The Nest at The Feathers Hotel

4.5 (94)

£41 and over

British

The Feathers Hotel, Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Locally inspired
Just moments from the gates of Blenheim Palace, The Nest serves a seasonal produce-led menu that celebrates local ingredients and classic flavours with a contemporary twist. Whether you’re joining us for a weekend lunch, a romantic dinner, or a celebration with friends, The Nest delivers delicious food in a stylish, relaxed space full of charm.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
01993 812291
Website
http://www.feathers.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luke Rawicki
Catering
Contact the hotel for your requirements.
Private party facilities
Contact the hotel for your requirements.

Location
The Feathers Hotel, Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX
Area
Woodstock
Parking Details
There is ample pay and display parking available around us. Alternatively, there is a free car park only a 5-minute walk away, which is at Hensington Rd, Woodstock OX20 1JQ,behind the fire station.
Public transport
RailDirect Rail links from London Paddington to central Oxford, or alternatively to Hanborough which is 3 miles from Woodstock and The Feathers. BusDirect hourly service by bus from central London to Gloucester Green Bus Station in the centre of Oxford. Regional bus service from Gloucester Green in central Oxford to Woodstock.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

40-day aged beef sirloinGBP 37.00
Ox tail raviolo, bone marrow
Lamb loin and shoulderGBP 36.00
wild garlic, carrot, potato
Thai spiced red lentils GBP 24.00
Roasted courgette, sweetcorn
Beetroot pappardelle ripieneGBP 25.00
Oxford blue, hazelnut, beurre noisette
Pan roasted halibutGBP 36.00
Mussels, salsify, fennel
Butter poached codGBP 31.00
Coconut nage, celery, lovage

Side Dishes

Rocket SaladGBP 5.00
balsamic, parmesan
Pot Roasted Hispi CabbageGBP 5.00
chilli and lime butter
Crispy Layered PotatoGBP 6.00
Truffle salt, parmesan
FriesGBP 5.00
herb salt

Desserts

Toasted heather Mille-feuilleGBP 12.00
Apricots, lemon verbena
Caramel Chocolate TartGBP 14.00
English raspberries, lime leaf
Macerated Evesham strawberriesGBP 12.00
strawberry sorbet, whipped coconut
Blue cloud cheeseGBP 11.00
Fig and Walnut cake
Rollright CheeseGBP 10.00
Truffle honey, lavache

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Nest at The Feathers Hotel.

