The Duke of Cumberland's Head in Cherwell

Charming pub restaurant in gorgeous setting, delicious food. On a busy Saturday evening we sat in the garden room which was full of diners enjoying themselves - poor acoustics meant it was very noisy and so it was very hard to have a conversation. There were a couple of gaps in service, long wait for menus at the beginning and the pudding menu never came but we had tired of the noise by then. We had booked an outside table on the terrace that wasn’t available which was a disappointment. They were shortstaffed. The food is good and the building and setting are lovely but I would not go again on a busy Saturday night.

The pubs location is gorgeous and remote, the gardens are amazingFirst impressions were great and we went and sat in the restaurant. We ordered two starters and two mains it took a while for anyone to come to us but that’s fine as we had a few drinksThe starters were a little bland, for dinner I had the vegetarian tagline with hazelnut which was nice my partner had the pork and said it was delicious - this is their signature dishHalf way through our few hours there something happened behind the scenes and this meant the staff weren’t focused or checking on people enough or to be honest at all.We ended up leaving and paying in the pub because no one was around for some time

What a superb find! We were travelling to Wiltshire and wanted to stop for a pub lunch - we couldn't have chosen a better location. The pub is idyllic - quintessentially English - as is the little village it's set in. We had a late lunch booking and a couple of the dishes were sold out, but, thankfully for us, we wouldn't have chosen them anyway. What we did have was absolutely delicious - good quality ingredients, cooked extremely well and presented beautifully. The staff were courteous and friendly. We sat in the garden room and the view was stunning. All in all a great start to our weekend away.

Had such a good experience here… chef was so accommodating in making something off menu that was gluten free and vegan as we hadn’t booked. Enjoyed our food in the most beautiful garden surrounded by the sound of running water from the ponds on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The most perfectly perfect afternoon! Thank you so much Duke of Cumberland! 😁

I have to say, this little gem has to be one of the most beautiful settings for a pub I've ever seen. Stunning views from a huge garden. No play equipment, but the children had a lovely time exploring the various paths and ponds. Great selection of drinks and food and exceptional service from very friendly staff.

We had the most fantastic evening at the duke of Cumberland celebrating my sons birthday with 70+ friends and family. Simon, Aimee and all their brilliant staff made it a night that he, I’m sure will remember forever. We were treated to Simon’s amazing Caribbean BBQ , which was delicious! Along with his own authentic Rum Punch which was smooth and very moreish! .He also arranged Fantastic Fireworks and music which rounded the evening off beautifully….So ‘THANK YOU’ Simon, Aimee and staff for making it a night that will be remembered!!I really would recommend highly the Duke of Cumberland for any occasion Large or Small….And what a ‘BEAUTIFUL’ setting!!!

Absolutely no question, the food was delicious. I had the lamb and my partner had the pork belly. Both were fantastic. Loved the wine selection too.Unfortunately, last night the service really let this gorgeous restaurant down. I understand these are strange times with staff shortages, pressure from the pandemic etc. And I can forgive slow service. But we felt coldly treated, particularly by one member of staff, as though we were a hindrance and just another customer to serve food to. We started to wonder if we’d done or said something wrong.Real shame as the location, setting and food are wonderful. Hopefully this was just a one bad night.

Food is superb, staff extremely welcoming. Prices higher than most bars in the area but you get what you pay for and leave looking forward to visiting again. Restaurant was full and noisy and my wife was a little nervous about the proximity of other guests because of the recent covid but this will not be our last visit. Overall I would recommend to friends especially for something special.

Came here by way of locals I know, I never would have found this place without them and I am so glad I did. The place has a unique mix of really old world vibes with the natural rock, plants, and structure and more modern conveniences like an outdoor firepit/pavilion and fun lighting.The staff were professional and casual at the same time, and were fun to chat with. The selection at the bar was outstanding and there really is something for everyone. A nice, real hearth keeps the area cozy. The smell of the food was absolutely outstanding. I am sad to say I did not try any of it as we had eaten before and were pub crawling, but I regretted that decision smelling the diners' dishes nearby. The locals hanging out were even warm and friendly and it was easy to strike up a conversation. I think it speaks a lot to an establishment that locals in the area feel the place is like a second home to them. Can't say when/if I'll return as I am just a traveler, but if you get the chance to try this place out I can say you'd be hard pressed to find anything disappointing here.

Well off the beaten track and high up with some great views from the garden and the restaurant. Almost alpine ski area views. Very relaxed service so don't go for a meal in hurry.Restaurant has a lovely rustic ski lodge feel to match the views.Good selection of starters and mains. Typical pub restaurant mains like fish and chips and ham, eggs and chips. The fish was huge and eggs were duck.