King William - South Oxfordshire

I love this place, despite the fellow with the tracheotomy questioning me why I park in the car park every time I visit and telling me it 's not for walkers . But on June 2 when I popped in the pub was a disaster show. A young chap behind the bar did not know how to serve a pint, nobody was in charge, foods orders to the outside tables, where me and my dearly beloved were sat, were delivered to the wrong people and with mixed up orders for offerings that were a shadow of what had been on offer when a new menu came in December 2022. Worse than that, customers had waited an age to be fed. We didn 't order food. So what happened, I would love to know? The new menu had come in and all seemed fine and dandy with the two ladies running the pub in December 2022 plus the man with the tracheotomy. The setting for this pub is remarkable, but I have not been back since almost three months and want to. But with the price of beer and food these days I can 't justify taking a gamble with the food there is no chipper nearby.

We’ve been here a few times when we visit our relations who live in North Stoke ,it’s a bit off the beaten track narrow roads but worth it ,outside seating which is great especially on a sunny day ,nice old character pub ,just a cosy feel about it ,there’s parking behind the pub ,it’s very popular especially on week ends .definitely worth a visit

Having booked in advance for an important celebratory lunch, we agreed to arrive half an hour earlier in order to avoid clashing with a larger party booking. It seemed to make no difference because the larger party orders were prepared in front of our four main courses. It took an hour and a half before they arrived. No apology for the wait or appreciation for waiting. The fish and scampi were fried to a crisp. Having waited so long and with a disinterested attitude of staff- “others were cooked before yours”, it would have spoilt the celebration further to complain. Not sure if it was a shortage of staff or lack of training, but the situation could have been handled more positively. On the positive side, chef was prepared to make a sandwich filling not on the paper menu though shown on the website). Having come away, we see an additional 12.5% service charge added. This is an ideal location with so much to offer. At a time when hospitality is struggling, so sad that it will be a while before we return.

The location cannot be disputed, it is wonderful. and this little pub has been on the local agenda for a long time. New faces but they are carrying on the tradition of good food good service and always a great place to go. Nothing has gone downhill in spite of the disturbing challenges that are currently present in the hospitality industry. A lovely meal good service and also very busy which was good to see. Already making another reservation for a future event in a couple of weeks.

Outstanding countryside views. Hearty and tasty pub lunch. Reasonably priced, friendly and cozy pub. Would highly recommend!