About The Duck on the Pond
The Duck on the Pond is a charming pub and restaurant located in the picturesque village of South Newington, Oxfordshire, along the A361 road between Banbury and Chipping Norton.
It offers a blend of traditional pub dining and innovative dishes, with a strong focus on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients. Many of its offerings are grown in its kitchen garden or sourced from nearby farms, such as Hampshire chalk stream trout and Newbottle Farm beef.
The menu includes a variety of options ranging from pub classics to a more refined tasting menu, with dishes like venison, sirloin beef, and innovative desserts such as poached pears with almond and bay leaf ice cream. The Duck on the Pond also provides vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to cater to diverse dietary needs.
From the food grown in the Kitchen Garden to the choice of local farmers, rearers and artisan producers they work with, The Duck on the Pond offers a hyper-seasonal menu, using as much of the produce as they can the day it is harvested and using traditional methods to preserve the rest.
This venue is known for its cosy atmosphere, outdoor seating, and excellent Sunday roasts. Its operating hours are typically Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00am to 11.00pm, with food service available during lunch and dinner times. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
Opening hours
Restaurant
Monday & Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday from noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Thursday from noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Friday from noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday from noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday: Two lunch sittings at noon and 3.00pm
Bar
Monday & Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday from 11.00am to 11.00pm
Thursday from 11.00am to 11.00pm
Friday from 11.00am to 11.00pm
Saturday from 11.00am to 11.00pm
Sunday from 11.00am to 6.00pm
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