The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms

“Outstanding Birthday Lunch”

Went to the Porter House for my Birthday lunch with my husband and parents. It was outstanding, the food is so flavoursome and very well presented. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived from the moment we left the staff were very attentive. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very re… more

Went to the Porter House for my Birthday lunch with my husband and parents. It was outstanding, the food is so flavoursome and very well presented. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived from the moment we left the staff were very attentive. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very relaxing and chilled making it a a great dining experience. Would definitely recommend.

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“Stylish and delicious - one of Oxford’s best restaurants!”

This is a stylish and delicious restaurant! Had lunch there today with a friend - the steak sandwich with packed with thin steak slices, mushroom relish and salad and was yummy. The accompanying chips were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - very good! The smoked mackerel pate had loads … more

This is a stylish and delicious restaurant! Had lunch there today with a friend - the steak sandwich with packed with thin steak slices, mushroom relish and salad and was yummy. The accompanying chips were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - very good! The smoked mackerel pate had loads of flavour, and came with slightly pickled carrot sticks and cucumber slices, plus sourdough toast - a lovely combination of flavours. The coleslaw and the walnut, Stilton and lettuce salads were brilliant. The puddings - chocolate fondant and sticky toffee pudding, both with very good ice cream - were excellent. All the food showed that there is a chef in the kitchen, who cares about providing their customers with a really good experience, and has very good judgment in combining ingredients for tasty results. The Porterhouse is tucked away in Mill Street, just on the Botley Road side of the train station. It is a hidden gem. It deserves to be recognised as one of Oxford’s best restaurants. The room is elegant and sophisticated, but also welcoming and warm. The service is warm and friendly.

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“Great steak at Porterhouse!”

We visited Porterhouse having not been here for around twenty years! We booked for 2pm and were the only people in the restaurant. Despite this, we appreciated the decor and general ambience of the place and were served by very pleasant waiting staff - Lily was just lovely and not phased by our li… more

We visited Porterhouse having not been here for around twenty years! We booked for 2pm and were the only people in the restaurant. Despite this, we appreciated the decor and general ambience of the place and were served by very pleasant waiting staff - Lily was just lovely and not phased by our liking for Negronis! The steak we had was brilliantly cooked and beautifully seasoned. My only minor gripe was that the plates were cold but forgivable as the steak was delicious! Cocktails were really good and reasonable for Oxford in terms of price. We had a really lovely time and were not pressured to leave. The atmosphere was very friendly and we would certainly come back again.

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“Stylish, independent hotel located near the Oxford train station”

This boutique hotel is nicely situated within walking distance of the train station and all that Oxford has to offer. The staff were friendly, especially the ladies who took care of the rooms, and Chris, who kindly carried our luggage up the steep staircase. The bed was comfy, the room spacious, an… more

This boutique hotel is nicely situated within walking distance of the train station and all that Oxford has to offer. The staff were friendly, especially the ladies who took care of the rooms, and Chris, who kindly carried our luggage up the steep staircase. The bed was comfy, the room spacious, and overall, the location was quiet. Water, tea, coffee and fruit were available 24/7, and breakfast was provided in the attractive dining area. A couple of suggestions: install a hook or coat rack, so guests can hang their coats or towels in the rooms; maybe remove a piece of artwork to better utilize wall space. We stayed in room 4, which was directly above the meat smoker/kitchen exhaust unit, which hummed all night long. Not a problem if you like consistent noise. There was a fan provided in the room, which we left on all night to mask the noise from the unit. Unfortunately, the smoke from the unit also rose into the room, so we kept the windows closed if the smoker was in action. When the unit was off, it was blissfully quiet. Maybe consider upgrading/replacing the windows in that room - a modern window fixture would muffle the sound. Breakfast was adequate but somewhat repetitive. Perhaps give guests the option to mix and match the breakfast items provided, ie sausage and toast versus a full plate of food. Overall, we had a nice stay at the hotel and the suggestions above are provided to enhance the stay for future guests.

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