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survey result

Summary

£56
   ££
2
Average
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The beautiful roof terrace of the Ashmolean Museum” makes a “great location” for an “excellent afternoon tea” – with a glass-fronted indoor area for winter use and an open-air lounging space and bar in the summer. More generally though, it’s “a pity the food is overpriced and doesn’t live up to the setting”.

Summary

£53
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “stunning rooftop location” makes this museum restaurant with above-average cooking a popular spot for lunch and afternoon tea in the middle of Oxford. An open-air cocktail bar with deckchairs attracts a “buzzy crowd” of locals as well as students and tourists in summer.

Summary

£54
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A lovely spot to enjoy rooftop views of Oxford” – this better-than-average venue on the top floor of the museum has a “competent but limited menu that’s good if rather pricey”, and also serves afternoon teas. It opens out into a rooftop cocktail bar with deckchairs in the summer, but gets crowded in all seasons – so make sure you book to avoid being shunted into the basement refectory.

Summary

£54
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A lovely spot to enjoy rooftop views of Oxford” – this better-than-average venue on the top floor of the museum has a “competent but limited menu that’s good if rather pricey”, and also serves afternoon teas. It opens out into a rooftop cocktail bar with deckchairs in the summer, but gets crowded in all seasons – so make sure you book to avoid being shunted into the basement refectory.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
18
No dress code
100

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£7.50 £16.00 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £2.30
Extras  
Bread £3.50
Service 12.50%
Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑4 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑4 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑4 pm
Thursday12 pm‑4 pm
Friday12 pm‑4 pm
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 pm

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