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The Half Moon is an old, thatched Pub in the heart of rural Oxfordshire. Inside, amongst old beams, original red and black floor tiling and Edwardian tables and chairs, lies modernity in the guise of Eilidh Ferguson and Andrew Hill, the new landlords, whose warm welcome and superb food have brought more than a sign of life back to this aged, idyllic spot. In fact, the place is positively reborn. The twice-daily changing blackboard offers homemade, seasonal produce, locally sourced whenever possible.

Andrew's menu has caught today's foodie mood perfectly. The ever changing menu which makes life for the visitor, or regular, much more interesting. Chance by on the day they have their version of potted crab, please order it. I'll say no more. I'm also a crispy duck nut and combining it with his version of Caesar salad proved to be a quite exceptional dish. I've also tried his fish pie and if you're with some friends ask for the mixed starter dish. It's not only beautiful to look at but truly delicious with lots of variety.

Typically, you should find dishes such as; bouillabaisse or roast hake, leek and cheddar quiche or confit pork belly with sage mash, apples and onions. There always a good cross section of dishes and Andrew goes for quality not quantity and all their fresh produce comes from the vegetable garden that bolts on to their large summer garden.

Puddings have a separate, smaller board and, yes, all homemade and will finish you off! Count on about £20 per person (without wine and tip) but just enjoy the warm atmosphere and pleasant surroundings.

The Red Lion strives to serve good, honest English food at prices which are comfortable and by and large it succeeds. Old Oxford sausages with spicy red cabbage and mash is about as traditional as they come, followed by chocolate tart with home-made ice cream. Hmmmm, life doesn't get much better than that and with house wine at £11.95 you can go home with a clear conscience.