Our Pubs & Inns
Visit one of our traditional pubs and inns across the UK, surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of popular attractions, cities and market towns.
The Archangel
Looking for festive food and drink this Christmas, or a cosy place to spend time with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones? Expect a warm welcome at The Archangel, Somerset., where the festive menus have been thoughtfully prepared by our talented chefs and present a mouthwatering selection of Christmas dishes, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free choices to suit all appetites and tastes.
Bourne Valley Inn
Set in the Hampshire countryside at St Mary Bourne, just outside Andover, The Bourne Valley Inn is a proper traditional British pub with a generous garden, cosy bedrooms finished in a contemporary cottage style and a warm welcome from the team; it’s the sort of place to linger with friends or make an easy overnight stay of. If you’re planning delicious festive food and drink or simply want quality time with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones, choose Christmas where hospitality is relaxed and welcoming. Our festive menus have been carefully created by talented chefs and include a mouthwatering selection of Christmas dishes, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
The Lion Inn
A beautifully restored 15th-century coaching inn in the picturesque town of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, The Lion offers nine ensuite bedrooms, each finished with its own quirky character, making a cosy Cotswolds retreat; come and join us this Christmas Season or browse our special offers. to plan your visit.
The King John Inn
Tucked into the Cranborne Chase on the Wiltshire–Dorset border, The King John is a proper country inn with an award-winning restaurant, a cosy, well-stocked bar and eight elegant bedrooms for a comfortable night’s stay; pop in to taste honest cooking and soak up the countryside, take advantage of our special offers or come and join us for Christmas festivities. — there’s always a warm welcome.
The Dundas Arms
The Dundas Arms sits in Kintbury amid rural Berkshire, tucked between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal; it’s a proper country pub with character, and behind the bar you’ll find a fine selection of cask ales, handpicked craft beers, local ciders and a reassuringly good wine list. See what’s on at Christmas and grab great offers from our special offers. to enjoy.
The Anchor Inn
On a quiet country lane in the heart of Hampshire, The Anchor Inn sits amid rolling green fields and feels like a proper countryside dining room with luxurious en-suite bedrooms – a lovely spot to unwind and leave the rush behind. It’s also a warm, intimate place to celebrate during the festive period and, while you’re planning, don’t miss a peek at the special offers for practical details.
The Trout Inn
Tucked away in West Oxfordshire close to Faringdon, this riverside pub (The Trout at Tadpole Bridge) is a proper pocket of countryside, with fields rubbing up to the garden and the River Thames slipping past the door; our cosy bar and a handful of boutique bedrooms provide a relaxed, classic Cotswold setting for unwinding. It’s even better when you try a selection of special offers. as you plan gentle walks or while you lounge into a lazy afternoon, and do take a moment to browse our Christmas menu. during your visit.
The Admiral Codrington
A lively yet traditional London pub spot in the heart of Chelsea, offering private dining alongside delicious food and drinks for all occasions; if you’re planning private hire for a work Christmas party or a small get‑together with friends we’d love to make your festive celebrations extra special, so take a look at our current special offers. and book a time to pop in.
The Brown Cow
Tucked away in the heart of Fulham, pop into The Brown Cow for a calm escape from the High Street and enjoy an ever-changing seasonal menu, our famous Scotch eggs, a board of butcher’s cut or the catch of the day, plus daily tapas for lighter nibbles and proper Sunday roasts; come celebrate Christmas with us or take a peek at some great special offers. here; we’d love to see you.
The Kings Arms
A cosy country inn set in the Cotswold countryside, The King’s Arms sits in Didmarton and is handy for Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. We serve seasonal British cooking and offer charming cottage accommodation; have a look at our special offers, or book a table and enjoy some festive cheer with us via Christmas celebrations today.
The Kings Head
Just south of Winchester and set among the lovely Hampshire downlands, The King’s Head is a handsome village inn offering cosy, cottage-style rooms to rest your head plus delicious, locally sourced food and drink; we currently have some great special offers available now, or if you’re feeling festive, take a look at our Christmas offering. for seasonal cheer.
