Dog House Hotel Restaurant & Bar in Vale of White Horse

Lovely lunch. Service was very good

Stopped off for a quick lunch, and found an absolute gem. Really great food and drink. Top Marks.

Service amazing, food and drink great

We booked in to have bed and breakfast for 2 nights. We had an evening meal on both nights as well. We had our dog with us in a dog friendly room. We have stayed many times for a short break. The rooms are comfortable and cosy. The staff are always friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food at breakfast and in the evening is delicious and served quickly. Overall our time at the Doghouse is always so enjoyable. We can truly relax.

Have stayed a number of times in the last year for business and geographically for the Oxford area its great just minutes from the A34 and a large free carpark is a plus. EV charging is available nearby (within a few miles) Accommodation: best described as dated, tired, worn out and certainly need some investment and updating. Normally though everything has worked and has been clean however on this stay there was notable dust on the exposed pipework and around the corner of the carpets. The bathroom taps looked dirty with limescale but do believe they had been cleaned just old. The ceiling in the bathroom had clearly suffered water damage with lots of stains and the shower was not great. Sadly I found out that the water damage was still a thing as in the morning I had water dripping through the ceiling and also affecting the light fitting which was doing its best strobe light impression - There is no resident reception/nigh porter so all you can do is call a number displayed in the room - as I was already needing to leave I managed to speak to the morning staff who assured me they would see to the issues. I had already decided that I would be finding alternative accommodation for the rest of my week and found out that the hotel agreed this was unacceptable and did issue a refund Food: normally a hilight and would make up for the tired rooms but this time it fell below par (I didn't have breakfast this time). I ordered the steak which sadly was tough and not that hot when arrived it was edible but not great. The staff are great though and always friendly whether at check in or food service. Sadly this will be the last time I stay here unless there is some changes to the accommodation.

Went Christmas day, staff were amazing and so friendly and made the meal special. Food was great and freshly made. Will use again anytime of year.

Short break 24th to 27th December. Unfortunately I was unwell and we left a day early. The Staff at the Dog House were extremely welcoming and friendly with nothing too much trouble. The mixed sharing platter for 2 was amazing by the way.

We had excellent service with a delicious meal and convivial atmosphere. The beef cheeks from the special menu was tender and melted in my mouth. The pie was also top class

Overall had a really lovely meal. Nothing to complain about at all. The staff who we had (Ryan and Sammy) were both lovely and very friendly. We felt very welcomed and would definitely come again!

Absolutely faultless service from the team on a Sunday evening. Dinner was divine. They even kept the kitchen open later to accommodate my sisters and I as we messed up our booking time. Really lovely experience. Highly recommend!

Avoid room 19 at all cost! We spent a miserable evening after a lovely family meet-up elsewhere. We were exhausted when we arrived and wanted a quiet evening. We expected some noise however room 19 is immediately next to the disabled loo which the public used often! Although the walls were solid there is little sound insulation that must travel up from poor ceiling insulation. We heard everything often and lucky us if the room behind ours used their loo at the same time…stereo sound! It went on and on and sounded as though they were in the room with us. Genuinely! We left as soon as we could and won’t be returning

Food was great, we had a lovely time. Staff were lovely especially Ryan and Sammy. 😁 Overall we all had a really good meal

Food was great. Staff were friendly, but a one kept forgetting our orders. Room was comfortable but a little shabby - couple of broken bits and mould in bathroom

Spent christmas day at doghose good food, good service, good atmosphere, good value would recommend

Absolutely fantastic service from Ryan. The pork belly was the best plate of food I have ever eaten

Great service & Fantastic food, Andrew was very helpful and overall brilliant. Will definitely be back!

Fantastic service from Ryan, Simon & Lewis today 👏🏻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎄

The waitress Ela was very lovely! Amazing service and beautiful food.

Lovely place to stay. Nice big room, a warm welcome and great food. Special mentions to our breakfast host Andrew and chef James - thank you for making us feel wanted amd welcomed.

Really nice country pub. Good food, nice atmosphere, and pleasant helpful staff. They could do with a better choice of real ales.

Andrew and James are the best wellcoming people that you can meet in the morning! You will feel like at home.

I booked a table for 2 on Saturday the 7th of September & we received a warm welcome upon our arrival, & then we were shown to our table. The waitress took our orders including drinks, & both followed soon afterwards. Our food & drinks were lovely & our food was nice & hot & well presented & our desserts were excellent too. I have dined at the Dog House numerous times, & every visit has been great, & I thoroughly recommend coming here. The value for money is excellent & well worth it. I was looked after by Simon.

