Known for fabulous pies, proper British cooking and a welcoming atmosphere, The Lamb Tavern is a popular Buckland favourite for all occasions. Set on a quaint street in a picturesque Oxfordshire town, this independent pub and restaurant takes true pride in its commitment to quality homemade pub food, showcasing national traditions and the best local produce.
Inside, the dining room offers widely spaced tables and a classic pub feel with a few modern updates. The Lamb Tavern also boasts an expansive garden area, so the kids can play while you take a moment for yourself, or you can all enjoy it from the comfort of an al fresco table.
Menus stretch from classic a la carte pub fare to childrens’ dishes, a Sunday roast, and fish and chip Fridays. The main menu at The Lamb Tavern kicks off with snacks and small plates that might include spiced fried cauliflower with soy yoghurt, roasted prawns with bacon and tomato butter, and fried whitebait with tartar sauce.
Main dishes, meanwhile, include a wide selection of burgers, from grilled haloumi with sesame and chilli jam to beef burgers with streaky bacon, smoked cheddar, slaw, and pickles. There’s a vegan mushroom burger too, along with a chicken version. Other main sources cover beer battered fish with crushed peas and tartare sauce, a very popular venison and mushroom suet crust pie with mashed potato and gravy, and slow braised lamb shoulder shepherd's pie with buttered peas.
It also includes a range of steaks, served with garlic butter, pickled red onion and tomato salad, with additional sauces available too. Sunday roasts at The Lamb Tavern Buckland offer a broad selection of meats, from beef sirloin and pork loin to Cotswold lamb leg, and a pumpkin and mushroom roulade with truffle gravy. There’s also a small roast option for smaller appetites, along with a mixed roast complete with two meats.