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Relaunched on 4th of July 2020 as a vegetarian and vegan pub, located on the river Thames in central Oxford. Vegan options are clearly labeled on this creative menu. Open Mon-Fri 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 12:00-21:30.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 03 Jul 2020 by Guest
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Added by thepunter on 03 Jul 2020
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59 Reviews
First Review by paulabisatt
Addison.Cao
Points +32
Get the satay! - Edit
Lovely vanilla ice cream (vegan!) and satay (vegan as well!)
Read morePros: Well lit, Dog friendly - and I mean really friendly!, Best tenderstem broccoli I’ve had!
Cons: Yes somewhat costly
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Sarahdcox
Points +452
Amazing food & lovely atmosphere - Edit
The best meal you will have in oxford - amazing range of options with a great drinks selection in a cosy pub for winter nights and lovely garden for summer, great location 10 mins from the station and on the banks of the canal
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options including deserts, Cosy atmosphere , Great service
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auryl
Points +159
Stunningly cozy and tasty - Edit
A great variety of vegan food, great overview of allergies and ingredients, nice staff, tasty food, cozy location.
Read morePros: Great variety of vegan food, Simple overview of allergies and vegan courses, Nice staff
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KateBrine
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
Incredible vegan and veggie food, gorgeous setting and great beer! Will definitely be back
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dhall22
Points +431
Great ambiance, okay food - Edit
Really cute pub, perfect for a cold evening with a fire going inside. However, the food was a bit underwhelming. The lentil mushroom burger was crumbly and the bun was so dry. The pumpkin curry was okay but was mostly sauce. Fortunately the mulled wine was excellent! Very dog friendly and good service. Hope others have better food experiences, especially the cost.
Read morePros: Cozy ambiance, Good mulled wine, Dog friendly
Cons: Food not great, A bit pricey
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DaniTwickenham
Points +185
Excellent food & lovely atmosphere - Edit
We absolutely loved the variety of vegan dishes they have. Plus the atmosphere is fantastic too. Lovely pictures on the walls. A fire place running to warm you up (-2 outside today) and the food is delicious too. A real pearl!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options (with proteins), Really yummy food, Great atmosphere
Cons: Parking not easy
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BryanWoltjen
Points +330
Canalside Dreamboat - Edit
In an area sparse with vegan places, this admirable boozer finds a much needed niche.
Read moreIt's by the canal, so prices typically reflect that.
Beautiful, eclectic, spacious. Some great ales on tap and a vegan wine list.
Putting the for(war)d back in Oxford (& removing the ox(en).
This place is great.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-26
Pros: GREAT vegan options, No music, Location and atmosphere
Cons: Not the cheapest option. Not excessive tho
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Kimmisventure
Points +320
One of my faves - Edit
The atmosphere is really cozy and they were kind enough to accomodate 12 of us!
Read moreI had the "Ponzu marinated paneer or tofu, asian hispi cabbage w udon noodles & pickled ginger" which I cannot recommend enough! Apparently for all vegetarians, the Mushroom Risotto is out of this world, also the Mushroom and Lentil Burger was a fan favorite in my group. We also shared the chocolate dessert which was just perfection.
The staff is also very kind and will happily recommend something from the menu.
Pros: Amazing food, would love to try everything !, Cozy Vibes
Cons: Bit on the spenny end
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dinnerforone
Points +79
Tasty food in lovely setting - Edit
I had a lovely lunch outside on the terrace. It was quite near the road, but hardly any cars there. Service was very attentive and nice! Many cool vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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NielsdeWinter
Points +150
Lovely vegan pub - Edit
Many plant based and vegetarian options, lovely atmosphere
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Going beyond the typical pub dishes, Great location
Cons: Bit expensive , Popular place (for good reason), booking advised
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avocado_jess
Points +3010
Delightful - Edit
Delicious food presented beautifully. What more could you want. Incredible menu now it is all veggie and vegan.
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Karen82
Points +444
Tasty - Edit
Tasty food. Good options available. Would like to see something other than tofu as the vegan alternative. Great service.
Read morePros: Good options, Friendly staff , Tasty food
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KarianneElisabeth
Points +192
Delicious! - Edit
My family and I ate here for dinner and it was delicious!! I had the mushroom lentil burger and I absolutely loved it. I don’t usually order vegan burgers because I don’t like the ultra processed meat analogues, but this one was made with whole foods and I am so happy I tried it. The flavor was phenomenal! The fries were crispy and delicious, too! And for dessert we shared a phenomenal chocolate mousse torte! I highly recommend and suggest making a booking, as it was very busy here.