The Museum Inn
Tucked into the rolling Dorset downlands, The Museum Inn, Farnham is an award-winning British pub with a dining room and bedrooms, perfect for a cosy weekend escape. Whether you’re arranging a family Christmas celebration or simply meeting friends, our festive menus, dreamed up by a talented kitchen team, serve a mouthwatering selection of Christmas dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, so do take a look at our special offers for full details.
The Old House Inn
Pop into The Old House Inn — a traditional country pub with rooms in the pretty West Sussex village of Copthorne. We offer a warm, friendly welcome and make a cosy base for a rural escape or an overnight close to Gatwick International Airport; expect a homely, festive buzz this Christmas season, and do have a look at our excellent special offers. while you’re here.
The Royal Oak Inn Wessex
Nestled in East Lavant at the foot of the South Downs, The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub and dining room with cosy bedrooms and two self-contained cottages, quietly welcoming guests for more than 200 years. It’s a calm gateway for those after peace, quiet and an indulgent short break, run by a hands-on team who prize good food, warm hospitality and personal service alongside wonderful special offers; do take a look at the Christmas celebrations. if you fancy.
The Well Diggers Arms
Nestled in Low Heath near Petworth, West Sussex, The Welldiggers Arms is a proper country pub with rooms; our roomy dining space has large picture windows looking out over a coppice and the rolling South Downs, and an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs at work. After a walk, why not come along for some festive fun this Christmas and finish your visit with one of our great special offers tucked into a last-minute present?
The Fulham Arms
A short stroll from Chelsea Harbour, The Fulham Arms offers laid-back luxury and a proper taste of the British countryside in this pretty South West suburb. Tucked between two residential streets in a quiet corner of Fulham, the pub is delightfully charming and you’ll always get a warm welcome. Our team of talented chefs have carefully created festive menus with a mouthwatering selection of Christmas dishes, plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and if you need a last-minute pressie have a look at our special offers., and you can expect the same this festive season. too.
The Mayflower
Pop into The Mayflower in the pretty harbour town of Lymington by the New Forest — a traditional pub with lovely bedrooms and a cosy, relaxed bar. Drop in for a pint, enjoy a locally sourced supper or settle in for a coastal escape; the team’s ready with a warm welcome. Have a look at Christmas menu and take a peek at special offers. while you plan.
The Punchbowl
Pop in to catch up with friends in our cosy bar, celebrate in Judy’s on One – our snug dining and whisky room – or tuck into a proper Sunday roast; The Punchbowl offers good times and a very warm welcome. Whether you’re after festive food and drink or simply quality time with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones, Christmas a warm festive welcome awaits at The Punchbowl, Mayfair. Be sure to take a look at our amazing special offers when you’re planning a visit.
The Cross Keys
Known for its storied past and well-known regulars, The Cross Keys is a cosy, easygoing spot to eat, drink and linger. Our menu ranges from inventive seasonal dishes and pub classics to proper Sunday roasts, while the bar offers an excellent choice of real ales, craft beer, wine and cocktails. We take pride in delivering a proper British pub experience, and if you’re planning to celebrate Christmas with friends and family we’re the right place. We’ve also got some great special offers. here.
The Crab & Boar
Catch up with friends in the cosy bar, savour a Sunday roast or unwind in the beer garden – The Crab & Boar sits in the countryside as a welcoming spot for every occasion. If you want private hire for a work Christmas party or a small get-together, we’d love to help make your festive celebrations feel extra special. Take a look at our special offers to plan a few truly memorable moments with us.
The White Horse
Expect a warm welcome, beautiful bedrooms and seasonal, locally sourced food and drink at the White Horse, all served with the friendly, communal spirit of a village pub. Whether you’re after a luxurious countryside weekend or simply a well-earned pint after a dog walk, make yourself at home and pop in this festive season; we can cater to your Christmas celebration needs and stock a cracking selection of special offers for you to enjoy.
The Methuen Arms
Once a nunnery, The Methuen Arms pub in Corsham became a coaching inn and brewery in 1608, and you can still feel the history and character in its cosy corners. A proper pub at heart, it champions great food made with produce from the kitchen garden alongside a tasty selection of award-winning beers and ales – ideal for sipping al fresco in the spacious beer garden when the sun’s out. Take advantage of the special offers or join us for a Christmas celebration – you’re very welcome.
