The Britannia Inn
1 Lime Walk, London Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7AA
Rating: 4.1 ★ (1443 ratings)
Details
The Britannia Inn stands as a welcoming and comfortable classic pub in Oxford's Headington area, offering a genuine local experience. Dating back to the 1770s as a coaching inn, its historic charm is complemented by a warm interior, often featuring a cosy fire for snug evenings. A standout feature is the spacious, beautifully British beer garden, providing an ideal spot for sunny afternoons and relaxed socialising, and dogs are welcome here too.
This traditional establishment prides itself on serving great-quality British pub food with real value, offering fixed-price lunch and dinner menus, along with dedicated Kids, Vegetarian & Vegan, and Sunday options. Popular choices from the menu include classic Haddock & Chips, various steaks such as the 8oz Rump, and delicious puddings like the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Complementing the food is a selection of real ales, hand-picked cask ales, and fine wines from around the world.
The Britannia Inn caters splendidly to a diverse range of visitors and occasions, from casual mid-week drinks and cosy meals out to vibrant family get-togethers. It is a kid-friendly venue, making it perfect for families, and serves as an excellent spot to relax and refuel after exploring Oxford's landmarks. The pub also offers drinks packages for special events like birthday parties or anniversaries, and hosts engaging weekly quiz nights.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 760192 | https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/southeast/the-britannia-inn-headington?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-homepage
Comments
The food was not to the standard we expected for the amount of money we paid. My partner ordered the mixed grill. The gammon was tough, the chicken was mushy, and the mushroom and tomato were burnt and inedible. He also had to ask for the peppercorn sauce as it was not provided with the meal. When it arrived, the sauce was watery, lacked flavour, and contained no peppercorns. Due to the lack of flavour, he ended up adding pepper himself. The only part of the meal he enjoyed was the steak, which was cooked to his preference.
I ordered the “Ultimate Burger”, which was listed as a favourite. Unfortunately, it was bland and dry, and tasted like a frozen beef burger. The menu stated that it came with cheese sauce, but there was only a tiny amount on the burger. The side salad was also disappointing, with yellow lettuce that tasted sour.
We also ordered a side of garlic bread, which cost £5.50 for just two slices. This seemed like a ridiculous price, especially when the mac and cheese cost only £3.00.
Overall, we were really disappointed. This was an expensive dinner, and we felt the quality of the food was very poor and did not justify the price.