Serves meat, vegan options available. The pub is laced in history and has been around for 800 years. As of Spring 2015, a full scale renovation was conducted to bring a traditional pub into the modern world. Offers a vegan menu, offering soups, fresh vegetables and crumble. Located a few minutes’ walk from the Isis (Oxford’s stretch of the Thames) and Port Meadow. In the summer, the garden is available for seating. Hosts special nights and events. Open Mon-Sun 10:30-23:00.
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Last update on 31 Aug 2016 by cowsurfer
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21 Reviews
First Review by jazznaz
Icthyo
Points +2383
The most magical Gastropub around - Edit
We love going to the Perch after taking a long walk on Port Meadow, or all the way up to Godstow along the river. It's warm and cozy on a cold winter night, and lovely to sit outside for Pimms in the summer.
Read moreFor starter, we have often had the veggie platter with pickled onions, fresh bread, and cheese. The vegan mains are always great, and change over time.
Make sure to call in advance to reserve a table
Update to say: The Perch is as lovely in 2024 as it used to be, and we had the Sunday Roast today. Two vegan options out of five seems like a good ratio! Delicious, too
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-03
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Dawgfood
Points +60
5 Star (but not completely vegan) - Edit
Quality, fresh, farm-to-table ingredients.
Read moreAsk for the vegan menu and see several vegan options for starters, mains, and deserts. Staff are attentive to vegan needs.
Warm and inviting, relaxed yet classy with superb service and chef prepared food.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-11
Pros: Tasty, fresh, quality food., Professional, caring service., Incredible atmosphere!
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Sarahdcox
Points +452
Iconic Oxford pub in lovely location by the river - Edit
Been here numerous times for food and drinks, always busy but lots of outdoor space and dog friendly. Full vegan menu that changes regularly of pub classics.
Read morePros: Great location for food walk around Port Meadow, Lots of vegan options in separate menu, Always reliably good, Sunday roast especially
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GuyBushnell
Points +33
Mr - Edit
A little expensive and very noisy in back dining room.
Read moreModest portion sizes.
Limited vegan options.
They add 12% service charge to everyone's bill without asking.
Pros: Food was tastey, Tap water offered, Friendly staff
Cons: Noise, Cost, 12% service charge
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craftychai
Points +167
Tasty burger - Edit
Booked a table for four (two vegans, one veggie & one ‘normal’!) Everyone found something they liked, both vegans went for the vegan cheeseburger and it did not disappoint. It comes with a nice portion of chips and I washed mine down with a glass of vegan Prosecco. Had the chocolate torte for pudding and it’s as rich as it sounds. Would recommend but it’s pricey. The burger & fries were £16.95! Not really worth it but needed somewhere dog friendly, easy to get to and parking, which isn’t easy in Oxford.
Read morePros: Tasty burger, Wines labelled if vegan, Dog friendly
Cons: Quite pricey, Starter options not very appealing , Limited desert options
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Carolinaghan
Points +374
Amazing - Edit
One of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten - I only remembered to take a photo for this app when I was half way through eating it.
Read moreWent for my birthday dinner and the staff were so lovely, even through we rocked up without a reservation & they were busy, they still found us a table. They had great options and the building itself is absolutely glorious. I wouldn’t care if it was hunted, I would stay there if they turned it into a hotel etc.
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magicsteven
Points +89
Delicious food - Edit
Really tasty - thanks for the food
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NielsdeWinter
Points +162
Classy vegan menu - Edit
Nice place for out of the ordinary plant based food. Exciting dishes, local in season ingredients. Bit pricy
Read morePros: Exciting vegan menu, Helpful staff, Local ingredients and home brew beer
Cons: Bit pricy, Barley risotto was a bit bland and disappointing
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Pazienza
Points +23
Lot of vegan options and dedicated menu. - Edit
Staff very knowledgeable and attentive. Don’t miss the sides, these are all vegan but aren’t listed in the vegan menu
Read morePros: Full vegan menu (3 starters, 4 mains, 3 desserts), Super dog friendly , Great venue and staff
Cons: Sides are all vegan but missing from vegan menu
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AprilNardulli
Points +353
Good choice and food - Edit
Separate vegan menus with three starters and three mains, a couple desserts. The spinach pea and mint cakes were amazing, beetroot risotto was good. Nice venue and service.