The Castle Inn
Heading for the Jurassic Coast? Pop into The Castle Inn for a well-earned pint while you explore Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle or Durdle Door; sink a refreshing award-winning Butcombe beers, a glass of wine or your favourite tipple on the sunny courtyard terrace, or warm up inside the 16th-century inn with a locally sourced classic pub meal — you’ll find opening times and the menu at special offers and can reserve a table via Christmas celebration — we look forward to seeing you.
The Ostrich
Down on Bristol Harbourside, Ostrich pub sits with proper waterside views, plenty of outside seating and a Top Deck bar on the first floor; it pours a cracking selection of Butcombe beers and keeps a dedicated rum menu as a nod to its nautical past. The food menu is full of mouthwatering, modern takes on classic Americana dishes, and The Ostrich was even voted Best New Pub in the 2020 Publican Awards — book a table via special offers or browse the current menu at festive menus today.
The Swan Inn
Tucked in the ex-mining village of Rowberrow, the 17th-century Swan Inn pours award-winning Butcombe beers and serves hearty pub classics from a locally sourced menu that enjoys modern twists and special offers for a proper taste of the area. After walking the Mendip Hills you can snuggle up by an open fire with your four-legged friend and savour a Christmas pint beside you.
The Avon Causeway
Sink into village life at The Avon Causeway, a converted 18th-century coaching inn where you can sip proper Butcombe beer in cosy surroundings; spend a sunny afternoon in the pleasant beer garden or move indoors to warm up beside a crackling open fire when it turns chilly. The restaurant uses locally sourced produce and the country-chic rooms make it easy to linger — view Avon Causeway pub and use special offers or celebrate Christmas to arrange your visit.
The Bear Inn
In the heart of Cirencester step into The Bear Inn where hand-pulled beers and ales sit alongside locally sourced, modern twists on pub classics; there’s a crackling open fire and a pretty beer garden for alfresco dining and drinking. Pop in for a quick pint, a short snack or something more substantial, you’ll still find your favourite classic pub dish at The Bear Inn, and you can view menus and offers via special offers and festive menus while planning your visit.
The Beckford Inn
Swing by The Beckford Inn for warm welcomes, proper pub grub and award-winning Butcombe in the beer garden—perfect after a wander in the nearby Cotswolds or a day in Cheltenham; pop over to The Beckford Inn to get a feel for the place, choose a dish from our festive menus and match it with a pint from our special offers while you relax in the rustic surroundings.
Bird In Hand
Pop into the Bird In Hand for proper rustic charm — historic oak beams, timber panelling and a crackling open fire create a cosy, unpretentious spot to enjoy a pint after exploring Reading, Legoland or Windsor Castle, or for a swift drink before jetting off on a Christmas break from Heathrow Airport. Sample a selection of bar nibbles, take a look at our special offers and pick a hearty, locally sourced pub classic to tuck into in the welcoming Bird in Hand pub.
The Bower Inn
After wandering the Mendip Hills or sightseeing in Bridgwater this Christmas, swing by the characterful 18th-century Bower Inn for a swift pint or a proper meal; the bar pours Butcombe beer, local cider and a small selection of wines and spirits, and head chef Alan’s award-winning sausage rolls sit proudly alongside our other special offers to tempt you.
The Bowl Inn
If you’re exploring bustling Bristol, pop out to Almondsbury on the northern outskirts and settle in at The Bowl Inn for a proper welcome; find us at The Bowl Inn where you can enjoy an award-winning pint of Butcombe, or choose a local South West cider, a glass of fine wine or whatever your favourite tipple might be. Feeling peckish? There are light bites and pub snacks or a classic pub dish to go all-out, each designed to sit happily alongside your drink, and you can browse our popular festive menus or treat yourself to one of our special offers today.
The Prince Of Burford
A lovely base for wandering the Cotswold hills, the Prince Of Burford mixes olde-worldy charm with a bar serving a cracking range of award-winning Butcombe ales and a menu of proper, locally sourced pub classics; whether you’ve worked up an appetite or are just parched after a day’s exploring, we’ll pour you the perfect pint — have a look at our special offers or secure a table via festive treat for family, friends and loved ones.
