444
Website
http://www.oxfordthameshotel.co.uk/dining/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ciprian Dumitrache
Catering
For more information please call us on +44 (0)1865 334444 or email oxfordthames.events@ihg.com

Location
Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX
Neighborhood
Oxford
Cross street
Church Road and Henley Road
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
16-minute drive from Culham Station, 15-minute drive from Oxford Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

46 Reviews

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Joanne
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The website seems to be out of date, it suggests fine dining with seasonal produce but upon arrival we were met with the ‘all day’ menu which, whilst very nice, wasn’t the reason we booked this hotel. The food was very nice but ‘pub grub’ with one or two exceptions. Two choices of dessert, crumble or sticky toffee pudding. Expected a dining experience as the website mentions duck, blue cheese soufflé etc but sadly it didn’t deliver what we thought we had booked.
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on December 12, 2024
Hello Joanne, We apologies for the inconvenience. The process of updating our website is a bit slow . We will use your feedback in a constructive way . Thank you Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444
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Maria Alejandra
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service and delicious food! As well as great selection of wines
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Mark
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very welcoming. Staff knew it was a special occasion and kindly gave us a complimentary glass of fizz. Duck and venison were amazing.
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Marian
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food amazing, well presented best dinner for a long time could not fault
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on September 27, 2024
Hello Marian , Thank you for your positive feedback . We are happy to know that you had a pleasant experience in Napiers and we can't wait to have you back in the near future. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food itself was very nice. For such an expensive restaurant, the ambience is lacking. It's the same room where the hotel serves breakfast and that's exactly what it feels like; would be nicer with dimmer lighting and maybe a candle on the table. The cutlery is cheap and not in great condition. Service was average, the bread rolls arrived after our starters, and I was not provided with a steak knife for my venison. If all you care about is good food then come here, but if you're after an "experience" or something romantic, I would look elsewhere.
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on July 31, 2024
Hello , Thank your for your feedback. We will use it in a constructive manner in improving our standards . We're deeply sorry for your experience. We know we did not meet your expectations, and we're committed to making things right if you decide to give us another chance in the near future . Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice experience. Seasonal menu, artfully prepared and expertly served. What a local gem for Oxford
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on July 31, 2024
Hello , Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our ambiance and cuisine. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were a party of two adults and a teenager, celebrating a birthday. We live locally and hadn't ever tried this restaurant for as long as we had lived in the area. The booking process was smooth and painless. When we arrived, we were shown to our table and sort of left to it for a little while (albeit by a very kind and friendly waitress). There was three main menus on the table (one for each place setting) and one wine list/drinks menu. The menus looked a little bit crumpled and slightly worse for wear. We had to keep passing the drinks menu between us to work out what we wanted to drink. After quite a while, the waitress asked us if we were ready to order. We had to ask if it was okay to first take our drinks order while we decided on food. We had only manged to choose our drinks and select some starters so proceeded to place that order. We then saw food coming to other tables that wasn't on the menus we had. When we asked the waitress about it, she said it was a set menu. We asked if we could take a look at the set menus. They then proceeded to go find us some - cue another 10 minute wait. We thought we might want to order some items from the set menu but then were told we had already ordered starters from the main menu but they would ask if it was possible (!). We stuck with our order to save complicating things too much. Soon, our starters arrived with a flourish, but still no drinks. We had to remind a waitress passing by about our drinks. Then two drinks arrived, and the third we were told there was no draft IPA as ordered but we could have a can. Long story short, we were halfway through our starter when the drinks arrived. The theme continued throughout the meal - our second order of drinks arrived when we had nearly finished our mains. So, in summary, very good food but not incredible, friendly service but not attentive, very business-hotel ambience, and quite high prices with a 13% service charge. All in all, it'll be a while before we go back.
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on June 27, 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback . I apologies for your unpleasant experience in Napiers and we will use your feedback in a constructive manner for improving our service . I will be very happy if in the near future you will decide to give us another change and I will personally make sure your experience will be perfect. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444
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Anne
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our wedding anniversary crlebration, we were with friends. Before the meal we had 4 glasses of fizz which was on the house. This attention to detail was well appreciated.
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on April 14, 2024
Hello Anne, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy to know that you had a great experience in Napiers for your anniversary and we can't wait to have you back soon. Kind regards, Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It has gone into our top 5. It was faultless. The attention to detail. The combination of flavours and textures were divine. Even the bread and butter was a work of art. The octopus melted in the mouth. The beef consommé was a work of art. I could go on…
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Shrimpton
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal for our anniversary. Lovely attentive staff and a complimentary glass of fizz and card.
Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on February 21, 2024
Hello Shrimpton, Thank you for your positive feedback. It is important for us to know that you had a lovely time in Napiers and we look forward to having you back soon. Kind regards, Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager
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Napier's @ Oxford Thames is rated 4.3 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX

Additional information

Cross street
Church Road and Henley Road
Neighborhood
Oxford
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
16-minute drive from Culham Station, 15-minute drive from Oxford Station
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ciprian Dumitrache
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.oxfordthameshotel.co.uk/dining/
Phone number
01865 334444
Catering
For more information please call us on +44 (0)1865 334444 or email oxfordthames.events@ihg.com

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