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Casual Christmas Lunches at Our Pubs & Inns

Make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming pubs and inns. From country dining rooms to city locals, enjoy seasonal dishes, good drinks and easy-going time with family or friends.

The Archangel

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Archangel in Somerset, where talented chefs have prepared festive menus including vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free choices. Enjoy a warm welcome in a cosy pub setting with plenty of seasonal drinks and a friendly atmosphere perfect for catching up with family or friends after a winter walk. Find out more about The Archangel and plan your Christmas lunch.

Bourne Valley Inn

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at the Bourne Valley Inn in St Mary Bourne, just outside Andover, where traditional British pub charm meets generous garden space and cosy contemporary cottage-style bedrooms. The talented chefs prepare mouthwatering festive dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, making it an ideal spot to linger with family or friends over good food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Find out more about Bourne Valley Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Lion Inn

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Lion Inn, a beautifully restored 15th‑century coaching inn in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, where cosy Cotswolds character meets warm, easy‑going hospitality; enjoy seasonal company in one of nine quirky ensuite bedrooms if you wish to stay and soak up the historic setting. Find out more about The Lion Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The King John Inn

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The King John Inn, tucked into the Cranborne Chase on the Wiltshire–Dorset border. Enjoy honest cooking in the award-winning restaurant or linger by the cosy, well-stocked bar before a countryside stroll; with eight elegant bedrooms available, it’s easy to unwind and savour the festive atmosphere. Find out more about The King John Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Dundas Arms

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Dundas Arms in Kintbury, a proper country pub set between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal, perfect for a cosy meal with family or friends; enjoy a fine selection of cask ales, handpicked craft beers, local ciders and a reassuringly good wine list in characterful surroundings. Find out more about The Dundas Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Anchor Inn

Nestled on a quiet country lane in the heart of Hampshire, The Anchor Inn is a warm, intimate spot for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends, set amid rolling green fields and feeling like a proper countryside dining room; you can also enjoy the comfort of luxurious en-suite bedrooms while leaving the rush behind. Find out more about The Anchor Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Trout Inn

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Trout Inn, a riverside pub tucked away in West Oxfordshire near Faringdon, where fields meet the garden and the River Thames slips past the door. Enjoy cosy bar surroundings and choose from a handful of boutique bedrooms for a gentle weekend escape with family or friends, then linger over the Christmas menu as you unwind. Find out more about The Trout Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Admiral Codrington

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, The Admiral Codrington is a lively yet traditional London pub ideal for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends, serving delicious food and drinks in a warm setting; if you’re thinking of a small get‑together, the pub also has private dining to help make festive celebrations that bit more memorable. Find out more about The Admiral Codrington and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Brown Cow

Escape the High Street for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Brown Cow in the heart of Fulham, perfect for family and friends. Enjoy an ever-changing seasonal menu alongside famous Scotch eggs or a board of butcher’s cut, with daily tapas for lighter nibbles and a calm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like a proper local celebration. Find out more about The Brown Cow and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Kings Arms

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Kings Arms, a cosy country inn in Didmarton perfect for catching up with family or friends; savour seasonal British cooking in warm, cottage-like surroundings and, if you fancy, stay overnight in one of the charming rooms to extend the festive cheer in the Cotswold countryside. Find out more about The Kings Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Kings Head

Nestled just south of Winchester amid the Hampshire downlands, The Kings Head is a handsome village inn with cosy cottage-style rooms and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a casual Christmas lunch with family or friends, savouring delicious, locally sourced food and a good selection of drinks while soaking up seasonal cheer in this charming countryside setting. Find out more about The Kings Head and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Museum Inn

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Museum Inn in Farnham, tucked into the rolling Dorset downlands, where an award‑winning British pub atmosphere meets a cosy dining room and bedrooms for a weekend escape. Our talented kitchen team serves a mouthwatering selection of festive dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free options, ideal for catching up with family or friends. Find out more about The Museum Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Old House Inn

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Old House Inn in the pretty West Sussex village of Copthorne, where a warm, friendly welcome and cosy, homely buzz make it a delightful country pub with rooms—ideal for a festive meal before a rural stroll or an overnight stay near Gatwick. Find out more about The Old House Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Royal Oak Inn Wessex

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Royal Oak Inn Wessex, a traditional country pub tucked in East Lavant beneath the South Downs, where warm hospitality and good food are served in cosy dining rooms. Enjoy time with family or friends, then wander to one of the comfy bedrooms or self-contained cottages for a peaceful, indulgent short break. Find out more about The Royal Oak Inn Wessex and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Well Diggers Arms

