The Flowing Well

4.4

1299 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Dog-friendly

The Flowing Well is a cracking pub in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Sunningwell.
It has been sympathetically refurbished adding warmth and colour to give a welcoming relaxed feel. We'd like you to think of it as home from home. After all it is the pub of a thousand locals. You can be one of them!

We serve good honest food, as seasonal and local as possible. We don't skimp on quality, freshness or flavour. Our selection of burgers is legendary. Our pies are phenomenal and our British tapas are on everybody's lips!

We will serve you well at The Well.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
01865 735846
Website
http://www.flowingwellabingdon.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
James Brooks
Private party facilities
All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome

Location
Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB
Neighbourhood
Abingdon
Parking details
We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
Public transit
Bus stop 50 yards away.
Entertainment
Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day£7.00
Served with homemade bread V, GSA
Homemade Bread & Oil£4.00
A selection of homemade bread VE, GSA
Halloumi Chips£8.00
Served with sweet chilli sauce V, GS
Sumac Vegetables£6.00
Sumac roasted vegetables & toasted seeds VE, GS
Marinated Olives£5.00
VE, GS
Glazed Chipolatas£8.00
Honey & mustard glaze
Masala Fries£6.00
Served with garlic mayonnaise VE, GS
Salmon Croquettes£8.00
Hot smoked salmon croquettes served with saffron aioli GSA
Cheese & N’duja Bake£9.00
Served with homemade bread GSA
Mushroom Bruschetta£8.00
Creamed wild mushrooms, truffle oil & salad V, GSA

Main Courses

Traditional Fish & Chips
Catch of the day served with chips & tartar sauce. Skin on for extra flavour GSA
- Small£12.00
- Large£18.00
Pie of the Day£20.00
Served with chips or mash, mushy peas or creamed cabbage & bacon with gravy on the side
Beef Featherblade£19.00
Slow cooked beef featherblade, served with mashed potato, roasted carrot, red wine jus and crispy onions GSA
Smoked Haddock Mornay£18.00
Smoked haddock fillet, served with a potato cake, sauteed spinach and cheese sauce GS
Roasted Vegetables£14.00
Roasted vegetables with whipped feta, sumac & paprika butter served with rocket and toasted seeds V GS
Butchers Cut Bavette Steak£23.00
Cooked medium rare, topped with garlic butter, served with creamed cabbage & bacon, chips and onion rings GSA
- Peppercorn sauce£2.50
- Blue cheese sauce£2.50

To Share

Butcher’s Cut Bavette
Butcher’s cut bavette steak cooked medium rare and topped with garlic butter. Served with creamed cabbage & bacon, onion rings & chips GSA
- 2 people£48.00
- 3 people£70.00
- 4 people£90.00

Burgers

The Classic Burger£17.00
Hand pressed steak patty, cheddar cheese, maple bacon, house burger sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, chips, toasted bun GSA
The Dirty One£18.00
Hand pressed steak patty, mac & cheese, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, chips, toasted bun
The Chicken One£18.00
Crispy chicken, cheddar cheese, chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato, chips, toasted bun GSA
The Veggie One£15.00
Spicy black bean burger, lime mayo, lettuce, tomato, chips, toasted bun V, GSA (vegan on request)

Stone Baked Pizzas

Margherita£11.00
Mozzarella, basil, our tomato sauce V, GSA (vegan on request)
Spicy Meat£16.00
Chorizo, pepperoni, mozzarella, our tomato sauce, jalapenos GSA
Mushroom£14.00
Wild mushrooms, parmesan, truffle oil, rocket GSA
6" Garlic Pizza Bread£5.00
V, GSA, (VE on request)
- Add our tomato sauce£1.00
- Add mozzarella£1.00

Kids Meals

Homemade Fish Fingers£9.00
Served with chips & garden peas GSA
Cheeseburger & Chips£8.00
Steak patty, cheddar cheese, toasted bun GSA
Margherita Pizza£7.00
Mozzarella, our tomato sauce V, GSA (vegan on request)
- Add pepperoni£1.00
Mac & Cheese£7.00
Served with garlic bread V
Bangers & Mash£9.00
Sausages, mashed potato, garden peas & gravy

Sides

Seasoned Chips£5.00
VE, GS
Sweet Potato Fries£6.00
VE, GS
Cheesy Chips£6.00
V, GS
House Salad£4.00
VE, GS
Onion Rings£5.00
VE, GSA
Creamed Cabbage & Bacon£6.00
GS

What 1,299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Flowing Well delights with "super food," a "lovely atmosphere," and "excellent service." Guests praise the "friendly staff" and a varied menu with standout dishes like the steak platter. Dog-friendly and featuring a cozy atmosphere, it remains a "favorite pub" with delicious meals and "great value for money."