Lovely place to stop , Steve the manager so helpful . Simon the restaurant guy a pleasure to deal with

After a terrible journey in stormy conditions we arrived here extremely tired. Steve (the manager) couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming! The pub was super cozy and warm and wonderfully Christmassy! We booked a table for dinner and the food was great. The staff couldn’t have been more kind. The rooms were spotless and the beds were so comfy! Perfect place for a stop over!

Mixed review. 5 of us stayed for the night , having the festive menu in the evening. We got there early and were able to checking early. All staff were very friendly and helpful. We had lunch from the lunch menu and were all happy with it. Rooms were standard, clean but tired and basic, but didn't have any complaints. Evening festive meal was a bit of a disaster, we'd booked ahead but been told didn't need to pre-order but I wish we had. They'd had a big party on at lunchtime and had run out of lots of options we wanted. And the food we had wasted great. I had the turkey, it came with 1 carrot and 1 parsnips which were OK, 3 sprouts that were so hard I couldn't eat them, loads of overly sweet red cabbage, turkey a bit dry but ok and roast potatoes ok. Because of the issues with options not being available we were given free desserts, but again they weren't very nice. I had the mulled fruit cheesecake - the fruit had no mulled flavour and the cheesecake was the most artificial flavour, nothing like a cheesecake. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also very dull and christmas decorations looked very sad. The staff were pleasant and apologetic. Breakfast in the morning was very good though, english breakfast was tasty, Pancakes and brioche were good. And the waiter was very friendly and helpful. Although lunch and breakfast were good, we'd gone for the festive evening meal and were very disappointed. Personally I won't go there again.

Had a great stay, always pick this place if I can. Good sized rooms and excellent service from Andrew who looks after your breakfast requests, and James cooks the food just the way you want it.

Excellent service from Lewis and great food. Well recommended !!

Haven't commented on rooms as we didn't stay. The food was fantastic, the service was brilliant and the prices were very reasonable. Lovely atmosphere & decor, even the ladies toilets. Ample car-parking spaces across the road. Came here for my Dad's 89th birthday as he loves the place. Definitely recommend. (November 2024)

Booked a Sunday lunch for a family birthday, very friendly welcome we felt like regulars in fact it was our first visit, wonderful lunch (reccomend the trio of meats) with friendly quick service without being rushed at all. We felt the while experience represented good value and high quality in a relaxed setting

The highly efficient stafwho were the most friendly and genuinely happy staff I have come across in my many stays in hotels and pubs over the years I would like to single out Andrew and James(only because we left early and didn’t get the names of the other s)they were all let down by the tiredness of the rooms particularly the windows which sadly all need replacing and the overall decoration of the building leaves one thinking neglect.

Pleasant country hotel with lots of free parking. Warm and friendly very helpful & attentive staff. Rooms clean,warm but rather tired in some areas. Excellent choice on menu and well prepared food. Served well by Ryan,Lewis & Simon. This was our 4th time here, wouldn't go anywhere else when we regularly visit Oxford.

Absolutely wonderful. That says it all..

The food was incredible, Everything was cooked to perfection and super tasty, My whole family had clean plates! We had excellent service too! Our table was looked after by Ellie, Sammy, Ella, Eloise and Eleanor! Thank you for the amazing experience.

Just on the spur of the moment we booked in for Sunday Lunch. We were warmly welcomed and our roast pork lunch was excellent value and really tasty. We were very impressed with the service we received. Ellie, who served us was friendly and ultra efficient; nothing was too much trouble. We hadn't visited the Dog House in a while, but based on our experience today we'll definitely be back!

Lovely atmosphere, cosy and warm country pub. Great food and drink. Simon and the team very welcoming.

We spotted off for a bite to eat on our travels and was able to grab a table for the two of us. We were told upon being sat there would be a bit of wait for food - but it didn’t even feel like we waited long at all! Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the Steak sandwich and it was beautiful - steak cooked exactly how i asked!

Lovely lunch enjoyed by all food was excellent served by Ryan Ella and Elenor and drinks by Simon . All staff cheerful friendly and efficient thank you

Fantastic service especially at Breakfast time and looked after by Andrew and James. Perfect poached eggs!

