The Seven Stars at Marsh Baldon is a quintessential British country pub. Located in the charming Oxfordshire village of Marsh Baldon, The Seven Stars is easy to get to from Oxford, from those city-dwellers in search of a classic country pub experience.
The renovated interiors have a modern shine to them, but original features like old timber roof beams have been retained. The well-stocked bar is similarly tasteful, with dark wood panelling around the front, and more restored timber beams lining the roof. There’s also an extensive beer garden which gets very busy in the warmer months, and often hosts live folk music.
The menu is similarly modern - traditional gastropub fare has gone in favour of international small plates that take inspiration from as far afield as Asia, Mexico and North Africa. The menu splits dishes into meat, fish and vegetarian - the former includes dishes like dry-aged sirloin, bone marrow butter and pickled shallots, whilst the latter digs into salt and pepper squid, Thai prawn cocktail, Cajun sweetcorn ribs, and Egyptian falafel with smoked aubergine and butterbean puree, with vegetables all grown on the Seven Stars’ nearby allotment.
There are a few more classic options available - some good house chips, a beer-battered haddock fillet and a classic cheeseburger, all washed down with a refreshing Aperol spritz or a Chambord Royale.
Whether you have spent your day sightseeing in Oxford city centre or exploring the rolling hills of the Oxfordshire countryside, The Seven Stars offers something for everyone. Be sure to bring along your furry friend, as the pub is very dog friendly!