Harden's says
Pub formerly known as The Mason's Arms.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This Cotswold local for the Chipping Norton set is a “very busy pub on a Sunday, with great beef choices” and meat – sourced from a farm just six miles away – and is a mainstay on weekdays too: “even if it’s expensive, it’s well worth while ordering the very best of the menu”. Owner Antony Griffith Harris and chef Nick Anderson first worked together more than 35 years ago before teaming up here in 2017.
Summary
“Excellent pub food, ambience and service” are on offer at this elevated Cotswolds village boozer (fka The Mason’s Arms) from the experienced team of owner Antony Griffith Harris and chef Nick Anderson, who first worked together 35 years ago. It’s a handy watering and feeding hole for the Chipping Norton set, and for escapees from Soho Farmhouse, a couple of miles away.
Summary
“Lovely views from the high quality pods in the garden” help set an upbeat tone at this “intimate edge-of-Cotswolds pub/restaurant, midway between Banbury and Chipping Norton” (formerly known as The Mason’s Arms). Included in its attractions: a “creative” à la carte menu incorporating steaks and quite traditional fare alongside more exotic dishes (pass us the Ecuadorian white prawn fritters would you…)
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Banbury Road, Swerford, OX7 4AP
Restaurant details
The Boxing Hare Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Overcooked (medium to well done) Côte de Boeuf was dry. £90 was a lot to pay for that. All the food has dropped in quality"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £28.00 | £33.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £28.00 | £33.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £6.80 | £27.80 | £8.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Banbury Road, Swerford, OX7 4AP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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