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avocado_jess
Points +3019
Decent vegan options - Edit
Along with several friends, we both had the vegan burger and chips. We’d never had a Beyond Burger before so enjoyed that! Great to have separate vegan menu for ease with starters, mains and desserts. Staff really lovely with my questions about vegan options too. The burger relish and cheese were so tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-02
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Lovely staff
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lmd14
Points +244
Lovely pub - Edit
Separate vegan menu!
Read moreBeer garden is beautiful and food was extremely tasty :)
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lauralikestoeatvegan
Points +46
Burger at the perch - Edit
We sat in the garden area of the perch which was lovely! Ordered a burger from the shed as this is all you can have when sat in the garden.
Read morePros: Lovely setting, Good vegan burger, Lots of vegan options on the main menu
Cons: We sat outside so could only order burgers
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Tamy
Points +3397
Gorgeous setting and classic English pub food - Edit
The first thing to note about this restaurant is how gorgeous it is. The Perch is located inside a traditional country cottage in a rural corner of Oxford surrounded by rolling green fields. The atmosphere inside is super cozy and has a definite traditional British, old country inn feel to it.
Read moreThey offer a separate vegan menu with a number of tasty options. I tried their mushroom barley risotto as a starter, the pumpkin, wild rice, and date Wellington as a main, and their apple and plum crumble with soy custard for dessert. Everything was beautifully plated and quite tasty, though the risotto was slightly bland. The Wellington was a bit sweeter than expected, but still very tasty (the gravy it was bathed with was amazing). The roast potato side was an ideal pairing for it. Finally, the baked fruit crumble was delicious because it was not too sweet and it paired really well with the custard. We also tried their mulled apple cider with rum and it was lovely.
Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by here for the setting and ambiance alone, but it certainly doesn't hurt that they also have great food and fast and friendly service.
Pros: Atmosphere, Fast service, Tasty food
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asya.sofia
Points +186
A separate vegan menu! - Edit
They have the beyond meat burger which was delicious (good chips), as was the mushroom toast but I wouldn't particularly recommend the celeriac soup or the pumpkin wellington.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Expensive
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sengunes
Points +101
Nice fresh vegan menu - Edit
Had the beetroot/ lentil burger, was nice apart from a cold bun, chips were fine and the homemade blackberry sorbet was good too
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu , Fresh food, Informed and friendly staff
Cons: Small choice , Very busy
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CFRob
Points +49
The BEST vegan roast - Edit
Can't give 5* due to the meat content of the menu...but it deserves it for the vegan roast they do. Not only does the pub have great character, atmosphere and surroundings, the roast was the best we have tasted. Very generous portion even came with Yorkshire pud and cauliflower 'cheese', the nut roast was exceptionally flavourful and the potatoes crunchy as could be! Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Read morePros: Vegan roast to die for!
Cons: Very low ceilings
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Patabugen
Points +357
Really good quality vegan menu - Edit
The Perah have a small but excellent vegan menu, much more inspiring than most carnist pubs manage. Additionally the pub is beautiful and set in lovely scenery.
Read morePros: Good quality food, Outdoor seating
Cons: Expensive
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LudoGatto
Points +17
Tasty pub grub - Edit
Great atmosphere and great vegan options on a separate menu. Very cheery and helpful staff.
Read moreIf walking there from Oxford, don't follow Google Maps! It takes you down the main road. There is a track along the Thames which is much better, including at night!
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RosieC
Points +28
Really good vegan options - Edit
Had an amazing vegan burger and crumble with custard for pudding. Food was lovely, but the pub was really beautiful with great service as well. It was a very cold day and they had a lovely fire going which really added to the pubs charm.
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jazznaz
Points +52
Beautiful quiet pub - Edit
Really lovely pub away from the bustle of central Oxford. Has a regularly updated vegan menu with two choices of starters, mains and puddings. Will definitely be coming back again!
Read morePros: Lots of choice (for both vegans and vegetarians) , Reasonably priced
Cons: A little off the beaten track
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