In the bar, you will find well kept Hook Norton Ales, and arguably the finest bar counter in Burford, made from the increasingly rare Burr Elm. You may also find some locals, enjoying a pint or two of Cotswold hospitality!

The Angel has 2 AA Rosettes and is styled as a pub with a worldwide reputation for the quality of its food. In the candlelit restaurant, our menus reflect all that is good about local Cotswold produce, with an imaginative range of seasonal dishes, incorporating game from local estates, great fish dishes and stunning desserts, all created using the freshest and best ingredients available.

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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.

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Takeaway Food and Drink
Available Wednesday – Friday 5pm – 8pm. Saturday Noon – 8pm. Sunday 12pm – 3pm. Pies, Homemade Pizza, Fish and Chips, Lasagne and Burgers. Call 01295 730750 Email thebutchersarmsbalscote@outlook.com

The Butchers Arms in Balscote is a lovely little find. Hidden away in the North Oxfordshire Countryside, it has been a Hook Norton Pub since 1878 and still has the original Ice house in the garden as well as boasting a Grade II Listing.

We have combined the old with the new, with our traditional Hook Norton Craft Ales being served straight from the cask, alongside our draught beers/lager/ & ciders, in a bright comfortable village atmosphere, we also offer monthly ales and guest beers.

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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.

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The pub is built on the summit of Edgehill, some 700ft above sea level. It overlooks the battlefield of Edgehill where Englishman fought Englishman in the first major battle of the English Civil War. The pub’s octagonal tower marks the spot where, on the afternoon of Sunday 23 October 1642, King Charles I raised his standard and summoned his officers about him to prepare for war.

The Castle Inn, is also known as The Round Tower, or Radway Tower. Inside there are two bars –one contains replicas of armour and weapons used during the battle, the other is the place to indulge in pub games while enjoying some home cooked food. There is a small covered terrace, which offers some stunning views as does the garden outside.

Although its postal address is Banbury, Oxfordshire, the village of Edgehill actually nestles about a mile inside the Warwickshire border.

The octagonal tower was started in 1742 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Edgehill and was opened on 3rd September, 1750, the anniversary of Oliver Cromwell’s death. It was built by Sanderson Miller, or Millar, who lived in nearby Radway.

THE BATTLE OF EDGEHILL

The King’s line was along the crest of the hill. The Parliamentary soldiers under Lord Essex – having marched from Worcester via Kineton in ten days – were beyond the village of Radway in the plain immediately below the pub.

Many renowned Warwickshire families were involved in the Battle of Edgehill; the Verneys, the Fieldings and the Shuckburghs. Father fought son, brother matched brother.

Some 30,000 Englishmen took arms against each other. But like so many, the Batttle of Edgehill was indecisive – a mix up of slashing steel, cannon and musket fire which claimed the lives of more than 1,500 men on each side. Today the King’s men and Parliamentary troops often drink side by side at the pub as it is frequently used by groups recreating the famous battle.

THE PUB

The tower first became an Inn in 1822 when it was sold by a descendant of Sanderson Miller to become a free house.

The story goes that he was a minister of religion and that the decision was unpopular with his family. In 1922 the Inn was acquired by the Hook Norton Brewery. For walkers there are many nearby public footpaths and bridle paths, There is a maze of trails in the woods close to the Inn while across the road a public path leads through and over some of the local quarries.

WEDDINGS AT THE CASTLE

We are super excited to announce that we are the first Hooky pub to be fully licensed for weddings! So for the ultimate romantic start to wedded bliss, why not get married at our Castle?

Check out our Wedding Brochure here

Gin School & Distillery

What happens when a 17th century castle, located in the picturesque Warwickshire countryside, meets an award-winning local gin? You are left with the most iconic gin distillery in the United Kingdom. If you don’t believe us, come, and see for yourself!!

At the Castle Gin School, you will take charge of a mini copper pot still to develop your very own gin recipe, by choosing from our extensive range of citrus, herbal, floral and spice botanicals, or alternatively you can bring your own along. At the very end of the session, you will be able to bottle and label your own unique creation in a 70cl bottle.

You can also join us for one of our shorter, informative taster sessions, where you will get to try the full range of spirits produced by Pinnock Distillery.

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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, bottomless brunches, high-teas and traditional roast dinners every Sunday – of course enjoyed best with a pint of thirst-quenching Hooky Ale!

A spacious pub with lots of hidden cosy corners allowing you to find your perfect spot, window seats to watch the world pass by and a gorgeous spacious courtyard which is ideal for a sneaky drink or two in the sunshine!

Awards:
Did you know we are in “The Good Beer Guide 2022”, “The Good Beer Guide 2023” AND “The Good Beer Guide 2024”.

Received “The Best Marketing Award” from Hook Norton Brewery in 2023.

We have always had a perfect score from “Cask Marque” – AND we have a 5-star hygiene rating! We absolutely love what we do and take the utmost pride in attracting the best regulars in town.

“This pub isn’t for anybody, it’s for everybody”

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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 are two  Aunt Sally team, a crib team, two dominoes teams, five men’s darts teams, a pool table, so, if it’s pub games you’re looking for, this is the place to be!

For watching sports, The Coach & Horses is just as impressive, with 5 screens including a whopping 75″ display, and can show different matches through the pub, so if your team is on the telly, (TNT, Sky Sports and Amazon) it’ll be shown at the Coach.

With a great jukebox, music events throughout the year and a suntrap garden ideal for summer pints regularly updated, this pub is definitely worth a visit.

Laken’s Outside Bar service is available for events large and small; contact her for more details and bookings.
There’s also Chutneys Indian restaurant onsite, which seats 24 dine in or take away…obviously after having a pint while you wait!

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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 years Witney has grown rapidly, yet it still manages to retain its charm as an attractive Cotswold market town.

The Eagle Tavern is close to the market square which lies at the junction of the two main streets called the Buttercross, a medieval marketing and meeting place where women from neighbouring villages gathered to sell such fare as butter and eggs.

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The pub has a pleasant terrace, which overlooks the Aunt Sally pitch.

Our two very comfortable rooms are available for guests who require pub accommodation.

This beautiful pub is situated in the heart of the historic village of Bloxham, nestled in the glorious Cotswold countryside. An ideal base to explore and enjoy the many country walks.

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Spring Light Cask Ale Launch
Join us at The Falcon, Thame, 5pm – 7pm, as we launch Hook Norton Brewery’s new April seasonal cask ale – Spring Light. Enjoy free samples of this lovely ale.

Spring Light 3.2%
Hazy, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing. With bright grapefruit notes and a hint of coriander spice, this brew feels like a fresh spring breeze. A light-strength beer that doesn’t compromise on flavour.

Pop down to The Falcon for an evening of beer and cheers!

• Enjoy free samples
• Meet the brewers and learn the tall tales behind the beer
• Enjoy all that this wonderful pub has to offer

Sounds like a great evening to us – see you at the bar!

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