Gather friends or family for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Well Diggers Arms in Low Heath, near Petworth, where the roomy dining space and large picture windows frame views of a coppice and the South Downs. Watch the chefs in the open kitchen as you enjoy a warm, proper country pub atmosphere and perhaps stay overnight in one of the cosy rooms. Find out more about The Well Diggers Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Fulham Arms

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Fulham Arms, a charming pub tucked between two residential streets in quiet Fulham, just a short stroll from Chelsea Harbour. Enjoy laid-back luxury and festive dishes prepared by talented chefs, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available, all served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere ideal for family or friends celebrating together. Find out more about The Fulham Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Mayflower

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Mayflower in pretty Lymington by the New Forest, where the cosy, relaxed bar and locally sourced supper make for a friendly festive get-together. Bring family or friends to savour seasonal flavours, then linger in one of the lovely bedrooms or take a post-lunch stroll around the harbour for a gentle coastal escape. Find out more about The Mayflower and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Punchbowl

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Punchbowl in Mayfair, perfect for catching up with family or friends in the cosy bar or Judy’s on One, the snug dining and whisky room. Tuck into hearty, festive food in a warm, welcoming setting where friendly conversation and good times are part of the seasonal atmosphere. Find out more about The Punchbowl and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Cross Keys

Relaxed and cosy, The Cross Keys in Chelsea is a welcoming spot for a casual Christmas lunch with family or friends, pairing inventive seasonal dishes and pub classics with an excellent choice of real ales, craft beer, wine and cocktails. Enjoy the storied past and easygoing atmosphere while lingering over good food and drinks in proper British pub surroundings. Find out more about The Cross Keys and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Crab & Boar

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Crab & Boar, a welcoming countryside pub where you can catch up in the cosy bar or savour a Sunday roast in a warm, convivial setting. If you’d like something more intimate, the team can assist with private hire to help make your festive get-together feel extra special. Find out more about The Crab & Boar and plan your Christmas lunch.

The White Horse

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at The White Horse, a friendly village pub in West Sussex known for seasonal, locally sourced food and drink and beautiful bedrooms for a countryside stay. Expect a warm welcome and communal atmosphere — ideal for popping in after a dog walk or lingering over festive plates and a well-earned pint this season. Find out more about The White Horse and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Methuen Arms

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Methuen Arms in Corsham, a former nunnery turned 1608 coaching inn where history and cosy corners set a warm tone. Gather family or friends over hearty food made with produce from the kitchen garden and sample award-winning beers and ales in the spacious beer garden when the winter sun peeks through. Find out more about The Methuen Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Castle Inn

Relaxed Christmas lunches at The Castle Inn are perfect for family or friends after exploring Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle or Durdle Door. Warm up in the 16th‑century inn with a locally sourced classic pub meal and a pint of award‑winning Butcombe beer, or linger on the sunny courtyard terrace with a glass of wine — we’ll make your festive midday gathering timelessly cosy. Find out more about The Castle Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Ostrich

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Ostrich on Bristol Harbourside, with proper waterside views and plenty of outside seating to keep things informal. Enjoy modern takes on classic Americana dishes alongside a cracking selection of Butcombe beers, and linger upstairs on the Top Deck bar for a cosy, nautical-tinged afternoon with family or friends. Find out more about The Ostrich and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Rising Sun

On the edge of Backwell, just outside Bristol and within easy reach of Weston-super-Mare, The Rising Sun is a relaxed place to gather after a day out. Seasonal, locally sourced dishes and hearty pub classics sit alongside Butcombe beer, cider, wine and cocktails. Find out more about The Rising Sun and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Swan Inn

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Swan Inn in Rowberrow, a 17th-century pub pouring award-winning Butcombe beers and serving hearty, locally sourced classics with modern twists. After a bracing walk on the Mendip Hills, settle by the open fire with family or friends and your four‑legged companion for a cosy, informal festive meal in a warm village setting. Find out more about The Swan Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Avon Causeway

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Avon Causeway, a converted 18th-century coaching inn where you can enjoy proper Butcombe beer in cosy surroundings. Gather family or friends by the crackling open fire or, if the sun appears, spill out into the pleasant beer garden. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced produce and the country‑chic rooms make it easy to linger after your meal. Find out more about The Avon Causeway and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Bear Inn

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Bear Inn in the heart of Cirencester, where hand-pulled beers and locally sourced twists on pub classics make for a cosy festive meal. Gather family or friends by the crackling open fire or enjoy the pretty beer garden for a breath of fresh air between courses — classic pub favourites are still on the menu. Find out more about The Bear Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Beckford Inn

