Rosamund the Fair

Frommer's Review

This establishment accurately bills itself as Oxfordshire's cruising restaurant, a weekend retreat. A purpose-built narrow boat restaurant, this floating dining room cruises the Oxford Canal in and around Banbury; as you dine, say hello to the swans. The chefs might get by with the novelty of it all, but they also serve a sublime cuisine. The boat seats 20 people who for 2 1/2 hours enjoy the dinner and the cruise. Between courses you can go on deck and admire the view. A typical menu includes such starters as mango, avocado, and papaya salad with a lime-and-yogurt dressing, followed by sea bream with deep-fried leeks and a lime-butter sauce; or you might select ravioli with a salmon-and-chervil mousse with champagne sauce -- a delightful choice -- followed by a best end of lamb with a mustard-hollandaise glaze and rosemary jus.

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