Parsonage Grill

Name: Parsonage Grill
Address: 1 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX2 6NN
Telephone: 01865 292305
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2161 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

1 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6NN

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2 people

23 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Founded in 1989 by Jeremy Mogford, Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5 star 17th century Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.

Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, the Parsonage Grill and its private dining space, the ‘Pike Room’, displays a carefully curated collection of eclectic oil paintings, original stone fireplaces, leaded light windows and a Bloomsbury club ambience throughout. Outside, inspired by the legendary Jardin Majorelle, created by Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, a beautiful walled terrace sits dappled in the sun. This newly revitalised space seamlessly blends traditional British elegance with the vibrant energy of North Africa.

The Parsonage Grill team take pride in creating classic British dishes with a modern, light touch, and are open every day of the year to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea, British
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 14:30–16:30 Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
Phone number
01865 292305
Website
http://www.parsonagegrill.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alessandro Tufansico
Catering
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner; Vegan dishes are options included on our menu
Private party facilities
Tucked within the Old Parsonage Hotel on Oxford’s Banbury Road, Parsonage Grill is every bit a bohemian haven. With a stylish dining room and secluded outdoor terrace, the restaurant’s renowned for its intimate, clubby atmosphere and classic British dishes.
Private party contact
Events Team: 01865 521111

Location
1 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6NN
Area
Oxford
Parking details
‘Accessible’ parking may be reserved in advance by calling reception. Free 2 hour parking on nearby Bevington Road (pass the Parsonage on the left headed towards Summertown, next left turn off Banbury Road).
Public transit
Nearest bus stop opposite Keble Road
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea at the Parsonage Grill
Multiple dates available
A renowned Oxford institution, the Parsonage Grill provides a truly traditional setting in which to take afternoon tea. The stylish dining room retains an intimate and clubby feel, with its stunning original portraits and roaring log fire. The best home-made scones, fruity jam & clotted cream, freshly prepared sandwiches & indulgent little cakes…

Private dining

What 2,161 people are saying

Parsonage Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford
Best Ambience
Oxford
Great for fine wines
Oxford
Romantic
Oxford
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Parsonage Grill offers a delightful dining experience, praised for its "great food and great music" and "outstanding atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "warm service" and "superb food," with standout dishes like the chicken liver with foie gras and rabbit and tarragon pie. While some find it "pricey," the restaurant is a "wonderful place for special occasions" offering a "cozy, elegant setting."

2,161 Reviews

J
Joey
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff is so friendly and do a great job. The food was delicious. What a lovely place
Parsonage GrillResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your lovely review, the team will be so delighted to read it. I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Geoff VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and friendly service - lovely family treat!
Parsonage GrillResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. I hope to see you again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Leigh VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Old Parsonage is my must-do, go-to place for tea when I’m in Oxford. Always a treat.
Parsonage GrillResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review about our afternoon tea! I am so delighted you enjoyed your tea with us and I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Joey
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff was very nice especially the bar tender. The food was excellent.
Parsonage GrillResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit and I hope that you will return again soon! -Sam, General Manager
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Daniel
London1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a busy evening and we had expected a more formal setting but actually the musicians were creating a wonderful atmosphere and we quickly settled to a very special evening. Great food and great music! Thank you!!
Parsonage GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review! I am so delighted you enjoyed our Wednesday evening Jazz duo. I hope you will be back again soon! -Sam, General Manager
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Alan VIP
Surrey34 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Eaten here on a number of occasions and the food and service remain consistently good I now find the prices getting high. I also note that where we sat the tables are too close for real comfort
Parsonage GrillResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your kind comments and feedback, I will be sure to let the team know you enjoyed the food and service. Hope to see you again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Nicholas
Oxford4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A calm and civilised dining venue just off St Giles. The perfect choice for a pre-dinner martini followed by locally produced food, expertly cooked. A favourite of mine and quiet enough to converse without the need to raise one's voice.
Parsonage GrillResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so delighted you enjoyed a martini and dinner with us, I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Kathleen VIP
Los Angeles90 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our first dinner evening so much we decided to visit again. It was as wonderful as our first experience. The atmosphere, service, and food all outstanding. We are considering staying there the next time we visit. Highly recommended!
Parsonage GrillResponded on 10 April 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! I am so delighted that you had two fantastic experiences with us whilst visiting Oxford! I am so pleased that you would consider staying with us, and please don't hesitate to reach out directly when that time comes. -Sam, General Manager
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Sam
Oxford1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another memorable evening at the Old Parsonage. We love the decor and the attention to detail. A very special place for us
Parsonage GrillResponded on 10 April 2025
Thank you for your lovely review regarding your evening at Parsonage Grill. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed the decor, and I hope you will return again soon. -Sam, General Manager
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Kathleen VIP
Los Angeles90 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great.. lovely evening. Ambience, food and service outstanding .,
Parsonage GrillResponded on 6 April 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed all aspects of your visit and I hope you will return soon. -Sam, General Manager
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