The Cottage Inn
Locals in Bristol flock to The Cottage Inn whenever the sun’s out – a friendly waterside pub with proper views, a sun-warmed terrace to sit on and a cracking selection of award-winning Butcombe beers plus a few local ciders behind the bar; when it’s chilly the crackling open fire makes it easy to linger, and the kitchen keeps things honest with locally-sourced pub meals. It’s the sort of place to linger over a second pint. Take a look at special offers if you like and follow festive menus for more.
The Crown
Cosy up in front of the cracking open fire at The Crown pub in Dyrham with a pint of Butcombe real ale and take in the rustic stone-clad interior and worn wooden beams; there’s a delightful beer garden too for sunlit afternoons. The on-site restaurant serves a comforting menu of pub classics with options for all dietary needs and the pickiest eaters — book a table to enjoy a plate from our festive menus or select from seasonal choices via special offers online.
The Fish Inn
If you’re exploring the New Forest or need to pause after a long ramble across the Hampshire countryside, swing by The Fish Inn in Ringwood for a proper pint and one of our classic pub dishes; from crisp IPAs to deep, creamy stouts there’s a Butcombe pour to suit. Have a nose at our seasonal special offers and don’t miss festive menus to see what’s on offer today.
The Fleet
If you want a riverside pub handy for the Malvern Hills, Wye Valley and Cotswolds Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, pop in to The Fleet Inn for a relaxed pint, an excellent menu of modern pub dishes, comfy rooms and a good selection of Butcombe beers; you can opt for our popular festive menus or treat yourself to one of our special offers while soaking up the riverside atmosphere and truly unwinding.
The Fox & Hounds
After a walk through the North Wessex Downs and spotting wildlife along the River Kennet, drop by for a pint at The Fox & Hounds pub in Theale where families and dogs are welcome; linger over a delicious Christmas in the restaurant or make use of some of our other special offers to round off a relaxed afternoon or evening with good company.
The George Inn
Take a break from exploring Roman Bath to enjoy an award-winning pint at the Grade II-listed pub in Norton St Philip, dating back to 1397; beneath stretching wooden beams and stone-clad walls the cosy atmosphere feels like nowhere else in the South West. Tuck into pub classics – fish and chips, pie and mash or one of the best roast dinners around – book a table via special offers, join us via celebrate Christmas or learn more at George Inn today.
The Hadley Bowling Green
Drop into The Hadley Bowling Green pub near Droitwich Spa for anything from a quick pint and light snack to a hearty plate; the menu leans on pub favourites, while a trot of award-winning Butcombe beers sits on the bar and frequent special offers keep the mood upbeat. Bring your dog, enjoy a beloved pub dish and unwind in the cosy Elizabethan setting — you’ll get a warm welcome, especially at the time of Christmas events.
The High Corner Inn
After wandering the New Forest National Park and meeting the ponies, pop into The High Corner Inn for a welcome pit stop: enjoy an award-winning Butcombe beer or your favourite tipple at High Corner Inn, and settle into this rustic country gastropub for seasonal pub meals, vegan-friendly options and a nutritious kids’ menu – whether it’s a quick drink, a light bite or something heartier. Enjoy our Christmas menus and check our special offers before you visit.
The Horse & Groom
A 16th-century Grade II-listed village pub in Charlton, The Horse & Groom pub-restaurant still shows off original flagstone flooring and a welcoming open fireplace, making it cosy whatever the weather. There’s a cracking food menu and a tasty beer selection to suit most appetites, so pop in this Christmas for a bite and a pint, and be sure to check our special offers before booking.
The King’s Arms
A warm welcome awaits at The King’s Arms pub, an 18th-century inn in pretty Melksham where you can sample hand-pulled real ales, enjoy a menu of Christmas favourites and take advantage of other special offers on offer, making it a cosy, inviting stop this festive season.
The Lamb
Whether you fancy a refreshing pint, a quick bite or something more filling, see The Lamb Inn and pop into The Lamb after exploring the rugged Mendips; when you’re worn out from the hills, a cosy corner and a Christmas drink with friends set you right. Expect hand-pulled Butcombe, tasty bar snacks and favourite festive dishes, and make use of our special offers in a historic converted coaching inn from 1480, unlike anywhere else.