Normally enjoy our visits here but left very disappointed on this occasion. My beer was particularly poor, long wait for food, (roasts) were very poor, beef was tough and chewy and veg consisted of some watery stringy cabbage and two minute pieces of parsnip that you could barely see. Potatoes were poor quality and undercooked and both they and the Yorkshire puddings were all dried up. There was no carrots,peas , broccoli and the gravy was virtually non existent. I have had a much better drink, meal and service in my local wetherspoons for half the price

Really cosy pub, lovely food, with wonderful staff. Steve & Katie could not have made us more welcome. We met old friends and spent six hours eating and drinking in gorgeous ambience. Ronnie doggy loved it too - especially the doggy treat and chicken xx thanks for having us xx

Popped in to have dinner without a booking and managed to get a table which was fab. The food was delicious, massive portions. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great service. Would definitely recommend and will be back again. Thank you :)

The breakfast host Andrew and chef James made the stay with a smile and a breakfast that got me through the day.

Well, what an absolute pleasure to stop at the Dog House, which we celebrated my friend birthday & went to the Gauge 1 AGM. The staff were all young & absolutely fabulous. So helpful, nothing too much trouble. Rooms are a bit tired but clean & everything you need for a night away. The food was beautiful. Everything was severed nicely. Great menu lots to choose from & the puddings were delish. It's definitely worth going.

Visited again for a birthday meal for the first time post-Covid. While the decor and menu has changed - and I think also the ownership? - the Dog House remains a delight. Food is fantastic and if anything the service is even better than in my previous review.

Very nice staff. Nice place to stay.

Hotel Stay Absolutely lovely place. Such a friendly warm atmosphere. Food is amazing. All the staff are lovely. A special thank you to Steve and Emma who went way beyond and above to help me with an accommodation problem. Honestly I can’t express how kind and helpful they were and how much it’s appreciated. It’s my two dogs first trip to a hotel and they’ve been made very welcome. 100% dog friendly. We would definitely come back in fact we would like to move in 😜

Excellent service and food was very good. Dining chairs could do with a bit of tlc. But I am being a bit picky. Will definitely revisit.

We went here for lunch as a family group of seven. Our first visit, and we will certainly return. My daughter is vegan and gluten free so it’s quite difficult to find places to eat that cater for both. No problems here… quite a few options available. Everyone enjoyed their food and it was served with a smile, hot and nicely presented. I can recommend the home made fish cake ; the nicest I have tasted. The staff made us very welcome, and the service was friendly and attentive without being overly so. We enjoyed a lovely lunch together, so a big thanks to the staff team. Go and visit and you won’t be disappointed.

This pub is great. The food is good and the staff are really wonderful: friendly and attentive. Last time we were looked after by Katy who was a star!

Good food and exceptional service The meal was delicious and the service was exceptional. Ela was hard working and particularly attentive to our needs. She is a credit to your establishment

we visit every 3 months as a group of friends, steve and his team always look after us well, its well organised and the food is always fantastic. this time around i had squid and bangers and mash and it was very good. i have visited a few times with my wifr normally on a sunday and find the roast dinners to be very good. it really is good to have such a great pub close by. shout out to simon who is always speedy on the bar. this time helped out by steve.

Got told we had to have booked and they didn't have a table, then some people just walked in and given a table and they hadn't book either, Staff very rude, They looked down their noses at us, they gave me the feeling that I couldn't afford to be there... my advise don't judge someone by their looks... then we got told it was card only.. at that point we left... CASH IS KING

Popped in for an impromptu lunch, to find the place busy. We were met by lovely staff, so we decided to stay for a drink and crisps. The staff then came to us and said they could squeeze us in, and we weren't disappointed. Great food, great service and a wonderful experience. We will definitely come back, and also bring people with us next time. Thank you The Dog House.

Steve was a little too stressed out to make this the best experience.

Great place to stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the food excellent especially the freshly cooked breakfast. Simon was a star and provided my colleague and I with first class service. Thoroughly recommended.

It is more like a traditional pub & restaurant with some rooms, but a very nice place with an extremely polite service-team. I did enjoy the stay there more than in the big common hotels I was used to. The food was very good.

Our room was comfortable and clean, the meals were served hot, well presented and tasty. There's a good choice of drinks and a very competitive wine list. The staff were helpful, friendly and attentive. We hope to visit the Dog House again in the future.

Great service by Ella, Food was lovely and came out rather quickly. Every time we come here it’s always great. Would defo recommend.

With my family we stayed for one night. The staff was very welcoming and the food was delicious, the rooms were also very comfortable. We had a very good stay.

Friendly staff, very efficient. Ela, our waitress was really great. Food was good. We will definitely come back. Want to try the Sunday roast.

Visited this lovely pub on Thursday 11th had a nice meal and the staff are friendly and helpful. ELA is a real nice polite waitress. Viv@Ady

Ela was a wonderful, attentive and helpful host. We had a really nice time and she was a brilliant host. Lovely meal and thanks Ela!

