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Shepherds Hut, Ewelme, Oxfordshire

Shepherds Hut

4.7
4.7
110 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
22:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
From the moment that you walk through the door of our cosy, traditional local village pub and restaurant you will receive a very warm welcome. We have a great selection of wines including Bellefontaine Chardonnay and Vega Piedra Rioja and beers of many varieties with a new food menu that caters for most tastes. Pop in and relax by our roaring fire and enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely pub with family and friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01491 836636
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Benson
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Hourly bus route straight ahead of the pub. Buses run until around 6:30.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shepherds Hut offers a charming dining experience with "excellent good great service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "fabulous staff" and "absolutely delicious food," including standout Sunday roasts and pub classics. The lively yet cozy ambience, coupled with attentive service, makes it a "fantastic find" worth revisiting.

110 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beware the App can give misleading availability. I recommend booking via the establishments website.

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  2. Stuart

    Oxford

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an outstanding experience: the atmosphere was amazing from the get go. Very warm welcome from staff. Starters and main were so good, really well cooked and presented pub classics. Will definitely be back!

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  3. LisaB

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday roast and service second to none.

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  4. Valerie

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good meals, warm welcome, fast and pleasant service, cosy ambience. Very enjoyable evening. We will definitely return.

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  5. Michael

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We weee a group of friend and enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast. I had pork belly, my favourite. Beer was good and service friendly

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  6. Richard

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pub grub and nice choice of wines. We would definitely go back again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pub was very busy so had a great atmosphere, owners were vere helpful and welcoming, food was very good and well presented, can’t wait to go again 👍

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent a Sunday lunch , lots of veg .Thr beef and pork were very tasty and tender! One Yorkshire pud was a little over cooked but we had a lovely lunch in a pleasant t restaurant with attentive staff.

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  9. AlexandraM

    Gloucestershire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic find - very atmospheric, lively but not noisy and loved the quirky decor - great service and absolutely delicious food. We both had top notch steak frites and affogato for pud. Very happy customers and we’ll definitely be back when we’re next in the area.

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  10. Niall

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was friendly but a bit slow as the pub was busy.

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FAQs

Shepherds Hut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01491 836636.

Shepherds Hut is rated 4.7 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Shepherds Hut

Shepherds Hut, High Street, Ewelme, Oxfordshire OX10 6HQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Benson
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00 Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Hourly bus route straight ahead of the pub. Buses run until around 6:30.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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