Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant

Oxford


With its irresistible riverside setting, 1.5 miles north of central Oxford, the century-old Cherwell Boathouse makes a perfect setting for a lazy lunch or romantic summer evening. Short seasonally changing menus feature British standards like lamb loin with peas or plaice with shrimp sauce, and there are always a couple of vegetarian alternatives.


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