Great breakfasts, Andrew the perfect host and Aaron in the kitchen cooked up a storm. Lots of choice, but Farmer's Breakfast voted favourite.

Simon was an excellent host; attentive, friendly and nothing too much trouble. We had a delicious meal and the team were brilliant.

I was served by Ella and Ellie and the service was great, and the food was really nice. I will be recommending to my family.

We had dinner Sunday 23rd june after looking for a nice place to eat. We are not from the area but were staying with friends and wanted a bite to eat before heading home. We were served by a lovely, bubbly young lady called Ella. The food was great and quick (but not "too" quick), we loved the atmosphere of the place and while it was busy it didn't feel too crowded. Ella was great at recommending choices from the menu for us and was very attentive throughout. The facilities were clean and the garden was lovely. We will return when we come back next year. Thanks.

My family and I visited the Dog House last weekend for Father’s Day. We were served by Ellie, who provided a 5 star customer service and was attentive, friendly and polite throughout our visit. We all had a 3 course set menu which was amazing..generous portions! I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Felt very welcomed, food was lovely, waitress (Ella) was very kind. I 100% recommend, environment was friendly and spacious. 👍👍👍👍👍

We live locally and keep giving the Doghouse a go in the hope its a better experience but always leave let down. Glorious evening yet you cant eat outside so we ordered at the bar (which was initially ordered wrong) and were asked to keep popping in to see if the food was ready so we could be placed inside. When the food was ready we were asked to sit near to where two staff were sat on the floor sorting out glasses when the whole restaurant was empty. Food arrived and was missing part of the main so we waited for that to arrive. We ate, got up to leave and walked passed a number of staff who didnt breakaway from their chat and left. We just never feel special or at the least feel a valued customer. Sorry but with other places locally must more attentive i doubt we'll be back.

Went for our 20th wedding anniversary. Service and food were amazing. Staff were very attentive and to top it all off they gave us an anniversary card. Highly recommend and will be going back again!

Was a bit disappointed when we went on Farther’s day. The pub it self is nice, great gardens for kids to run around in. The service was good but the food was very budget. Frozen roast potatoes and not quality ones at that, was really disappointing when you are looking forward to Sunday roast at a pub!

Typical rural cottage in the middle of the English countryside not even half an hour from Oxford. Dinner and breakfast in the hotel's pub are also excellent. Highly recommended

Really enjoyed staying at the Dog House and made to feel really welcome. Big thanks to everyone there especially Simon and Patty for they’re hospitality and all round friendliness!

Slow service on both occasions we visited across 2 weeks, though the staff were kind about this and knocked the puddings off the meal cost. Don’t order the grilled sea bass (£17.49) as the portion was smaller than the kids meals. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Staff very friendly and accommodating , Andrew very welcoming at breakfast. James the chef provided lovely meals with fresh ingredients. Would recommend.

Pleasant staff, good food, good rooms

We’re locals (Abingdon) and have been here a few times. We went there on bank holiday Monday for a few drinks and bar snacks, the staff were really kind, and service was great. We’ve got a two year old that the bar staff engaged with and chatted to as she walked around the bar area. The atmosphere is really good. Without asking, the gentleman who was behind the bar brought over strawberries, raspberries and colouring activities - great guy. Highly recommend visiting.

Food was frozen and bland. Atmosphere was good and staff were nice but don’t come for a pub lunch.

Lovely, welcoming pub where we had lunch . It was very accommodating for my small grandchildren and the food was excellent. Did not use the hotel so cannot comment but I imagine it would have been just as welcoming

Lovely place, nice location out the way from the main hustle and bustle to give it more of a homely rustic feel. Personally much better than the chains who don't really care all that much about your experience. Super friendly Andrew really looked after the patrons at breakfast. It was clear Andrew really cares and he could teach people a lot about what good customer service looks like! Chef James did an excellent job with the cooked breakfast. It was obvious they use fresh quality ingredients. I only wish I wasn't watching my weight and could have eaten more!! Definitely recommend if you are looking to stay in the area.

Andrew was an exceptional host, and James a superb chef.

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time, and service from Lina and Shannon was top quality.

Wonderful experience! Andrew and James did a great job on our breakfast, the service was amazing! And the room was nice and clean.

Warm friendly welcome. Comfortable rooms. Thank you Andrew/ James for a great breakfast.

One Night stay from a day out which was located nearby, room seemed substantial enough, although bed was a little uncomfortable, woke up with sore neck, breakfast service was fast and very nice, our waiter was very friendly and welcoming (staff were Andrew and Steve).

