George & Dragon

Purchased by Oak Taverns in Dec 2019, previously owned by Greene King. Imposing 16th century Grade II-listed half-timbered pub, with genuine beams inside. Ideally situated on the main road through the village, the pub overlooks the village War Memorial on the green and is adjacent to the village church. In the churchyard lie Lord Asquith - Prime Minister of Great Britain at the outbreak of the First World War (described on his tomb as 'Prime Minister of England', England was commonly used for Great Britain in those days) and Eric Blair, better known as the novelist George Orwell. No meals but pork pies, Scotch eggs and pre-packed sandwiches are available. Oak Taverns own a number of pubs including the following in Oxfordshire: Angel, Bicester; Red Lion, Chinnor; Swan, Faringdon; Cross Keys, Thame, Kings Arms, Wantage & Greyhound, Whitchurch on Thames.