The Jolly Boatman

Enjoy a delicious lunch or evening meal or join us for a traditional Sunday Carvery with all the trimmings. During the summer months dine Al fresco with relaxing views across the river and soak up the sunshine. All our dishes are lovingly prepared by our talented and experienced chef using only the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce.

We cater for private parties and offer an attentive service, so you can relax and enjoy the occasion with friends and family. Hold your event in one of our fine areas, be it in the Barn Restaurant or with views of the canal in the covered decking area. Or if you are looking for a small private area for those nights with friends or family we can do that as well.

We are situated in an enviable position alongside the Southern Oxford Canal, which is ideal for boaters and walkers and we are also close to Oxford Airport and Langford Business Park.

The Thrupp Community forest is just on the other bank of the Canal across Sparrow Gap Bridge making a great place to walk the dog or if you're feeling energetic enough you can take on the 4 mile circular walk and get back just in time for lunch; Or dinner if you get lost!Lovely new specials menu. We met up with a couple of friends here and were delighted with the new specials menu food choice.

The Jolly Boatman is conveniently located on the main Banbury Road, approximately one mile outside the village of Kidlington. There is ample off road parking in our own car park. If you are using a Satnav to find us, please use the postcode OX5 1JU. The full address is: - The Jolly Boatman, 216 Banbury Road, Thrupp, Kidlington.