The Langford Inn
On the edge of the Mendip Hills AONB yet close to Bristol city centre you’ll find The Langford Inn pub, a cosy 17th-century oak-beamed inn where you can call in for a refreshing, festive pint of Butcombe or pick wine, spirits, cider, cocktails or soft drinks; bring your pup, settle by the roaring open fire with a drink in hand and browse our special offers while you relax.
The Mill
Nestled in Shottermill just outside Haslemere and on the edge of the South Downs National Park, The Mill gastropub occupies a lovingly restored 16th-century courthouse and boasts a sunny beer-garden terrace where you can relax with seasonal plates and drinks made from local produce — modern takes on pub classics sit alongside an excellent, award-winning Butcombe tap. Bring family and friends for a drink or meal and make use of our Christmas and special offers for a proper get-together.
The Northey Arms
On the outskirts of Bath in the lovely village of Box, The Northey Arms is a characterful pub and inn with proper history and a warm, friendly welcome; we’re all about good food and drink, offering an all-day menu that champions seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and hearty pub classics. Behind the bar you’ll find plenty of award-winning Butcombe beer and cider plus a wide selection of wines and cocktails, so check our latest offers or come and join us for a Christmas celebration, we’d love to see you.
The Pavilion Arms
After an invigorating Christmas along Bournemouth’s famous beaches, pop into The Pavilion Arms gastropub to unwind with a wide selection of award‑winning Butcombe beers, plus wines, spirits and non‑alcoholic tipples behind the bar. Stay for bar snacks, hearty classic pub dishes and indulgent desserts, and make time to explore the options shown at special offers on the menu.
The Whitmore Tap
Named for Butcombe founder Simon Whitmore, the friendly, welcoming Whitmore Tap pub is Butcombe Brewing Co’s taproom in the heart of Bristol, pouring the full range of Butcombe cask, keg and bottled beers alongside cider. At street level you’ll find a lively bar serving bold bar snacks, small plates, sharing boards and yakitori skewers, while an upstairs dining room champions British produce and local ingredients with big, seasonal flavours, all cooked fresh on the on‑site Robata charcoal grill in an open kitchen to complement the brews; drop in with friends and family and take advantage of our Christmas or enquire about special offers when you arrive.
The Pig & Fiddle
Housed in an iconic Bath building, the refurbished Pig & Fiddle pub is a buzzy all-day pub where live sport is on regularly and a warm atmosphere perks up every hour. Tuck into hearty seasonal pub classics, proper Piggy sharer Sunday roasts, a tempting brunch menu and banging bar snacks, all matched with a good range of craft beer, cask ale, wine and cocktails — or have a look at our Christmas party bookings or latest offers to see what suits.
The Quarryman’s Arms
Nestled in picturesque Box Hill, The Quarryman’s Arms inn is a warm, family-friendly country pub with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where proper pub cooking takes centre stage: a generous menu of pub favourites made from the finest seasonal produce, plus award-winning pies and sausage rolls and the much-talked-about Sunday roast that regulars swear by. The bar pours a lovely selection of ales, craft beers, local ciders and wines, and the newly covered, heated beer garden keeps al fresco drinking and dining cosy whatever the season. Our latest offers and festive menu are always popular.
Ring O’ Bells Compton Martin
The welcoming country pub The Ring O’ Bells sits in the tiny Somerset village of Compton Martin, right in the Mendip Hills and within easy reach of Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury and the little city of Wells. Pop in for a pint while you’re exploring the countryside; Christmas might even coincide with a surprise gig from household names or local acts (past visitors include Kylie Minogue, Paul Weller and Coldplay), or watch the big match on the screen and tuck into pub classics and other special offers from the menu.
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak in Prestbury is the perfect local stop for a pint if you’re heading to Cheltenham Racecourse, a mere ten-minute drive from Cheltenham town centre and sitting snug between the Cotswolds and Mendip Hill Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In a proper old-world pub you can relax with award-winning Butcombe beer and a locally sourced classic pub meal, enjoying great food and a warm buzz – visit The Royal Oak pub or take a look at special offer and festive treat while you plan.
The Victoria Arms
After a wander through the Oxfordshire countryside or a day exploring Oxford, pop into The Victoria Arms pub-restaurant in Old Marston, set on the picture-perfect banks of the River Cherwell where you can sip a refreshing pint in the riverside garden or tuck into a proper pub meal indoors — from fish and chips to a hearty roast dinner and everything between. Choose from our popular special offers, or book a table to enjoy your favourites from our festive menus and make the most of your time with us — it’s a lovely spot to rest after a ramble.
