Pubs

ANGEL, BURFORD

Proprietor: TERENCE KING & GEMMA FINCH

Features: Loved by both visitors and locals for it's blend of Cotswold charm, delicious food and drink and a warm, friendly welcome. It's a definite must- stop in the area.

The Angel is an award-winning pub close to the centre of Burford, a thriving, historic market town, known as ‘the gateway to the Cotswolds’. Situated only 100 yards from Burford’s bustling high street, the Angel is a haven of tranquillity and comfort. Built in 1652, this cosy restaurant with rooms is packed with original features. […]

BELL INN, ADDERBURY

Proprietor: Rhys Owens and Michelle Noble-Coles

Features: Relax in the traditional surroundings of the cosy bar and snug. Outside you'll find a peaceful enclosed patio beer garden overlooking the church. A warm welcome and superbly kept ale await.

The Bell Inn is a traditional English pub located in the heart of Adderbury, a beautiful North Oxfordshire village just 3 miles south of Banbury. A real community pub that welcomes all to experience it’s charm and friendly atmosphere.

BUTCHERS ARMS, BALSCOTE

Proprietor: Katherine & Simon Francis Smith

Features: Cosy, family-friendly Victorian country inn serving comfort food and ales straight from the cask.

Hook Norton Brewery Awards – Pub of the Year 2023 Voted North Oxfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023. Takeaway Food and Drink Available Wednesday – Friday 5pm – 8pm. Saturday Noon – 8pm. Sunday 12pm – 3pm. Pies, Homemade Pizza, Fish and Chips, Lasagane and Burgers. Call 01295 730750 Email thebutchersarmsbalscote@outlook.com The Butchers Arms […]

BUTCHERS ARMS, KINGS SUTTON

Proprietor: Mark & Zoe Woodbridge

Features: We're a small village pub aiming to be the hub of the community showing live sporting events, providing a pub favourites menu and of course beer!

Hook Norton Brewery Awards – Community Pub of the Year 2023 The warm friendly bar is ideal for a quick drop in drink, bite to eat or a get-together with friends or family. The garden is large and has ample seating for families and we have a heated smoking area.

CARPENTERS ARMS, BODDINGTON

Proprietor: Anthony Back

Features: A busy and popular pub standing proud on a corner on the edge of the village. Inside is a modern style bar area, separate dining room with wooden floors. Dog friendly. Marquee with heaters and available for private hire.

The Carpenters Arms, Lower Boddington, Northamptonshire is a proper rural pub, where the food is fresh, the company is fun and the service is friendly. Its formula is simple – good food, good beer and good company. It is the type of pub where someone can come in, have a glass of Hooky Bitter after […]

CASTLE INN, EDGEHILL

Proprietor: MARK HIGGS

Features: At The Castle at Edgehill restaurant, country pub and wedding venue, you will enjoy exceptional dining and service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere making us the best food pub in Banbury.

The views from the Castle Inn’s garden and terrace stretch out across several neighbouring counties. Some say that, on a clear day, it is possible to make out the Wrekin in Shropshire and the foothills of the Welsh mountains! However, the less distant hills of Broadway and Malvern are more obvious. The pub is built […]

THE CASTLE, OXFORD

Proprietor: IAN THOMAS

Features: We are Hook Norton Brewery’s first Oxford City Centre pub offering a wide range of ales, lagers and cider. We have a weekly entertainment schedule including live Music, meet the brewers and Comedy nights.

The pub dates back to 1892 (almost as old as Hook Norton Brewery itself – 1849) and was constructed to designs by HGW Drinkwater in a distinctive mock – Tudor style with tall red brick chimney stacks. Split over two floors it is the perfect place to pop in for quick drink, bite to eat […]

COACH & HORSES – BANBURY

Proprietor: BOB CUMMINS

Features: Large and comfy bar with cosy corners, rear enclosed beer garden

WINNERS OF THE HOOK NORTON BREWERY BEST KEPT CELLAR AWARD 2024 What’s The Coach and Horses all about? It’s Banbury’s favourite hidden gem situated within the buzzing town centre, at the Coach you will always receive a warm welcome from Bob and the team. Features: Live music every weekend, cocktail deals, private room hire, buffets, quiz nights, darts leagues, […]

COACH AND HORSES, SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR

Proprietor: Mrs Sharon Sampson

Features: The welcome is warm and the beer is cold! We are a family and dog friendly pub serving fresh, homemade food daily, so why not pay us a visit?

Some years ago the pub was extended to include the next-door premises and offers many small areas. Shipston on Stour is a delightful local market town with many small shops to browse. It is very much a community pub with lots of games and team spirit! There is an Aunt Sally team, two crib teams, […]

CROWN INN, BENSON

Proprietor: Harry Dickson

Features: COSY BAR WITH OPEN FIRE, RELAXING RESTAURANT, SIX BEAUTIFUL ENSUITE BEDROOMS, SUN-TRAP COURTYARD & BEER GARDEN If you are looking for a relaxing stay, a well-kept pint, or a spot of lunch or dinner, then look no further than The Crown Inn, nestled away in the heart of Benson village, five miles from Wallingford and 12 miles from Oxford.

EAGLE TAVERN, WITNEY

Proprietor: Paul Spink

Features: We serve a full range of Hook Norton beers, and if you don’t like beer, we also stock a variety of malt whiskies, bourbons, gins and rums so call in for a drink or two soon. Now serving ecellent food 12-4pm Friday & Saturday

WINNERS OF THE HOOK NORTON BREWERY PUB OF THE YEAR 2024 The Eagle Tavern in Witney is a friendly and welcoming, town centre pub. Since the Middle Ages, Witney was famous for the manufacturing of blankets using water from the River Windrush which, so the story goes, was the secret of their quality. Over recent […]

ELEPHANT AND CASTLE, BLOXHAM

Proprietor: SIMON FINCH

Features: A fine example of a old village pub with a friendly atmosphere, excellent beer, and good food.

An original 15th-century coaching inn, the pub straddles the old A361 Banbury to Chipping Norton road. This classic ale house boasts lots of history and bags of character. It has a wide carriage entrance to the garden, car park and front doors. Open fires blaze in winter. Home cooked meals are available. The pub has […]