Lunch @ The Holt Hotel

3.8

62 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

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On the edge of the Cotswolds, the Holt Hotel is only 10 minutes from Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village and a 25-minutes drive from Oxford Centre.

The hotel offers 87 individually styled bedrooms, as well as a restaurant, a bar, nine meeting and conference suites, free parking plus free Wi-Fi. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV, free tea and coffee.

Guests can enjoy the comfort of Highwayman's Bar and Lounge, which serves food daily using fresh, seasonal produce from local supplier. You can also enjoy a large range of lagers, wines and spirits. Teas and coffees are served all day from 11 am.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01869 340259
Website
http://www.holthotel.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Holt Hotel boasts a number of meeting and event suites. From 1:1 interviews to theatre style presentations for 150 delegates, we are able to cater for your needs. There is free parking for 200 cars and free WiFi available throughout the hotel. We also offer special day delegate rates.

Location
The Holt Hotel, Oxford Road, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire OX25 5QQ
Neighborhood
Bicester
Parking details
Free Parking for up to 200 cars
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Club Sandwich£12.50
Served on white or brown bread, with roast chicken, bacon, egg, mayo, lettuce & tomato
BLT £9.50
Baguette bread, bacon, gem lettuce & tomato
Fish Finger £10.00
Served with tartar sauce in a brioche bun
Mozzarella & Tomato Panini (v)£9.50
A delicious toasted panini with melted mozzarella & tomatoes
Ham and cheese toastie£10.50
served on white and brown bread with red onion marmalade

Holt Classics

Steak and Frites£12.50
Minute steak, french fries, grilled tomato, red onion marmalade, coleslaw
7oz Cheese Burger £16.50
Served in a brioche bun with fries & coleslaw
Free Range Egg Omelette£9.50
Served with fries and salad, 1 choice of filling: ham, cheese, tomato or onion
Traditional Fish & Chips £17.00
Served with tartar sauce & buttered garden peas
Sausage & Mash£14.00
Served with kale & honey grilled carrots in onion gravy
Falafel Wrap (ve)£13.50
Served with hummus, chips & side salad

Cold Sandwiches

Served with crisps

Cheddar Cheese & Chutney (v)£7.00
Served on white or brown bread
Egg, Mayo & Cress (v)£7.00
Served on white or brown bread
Smoked Salmon £9.00
Served on white or brown bread, with cucumber & crème fraîche
Roast Ham £8.50
Served on white or brown bread, with wholegrain mustard & tomato
Beef Pastrami £9.00
Served on white or brown bread, with rocket & horseradish
Hummus & S un-blushed Tomato (ve)£7.00
Served on white or brown bread, with rocket

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
4.3Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bicester
Most Booked

62 Reviews

R
Rebecca
Birmingham
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went to the Holt for their Sunday carvery. Meat served was good (though the beef was a little blue !) and most of the vegetables were cooked well (not mush!) the gravy was very thin & watery & everything lacked seasoning. The service was prompt with polite & friendly staff but we all agreed it was hugely overpriced for both the quality & range of dishes available. We paid £25 each for our cavery, at least £5 more than another local restaurant whose Sunday lunch is outstanding. All in all, not an unpleasant lunch but wouldn’t want to spend my hard earned money there again.
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Faye
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All staff extremely happy, friendly and attentive. Felt that the food could have been a bit hotter. Must admit that the roast beef was quite tough.
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Clare
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were in the annexe so it felt cold, the table was soo big we struggled to hear each other talk Food was okay but not piping hot, carvery meat was too thick Cold puddings n cream left out on the side under lights It was okay but I wouldn’t rush back
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john
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a Sunday buffet lunch at the Holt as a second wedding anniversary celebration. The staff were lovely, those around 2 years ago remembering us which was lovely. It was probably the best buffet I have had. The range of veg was excellent. Thank you Holt.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable afternoon the food was delicious and it very relaxing the service was excellent I definitely recommend
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, helpful staff but very disappointed in such a limited Sunday Lunch menu.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Like eating in an elderly care facility. Food from the carvery was TERRIBLE The fish ordered separately from the kitchen was v good. The atmosphere was awful. Tables far apart, hard floors, no ambiance, terrible service. Asked for a jug of water for the table, we drank half then they just took it away. The buffet food was like a canteen at a primary school… mushy roast potatoes, fake yorkshires (frozen? Aunt Bessie’s?) absolutely dreadful experience. My sons meat was tough and I complained they’d given him the end overcooked but. I was glared at. Really unfriendly unpleasant experience. Left after 48 minutes and ten minutes of that was waiting for my salmon. Clearly popular with older people the food was all soft and mushy. Carrots like I’ve never experienced… oily and covered in honey. All revoting… Worst place I’d water in years and all for £55 with half a jug of free tap water (service charge added!!! For what??)
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good choice of food in the carvery, good service and nice round table for a party of 10. Nice touch with a birthday platter and chocolates
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AlanC
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We did not stop for lunch as we were expecting carvery which was my mistake but when we were shown the menu for Sunday it was very poor choice. We did not want fish and chips or omelette and there was not much more to choose from Vegemite we have been before we have had a livery roast. We went somewhere else to get our dinner. Sorry!
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Molly
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Just a quick lunch, staff were helpful to accommodate a dish not on the menu. Friendly and quick service.
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Lunch @ The Holt Hotel is rated 3.8 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

The Holt Hotel, Oxford Road, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire OX25 5QQ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bicester
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking for up to 200 cars
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.holthotel.co.uk/
Phone number
01869 340259
Private party facilities
The Holt Hotel boasts a number of meeting and event suites. From 1:1 interviews to theatre style presentations for 150 delegates, we are able to cater for your needs. There is free parking for 200 cars and free WiFi available throughout the hotel. We also offer special day delegate rates.

Lunch @ The Holt Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Hot sandwiches

Club Sandwich£12.50

BLT £9.50

Fish Finger £10.00

Mozzarella & Tomato Panini (v)£9.50

Ham and cheese toastie£10.50

Holt Classics

Steak and Frites£12.50

7oz Cheese Burger £16.50

Free Range Egg Omelette£9.50

Traditional Fish & Chips £17.00

Sausage & Mash£14.00

Falafel Wrap (ve)£13.50

Cold Sandwiches

Cheddar Cheese & Chutney (v)£7.00

Egg, Mayo & Cress (v)£7.00

Smoked Salmon £9.00

Roast Ham £8.50

Beef Pastrami £9.00

Hummus & S un-blushed Tomato (ve)£7.00

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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