BITE user comments - oxfordjake
Comments by oxfordjake
The Merrie Lion, Fenny Compton
Since reopening this I think is now the best pub for miles around, and believe me we've tried many. Have been for lunch twice - lunch menu has quality sandwiches and hot meals for £5, though meal prices have to go up a bit now due to increasing food prices on the world market.
The owners and staff are very friendly in the right sort of, non-intrusive, way. The kitchen is in the converted barn with the chef(s) on full view from the car park. Not just that, but you know you're going to get a good meal when you're table-served by the chef himself with a proud smile on his face :)))
10/10
Will try the evening menu soon, will post again if anything affects the 10/10 rating.
Congratulations to the owners for saving it from being converted into flats/offices. Long live the village pub!
28 Jan 2013 01:56
Two of the bouncers are really nice and have a great sense of humour. One is a complete ignorant t**t. See if you can spot the difference...
5 Sep 2009 00:47
For years Irish folk bands from across the region played here. Now no more - the new ownership have canned that, without even bothering trying a listing in Nightshift. Shame on you, you have killed an era.
I hope the bands that used to play here find other venue(s) in Oxford.
As for the pub, I wouldn't set foot in it now.
0/10
22 Jan 2009 07:00
My rating is based on Friday and Saturday nights when they have a live Irish (or Irish-style) band playing. The music is always good and it's not too crowded despite free entry. Occasionally someone from the audience is invited for a cameo appearance. If The Goats are playing it is highly recommended - they give out 'hymn books' and tambourines for full audience participation.
It has recently changed ownership. The new management have promised to keep the music nights going, and have just *reduced* the prices.
When there's no music, it's a nice place to go for a quiet drink, and I definitely agree with DuchyBoy - much better then most of the tat of Park End St and George St.
10/10
15 Nov 2008 20:54
The Merrie Lion, Fenny Compton
PS. They also have a 'Fenny' ale which is rather nice and I could drink all night ;)
28 Jan 2013 01:58