The Acclaim
Named in Eat Out magazine's 2009 ultimate list of the nation’s best 100 pubs, "Chef Bill Leadbetter has seen the Masons Arms become a success story within an area of intense local competition."
Eat Out Magazine
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Awarded a Bib Gourmand for 2009
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2009
Entered The Good Food Guide 2009 with recognition for serving interestingly modern food.
The Which? Good Food Guide 2009
Awarded a Bib Gourmand for 2008
The Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland 2008
“The team at The Masons Arms have a passion for food and are committed to ensuring their guests experience culinary excellence. In this they succeed.”
Jayne Illsley, Oxygen Magazine
November 2007
“The fish was perfectly cooked, to the point where the flesh had a mother-of-pearl-like opalescence and was firm but by no means dry.“
Chris Gray, The Oxford Times
March 2007
“The owner is a great advocate of culinary tradition…robust, flavourful food”
The Michelin “Eating Out in Pubs 2006”
“With a chef that’s worked with Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsey, it is not surprising to discover wonderful dishes, unusual flavour combinations and frequently changing menus that make the utmost of seasonal produce”
“Pick of the Pubs” - The AA Pub Guide 2006
“The food has a ‘stand out’ quality.”
The AA Britain’s Best Country Pubs for Food 2006
“Tastefully refurbished dining pub with helpful young staff. Enjoyable food.”
Star rated - The Good Pub Guide 2006
“Competent modern cuisine.”
The AA Restaurant Guide 2006
“The regularly changing list of specials highlights the kitchen’s true cosmopolitan intentions”
The Which? Pub Guide 2005
“There is no hint of disappointment, each dish is beautifully presented…absolutely delicious……the rebirth of the Masons Arms is something to celebrate.”
Jane Peel, Oxfordshire Life. September 2004.
“For quality, variety and value for money, the Masons Arms is a place to return to time and again”
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