September 2025 by Leah Jenkinson
Very friendly pub and a really lovely atmosphere
August 2025 by Karen Watson
I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant as in a previous visit the food was excellent. However this time I was deeply disappointed as were my family. My brother from South Africa, my sister from Cairo and myself from Spain with my sister in law and elderly mother are together for only once a year.
The service was acceptable and the ambience pleasant.
However the food was very poor. A very limited menu provided two fish dishes that were exactly the same apart from the bread. The fish was overcooked, dry and tasteless and the breadcrumb coating inedible. An experience we shall not be repeating.
August 2025 by Katherine Rayment
I?d really love to leave a glowing review about how good the food is at Oscars, but unfortunately I?ve been let down twice now.
On Boxing Day, we had a table booked only to arrive and be told they weren?t serving food. No one bothered to call and let us know in advance, so our whole party turned up just to be disappointed.
This evening was no better. I arrived with my dad at 5:40pm and was told food orders would start at 6:30. We waited, only to be told at 6:30 that the kitchen wasn?t running after all. No one came over during that time to let us know, and the staff couldn?t even give a clear reason why. A party of four booked in for 7pm had the same experience ? they arrived before being told there was no food available.
Eventually, a member of staff came to apologise and offered us a free drink, even suggesting we?d probably find better food elsewhere. Hardly professional.
Sadly, I won?t be returning. Twice now I?ve had my time wasted, and the dismissive attitude from staff makes it feel as though they don?t want customers. Based on my experience, they certainly don?t deserve them.
July 2025 by Popplehop Nottingham
Good choice of individual pizza can be shared by two people.
July 2025 by David Ryder
Great food options, decent beer on the taps, good quiz, nice large outdoor area
July 2025 by Heather Smolas
First time visiting Oscar's Inn.
The staff were attentive. You ordered drinks and food at the bar. My pizza was delicious. Loads of cheese. We will definitely go back.
June 2025 by Gavin Dcow
Really rate this place, which has become our local pub since moving to Newark. Great beer garden for the sunnier days. Family friendly, and the food is amazing. Above all else it's family owned and is just a nice place to chill and relax.
June 2025 by Ian Goldsworthy
Had lunch here for the first time today. My ploughman's lunch was lovely. Nice decor. Had a coffee as driving, but noticed they had 6 real ales on in addition to lagers. The lady who served us was really friendly. Easy to park too.
October 2024 by Michael S
Large free car park. Craft beers and cider. Dog friendly. Good food served but expensive.
October 2024 by Rik Pennell
If I have not left a review before it?s because I didn?t really know how to then.
Oscar?s is an excellent pub and much more..
It?s a little out of the actual centre so serves Newarks community the bulk of which are to the East along London Road.
It?s a total relaxing place with great food and beers and an atmosphere that makes one feel at home but is rather cool.
The owner is a Gentleman who is rather senior but still comes in and takes time to talk to and get to know his customers, always pays for his beer and is generous with his time and hospitality.
When I lived nearby we had my mums wake at Oscars with a rather large family group on a difficult day and they made that bad day better in the great way we were all treated and served to help us through it.
That alone will always make me feel that Oscar?s is great and indeed I miss it being my local pub but like I said it is way more than that if you want somewhere that?s not just another pub.
In Newark there is actually a big difference in what each individual bar or pub offers as most are owned and run by individuals and not big companies.
What a great town to enjoy yourself in.
Best regards
Richard Pennell
Formally of 57 London Road
October 2024 by Mike Early
Nice pub, recommended by a local , 4 or 5 different draught beers on and a choice of others too. Nice interior
October 2024 by callum wood
Nice pub, the staff are lovely but the atmosphere can be a little off, with some of the locals hating the other locals, if your just after a quiet drink it's not so bad but I only drink in here with my dad as it's local to us both.
October 2024 by Greg Woods
Fab Sunday roast well done keep it going
September 2024 by chris goldthorpe
Good food, parking clean and tidy
September 2024 by Oliver Daddow
The owner (it was certainly the owner) is rude and obnoxious, amongst other negative traits, which are well known amongst Newark locals; the beer is over-priced.
