Wonderful Thames vistas greet guests arriving for dinner at The Stream Bar and Restaurant in picturesque Abingdon. Located at the Upper Reaches Hotel in Thames Street, just beside the abbey ruins, its unique mill house ambience, with a backlit working water wheel, enhanced with stylish contemporary décor of cream walls and dark leather sofas comes as a pleasant surprise. A romantic tête-à-tête as well as an enjoyable evening with family and friends would be well in order with a modern European menu keeping you company.

On finding that your sensibilities have been awakened for more delights, discover the eclectic selection. From fresh sautéed scallops with pane black pudding and quail egg to Oxfordshire rump steak with homemade chunky chips and grilled tomato, there's a range of appealing dishes to satisfy the appetite. Allow the senses to guide you in choosing between char-grilled pork steak, homemade shepherd's pie, roast vegetable kebabs with minted couscous, grilled supreme of marinated salmon and field mushroom and parmesan risotto. Belgian waffles with hot caramel sauce, homemade lemon meringue pie or chocolate fudge ice cream sundae bring the meal to a deserving climax.

Lunch here could include beef and mustard sandwich, spicy vegetable burger, quarter grilled chicken with crispy salad or beef chilli con carne. The establishment's all-day breakfast serves up the award winning local bacon and sausage, fried bread, grilled tomato, large field mushroom, baked beans and free-range fried egg. In fine weather enjoy a barbecue, cocktail or tea on the terrace overlooking the millpond-on-the-river.