The Mole Inn Restaurant
The mole inn, Oxford, OX44 9NG, GB
Rating: 4.5 ★ (616 ratings)
Details
Just five miles outside Oxford, in the charming village of Toot Baldon, you'll find The Mole Inn, a 300-year-old country pub brimming with rustic character. Its pristine, lavender-filled gardens offer a stunning backdrop for al fresco dining, with an outdoor kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven, and BBQ for warmer days. Inside, exposed beams, rough-hewn walls, and open fireplaces create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the local real ales or a leisurely meal. This 2 AA Rosette establishment has a reputation that precedes it, even gaining recognition with a Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons Award for excellence.
The Mole Inn prides itself on a seasonal menu that showcases modern British and European cuisine, with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Expect dishes crafted from fish delivered daily, lamb from Oxfordshire, free-range Blythburgh pork, and game from local estates. Whether you opt for pub classics, more adventurous à la carte options, or their famous Sunday roasts, the quality of the ingredients shines through. With a commitment to friendly service and a vibrant community feel, including events like live music and tapas nights, The Mole Inn offers a memorable dining experience, making it a well-regarded hidden gem in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 340001
Comments
We enjoyed our beef & lamb roast meals and had our desserts in the secret garden. Idyllic setting. Absolutely must try if in the area.
It was a spontaneous meal/drinks out and the way the venue looked from the outside , was definitely what caught our attention at first.
Its so welcoming with all the little lanterns on the tables and we were pleasantly surprised with the 10/10 service experience on top of everything.
Service was amazing , drinks and food were great,what more could you ask for?!
Good parking, spacious garden area with comfy seating.
a friendly welcome, speedy bar service on arrival clean neat and tidy presentation.
Good variety on menu of traditional English lunch foods I took:- A glass of Merlot, home prepared squid,, soup of the day (green pea and wild garlic), roast chicken with Yorkshire pudding roast potatoes, red cabbage, parsnip, carrot, cauliflower cheese, cauliflower mouse. Cheese board. Decent coffee.
Portions well balanced, presentation a delight, food arrived in a timely manner and the service was excellent for our party on a very busy Sunday.
The bar stocks a fine selection of local and international beers ciders lager and stout. Hendricks and fever tree tonic with fresh cut lemons limes cucumber. Iced bottles of Table water sparkling and still.
Recommend reserving table and come early to enjoy excellent food at this well managed country inn. Thanks to the whole team.
The pub is lovely inside, and the garden area is really pretty, with plenty of seating for summer dining.
Nice menu, plus a special's board.
Starters were ordered from the main menu and all were absolutely delicious.
3 mains ordered from the main menu were also really good.
Unfortunately 3 guests ordered the special. Seafood in tempura batter. The chef forgot to add the prawns, we had to ask for them, they arrived near the end of the meal. The fish and batter were really bland! No taste at all. The dressed salad was ok, but the Alioi dipping pot was just a pot of plain tasteless mayonnaise. All 3 guests totally disappointed with the dish.
The deserts were nice, but again 1 guest had been forgotten about, we had to ask yet again for a missing dish.
Overall experience was ok.
I will give this restaurant another visit, but stick to the main menu in future.