The Back Lane Tavern
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"Solid cooking in convivial pub setting."
Overview
Off the main drag in the heart of Woodstock, the appropriately named Back Lane Tavern is a rather unassuming building from the front. Inside, it’s Tardis-like and deceptively spacious with a bar and a light and airy dining area beyond. A contemporary space retaining many of the original, characterful period features, the kitchen serves small plates with global flavours.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
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Award winning Food - 2R Award
Convivial dining - Former, traditional backstreet pub, turned social dining space, share plates
Location - In the heart of Woodstock
Features
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 9
- Wines over £30: 29
- Wines by the glass: 38
- Cuisine style: International
- Vegetarian menu
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries
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