4.5

(94)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

94 Reviews

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Brian
Hertfordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, maybe a little pricey but worth it for a special occasion , would go back
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Sarah
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely, welcoming dinner experience! Service was incredible, food was even better. The venison was one of the best dishes I've had - thank you for a lovely evening
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Nick Gold
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't often write a review, but our meal at Nest was one of our favourites of recent years. Every dish the four of us had was terrific, and the dining room / service was warm, stylish and welcoming. I wouldn't hesitate to come to Nest again. The food was inventive but delicious, with many striking but perfect combinations of tastes and ingredients. Thanks!
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Seb
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Nest is a very accomplished restaurant. As an owner of a Michelin listed restaurant myself, I understand what it takes to deliver hospitality at the highest level. The kitchen team clearly know how to deliver on quality. The flavour combinations were excellent and the dishes were visually appealing. The venison loin I had was well rested, full of flavour, tender and beautifully accompanied by a beetroot and celeriac garnish. The duck terrine starter was flavourful and a delightful plate of food. Always a winner with a sweet soufflé (my favourite) for dessert. Great combo of Rhubarb crumble, cooked to perfection. My only comment to elevate the plates even more would be to consider adding a little more texture to the plates. But this is a very minor point. The food was excellent. The service was first class too. Lovely, pleasant, professional and unobtrusive service. Complemented by beautiful restaurant decor, cutlery and crockery. Again, my only comment would be that the glassware didn’t always match the highest standard of the crockery and Robert Welch cutlery. I am also a stickler for highly polished glassware. Whilst the glass my wine was served in was clean, it hadn’t seen a polishing cloth unfortunately. Again, fairly minor point meant to be constructive rather than critical. These small attention to details (imo) is the difference between achieving a third rosette and/or a Michelin star. Certainly, these accolades can’t be far away. A great experience. You won’t be disappointed.
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Jamie Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exemplary as always! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere!
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Kirstie
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 December 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had dinner for two on a Thursday night. I was with a close friend and we both agreed the interiors are warm, welcoming and very chic. Scandi elements were present with the furniture choices. The food was tasty and the presentation was beautiful. The presentation of the food reminded me of a Michelin star restaurant. The only thing missing was the staff telling you what each element of your dish was. I had the salmon raviolo to start. Delicious! My only bit of constructive feedback was the temperature this dish was served at. It was luke warm. It should have been hotter. I'm not sure if it had been sat in the kitchen waiting to be brought to the table or not, but the temperature definitely wasn't right. I had the beef sirloin for main and this again was glorious. A little on the pink side I am sure for some people. So if you like your beef medium rare or well done, I'd make sure to state that when you're ordering this course. They didn't ask when taking the order about how I'd like the beef cooked. I had seen a gorgeous chocolatey mousse dessert on the restaurants instagram and specifically asked for it! They said it was a dessert from their bar, but let us have it in the restaurant which I was thrilled about. It did NOT disappoint and was the best part of the meal. It was a chocolate mousse with raspberry pieces and topped with a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Great experience and I'd come again. Can't fail to mention their partnering with Hotel Chocolat, their velvatised espresso martini was gorgeous! I do also think the service could have been a little more attentive. Our glasses were empty for a while before being asked for a refill and we were pouring our own water throughout the duration of the dinner.
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James
Bath/Somerset2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 13 December 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked for lunch in The Nest on a Saturday afternoon, but was told when we arrived that we were in a different restaurant altogether called the Aviary as The Nest is not open for lunch (and is never open for lunch apparently). We left as the menu in The Aviary was not quite what we had in mind for a birthday. As we were leaving it looked a lot like there were people dining in The Nest. Not sure whether this is an error with the restaurant or Open Table, either way, it put a bit of a damper on the afternoon.
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Janet
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sunday lunch. Cooking was superb and great service. We had a lovely experience.
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Elizabeth
Bath/Somerset1 review
3.0
Dined on 5 December 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was at best average and vastly overpriced. One of our party was served vegetables which had to be returned because they were rock hard. The service was good and the staff friendly. Would not recommend this restaurant.
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Ruth
South Wales12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 December 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and excellent wine. Service efficient and discreet.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
01993 812291
Website
http://www.feathers.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luke Rawicki
Catering
Contact the hotel for your requirements.
Private party facilities
Contact the hotel for your requirements.

Location
The Feathers Hotel, Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX
Area
Woodstock
Parking Details
There is ample pay and display parking available around us. Alternatively, there is a free car park only a 5-minute walk away, which is at Hensington Rd, Woodstock OX20 1JQ,behind the fire station.
Public transport
RailDirect Rail links from London Paddington to central Oxford, or alternatively to Hanborough which is 3 miles from Woodstock and The Feathers. BusDirect hourly service by bus from central London to Gloucester Green Bus Station in the centre of Oxford. Regional bus service from Gloucester Green in central Oxford to Woodstock.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Nest at The Feathers Hotel

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Menu

Nibbles

Mark's Cotswold SourdoughGBP 5.50

Starters

Lamb sweetbread saladGBP 15.00

Confit chalk stream troutGBP 14.00

Hand-picked Cornish crabGBP 16.50

Shitake mushroom tartGBP 13.00

Isle of Wight tomatoesGBP 13.00

MAINS

40-day aged beef sirloinGBP 37.00

Lamb loin and shoulderGBP 36.00

Thai spiced red lentils GBP 24.00

Beetroot pappardelle ripieneGBP 25.00

Pan roasted halibutGBP 36.00

Butter poached codGBP 31.00

Side Dishes

Rocket SaladGBP 5.00

Pot Roasted Hispi CabbageGBP 5.00

Crispy Layered PotatoGBP 6.00

FriesGBP 5.00

Desserts

Toasted heather Mille-feuilleGBP 12.00

Caramel Chocolate TartGBP 14.00

Macerated Evesham strawberriesGBP 12.00

Blue cloud cheeseGBP 11.00

Rollright CheeseGBP 10.00

Reviews

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