Welcome To
The Oarsman
A contemporary BistroPub & Wine Bar on Spittal Street in Marlow.
Our Head Chef Scott Smith serves bistro-style, seasonal dishes from the open kitchen and small plates from the charcuterie and larder counter.
We have a strong environmental ethos and support local suppliers where possible using regeneratively farmed produce wherever we can throughout our menu.
Our Set Menu IS BACK
Our weekly changing seasonal set menu is back and available from Monday to Thursday, enjoy two courses for just £22 or three courses for £26.50.
aperitivo hour
Monday-Friday
5-7pm
A spritz and a snack for £15
Featuring our new Venetian Spritz – sweet-bitter, citrus-led with tropical notes.
Time for small plates, seasonal spritzes and slower evenings.
Slow sundays
The Sunday menu’s grown for summer – a proper roast, a full seasonal à la carte alongside it, snacks through to pudding.
After lunch, stay on for drinks, summer pours, and bar snacks if you’re peckish.
Sunday lunch reservations are open until 4pm.
Or feel free to simply join us for a drink, and see where the afternoon takes you.
News & Updates
We are extremely proud to have received the following awards:
A Bib Gourmand ’26 from the Michelin Guide
Top 50 Gastropubs ‘Newcomer of the Year ’23’ & listed No: 81 in their Top 100 ’26’
SquareMeal’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK ’26’
Notable Wine List Award from the AA Guide ’26’
Buckinghamshire Pub of the Year ’26’