Our Tenanted Pubs & Inns
The Charlton Inn
Sitting in the heart of Shepton Mallet, between the Mendip Hills and Cranborne Chase Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Charlton Inn is a proper local for great beers and real ales, lively music nights and live sport, plus a cheerful play area for little ones — dogs very welcome. Pull up a stool, try a pint of award-winning Butcombe and enjoy the cosy, friendly atmosphere.
Queen’s Arms
Nestled on the Mendip Trail on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare in Bleadon, the Queens Arms pub is a 16th-century Mendip cottage where you can reward a day on the hills with a pint of proper Butcombe real ale and sit down to a home-cooked, locally sourced meal, all lovingly prepared on-site.
Queen Victoria
Tucked into the Mendip Hills above Priddy, the ivy-clad, stone gastropub Queen Victoria Inn dates back to the 1800s and keeps original character — flagstone floors, cosy fireplaces and high beamed ceilings. It’s a friendly spot for locally sourced, home-cooked food and award-winning real ales and ciders, ideal for relaxing after a long walk in the surrounding Mendips countryside.
Ring O’ Bells Hinton Blewitt
Whether you’re tackling the Mendip Hills, enjoying a staycation in the Somerset countryside or simply a local, make time to call in at the Ring o’ Bells pub — an archetypal Somerset gastropub close to the Mendips and the Chew Valley, often called the Lake District of Somerset. You can settle in for a crisp, refreshing pint of proper real ale (award‑winning Butcombe on tap) with a delicious, locally sourced meal, cosily by the inglenook fireplace or out in the pleasant beer garden courtyard.
Cross Keys
Locals flock to the Cross Keys in Rode for a proper welcome: drop by The Cross Keys pub for a pint of Butcombe or whatever tipple you favour, and settle into the friendly, traditional gastropub atmosphere. It’s the sort of place to revive you after a ramble through the Cotswolds, or to enjoy a more filling meal with good company.
Rose and Crown
Tucked into the idyllic village of Hinton Charterhouse and just a short hop from Bath, this late-18th-century inn and gastropub is all warmth and character — a proper place to drop in for a pint or a hearty meal. The kitchen sticks to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and the bar pours a proud selection of real ales, beer, wine, cider and other top tipples, so there’s something for every taste. Bring your prized pooch after exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby dog-walking routes, then relax in the oak-panelled bar or outside in the terraced courtyard beer garden; the listing on Rose & Crown pub sits in the village and highlights that it’s a traditional pub near Cheddar.
The Beambridge Inn
If you’re heading out near Wellington, pop into The Beambridge Inn, tucked by the Blackdown and Quantock Hills where the countryside of Somerset and Devon meet. Cyclists on the John O’ Groats to Lands End route often stop here for a well-earned break. Inside the pub there’s a modern-rustic feel that acknowledges the 200-year story of the original coaching inn; outside a courtyard beer garden is the place to enjoy an award-winning Butcombe. The menu sticks to classic British pub dishes cooked from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
The Carpenters Arms
Tucked among Yeovil’s stone buildings, The Carpenters Arms pub is a friendly gastropub where hand-pulled real ales sit beside a carefully chosen wine list, local ciders and all the familiar tipples you might want at the bar. After a day exploring Somerset it’s the sort of place to sit down for hearty pub dishes — think steak and ale pie, the famous Carpenters Chicken and the reliably brilliant roast dinner on Sundays. Family- and dog-friendly, you can expect a cosy, genuine welcome.
The Coach House
Drop by the family-run local in Locking Village that regulars from the area and nearby Weston-super-Mare love; you can sit out in a pleasant beer garden and enjoy award-winning, hand-pulled real ale at the bar Coach House pub — and there’s always a friendly game of pool, darts or skittles to join if you fancy some fun. When hunger strikes, the kitchen serves comforting pub dishes, from hearty roast dinners to classic curries.
