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The Flowing Well, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Flowing Well

4.4
4.4
1287 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Flowing Well is a cracking pub in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Sunningwell.
It has been sympathetically refurbished adding warmth and colour to give a welcoming relaxed feel. We'd like you to think of it as home from home. After all it is the pub of a thousand locals. You can be one of them!

We serve good honest food, as seasonal and local as possible. We don't skimp on quality, freshness or flavour. Our selection of burgers is legendary. Our pies are phenomenal and our British tapas are on everybody's lips!

We will serve you well at The Well.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    01865 735846
  • Website
    http://www.flowingwellabingdon.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Brooks
  • Private party facilities
    All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome
  • Location
    Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB
  • Area
    Abingdon
  • Parking details
    We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50 yards away.
  • Entertainment
    Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Flowing Well is a charming country pub known for its "super venue, super food and super service." With a lovely garden, it offers a relaxed atmosphere and "excellent" pub classics, including the famous steak platter. While the menu may be limited, the friendly staff and "delicious home-cooked food" ensure a delightful dining experience. Ideal for families, it boasts a great selection for smaller appetites and vegetarians. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,287 Reviews

  1. Nicola

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, excellent service. Really lovely pub, with relaxed and excellent dining. Food was fab, thank you so much. We will be back.

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  2. Louise

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, generous portions but took a long time to arrive! Service generally was slow which was surprising as pub was not very busy and we were seated close to the coffee machine, which was very noisy. All in all, okay but not outstanding.

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  3. Emma

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 2nd time we have been here and the food and service was exceptional. The food was hot and even though it was a Sunday and quite busy we did not wait ages for our food. Will certainly go there again

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  4. david

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gastro style food pub. Food was very tasty. Great quality and lovely feel inside. Only thing I would say were portion sizes were not massive but will definitely be back as the quality out weighs that. Lovely find !

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  5. Carola

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pleasant meal at The Flowing Well, which was beautifully set and the perfect location to meet with a friend.

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  6. Goldie

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu wasn't that flexible for lunch options. However excellent service to accommodate an allergy from the chef and staff. Large open space, plenty of parking, quiet and good ambience.

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  7. Tim

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all very good , but the cherry pavlova was just to sweet. No real flavour , just sugar . Main course of Roast Beef was very nice . Staff very friendly. Overall very good , but they need to look at the Pavlova.

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  8. James

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite local places for great food and drink! Always have some good options on the menu and plenty for VE,GF,DF etc... As it was the 2 of us on a Saturday evening we had a lovely table by the window, I had the beef feather blade and it was exceptional!

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  9. Tina

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely top tier meal and service today. Everyone had a fantastic time. Cannot recommend the Flowing well more! Amazing!!

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  10. Sam

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Upon arrival we went to the service desk in the main restaurant as opposed to the bar because it was rather busy. A young dark haired girl approached us and we stated that we had a table booked for 4 people at 5pm under the name of Sam. She then proceeded to find our booking and replied with "Samantha?" "Yes" we replied, she then said as she grabbed 4 menus "it helps if you get the right name, we are very busy!" Taken back slightly we just followed her to the table and she seated us and left. My husband and myself couldn't quite believe she had just been so rude. My husband said had we not been there on a promise for our eldest daughters 14th birthday he would have left immediately. The irony being, our daughter absolutely loves your steak platter which was the main reason for going only to find out it isn't served on a Sunday. We understood the restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening but manners cost nothing and the waitress was extremely rude. We saw a couple of other staff throughout the 2 hours we were there who were polite and helpful, it's just a huge shame we were welcomed by such poor customer service on arrival which in all honesty tarnished the entire evening. Sad to say if we can find a steak platter of equivalent standard we probably won't be returning. Otherwise a lovely pub that we've enjoyed many of meals at over the years but this has really put us off.

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FAQs

The Flowing Well offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 735846.

The Flowing Well is rated 4.4 stars by 1287 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
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Flowing Well

Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

Additional information

  • Area
    Abingdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50 yards away.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Brooks
  • Entertainment
    Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.flowingwellabingdon.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01865 735846
  • Private party facilities
    All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome
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