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Napier's @ Oxford Thames, Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire

Napier's @ Oxford Thames

4.4
4.4
39 Reviews
£41 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for scenic views
Our restaurant, Napier’s, is inspired by modern French dining, with a focus on the best produce Oxfordshire has to offer.

The menu changes with the seasons and you’ll also find a wine list that wanders across the globe, along with a selection of beers, spirits and cocktails.

Napier’s is the perfect setting for a special occasion, with views out onto our beautiful grounds and across to the River Thames.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 334444
  • Website
    http://www.oxfordthameshotel.co.uk/dining/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ciprian Dumitrache
  • Catering
    For more information please call us on +44 (0)1865 334444 or email oxfordthames.events@ihg.com
  • Location
    Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX
  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford
  • Cross Street
    Church Road and Henley Road
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    16-minute drive from Culham Station, 15-minute drive from Oxford Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

49 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for my boyfriend’s birthday and the staff made it very special with a bottle of free bottle Prosecco.. the service was fabulous as was the food, which was presented beautifully.
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience in Napiers . Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue to improve. We look forward to serving you again soon! Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  2. Julian

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely hotel restaurant, where the food was very good, the service amazing, and a lovely relaxed ambience.
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Julian , Thank you for your feedback . We’re delighted to know that you loved the experience in our restaurant and we cant wait to see you again in the near future . Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  3. Charles

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice service by Tom, excellent food interesting dishes!
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Charles , Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We will use your feedback to make sure we will improve our service for the future and we are looking forward to host you in Napiers restaurant again. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  4. Joanne

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The website seems to be out of date, it suggests fine dining with seasonal produce but upon arrival we were met with the ‘all day’ menu which, whilst very nice, wasn’t the reason we booked this hotel. The food was very nice but ‘pub grub’ with one or two exceptions. Two choices of dessert, crumble or sticky toffee pudding. Expected a dining experience as the website mentions duck, blue cheese soufflé etc but sadly it didn’t deliver what we thought we had booked.
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on December 12, 2024
    Hello Joanne, We apologies for the inconvenience. The process of updating our website is a bit slow . We will use your feedback in a constructive way . Thank you Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444

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  5. Maria Alejandra

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service and delicious food! As well as great selection of wines

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  6. Mark

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very welcoming. Staff knew it was a special occasion and kindly gave us a complimentary glass of fizz. Duck and venison were amazing.

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  7. Marian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing, well presented best dinner for a long time could not fault
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on September 27, 2024
    Hello Marian , Thank you for your positive feedback . We are happy to know that you had a pleasant experience in Napiers and we can't wait to have you back in the near future. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food itself was very nice. For such an expensive restaurant, the ambience is lacking. It's the same room where the hotel serves breakfast and that's exactly what it feels like; would be nicer with dimmer lighting and maybe a candle on the table. The cutlery is cheap and not in great condition. Service was average, the bread rolls arrived after our starters, and I was not provided with a steak knife for my venison. If all you care about is good food then come here, but if you're after an "experience" or something romantic, I would look elsewhere.
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on July 31, 2024
    Hello , Thank your for your feedback. We will use it in a constructive manner in improving our standards . We're deeply sorry for your experience. We know we did not meet your expectations, and we're committed to making things right if you decide to give us another chance in the near future . Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

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    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice experience. Seasonal menu, artfully prepared and expertly served. What a local gem for Oxford
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on July 31, 2024
    Hello , Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our ambiance and cuisine. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were a party of two adults and a teenager, celebrating a birthday. We live locally and hadn't ever tried this restaurant for as long as we had lived in the area. The booking process was smooth and painless. When we arrived, we were shown to our table and sort of left to it for a little while (albeit by a very kind and friendly waitress). There was three main menus on the table (one for each place setting) and one wine list/drinks menu. The menus looked a little bit crumpled and slightly worse for wear. We had to keep passing the drinks menu between us to work out what we wanted to drink. After quite a while, the waitress asked us if we were ready to order. We had to ask if it was okay to first take our drinks order while we decided on food. We had only manged to choose our drinks and select some starters so proceeded to place that order. We then saw food coming to other tables that wasn't on the menus we had. When we asked the waitress about it, she said it was a set menu. We asked if we could take a look at the set menus. They then proceeded to go find us some - cue another 10 minute wait. We thought we might want to order some items from the set menu but then were told we had already ordered starters from the main menu but they would ask if it was possible (!). We stuck with our order to save complicating things too much. Soon, our starters arrived with a flourish, but still no drinks. We had to remind a waitress passing by about our drinks. Then two drinks arrived, and the third we were told there was no draft IPA as ordered but we could have a can. Long story short, we were halfway through our starter when the drinks arrived. The theme continued throughout the meal - our second order of drinks arrived when we had nearly finished our mains. So, in summary, very good food but not incredible, friendly service but not attentive, very business-hotel ambience, and quite high prices with a 13% service charge. All in all, it'll be a while before we go back.
    Napier's @ Oxford ThamesResponded on June 27, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for your feedback . I apologies for your unpleasant experience in Napiers and we will use your feedback in a constructive manner for improving our service . I will be very happy if in the near future you will decide to give us another change and I will personally make sure your experience will be perfect. Mihai Serbuta Food & Beverage Operations Manager ____ voco™ | Oxford Thames Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX4 4GX Oxford Thames: +44 (0) 1865 334444

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Napier's @ Oxford Thames is rated 4.4 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Napier's @ Oxford Thames

Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxfordshire OX4 4GX

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Church Road and Henley Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    16-minute drive from Culham Station, 15-minute drive from Oxford Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ciprian Dumitrache
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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