Busy pub on a Thursday night. sat at the bar as the only seat available. I don't like doing this as it stops people getting served. Turn right as you go in is the best advice, as there is more room. Only had 1 pint as i wanted food and they only serve it at lunchtimes. Palmers Best Bitter, £3.00 and was very good.Packed out - partly because there's nowhere to drink outside - but deservedly so. The pub's in good condition, even (especially) the loos, and there are plenty of ales to choose from - some at each end of the bar.The Old Peculier was in tip-top form in here the other day and I had to have another just to be sure!! The front bar is a bit nondescript, but then you go through to the back areas and it feels like a whole different pub, sadly with the furthest area being the best place to sit marred by a massive waft of the loos. Between us we tried quite a few of the offerings and found them all to be in good condition. The food was over-priced for what it was. Having said that, the ploughman's lunches were good and for once I feel I actually made the best choice.

A first visit for me last week - and one I shall be repeating when next in Banbury. Proper old fashioned pub with a very agreeable atmosphere. I noted five different Hook Norton ales on hand pump, had two pints of Old Hooky which was in tip-top condition. I also heard other customers saying that the various other beers were of similar quality. Food-wise, I opted for the 'Reine Deer Special' which was listed as being ham, home-made bubble & squeak, baked beans and a fried egg. I requested the egg to be omitted owing to an allergy, and was pleasantly surprised to be offered extra ham instead. The food was of an equal standard to the beer and everything was reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and I was made to feel welcome. Recommended.The photo above is NOT the Reindeer.
It is the pub that was the Flyer but is now called the Old Actioneer.
A revisit for me last Saturday and still an exelent pub.
My pint of Old Hooky was 20p more than I paid 2 and a half years ago and very nice it was too.
GBG 2015.

Tried this puib again (early this time) and had a pint of HSB. It was outstanding. Very nice little pub with lots of character. It would have been perfect if it wasn't for the rather annoying idiot talking to his wife about flying a plane at the weekend for his daughter and his 'days at Oxford'!!! 8/10 from me.This place claims to be the oldest pub in Oxford (est. 1242) – it is also one of the most expensive ! [ £4 a pint ] Sells a range of Fullers beers, plus a “guest” or two. However, on the two occasions I’ve been there, 12 months apart, the guest has been the same ! [ Shotover Oxford Prospect ] Food is available, but not sampled.

The actual pub is tiny, but it has expanded with an outdoor drinking area going a long way down the side of an adjacent street. I’m not sure why anyone would choose to sit there, as the whole point of the pub is it’s antiquity. Also, the “tie room” of course. This has to be seen to be believed, and is a real eye-opener the first time you visit, but the novelty soon wears off.

6/10 – pretty much a tourist ripoff.

Not the biggest pub in the world but has some character. Hidden down a side street near to Christ Church college. Was going to try a local real ale but the pub was so bury with American tourists I decided to move on. Will visit again though!!

Still a great pub. Shame it isn't one of the Oxford pubs of the year. Super beer and food. Tucked away in an alley by Tesco local, we circled this pub before we found it. It was worth the effort.

A varied clientele and relaxed atmosphere was a promising feel when we entered. The friendly barstaff were fantastic.

We stayed for at least 4 pints.

Highly recommended.Surprisingly quiet on a Friday lunchtime, but then there are a lot of other pubs close by. Very attentive and friendly staff and a good range of beers.

Double-sized Spoons, pleasant outdoor area, all the usual suspects beer and cider-wise, dirt cheap food and drink by Henley standards, what's not to like? Well, my main gripe is the staff who seem to either be trainees on their first day (not a problem, but on a busy Summer weekend?) or are utterly dis-interested in serving anyone.

We stayed here, rooms good value and if you've been here before you know to either bring your headphones or embrace the noise by staying in the bar until 1.00AM.

Today 5th August I went and had Breakfast at the Catherine wheel and Lucie surved me and i Sat at Table 89 and i had Ice Cream sunday with Chocolate and a Large pepsi and i watched BBC news and Lucie surveing people while i was eating my Breakfast and the Catherine wheel is a very big Pub with lots of Tables to Choose from and you can even sit outside when its nice and sunny will be going back.Today 16th July I went and had Breakfast at the Catherine wheel in Henley-on-Thames and Jess surved me and i had Ice Cream sunday with Strawberrys and Bananas
and a Large Pepsi and i sat at Table 12 and i watched Jess surveing people and the Catherine wheel is a very big pub with lots of Tables to choose from and you can even sit outside when its nice and hot and sunny will be going back.

I was pleased to have a pint or two the other day at "The Chandlers". They have done a lot work inside, it took me some time to work out my way around.

I had a warm welcome no one I remember from the past. If I lived ion the village I would enjoy a drink or two and maybe even more.

A lot of food on the go.

Nick S Phillips
Birmingham.I was pleased to have a pint or two the other day at "The Chandlers". They have done a lot work inside, it took me some time to work out my way around.

I had a warm welcome no one I remember from the past. If I lived ion the village I would enjoy a drink or two and maybe even more.

A lot of food on the go.

Nick S Phillips
Birmingham.I was pleased to have a pint or two the other day at "The Chandlers". They have done a lot work inside, it took me some time to work out my way around.

I had a warm welcome no one I remember from the past. If I lived ion the village I would enjoy a drink or two and maybe even more.

A lot of food on the go.

Nick S Phillips
Birmingham.