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Food & Drink
We have listed some of the local hotspots for you to enjoy.
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The Bull or The Bell?
Two of the oldest pubs in Charlbury have been reincarnated in quite spectacular fashion. We’ll start with The Bull.
The Bull Inn
Charlbury
Standing on the corner of Sheep Street since the 1500s (to put that in perspective Henry VIII was on the throne), The Bull has been central to Charlbury life quite literally for centuries. Focused on serving great beer, the menu here centres around open-fire cooking and constantly changes, depending on what the farmer and growers provide. The décor is extremely minimalistic by Cotswold standards, but here it works, and you can really appreciate the heritage of the old building.
The Bell Inn Charlbury
Charlbury
The Bell is now part of the Bamford empire and is a beautifully restored 17th-century pub with flagstone floors, a roaring fire and a sunny garden. The food here is modern British with produce from sister farm, Daylesford Organic along with craft beers from independent British breweries, draught cider and an excellent wine list.
Traditional pubs
For a traditional pub experience then head to the Rose and Crown, a multi-time CAMRA award-winning establishment with super real ales and regular live music from blues and country artists. Likewise, the Three Horseshoes on Sheep Street is a friendly, local pub with regular jazz nights.
Rose & Crown
Charlbury
One of the best beer selections in the area with eight handpumped ales plus six traditional ciders and perry. Always a wide variety of well chosen quality beers from micros and regional breweries from around the UK. A true wet sales only alehouse with pubby front bar and smart refurbished back bar. Fortnightly Saturday evening live music from inte rnational artists.
Three Horseshoes
Charlbury
Rambling traditional locals' pub with friendly unassuming character. Its three distinct drinking areas are on various levels with a cosy beamed front bar and a back bar where darts and other games are popular. Located in Sheep Street on an incline. Up a stone step to the pub entrance.
Best of the rest
This picture-postcard patch of the country is certainly no stranger to a good pub.
We’ve done the hard work and rounded up six of our favourite pubs outside of Charlbury.
The Swan
Ascot-Under-Wychwood
12 min (5.4 miles)
A 16th century pub in the honey-stone village of Ascott-under-Wychwood is a stylish mix of rural chic and professional service. With wooden beams and floor, eye-catching art, and what The Daily Telegraph calls, ‘a slightly funky sense of formality’. There’s a very attractive private dining room down a winding corridor that seats up to 20. Meanwhile, outside you’ll find an delightful terrace garden with a wisteria-clad pergola. In short, the Swan offers all the character you hope to find in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Lamb
Shipton-Under-Wychwood
15 min (7.4 miles)
A historic Cotswolds pub situated in the beautiful village of Shipton Under Wychwood between Burford & Chipping Norton run by Peter Creed & Tom Noest, focussing on good simple pub food with a straightforward wine list, spirits and beer selection. There is a cosy bar area with lots of seating to have a quiet drink, a separate restaurant, a private dining room & also a large beer garden.
The Crown
Church Enstone
7 min (3.2 miles)
A family run free house and the Crown Team are part of that spirit. The Crown offers stunning seasonal, monthly-changing menus of fantastic modern British dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner in its bar, dining spaces and outside in its sunny walled garden.
The Hare
Milton-Under-Wychwood
18 min (8.2 miles)
Located within the Cotswolds triangle of Burford, Chipping Norton and Stow-on-the-Wold, The Hare at Milton-under-Wychwood is the perfect country pub. Behind the Milton stone façade of the ancient pub lies a charming, stylish interior with the warmest of welcomes.
Finstock
8 min (3.5 miles)
The Plough Inn
You can be assured of a warm welcome when you visit the 18th Century Plough Inn, situated at the lower end of Finstock’s High Street. A traditional thatched, country pub with parts of the building dating back to 1772. Settle back and warm yourself in front of our roaring log Inglenook fire when the temperature drops and enjoy a drink from our well stocked bar with a range of local ales and a comprehensive, good value wine list.
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The Tite Inn
Chadlington
10 min (3.7 miles)
Tite is a stunning inn nestled near the picturesque Cotswolds and the charming town of Chipping Norton, offering classic décor and a welcoming atmosphere. The glorious garden and restaurant, local seasonal menu and an inviting bar are set in the village of Chadlington.