Dedicated to our favourite pubs in and around Banbury and Chipping Norton area.

The Pear Tree
Scotland End , Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5NU
Tel: 01608 737482
Our favourite drink pub just down the road from the iconic Hook Norton Brewery the beer doesn’t travel far and tastes that much better for it!
Highlights
Hook Best Bitter – The original and best bitter from the Hooky brewery refreshing and not too strong. A good session ale!
Twelve days – If its Christmas time and you’re passing try a Hooky’s Seasonal ale called Twelve Days it’s a strong one so be careful.

The Faulkland Arms
19-21 The Green, Great Tew, Chipping Norton OX7 4DB
Tel: 01608 683653
A quintessential English Pub in a quintessential English village. The Faulkland arms is a fantastic place to take in a drink or 2 on a summer evening.
Highlights
The Interior decor – you couldn’t get much more traditional with lots of tankards hanging from the ceiling and a lovely inviting fireplace
Real Ale – a great selection of Real Ale from Wilshire brewery Wadworth

The Norman Knight
Ascott Road, Whichford, Nr Shipson-on-Stour, CV36 5PE
Tel: 01608 684 621
The Norman Knight is a lively pub with its own microbrewery, good food, accommodation and a comprehensive list of events situated opposite a picturesque village green.
Highlights
Car & Bike Rallies – If you love classic cars and bikes you’ll love the car and bike rallies which are held on a regular basis on the nearby village green.
Beer Festival – Held on August bank holiday in conjunction with the village fete and flower show