The Thatch

4.7

839 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to The Thatch. This bar and restaurant is tucked cosily inside a beautiful 16th century half-timbered thatched cottage amid a row of charming historic houses right in the heart of Thame. Inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, a cosy atmosphere and a warm welcome all await you. The Thatch offers Modern British-influenced, wholesome country food made with the freshest seasonal
ingredients. There are interesting wines from small vineyards and a choice of traditional ales always on tap. Perfect for relaxed lunches and special occasions. Private dining also available.

Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
01844 214340
Website
http://www.thethatchthame.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Durrant
Private party facilities
The Red Room is our quaint Private Dining room, perfectly suited for up to 14 guests. Intimate dining at it's finest. Our open fire snug provides a warming space for your nearest and dearest or the ideal place to meet with your team.

Location
29-30 Lower High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2AA
Neighborhood
Thame
Parking details
Rear car park. Parking available on main road in front of the restaurant
Public transit
Bus to Oxford / Aylesbury from out side the Pub. Nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame.
Entertainment
Regular local acoustic acts in the Bar on Sunday Evenings
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Neighborhood gem
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Oxford/Oxfordshire
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Thatch is a beloved gem in Thame, consistently praised for its "fantastic food" and "brilliant staff." Guests enjoy a varied menu with highlights like Thursday steak specials and Sunday roasts. Outdoor seating provides a lovely ambiance, and the attentive service ensures a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

839 Reviews

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Clarisse
VIP
Oxford
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice Christmas Dinner, so filling that after Starter and Mains I was too full to even consider dessert.
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Lali
Oxford
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First Christmas Lunch of the season and a lovely one it was too. The turkey dinner was everything that was expected and more. The staff were attentive on a very busy lunchtime service and couldn’t do enough for us. We both loved it ❤️ and will definitely be back.
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Anna
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas menu is gorgeous, wine menu always good, what more could you ask for a departmental Christmas dinner, food so good I’ve booked a lunch in with my parents pre Christmas.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service Tables need revarnishing or replacing as they felt stick although they were clean
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Phil
Hampshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thatch is consistently the best place to eat in Thame. Not a cheap option but the quality is excellent and the staff are just brilliant. You get what you pay for and a full restaurant, mid-week, shows that others must agree.
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Geraldine
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super atmosphere, menu and attentive staff. A real gem in Thame.
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Clarisse
VIP
Oxford
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Totally Fabulous!! Like every year...I'll be back !!
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Rosalind
Oxford
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waited over one hour for a main course and had to go and ask for dessert menu. Food was satisfactory but disappointed as food on website not available. We were given the bottle of wine as an apology for the time waiting and we did give the discretionary 10% tip as it’s not the staff’s fault , but normally a lack of staff training .
The ThatchResponded on November 4, 2024
Dear Rosalind I am very sorry that we weren't able to deliver the experience you had hoped for. If you'd like to share more details of the visit and how we can improve, please contact me directly. Kind Regards Evelin
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Susie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Sunday roasts were great but some dishes had run out when we got there at 3 pm . Overall food was delicious freshly cooked and very helpful staff dealing with a person with allergies making tasty adaptations to meals. Thank you!
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Peter
Oxford
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A nice place with good food and attentive staff. However it’s was very noisy/echo in the main room making conversation difficult and some of the dishes were overpriced
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The Thatch is rated 4.7 stars by 839 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

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

29-30 Lower High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2AA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Thame
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Modern European
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Rear car park. Parking available on main road in front of the restaurant
Public transit
Bus to Oxford / Aylesbury from out side the Pub. Nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Durrant
Entertainment
Regular local acoustic acts in the Bar on Sunday Evenings
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thethatchthame.co.uk/
Phone number
01844 214340
Private party facilities
The Red Room is our quaint Private Dining room, perfectly suited for up to 14 guests. Intimate dining at it's finest. Our open fire snug provides a warming space for your nearest and dearest or the ideal place to meet with your team.

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