Parsonage Grill

4.4

2130 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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 2,130 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for business meals
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Most Booked
Oxford
Best Overall
Oxford
Best Food
Oxford
Best Service
Oxford
Best Ambiance
Oxford
Good for business meals
Oxford
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford
Neighborhood gem
Oxford
Romantic
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.

2,130 Reviews

E
Ella
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere and outstanding British cuisine and amazing service in a historic building.
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Brenda
Oxford
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience excellent We were welcomed warmly but the service thereafter was efficient but less friendly
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Michael
VIP
Oxford
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast at the Old Parsonage in cosy, quiet surroundings. Service excellent. Food and drink well prepared. Loses a couple of points for the prices charged to walk-ins (though we appreciated the willingness to serve off-menu items at reasonable prices).
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David
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
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.
Parsonage GrillResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review, I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. -Sam, General Manager
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William
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
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
Parsonage GrillResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review, I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Denise
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
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 on December 28, 2024
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 on December 25, 2024
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 on December 28, 2024
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
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
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 on December 23, 2024
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 on December 22, 2024
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 on December 23, 2024
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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OT
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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