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Lunch - Lunch @ The Holt Hotel, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire

Lunch @ The Holt Hotel

3.9
3.9
61 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
21:30
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
OUR SUNDAY CARVERY RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER 2024!

On the edge of the Cotswolds, the Holt Hotel is only 10 minutes from Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village and a 25-minutes drive from Oxford Centre.

The hotel offers 87 individually styled bedrooms, as well as a restaurant, a bar, nine meeting and conference suites, free parking plus free Wi-Fi. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV, free tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy the comfort of Highwayman's Bar and Lounge, which serves food daily using fresh, seasonal produce from local supplier. You can also enjoy a large range of lagers, wines and spirits. Teas and coffees are served all day from 11 am.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 18:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    01869 340259
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Holt Hotel boasts a number of meeting and event suites. From 1:1 interviews to theatre style presentations for 150 delegates, we are able to cater for your needs. There is free parking for 200 cars and free WiFi available throughout the hotel. We also offer special day delegate rates.

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bicester

    Most Booked

61 Reviews
  1. Faye

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All staff extremely happy, friendly and attentive. Felt that the food could have been a bit hotter. Must admit that the roast beef was quite tough.

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  2. Clare

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were in the annexe so it felt cold, the table was soo big we struggled to hear each other talk Food was okay but not piping hot, carvery meat was too thick Cold puddings n cream left out on the side under lights It was okay but I wouldn’t rush back

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  3. john

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a Sunday buffet lunch at the Holt as a second wedding anniversary celebration. The staff were lovely, those around 2 years ago remembering us which was lovely. It was probably the best buffet I have had. The range of veg was excellent. Thank you Holt.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable afternoon the food was delicious and it very relaxing the service was excellent I definitely recommend

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, helpful staff but very disappointed in such a limited Sunday Lunch menu.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Like eating in an elderly care facility. Food from the carvery was TERRIBLE The fish ordered separately from the kitchen was v good. The atmosphere was awful. Tables far apart, hard floors, no ambiance, terrible service. Asked for a jug of water for the table, we drank half then they just took it away. The buffet food was like a canteen at a primary school… mushy roast potatoes, fake yorkshires (frozen? Aunt Bessie’s?) absolutely dreadful experience. My sons meat was tough and I complained they’d given him the end overcooked but. I was glared at. Really unfriendly unpleasant experience. Left after 48 minutes and ten minutes of that was waiting for my salmon. Clearly popular with older people the food was all soft and mushy. Carrots like I’ve never experienced… oily and covered in honey. All revoting… Worst place I’d water in years and all for £55 with half a jug of free tap water (service charge added!!! For what??)

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good choice of food in the carvery, good service and nice round table for a party of 10. Nice touch with a birthday platter and chocolates

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  8. AlanC

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We did not stop for lunch as we were expecting carvery which was my mistake but when we were shown the menu for Sunday it was very poor choice. We did not want fish and chips or omelette and there was not much more to choose from Vegemite we have been before we have had a livery roast. We went somewhere else to get our dinner. Sorry!

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  9. Molly

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Just a quick lunch, staff were helpful to accommodate a dish not on the menu. Friendly and quick service.

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  10. Marzel

    Oxford

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing carvery . The beef was overcooked and so tough I couldn’t cut it. When I complained it was replaced with pork which was ok but I had gone specifically for the beef. The roast potatoes were very greasy and not very crispy and the cauliflower was pvercooked. The pate was very mediocre. Would have expected much better at £35 for 3 courses.

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Lunch @ The Holt Hotel is rated 3.9 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Google Map for Lunch @ The Holt Hotel

The Holt Hotel, Oxford Road, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire OX25 5QQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Bicester
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 18:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Parking for up to 200 cars
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01869 340259
  • Private party facilities
    The Holt Hotel boasts a number of meeting and event suites. From 1:1 interviews to theatre style presentations for 150 delegates, we are able to cater for your needs. There is free parking for 200 cars and free WiFi available throughout the hotel. We also offer special day delegate rates.
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