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craftychai
Points +167
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Really interesting food that was a bit different, not your bog standard vegan fare. Lovely place, good wine list and dog friendly 🐶
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options, Wine listed as vegan friendly , Dog friendly
Cons: Service can be a bit slow, Very popular so book a table
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ADRIANPITTS
Points +191
Outstanding - Edit
Second lunchtime visit to The Punter. I had the Katsu burger last time which was truly delicious. This time I had the Hot and Sour curry: possibly one of the best curries I have ever eaten. I’m really looking forward to going again soon!
Read morePros: Relaxed, friendly and efficient service, Extremely tasty and beautifully presented food
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FinnLewis
Points +21
Delightful vegetarian and vegan starters - Edit
I came for the first time in a couple of years and was delighted by the variety of starters and mains, with plenty of vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Right by the river
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ruaricw
Points +41
Brilliant food, drinks and service - Edit
Great food and service - can't wait to bring family and friends here
Read morePros: Lots of clearly labeled vegan food and wine , Amazing delicious dishes , Welcoming and charming atmosphere
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ColinRnr
Points +28
Nice pub - Edit
Grilled tofu with satay sauce was unreal.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Great atmosphere
Cons: Not fully veggie, Staff were a bit indifferent
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theveganissimo
Points +38
Lovely pub - Edit
This is a lovely pub on the Riverside, with really fantastic and unique food, not just serving the same bog-standard burgers and chips and other generic pub food but actually creating an interesting and enticing menu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great customer service, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: A little expensive (in my opinion)
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SuperFunkyMonkey
Points +326
Delicious, beautiful and friendly - Edit
Really delicious food, beautiful art on the walls, cosy and very friendly
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good drink options, Beautiful and nice atmoy
Cons: Nothing
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hannearts
Points +3945
Lovely food and cute interior - Edit
A bit out of town, but an absolute gem. Very cute place with nice paintings. The food is on the smallish portion sizes and somewhat more expensive than some of the other places around, but I think it was worth the experience!
Read morePros: Very tasty, Great service, Cute interior
Cons: Small(ish) portions, On the expensive side, Limited options
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Happycolour
Points +228
Lovely riverside spot! - Edit
We enjoyed a hearty meal at The Punter. Portion sizes were excellent and flavours were interesting. We particularly enjoyed the butternut squash, sweet potato and rosemary soup & cashew coriander and lime hummus as our starters. For our mains we had the grilled tofu dish in a tangy satay sauce and refried beans main. The satay sauce was however slightly too spicy for me (note I have a low spice tolerance though). For dessert we had the chocolate mousse tart and it was divine! Overall enjoyed the meal but beware portions are large - make sure you visit on an empty stomach.
Read morePros: Great portions , Friendly staff
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UnionRoger
Points +60
A gem by the River Thames - Edit
A lovely vegan meal that was better than pub grub that you might expect. Top vegan nosh! 👍🏿
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vegipanda
Points +305
Excellent food - Edit
I am completely surprised by the food in this pub. The food is great. This food is of the best quality and very nicely presented. I did not expect such food in a pub. The food is absolutely delicious, only the portions could be bigger. The ambience is that of a typical pub. The location by the river is very pretty. If they would just switch to a fully vegan menu, everything would be perfect.
Read morePros: excellent food, location
Cons: small portions
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JAHark
Points +226
Heavenly - Edit
Perfect Friday lunch spot,after our 3 hour train ride to Oxford! Easy Les than 10 mins walk from railway station partly alongside river.Starters interesting especially truffle& parmesan fries. Chocolate tart was heavenly,and of course healthy with fruit on side!
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Hatt1e
Points +22
Fabulous - Edit
My family and I had lunch at The Punter and could not fault the experience at all. Service was fantastic and the food was brilliant too. Vegan pub grub with a twist. The area is also wonderful and we had a lovely afternoon. We would all highly recommend !
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ElaineCroft
Points +50
One to visit again and again - Edit
Really lovely gastro pub serving only top notch veggie and vegan food.
Read morePros: Vegan OPTIONS!! With not a meat dish in sight, The decor is lovely and furniture is spaced out, Location is quiet yet central
Cons: Short menu may put some people off
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