Pubs in Banbury
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Swan
3 South Bar, Banbury OX16 9AA
17th century ironstone building just a few yards from Banbury Cross. A single room pub often featuring live music, or major sports on several screens. There is a small outside drinking area beside the pub. The bar has two handpumps serving ales from the locality, often featuring a Purity beer. It is possible to park outside the pub, but these are council run parking bays and are 'pay and display' until 7pm
Mill Arts Centre
Canal Wharf, Banbury OX16 5QE
The Millstream Bar is in the main theatre, music and arts venue on the canalside in Banbury town centre. Always open to the public, but can be very busy when there is a gig or show in the theatre space. Please note that Sunday hours are not fixed. 4 handpumps adorn the bar: 3 for ale (often local) and 1 for a real cider.
Olde Reine Deer Inn
47 Parsons Street, Banbury OX16 5NA
Traditional old English pub which first became an inn in 1570, featuring original wood panelling dating from the English Civil War. It is reported to be the location where Cromwell's men met to plan the Battle of Edge Hill and the siege of Banbury Castle. The pub features many items of interest including a large selection of pub jugs and other brewery artefacts. Food is served at lunchtimes & evenings, see the blackboard for good -value meals. There is a wide range of Hook Norton Beers available, including seasonal beers and craft ales. A pub quiz is held each Thursday night and there is a Blues Club on the first Sunday of every month.
Wheatsheaf
68 George Street, Banbury OX16 5BH
Early 18th-centruy stone built pub in the centre of Banbury with a reputation as a live music venue. Now serving a real ale, which is often Wadworth 6X.
Easington
135 Bloxham Road, Banbury OX16 9JU
Recently refurbished, welcoming, spacious road house in the Ember Inns stable. Good value food is available all day and there is a quiet dining space where families are welcome. The drinking area is subdivided into alcoves which gives more of a multi-room feel to the space. Eight ales are normally available from eleven handpumps, and are available to 'try before you buy'. Monday night is Cask night, offering discounted ales, and weekly quizzes are also held. An ATM is available.
Pepper Pot
6 Burchester Place, Banbury OX16 3WT
Modern, open-plan Marstons estate house serving two ales from the Marstons stable of brands
Wine Vaults
5-6 Parsons Street, Banbury OX16 5LW
Eighteenth-century ironstone pub situated close to the marketplace on the pedestrianised Parsons Street.
Cromwell
9-11 North Bar, Banbury OX16 0TB
Imposing pub and hotel on the main road through the heart of Banbury.
Three Pigeons
3 Southam Road, Banbury OX16 2ED
The Three Pigeons is a beautiful 17th-century thatched coaching inn situated in Banbury town centre, which having been purchased by private owners underwent a major renovation to a very high standard after many years of neglect at the hands of a major pub company, reopening in 2012. Four handpumps adorn the bar, serving a selection of local and national ales (two regulars and two changing). There is also an interesting menu of high quality food, and three luxury bedrooms make it a good base for a relaxing break.
Cherwell
63-67 Broad Street, Banbury OX16 5BL
Large bar on the edge of the main shopping area of Banbury. Four ciders on pump.
Dog & Gun
6 North Bar Street, Banbury OX16 0TB
Eighteenth-century ironstone pub opposite the church and close to the Cross in the heart of Banbury.
Whately Hall Hotel
17-19 Horse Fair, Banbury OX16 0AN
Large hotel adjacent to Banbury Cross. The Hornton Bar is open to non-residents but does not serve real ale.