1,299 Reviews

R
Russ
Oxford2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambience, with a quiet but warm atmosphere. Staff were outstanding - very courteous and always around when needed. Menu is not particularly broad, but there is enough choice for most.
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Val
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant all round - couldn’t fault The Flowing Well. Please continue with the veggie choices. A veggie pie would have been nice as an option also
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Martin
Bath3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super choice of food and drink on offer. Portion sizes are really good with perfect service. Friendly and attentive staff. Super dog friendly too. Thoroughly recommend The Flowing Well. One of our favourite places to eat 👍
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Shane
Oxford3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful sunny day eating outside perfect catchup with family
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Ryan
London1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We've visited The Flowing Well several times over the years and have always have good food, sadly today this was not the case. My wife had an burnt burger in a very cheap bun that fell apart. I had the Pie where the pastry case was so hard I wasn't able to eat it. Hopefully today was just a blip.
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, Swift service by staff and nice atmosphere.
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Kirsty
Oxford2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited for my son’s birthday there was 7 of us we absolutely loved the steak platter it was amazing and you get so much! My son had a chicken burger which he said was delicious. I would 100% recommend this place to eat it’s our second visit in 3 weeks and we will certainly be back again soon. The staff are lovely and very welcoming.
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Ricky
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food,reasonably priced,great service,lovely old pub in a beautiful village.
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Liz
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Flowing Well is a favourite of ours. The food is always good, the staff are wonderful and it has a lovely atmosphere.
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Claire
Oxford4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service and recommend steak platter the added cabbage and bacon is a nice added extra hope that stays on the menu
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FAQs

The Flowing Well offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 735846.

The Flowing Well is rated 4.4 stars by 1299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Abingdon
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Tapas / Small Plates, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have parking for up to 100 cars<br />
Public transit
Bus stop 50 yards away.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
James Brooks
Entertainment
Occasional acoustic entertainment & quiz nights
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.flowingwellabingdon.co.uk/
Phone number
01865 735846
Private party facilities
All dining areas have been refurbished to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a rustic country feel. All our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order using the best locally sourced produce. Restaurant provides disabled access, toilets and baby changing unit. Bookings of all sizes welcome

The Flowing Well

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Court Garden Room

Custom inquiry

Margherita

Mushroom

The Veggie One

Tapas & Light Bites

Soup of the Day£7.00

Homemade Bread & Oil£4.00

Halloumi Chips£8.00

Sumac Vegetables£6.00

Marinated Olives£5.00

Glazed Chipolatas£8.00

Masala Fries£6.00

Salmon Croquettes£8.00

Cheese & N’duja Bake£9.00

Mushroom Bruschetta£8.00

Main Courses

Traditional Fish & Chips

Pie of the Day£20.00

Beef Featherblade£19.00

Smoked Haddock Mornay£18.00

Roasted Vegetables£14.00

Butchers Cut Bavette Steak£23.00

To Share

Butcher’s Cut Bavette

Burgers

The Classic Burger£17.00

The Dirty One£18.00

The Chicken One£18.00

The Veggie One£15.00

Stone Baked Pizzas

Margherita£11.00

Spicy Meat£16.00

Mushroom£14.00

6" Garlic Pizza Bread£5.00

Kids Meals

Homemade Fish Fingers£9.00

Cheeseburger & Chips£8.00

Margherita Pizza£7.00

Mac & Cheese£7.00

Bangers & Mash£9.00

Sides

Seasoned Chips£5.00

Sweet Potato Fries£6.00

Cheesy Chips£6.00

House Salad£4.00

Onion Rings£5.00

Creamed Cabbage & Bacon£6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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