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The Beetle & Wedge, Wallingford, Oxfordshire

The Beetle & Wedge

4.6
4.6
1257 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse is tucked away, and perfectly positioned on the most stunning part of the River Thames. The setting is like no other riverside venue which means you can switch off, unwind, and enjoy your precious time with us. The Beetle has played a huge part in many lives over the years and is steeped in literature history, from the Wind in the Willows, to Three Men in a Boat and not forgetting HG Well’s Mr Polly it has truly fascinated all that have discovered its true beauty. Our owner, Ben, has ensured that its character and charm has remained while adding his own magical touch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 08:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01491 651381
  • Website
    http://www.beetleandwedge.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Revis
  • Location
    Ferry Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF
  • Area
    Wallingford
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Cholsey railway station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Beetle & Wedge is a charming riverside gem offering "fantastic location by the Thames" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. While there are occasional service delays, the "beautiful setting" and "excellent menu" consistently impress.

1,257 Reviews

  1. Jane

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous venue beside the river which is lovely even on a cold and wintry day. Blazing log burner is warming and cosy to look at. The dog friendly area looked great although we only passed through The access and amenities for older or slightly disabled friends was excellent. Food is always wonderfully presented and tastes good! People serving were friendly and efficient. Thank you for a very pleasant lunch.

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  2. Ann

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great ambiance and everyone is very professional and friendly 👍 love this place and eating in the bar area.

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  3. Jaimee

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great service, friendly staff. Excellent food, and a great feel about the place. Will definitely come back!

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  4. kerr

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bloody lovely as always, great staff, exceptional food and ambiance.

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  5. Lisa

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location 😍 Warm welcome 😊 Very friendly staff 🤩 Great service 👏🏻 Amazing food 5 🌟 Will definitely go back and looking forwards to seeing in in the summer.

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  6. Nicola

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday roast the roast beef was beautiful! Such a lovely place service was fabulous definitely will be going back again

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  7. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal, very friendly and attentive service, beautiful environment, could ask for more. They looked after our dog very well and we all had an excellent time.

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  8. KarenK

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've loved this restaurant for 25 years. It always has great food, people, service, atmosphere...smashing!

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  9. Carol

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite busy for a Monday lunchtime. Staff friendly but professional and we were not pressured to be finished in a certain time. Only downside is that tables could be a bit further apart. I love the idiosyncratic wash basins in the loos. A great example of up-cycling.

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  10. Ken

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely simple lunch today. It's always a memorable occasion at the B&W.

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The Beetle & Wedge is rated 4.6 stars by 1257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Beetle & Wedge

Ferry Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9JF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Wallingford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 08:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Cholsey railway station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Revis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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