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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We organised a reunion lunch for a group. The pub were very helpful with the pre-orders and the staff on the day were excellent struggling with getting the courses to the right people with fading memories. I believe the food went down very well, my...scallops, hake and parfait were certainly great . The wine list is quite extensive. The location on a fine day is lovely and the view from the restaurant superb. Good spot for a post meal walk but you need boots if you go far in winter. Pub building is part new and old. Interesting old part is a former boat building shed. We stayed in one of the rooms to avoid driving home. Room was good but someone should have thought to put the heating on before we arrived! Recommend!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We visit regularly for lunch. Excellent food and service thanks to Ben and his team. I always book a pod overlooking the river. Highly Recommend.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

Fantastic place, with a great view of the river as a backdrop. The staff were super friendly and efficient. 2 of our party were a bit late but it was not a problem. Only very slight niggle was that the gnocchi 2 of us had...was a little on the small side.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

A friend recommended this spot as we were cruising on the Thames . When I booked I discovered they had some private moorings . So we were able to moor up on the opposite bank and then they sent a boat to collect us for...dinner and returned us afterwards . Just brilliant service . The location right on the river is stunning . Whilst inside the food and service were excellent with a good atmosphere . Highly recommend .More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

Our first experience of this venue we are out of the area absolutely gorgeous setting inside and out food was amazing we were there for a party very friendly and helpful staff definitely would go again

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

This is a gem that I would really like to keep quiet. Eat here regularly because it's an amazing location, great hosts, consistently really great food.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

Great restaurant and staff. Food normally excellent but just one complaint this time The chef doesn't know how to make a Bordelaise sauce. I sent back a peppercorn sauce as asked for Bordelaise and all they did was to take out most of the peppercorns...and give it back to me. At that stage decider to give up asking and just eat with peppercorn sauce.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023 via mobile

Wonderful service Emily went out of her may to may sure we where comfortable seated ,speedy service with exceptional food .location amazing on the river .try a pod heated and comfortable even in October .

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

Dear Beetle And Wedge, We wanted to send you our huge thanks for your part in making our wedding celebration an event we will remember with happiness for the rest of our lives. From our first meeting to the day itself and even the next...morning, you looked after us and our guests brilliantly. The food and drink was exceptional, all the planning and arrangements went without a hitch, the room looked beautiful, and all of your staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. All of the hotel rooms were lovely, too. I'm sure we will be popping in occasionally for a meal or a drink, so we look forward to seeing you in the future. Once again, thank you so much for everything, best wishes, M & L.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

We arrived earlier than expected but the pre-arranged champagne was ready for us and we drank it on the river side terrace in the sunshine. There is usually lots going on on the river to watch. It’s a beautiful spot. We were celebrating a special...occasion, having just got married, and we felt extra special when given a congratulations card which all the staff had signed. I mentioned that I was torn between 2 desserts, having finally decided it was bought out, followed by a mini version of my other choice with congratulations written in chocolate on the plate - so sweet of them. It is touches like that that makes all the difference. The food was excellent with a good choice for our dairy free friend. We have been many times before and it has always been a good experience. This trip just reinforced that - we will definitely return and highly recommend it.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Amazing food, drink and service. Dining with friends, we were promptly seated on an amazing table by the Thames and our drinks arrived in a jiffy. We couldn't decide what to have from the menu as so much of it sounded tasty, so we decided...to share! Tuna, prawns, steak pies, pork belly to name a few, honestly it was all so tasty. With an excellent and vibrant atmosphere, we had an evening to remember. Our glasses were topped up regularly without prompting and staff consistently but subtly tending to our needs. What a place, best eatery in Oxfordshire by a country mile!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

We visit regularly as we love the setting. I always book a pod. The Staff are excellent and all very helpful and polite. We can’t fault it. Well done to the owner who has done a perfect job. Will definitely be returning.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Very accommodating and friendly staff in a location which is second to none in that part of the world. Superb food, great drink selection, friendly and professional staff with an amazing outlook along the river. All the ingredients added up to a memorable afternoon/evening. Ben...and his team couldn’t do enough for us…. thanks again! We’ll be coming back for sure!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

We arrived by boat unannounced and we’re hoping to have a few drinks and perhaps some lunch. The owner greeted us, and explained that the restaurant was closed but he gave us all some chips (which were amazing by the way) and some bread and...olives to tide us over. We ended up staying until dinner anyway and everyone’s meals were superb. I had smoked trout which was out of this world, and all my friends couldn’t have been more complimentary about their choices. The visit to the beetle and wedge turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Thoroughly excellent all round, and what a location!! I will definitely be visiting again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Ben and the team did a great job of accommodating us (6 guys on a Le Boat) at no notice! We turned up on our boat and were greeted with a smile and a willingness to get us in. We were able to tie up...on the other side of the river (so that we didn't completely obliterate the views for other diners!) and the Beetle & Wedge ferry came and got us, by which time our table was set! We'd just missed lunch, so we got some drinks in, with more than a few bowls of chips and bread and olives and settled in waiting for the dinner service to start a few hours later! Food was fantastic as was the service and setting. Icing on the cake was being allowed to moor over night to be woken up in the morning with a bacon and sausage brioche bap and a coffee!! Great job, thoroughly appreciative of the experience.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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