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The Flowing Well, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

The Flowing Well

4.4
4.4
1288 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 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

Menu

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What 1,288 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Flowing Well is a charming country pub known for its "super venue, super food and super service." With a lovely garden, it offers a relaxed atmosphere and "excellent" pub classics, including the famous steak platter. While the menu may be limited, the friendly staff and "delicious home-cooked food" ensure a delightful dining experience. Ideal for families, it boasts a great selection for smaller appetites and vegetarians. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,288 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas themed specials. Will definitely be back in the future.

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  2. Nicola

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, excellent service. Really lovely pub, with relaxed and excellent dining. Food was fab, thank you so much. We will be back.

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  3. Louise

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, generous portions but took a long time to arrive! Service generally was slow which was surprising as pub was not very busy and we were seated close to the coffee machine, which was very noisy. All in all, okay but not outstanding.

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  4. Emma

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 2nd time we have been here and the food and service was exceptional. The food was hot and even though it was a Sunday and quite busy we did not wait ages for our food. Will certainly go there again

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  5. david

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gastro style food pub. Food was very tasty. Great quality and lovely feel inside. Only thing I would say were portion sizes were not massive but will definitely be back as the quality out weighs that. Lovely find !

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  6. Carola

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pleasant meal at The Flowing Well, which was beautifully set and the perfect location to meet with a friend.

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  7. Goldie

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu wasn't that flexible for lunch options. However excellent service to accommodate an allergy from the chef and staff. Large open space, plenty of parking, quiet and good ambience.

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  8. Tim

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all very good , but the cherry pavlova was just to sweet. No real flavour , just sugar . Main course of Roast Beef was very nice . Staff very friendly. Overall very good , but they need to look at the Pavlova.

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  9. James

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite local places for great food and drink! Always have some good options on the menu and plenty for VE,GF,DF etc... As it was the 2 of us on a Saturday evening we had a lovely table by the window, I had the beef feather blade and it was exceptional!

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  10. Tina

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely top tier meal and service today. Everyone had a fantastic time. Cannot recommend the Flowing well more! Amazing!!

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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 1288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Flowing Well

Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RB

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Abingdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 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
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