The staff was so friendly and super helpful bringing us our son’s birthday cake when we needed it and making us feel like nothing was a problem. Shannon and Ella were fab! Thank you

We stayed at this hotel because of its location to places we wanted to visit. Steve and his team were very welcoming and helpful for the duration of our stay. The breakfasts was excellent, we opted for full English which was delicious and plentiful. There was also a choice of cereals, fruit, yogurts and pastries. The rooms were comfortable and in keeping with the building and were very clean and refreshed daily. The evening meals were very nice with a good choice and also a specials board and also a good selection of drinks. We would definitely return to this hotel again when visiting the area.

Stopped here on way home from working near this location. We got to the bar which was not to busy, there was a few people there after a funeral for a wake. The person behind the bar refused to serve us as there was a wake on, even though nobody was at the bar. Wouldn't have friends go here even for my wake, absolutely the worst and rudest staff I have ever come across. Avoid like the covid Jab.

A. Very enjoyable afternoon. The staff were very helpful. many thanks to the manager.(Blue light card discount) being this was Good Friday. food and drink was excellent.👌

We arrived on Sunday 17th March, for Our Anniversary, we were welcomed by a Lovely Lady , given our room key and booked a table for Dinner… as the food smelt delicious!. It didn’t Disappoint either!. The next morning we went down for Breakfast and we were welcomed by “ Andrew”, His Service was Top Notch !, as was Our breakfast , cooked by “James” The Chef, we really enjoyed Our relaxing break and would Highly Recommended this Hotel .

Visited today for lunch and found it excellent. Very good service, prompt delivery of food from friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble. Prices were much lower than many other pubs nearby. Two courses each for two people, plus drinks, £47! Payment was accepted by card or cash. Service charge not included but we were advised that a tip could be added on my card payment, which I did. Used the accessible toilet which was spotless with all requirements for disabled and baby changing facilities. We'll be going again!!

Amazing service for mothers day! Food was delicious. The perfect amount of time in-between the 3 courses. Amazing atmosphere. Happy and so helpful staff. Well done to Steve Sammy & team. Will definitely be back.

Went to the Doghouse today to celebrate Mothers Day with the 3 course special menu. There was 11 of us and I must say that I was really impressed from start to finish. Staff so friendly and helpful and table set beautifully. All 2 courses for the 11 of us came out hot and were delicious. The puddings were presented so well and not a crumb was left. Would definitely recommend and cant thank Sammy and Steve enough for making it a lovely Mothers day for all.

Excellent food, delicious. Great personal service. I shared a really special Mothers Day with my family. Cannot recommend this pub highly enough. Credit to Steve, Sammy and staff. They are so attentive. Can't wait for our next celebration there.

Had a lovely lunch today, myself and 2 friends, one in a wheelchair. Very good wheelchair access and plenty of space around tables. Small but good gluten free menu for me, but good well priced menu for the others. Lovely small desert choice with our coffee. With very pleasant staff, all in all a very happy experience.

Had an early Mother’s Day lunch today for 4 people , it was all of ours first visit and we were very pleasantly surprised Although the staff were dealing with a large group of diners , we did not feel overlooked at all Our waitress was attentive and friendly and informed us with an apology about a slight delay in our meals coming from the kitchen due to the large party , we were more than happy to sit & chat and it wasn’t a issue Our food arrived & it was delicious, fresh and hot and to our minds very good value Our first experience was an enjoyable one , we felt welcomed and valued , we will definitely be returning, thank you all of the lunch time team

Great food and service - we came for dinner and we had a lovely time- sue and lina were both fantastic- will be back soon! Thanks

I stayed over for one night, and was very impressed. The rooms were fine; the bar and restaurant were welcoming; the food and beverage were perfectly good; but the staff were exceptional - friendly and efficient, the perfect combination. As for location, it's an old Coaching House, so it's right out on Frilford Heath on the main road, several miles away from the next nearest venues. But anyone staying there wouldn't head out, they'd stay in for dinner .... and they'd enjoy it!

Stayed for two nights on route from Devon to a funeral near Aylesbury . From the moment we arrived we knew we had chosen the ideal place to stay. The staff were tremendous and so welcoming and thanks to the chef the food was brilliant. If any of our relations decide to die within 50 miles of Abingdon then we will be back.!

Family meet up and fabulous lunch. We even brought our dog! The food was absolutely perfect, and the service first class! There were even treats for the dog! We’ll be back. Thank you.