Welcome to the Duck on the Pond in South Newington, Oxfordshire.
We are a farm to fork pub and restaurant. Being a small, family run team we pride ourselves in creating a home from home atmosphere. There’s always a reason to visit, from the cosy and calm interiors with roaring log burner in the winter, to the kitchen garden and outside space to dine in the summer. We choose local and sustainable suppliers and grow our own in our kitchen garden.

You might want to visit to have a casual bar meal or enjoy a leisurely brunch.

Or perhaps, it’s that special occasion you want to celebrate, in our tranquil and welcoming restaurant. Where the offering is our a la carte menu; alongside weekly changing dishes.

Why not try our fixed price menu - Wednesday to Saturday featuring our favourite dishes?

We are all about community and connection here and have hosted several different events over the years including quiz nights, collaboration wine and dine evenings with special guests to guide you through the tastings, a solstice sound bath, wreath making workshops and live music - to name but a few.

Keep a look at for the next events and how to secure your spot!

Host Your Event at The Duck on The Pond!

Looking for a charming venue for your next gathering? Family reunion, a special birthday, or a team celebration - The Duck on The Pond is the perfect spot for groups of up to 50 people.
- Locally Sourced Food: freshly made dishes crafted from the best local ingredients and our kitchen garden.
- Picturesque Venue: nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, our pub provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere, ideal for creating lasting memories.
- Stress-Free Planning: our friendly team will take care of all the details from start to finish - you can relax and enjoy the celebration.
- Drop us a line: want to chat or check the dates? Call us at 01295 721166 or email info@theduckonthepond.co.uk

What's Growing On?

Come and visit our kitchen garden where we grow a variety of vegetables, salads and cut flowers!

We work with natural methods, growing with the seasons. Although the summer has been particularly tough weather conditions we are still proud to have harvested lots of crops for the kitchen and flowers for both the restaurant as well as fulfilling orders for bouquets and other flowery event needs. Get in touch if you have an event that you would like flowers for or a bouquet ordered or simply email julie@harvestblooms.co.uk

We will be busy planning for the early 2027 growing period and preparing our beds for the winter season. We are also busy looking into efficient ways of saving more rain water and composting.

Latest Updates

We are always busy on kitchen garden, visiting local farms, and creating new dishes for you to enjoy. The best way to keep up to date with what's growing on is by signing up to our mailing list 

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Or through our social media channels.