The Fleur de Lys
Bridge Street, Bampton, OX18 2HA, GB
Rating: 4.7 ★ (113 ratings)
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Nestled in the charming market town of Bampton, The Fleur de Lys at Bridge Street offers a warm and welcoming bistro experience with a distinct French flair. This Cotswold hideaway is dedicated to seasonality and simplicity, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The menu features French classics like hearty Bourguignon and garlic-y Escargots, alongside delicious British dishes when appropriate. Guests can enjoy these culinary delights in the main bistro, the pub-like bar area, or even in the garden, perhaps with a game of pétanque. The establishment also boasts nine boutique bedrooms, each individually decorated and inspired by French figures and châteaux, offering a comfortable and stylish stay.
Formerly The Romany Inn, The Fleur de Lys has been transformed to bring relaxed, French-inspired hospitality to the Cotswolds. It aims to be a versatile space, catering for everything from morning coffee and cake to formal dinners and cocktails. Beyond its own charms, The Fleur de Lys serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. Bampton itself is known to many as a filming location for Downton Abbey and is a picturesque village to wander. Nearby attractions include Kelmscott Manor, the summer home of William Morris, and the Cotswold Wildlife Park. Whether you're seeking a gastronomic experience, a comfortable night's rest, or a starting point for Cotswold adventures, The Fleur de Lys provides a welcoming and stylish option.
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Poison on a plate! With an arrogant attitude to match!
I ordered the croque madame for lunch on Saturday 30th November 2024. It didn't look right from the start, a soggy greasing mess with a strong smell, but I didn't want to make a fuss as I was with a group of friends so I barely touched it and just picked a few bits of ham out of it.
As soon as I left the restaurant I started feeling unwell and within 3 hours was violently sick and again sick throughout the night. It took me 2.5 days to feel human again!
I have an exceptionally strong constitution and just don't get sick, anyone with a less robust stomach who would have eaten it all would surely have ended up in hospital!
Astonishingly their attitude was just as awful.
At the end of the meal the manager asked if everything had been ok, so when asked I mentioned the croque madame had not been good and I hadn't been able to eat it. He totally ignored me and cleared the plates of the table to turn his back to me!! He expected praises and was not asking for genuine feedback.
That was adding insult to injury, I hadn't had a meal and I was totally blanked.
Following my 2 days of food poisoning I contacted them to tell them what had happened and assumed they would profusely apologise and refund me my meal.
But they did not apologise and certainly didn't offer me a refund. Giving them time to consider their response I contacted them again 2 days later but I received the same arrogant attitude.
I have never had such a bad experience in a restaurant and I have never written a review before!! But people need to be warned how dangerous what is sitting on their plates could be!