The Rode Mill
A riverside stop worth adding to any outing to Bath, Frome, Somerset, Cranborne Chase or the Cotswolds, the Victorian Rode Mill gastropub in Frome serves a well-chosen array of wines, ciders, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks alongside award-winning Butcombe beers. The kitchen focuses on locally sourced pub favourites — from crisp fish and chips and juicy burgers to proper roast dinners and some of the most decadent desserts in the South West. Take a seat on the decked waterside dining area, enjoy a tipple and unwind to the gentle sounds of the River Frome.
The Old Crown Inn
Just outside Bath, on the edge of the Cotswold countryside with spectacular views across Roundhill, you’ll find The Old Crown Inn in Kelston — a proper village pub that’s as welcoming on a grey winter afternoon beside a glorious crackling log fire as it is in high summer when the beer garden, the best in the South West, catches the sun. Winners of the 2018 Bath in Bloom and South West in Bloom awards for their beautiful outside area, the pub serves a locally sourced menu of pub classics in hearty portions, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, so it’s an ideal spot for a refreshing pint and a satisfying, unfussy meal.
The Old Restoration
Pop in to sample proper ales and Butcombe beers at The Old Restoration pub, housed in a Grade II-listed building that’s Cheltenham’s oldest public house. Have a go at darts or pool, watch the latest game on the big screen and tuck into a home-cooked pub classic matched with an award-winning Butcombe beer. There’s a friendly, cosy atmosphere inside, perfect for meeting mates or relaxing after a day out.
The Prince of Wales
A welcoming, characterful pub in Westbury-on-Trym, The Prince of Wales is a favourite with locals and visitors alike, and it’s easy to relax in the friendly atmosphere and sprawling green beer garden, which has a boules court, a TV and a large wooden fort for the kids to play on. Behind the bar there’s a selection of award-winning Butcombe beers, real ales, lagers, ciders, spirits, wines and non-alcoholic drinks, The Prince of Wales pub making it a perfect place to stop for a pint.
The Rodney Stoke Inn
Set amid lovely Somerset countryside, The Rodney Stoke Inn is a welcoming gastropub where you can relax with an award-winning Butcombe beer in the beer garden, breathing the fresh country air with your dog curled up beside you. If you prefer to stay indoors, the dining room’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame views across the Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserve while you tuck into a delicious, home-cooked meal made from locally sourced ingredients.
Goat & Tricycle
A local favourite in Bournemouth’s town centre near the Triangle, the Goat & Tricycle is the go-to for an alfresco pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, a cosy spot to watch the big match or enjoy live local music, and a relaxed, welcoming place to tuck into a hearty, home-cooked British meal Goat & Tricycle pub in good company.
The White Horse
Drop by the White Horse to while away an afternoon in the lovely beer garden of the White Horse pub, where the Somerset and Gloucestershire hills stretch away, or escape inside to a country-chic, cosy dining room when it’s nippy. Pull up a stool for a few pints and the big match, pop in for a light bite with your dog at your feet, or treat yourself to hearty dishes that put a modern spin on pub favourites — you might just discover a new go-to.
The Badminton
If you’re round Bristol and fancy a pint, call in to The Badminton Carvery pub for a range of award-winning Butcombe beers served behind the bar, or pick from wines, spirits and non-alcoholic choices; then sit down to a proper home-cooked carvery roast dinner with all the trimmings in a welcoming, family- and dog-friendly gastropub where you can linger over your meal.
The Badminton
Fancy a pint near Bristol? Pop into The Badminton Carvery pub to sample a range of award-winning Butcombe beers behind the bar – or, if you’re in the mood for something else, there’s a selection of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. Sit down for a delicious, home-cooked carvery roast dinner, complete with all the trimmings, in a family-friendly, dog-friendly gastropub.
The Beehive
Catch the big game with a refreshing pint of award-winning Butcombe beer at The Beehive gastropub in Carterton, close to Oxford and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Relax in the beautiful beer garden, sample the menu full of pub favourites, and bring your four-legged friend with you – everyone’s welcome at The Beehive!
Pubs in the Channel Islands
The Old Court House Inn
On a sunny day in Jersey you’ll find a proper local welcome at Old Court House Inn, where locals and visitors mingle over a pint of award-winning beer, and you can sip outside in the pretty rear courtyard or on the front alfresco terrace overlooking the harbour with views across to St Helier.
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