Gather family or friends at The Beckford Inn for a relaxed Christmas lunch in rustic surroundings, savouring proper pub grub and a pint of award-winning Butcombe in the beer garden after a wander in the nearby Cotswolds or a day in Cheltenham. Enjoy warm welcomes and the cosy, laid-back atmosphere that makes this Gloucestershire pub feel like home for festive gatherings. Find out more about The Beckford Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

Bird In Hand

Gather family or friends for a relaxed Christmas lunch at the Bird In Hand, where historic oak beams, timber panelling and a crackling open fire set a cosy scene. Tuck into hearty, locally sourced pub classics and sample a selection of bar nibbles while enjoying a pint in this unpretentious spot ideal for a festive catch-up near Reading, Legoland or Windsor Castle. Find out more about Bird In Hand and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Bower Inn

Tucked near the Mendip Hills and a short hop from Bridgwater, The Bower Inn is an 18th‑century pub ideal for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends; enjoy a swift pint of Butcombe beer or local cider and tuck into head chef Alan’s award‑winning sausage rolls in the characterful, welcoming bar. Find out more about The Bower Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Bowl Inn

Escape the bustle of Bristol and head to Almondsbury’s welcoming Bowl Inn for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends. Tuck into classic pub dishes and light bites designed to match an award‑winning pint of Butcombe or a local South West cider, all in a warm, easy‑going setting where festive menus provide seasonal inspiration. Find out more about The Bowl Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Prince Of Burford

Nestled as a lovely base for wandering the Cotswold hills, The Prince Of Burford is a warm, olde-worldy pub where families and friends can enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch. Expect proper, locally sourced pub classics and a bar pouring award-winning Butcombe ales — perfect for refuelling after a day exploring the Oxfordshire countryside with good company and cosy conversation. Find out more about The Prince Of Burford and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Cottage Inn

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Cottage Inn, a friendly waterside pub in Bristol where family and friends can linger by the crackling open fire or soak up winter views from the sun-warmed terrace. The kitchen keeps things honest with locally-sourced pub meals and a cracking selection of award-winning Butcombe beers and local ciders makes for easy, sociable drinking. Find out more about The Cottage Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Crown

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at The Crown in Dyrham, cosying up by the cracking open fire and sipping a pint of Butcombe real ale. The rustic stone‑clad interior and worn wooden beams create a warm, informal setting, while the on‑site restaurant serves comforting pub classics alongside seasonal choices to suit even the fussiest eaters. Find out more about The Crown and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Fish Inn

Tucked in Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest, The Fish Inn is a relaxed Butcombe pub ideal for a casual Christmas lunch with family or friends after a countryside ramble. Enjoy classic pub dishes alongside crisp IPAs or a deep, creamy stout in a warm, friendly setting and take a look at their festive menus to see what’s on. Find out more about The Fish Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Fleet

Choose The Fleet for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends by the riverside, handy for the Malvern Hills, Wye Valley and Cotswolds Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy modern pub dishes and a good selection of Butcombe beers in comfy surroundings, then linger in the comfy rooms or beside the water to soak up the festive riverside atmosphere. Find out more about The Fleet and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Fox & Hounds

After a walk through the North Wessex Downs and along the River Kennet, settle into The Fox & Hounds in Theale for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends; families and dogs are welcome, and you can linger over a delicious Christmas meal in the restaurant with a pint in hand as evening falls. Find out more about The Fox & Hounds and plan your Christmas lunch.

The George Inn

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The George Inn, a Grade II-listed pub in Norton St Philip where 1397 history meets cosy charm beneath wooden beams and stone-clad walls. Share one of the pub’s classic roast dinners and an award-winning pint with family or friends in a warm, informal setting that feels like nowhere else in the South West. Find out more about The George Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Hadley Bowling Green

Relaxed Christmas lunches at The Hadley Bowling Green, near Droitwich Spa, are ideal for catching up with family or friends in its cosy Elizabethan setting. Enjoy a beloved pub dish and a pint from the trot of award-winning Butcombe beers on the bar, bring your dog, and soak up the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes festive gatherings feel at home. Find out more about The Hadley Bowling Green and plan your Christmas lunch.

The High Corner Inn

After exploring the New Forest and meeting the ponies, settle into The High Corner Inn for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends; this rustic country gastropub serves seasonal pub meals with vegan-friendly options and a nutritious kids’ menu, and you can enjoy an award-winning Butcombe beer or your favourite tipple in its warm, welcoming setting. Find out more about The High Corner Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Horse & Groom

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Horse & Groom in Charlton. In this 16th-century Grade II‑listed village pub, original flagstone floors and a welcoming open fireplace create a cosy setting. Enjoy a cracking food menu and a tasty selection of Butcombe beers with family or friends in this warm, characterful spot — perfect for a leisurely festive midday get‑together. Find out more about The Horse & Groom and plan your Christmas lunch.

