Where to eat The historic perfection of The Perch
The Perch Inn , Binsey , Oxford OX2 0NG www . the-perch . co . uk
You look happy . You ’ re beaming like nobody ’ s business . Why the big smile ? I ’ ve just come back from a lovely lunch at The Perch in Binsey and I ’ m still on a high . Is it that good then ? Well , I ’ d even go out on a limb and say that it is one of the most perfect pubs I ’ ve ever been to . Really ? That sounds exciting . Why ’ s it so good ? Where to start ? The menu was exquisite with everything from Ox cheek stew to plaice . Everything is cooked to order and served with a smile . It ’ s very close to high dining but in a very relaxed atmosphere . It prides itself on preparing food which has a classic British farmhouse focus , allowing seasonality and quality of ingredients to lead their menus with dishes such as casseroles , river & sea fish and hedgerow desserts . How does that grab you ? Wow . How about for drinks ? The Perch update their drinks selection as often as their food menus , working closely with breweries of all sizes to bring a magnificent and ever-changing selection of ales , ciders and perrys , so there ’ s always something new to suit the season . The pub takes good drinks just as seriously as they take good food . How about the garden ? It ’ s the perfect Oxfordshire setting with huge willow majestic willows making you forget all your cares as if you ’ ve gone back in time . Is it an old pub then ? It ’ s one of the oldest pubs in Oxford and has been around for 800 years . In that time , the pub has been a favourite of some of Britain ’ s best poets and authors – this is the very place where Lewis Carroll first gave public readings of Alice in Wonderland . The Perch was also a frequent haunt of Inspector Morse as well as being established as one of the most influential venues in the British Jazz scene . As of Spring 2015 , a full scale renovation was conducted to bring a traditional pub into the modern world ; and ensure another 800 years of trading ! So what else goes on there ? Their events reflect the seasons , just like the menus ! The Perch host special nights dedicated to intriguing new dishes and ingredients because they love great food and love to share it ! In the summer , they host many other events including their annual Beer and Cider festival , an outdoor movie night and the “ All Tamara ’ s Parties ” Festival . Right I ’ m going there right now . How do I book ? Give them a call on 01865 728891 or by visiting their website : www . the-perch . co . uk .
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Where to eat
The historic perfection of The Perch
The Perch Inn, Binsey, Oxford
OX2 0NG www.the-perch.co.uk
You look happy. You’re beaming like nobody’s
business. Why the big smile?
I’ve just come back from a lovely lunch at The Perch in
Binsey and I’m still on a high.
Is it that good then?
Well, I’d even go out on a limb and say that it is one of
the most perfect pubs I’ve ever been to.
Really? That sounds exciting. Why’s it so good?
Where to start? The menu was exquisite with everything
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