At Wroxton.
Mill Lane, Wroxton, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 6PY.
North Arms.
A lovely inn in a very pretty village serving some very tasty food.
Travel 3 miles down the A422 from Banbury until you reach Wroxton, then on the second part of a large 'S' bend in the village, turn left down Church St. Bear right just pass the church and continue on down until you reach Mills lane which is by the local duck pond. The car park to the North Arms is just a short way up on the right.
This is a very pretty inn with a thatched roof which stands in the middle of the village of Wroxton and is surrounded by many thatched roofs cottages. The local duck pond is not only home to a few ducks, but is also full of fish. To the rear of the inn there is a very pretty garden with lots of wooden tables and chairs, and near by stands Wroxton College situated in its own beautiful grounds.
Perhaps after your lunch at the North Arms, you may like to stroll around the village and Wroxton College beautiful grounds, this is well worth a visit and is free of charge.
Inside the inn in the bar area there are old oak black beams and in the dining room a large fire place where you will see hanging hand painter pot and pans from canal barges. The tables are very nicely laid in green and white and are have green candles to match. On the wall in the Bar you will see framed "The Kalabergo Story", an interesting story which will take you back to the Napoleonic war.
Midday Main Course
Breaded
Whole-tail scampi, £6-95.
Salmon steak wrapped in Smoky bacon on a bead of Cream and Spinach, £8-50.
Garlic Chicken and Bacon on a fresh Summer salad, £6-50.
Gammon Steak egg and Pineapple, £6-95.
Home cooked Ham, and egg and chips, £6-95.
Children's
Menu.
We are happy to make any of the menu in a child size portion
Sausage, egg and Chips, £3-95.
Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, or Fish Fingers:-
Served with beans and Chips, £3-95.
Starters.
Home
made soup of the day served with crusty bread, £3-95
Melon balls drenched in Port Wine, £3-95
Ardennes Pate with Cranberry sauce served with toast£4-50
Prawn Cocktail with a Thousand Islands dressing, £4-25
Main
Course.
(served with either chips, New potatoes, or seasonal vegetables)
8oz
Sirloin Steak grilled Tomatoes and Mushrooms, £10-95
Mixed Grill with Pork Steak, Sirloin, Lamb and Gammon, £10-95.
Lamb Gigot in Rosemary Redcurrant sauce, £9-95.
Chicken wrapped in bacon with red onion marmalade, £8-50.
Pork Medallions in Cider and Apple sauce, £8-95.
Ricotta Tortellini on a bed of cream and spinach, £7-95.
Deserts
Apple and Sultana bread and Butter Pudding, £3-50.
Mixed ice cream £1-75.
Apple Strudel £3-50.
Chocolate Torte, £3-50.
Peach Melba, £3-50.
Banana boat, £3-50.
Sunday
Lunch
is also available at Sunday lunch time, Please book your
table.
Price £6-95. (2 Roast)
At the bar you will find Ruddles, 1 Guest Bitter, Stella and Carling largers, Guinness, Green King extra smooth, and Stronbow Cider. Diners have a choice of 6 red wines and 6 white wines wines by the bottle and there are three red and three white wines by the glass.
Tennant Landlord are Karen and Garry Walton
Table Bookings essential Telephone
01295 730318
Hours of Business 12-00 to 3-00pm - 5-30pm - 11-00 pm Mon to Friday.
Open All Day Weekends.
Bank Cards Accepted ( Not American Express)
Report June and Mike Coleman
visited on 8th June 2005
