Maltsters Arms

Came here for a drink after a hike. Very warm welcome from George and his friendly staff. Merlot was good too. They have taken over 4 months ago and are promising to improve vastly on the current 2.5 stars. Will definitely be back to sample his great British classics.

We were delighted with the cosy, warm interior when we arrived after a long country walk with two small children in tow. Unfortunately the kitchen had already closed and they were no longer serving lunch bad luck! The attitude of the staff and the landlord, however, was most disappointing. We asked if they could possibly knock up something for us to eat, but the response was a cold ‘no we can’t, the kitchen is closed’. When I spoke to the landlord, hoping to get his sympathy, he gave us the same treatment. When I told him that I found the attitude of his staff very disappointing, he merely pointed out that we had arrived late, said that I was wasting his time, and walked off. What a welcome! Certainly won’t be visiting this place again, despite the cosy interior!

Best pub in the South Oxon villages, without question.
Although there is quite a focus on food (and unlike the other reviewer here, I don’t think it’s all that expensive — the mixed grill, for example, is an absolute bargain and everything is home-​cooked on a proper BBQ-​style grill) there is still a fantastic community spirit in here. A warm welcome is assured and it’s also really easy to integrate with the crowd at the bar — no awkward stares and pregnant pauses if a newcomer wants to join the conversation.
A key feature in this place is customer service and if you’re not happy with anything — food, beer, whatever — your complaint will be dealt with courteously and with genuine concern.
Oh, and the resident Labradors are gorgeous.

Average food and good beer but horrendous prices — hence the two stars.
This is a posh pub in a posh village and attracts posh clientèle. There is a smallish beer garden and a just adequate car-​park next door.
The staff are all very friendly and courteous and the land lord is a charm. The pub itself is cosy and warm and instigated a no smoking policy before it became law in the UK (you can read what you want into that)
If you’re driving past or walking Pack and Prime Lane and have a thirst, then pop in — you won’t be offended. If you’re thinking of taking the entire family out for a meal, then bring your plastic and some tissues.