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Shepherds Hut, Ewelme, Oxfordshire

Shepherds Hut

4.7
4.7
114 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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
  • Website
    http://www.shepherdshutewelme.co.uk/index.html
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Shepherds Hut, High Street, Ewelme, Oxfordshire OX10 6HQ
  • 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

Menu

To Start

  • Soup of the Day + Crusty Bread£6.50

    • Pate, Chutney + Toast£7.50

      • Deep Fried Calamari + Lemon + Dill Mayo£7.50

        • Spiced Chicken Wings + Hot Sauce!£6.90

          Char Grilled Flat Breads Topped with Either

          • Piri Piri Chicken£8.50

            • Steak, Stilton + Roquette£9.90

              • Crispy Halloumi with Sweet Chilli Glaze£8.00

                • Baked Ham + Cheddar£7.00

                  Mains

                  • Chilli Bowl + Fries£8.50

                    • Cod, Chips, + Mushy Peas£13.60

                      • Ham, Brace of Eggs + Chips£13.50

                        • 1/2 Roast Chicken, Chips + Hut Slaw£12.90

                          • Steak Fritz + House Salad + Garlic Butter£13.70

                            Burgers

                            All served with salsa fries + hut slaw

                            • Fluxy£14.80

                              • Piri Piri Chicken£13.90

                                • Halloumi£13.50

                                  Salads

                                  Vietnamese or Classic Garden. Add topping from the following

                                  • Seared Piri Piri Chicken£14.50

                                    • Sizzling Steak£16.00

                                      • Mozzarella Tomato + Pesto£14.00

                                        • Chilli + Garlic Prawns£17.90

                                          + to Finish

                                          • Lemon Curd Posset + Shortbread£5.50

                                            • Vanilla Panna Cotta + Warm Doughnuts + Raspberry Coulis£5.90

                                              • Classic Chocolate Brownie + Clotted Cream + Ice Cream£5.50

                                                • Cheese + Biscuits + Savouries£9.90

                                                  • Ice Cream or Sorbet

                                                    • P/S£1.60

                                                  Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                  What 114 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
                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Shepherds Hut offers a "fabulous" dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." The staff are "super friendly" and provide a warm welcome, making it an ideal spot to enjoy "great pub grub" and a "fantastic" Sunday roast. This "fantastic find" is both dog-friendly and community-oriented.

                                                  114 Reviews

                                                  1. Kirsty

                                                    Oxford

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Really good service when they were packed! Thank you to the team! Roast was lovely, big portions but also very tasty

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                                                  2. Penny

                                                    VIP

                                                    Oxford

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                    Shepherds Hut is pub orientated and small. The hosts were very lovely. It felt like a community pub and environment.

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                                                  3. Drew

                                                    Oxford

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Fantastic food and Staff are super friendly. Great place to eat/drink and socialise.

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                                                  4. Rob

                                                    London

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    From the moment we opened the door on a dark, windy, and wet night, and saw the warm light streaming out, we knew we'd made a good choice! Friendly staff, good food, dog friendly, and an all-round welcoming atmosphere.

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                                                  5. 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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                                                  6. Stuart

                                                    VIP

                                                    Oxford

                                                    27 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    27 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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                                                  7. 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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                                                  8. 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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                                                  9. Michael

                                                    VIP

                                                    London

                                                    19 reviews

                                                    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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                                                  10. 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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                                                  FAQs

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

                                                  Shepherds Hut is rated 4.7 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 4 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  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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