Plough Inn

A 16th-century former courthouse, the cellars were once dungeons holding prisoners and the remains of the indoor stocks can be found under the rear lounge windows. Four interconnecting rooms are served by a central bar dispensing the highly regarded Donnington ales. With low-beamed ceilings, flagstoned floors. inglenooks with real fires, wooden shuttered windows and settles it is full of character. Although noted for its fine home-cooked food, table reservations are not accepted, so arrive early (food available all day at weekends and in the summer). Wooden fort in children's area. Across the road is Jacdaw's Castle, the racing gallops of trainer Jonjo O'Neill. The connection is evident around the pub, especially after a big winner! This former North Cotswold CAMRA Pub of the Year has a large beer garden and two car parks.