The King’s Arms

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch at The King’s Arms in pretty Melksham, an 18th-century inn where family and friends can savour hand-pulled real ales and a menu of festive favourites in a cosy, inviting atmosphere. This welcoming pub’s traditional setting makes it an ideal spot for a leisurely seasonal get-together with good company and hearty food. Find out more about The King’s Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Lamb

Gather family or friends at The Lamb in the Mendips for a relaxed Christmas lunch in a cosy corner of this converted coaching inn from 1480. Enjoy hand‑pulled Butcombe and tasty bar snacks alongside familiar festive dishes in a warm, unhurried setting that’s perfect after a bracing walk on the hills. Find out more about The Lamb and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Langford Inn

Tucked on the edge of the Mendip Hills AONB yet close to Bristol city centre, The Langford Inn is a cosy 17th-century oak‑beamed pub ideal for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends. Enjoy a festive pint of Butcombe or choose wine, cider or cocktails, settle by the roaring open fire and let the warm, informal atmosphere set the pace for the afternoon. Find out more about The Langford Inn and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Mill

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Mill, a lovingly restored 16th-century courthouse on the edge of the South Downs National Park near Haslemere. Enjoy seasonal plates and modern takes on pub classics with an award-winning Butcombe tap to hand; the sunny beer-garden terrace provides a cheerful spot to unwind with family and friends for a proper festive get-together. Find out more about The Mill and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Northey Arms

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Northey Arms on the outskirts of Bath in the charming village of Box, where a warm, friendly welcome complements an all-day menu celebrating seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and hearty pub classics. Enjoy award-winning Butcombe beer or a cocktail in this characterful pub and inn, perfect for catching up with family and friends in cosy surroundings. Find out more about The Northey Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Pavilion Arms

After a bracing walk along Bournemouth’s famous beaches, settle into The Pavilion Arms gastropub for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends. Enjoy hearty classic pub dishes, indulgent desserts and bar snacks alongside a wide selection of award‑winning Butcombe beers, wines, spirits and non‑alcoholic tipples, all in a warm, easy‑going seaside setting. Find out more about The Pavilion Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Whitmore Tap

Tuck into a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Whitmore Tap, Butcombe Brewing Co’s friendly taproom in the heart of Bristol, perfect for catching up with family or friends. Enjoy seasonal, British-flavoured plates cooked on the on-site Robata charcoal grill in the upstairs dining room, or stick downstairs to the lively bar for bold snacks and a pint from the full range of Butcombe cask, keg and bottled beers. Find out more about The Whitmore Tap and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Pig & Fiddle

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Pig & Fiddle, housed in an iconic Bath building with a buzzy, warm atmosphere. Gather family or friends to enjoy hearty seasonal pub classics and Piggy sharer roasts, washed down with craft beer, cask ale, wine or a cocktail. It’s an easy-going festive spot where live sport keeps the mood lively between courses. Find out more about The Pig & Fiddle and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Quarryman’s Arms

Celebrate a relaxed Christmas lunch at The Quarryman’s Arms in picturesque Box Hill, perfect for family and friends in a warm, family-friendly country pub. Enjoy proper pub cooking from seasonal produce, including award-winning pies and sausage rolls, while choosing from a lovely selection of ales, craft beers, local ciders and wines in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Find out more about The Quarryman’s Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

Ring O’ Bells Compton Martin

Spend a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends at the Ring O’ Bells in Compton Martin, a welcoming country pub set in the Mendip Hills. Enjoy pub classics and a pint while soaking up the village atmosphere; you might even catch a surprise gig from household names or local acts, or watch the big match on the screen as you linger over good company. Find out more about Ring O’ Bells Compton Martin and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Royal Oak

Tucked between the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills, The Royal Oak in Prestbury is a cosy old‑world pub ideal for a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends. Enjoy award‑winning Butcombe beer alongside locally sourced classic pub meals in a warm, buzzy setting just a ten‑minute drive from Cheltenham town centre — a friendly festive stop before or after a day at the races. Find out more about The Royal Oak and plan your Christmas lunch.

The Victoria Arms

After a ramble through Oxfordshire, settle into The Victoria Arms in Old Marston for a casual Christmas lunch with family or friends beside the River Cherwell. Enjoy proper pub meals indoors—from fish and chips to a hearty roast—or sip a refreshing pint in the riverside garden; the warm, relaxed atmosphere makes it a lovely spot to unwind and celebrate together. Find out more about The Victoria Arms and plan your Christmas lunch.

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.