This has been my favorite restaurant as we travel through the Cotswolds. It's also an inn with…read moreseven en-suite rooms. They source as much food as possible from the local area. They even have a raised bed garden behind the inn. The inn is in a stunningly beautiful building in the stunningly beautiful village of Upper Oddington, east of Stowe on the Wold. We had a 7:00 pm reservation and were seated immediately in the period dining room. The patrons consisted of local residents at the bar, inn guests and other travelers. The dining room was very clean. The wait staff was very attentive, sharpely dressed and very polite. Norman, the owner, explained the difference between cask and keg beers and allowed me sample several ales and ciders. I selected the cask drawn amber ale from North Cotswold Brewery. It had excellent flavour and a clean finish. Norman also checked on our meal several times. He was very engaging and fun to talk with. Next we ordered dinner. My wife had the ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, chips, sautéed mushroom and onion rings. The steak was prepared exactly as ordered. The peppercorn sauce was so good she used it on her chips also. The mushroom had excellent flavour and complimented the steak and peppercorn sauce. She had a 1/2 pint of Thatchers Golden Cider, which was also very good. I ordered the special, crispy pork belly with a sweet patato purée, fondant potatoes and roasted new carrots. Everything was excellent and complimented each other. We finished the evening with coffee and the sticky toffee pudding. It was moist, flavourful, drizzled with a caramel sauce and accompanied by a dollop of excellent vanilla ice cream. We didn't need it but finished the whole thing. My wife said it's the best dessert she has ever had. We had an excellent meal and a wonderful time in a lovely setting. People from Stowe, Bourton on the Water, Chipping Camden and even Cheltenham need to get out there. I would go every week if I didn't live 3,000 miles away.

After three weeks of hitting pubs across England and Wales, we hit the jackpot with this one. Great…read moretraditional pub feel, but gastro-pub quality cuisine in addition to the usual. Gourmet desserts. Salmon encruste was excellent as was the whole Sole. Tried a standard pub dish, beef and mushroom pie and it was heavenly homemade with a delicate crust. Plus the owner is an oenophile, so there's a very nice wine list including an extensive list of wines by the glass. Friendly staff. What an unexpected treat and a great blend of traditional and new. Well done!!!

Food menu was ridiculous and crazy expensive. Now if want overpriced two bite cold chicken…read moreappetizer this is your place. If you're looking for a single option for food then I recommend this spot. If you are an average male, then make plans to pick up a pizza on the way home.

An incredible experience from start to finish! The staff were exceptional at making us feel welcome…read moreand went above and beyond in taking care of us. We both ordered the Tasting Menu and it was INCREDIBLE. Thank you so much! Would highly recommend!

After being disappointed in Chipping Norton, I decided to head into the country seeking a quiet pub…read morefor lunch. This place was absolutely what I was looking for. The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect in a quiet inn in the countryside. Exposed beams and stone, a big hearth fireplace, clean tables, floors, bar area and restrooms. The service was attentive, but not overly so. I ordered quickly and the food was well timed. I had the fish and chips, which honestly had a bit too much batter for my taste, but the batter was so good, that didn't matter at all. The chips were perfect, and the peas were the perfect compliment. It is clear this is a local gathering spot. By the time I had finished, the bar area had filled with locals catching up and having a good time with each other. If you're touring the Cotswold's and in need of a perfect pub lunch, this place is it. Don't bother with trying to park or navigate the scaffolding of Chipping Norton. Head to the Chequers. It's well worth it.

The Chequers in Churchill is a quality destination pub and restaurant. The village itself is…read moreawesome, the playfield across the road is awesome for kids and families and most importantly the food, drink and atmosphere is always superb. Oh and terrific aervice

This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.

We stopped by the Talbot for a late lunch on a Wednesday - we were immediately happy to see a real…read morefire blazing in the fireplace. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the offerings and took the time to provide plenty of information for our choices. When the food came it hit all the right notes with great flavours and attention to detail by the kitchen staff such that the presentation far exceeded what one would expect from a pub atmosphere. If we return to Stow-on-the-Wold we would definitely head back to the Talbot

This is a great, classic pub in Stow-on-the-Wold. It's a Wadworth pub and Wadworth pubs not only…read morehave their excellent cask ales, particularly 6X Bitter, but typically do an excellent job with the condition and serving of their beer. This was no exception, the 6X being outstanding here. Food was also excellent pub fare, with an outstanding steak pie with light, crips and fluffy pastry, peas and chips, as well as fish and chips. Service was good and the place is a lovely old building with large windows and comfortable seating.

Best fish & chips with mashed peas, cozy atmosphere, great service. Also good bergers.read more

Service was terrible. Food was slightly above average. I'd stick with the Bamford establishments.read more

Terrific little spot in the Cotswolds. The pub is just about as cozy as it gets, with low ceiling,…read morequirky woodworking, and delicious comfort food. The room was spacious and bright with a big comfy bed. They even have their own branded artisan shampoo and soap that I liked so much I brought home extras as a souvenir. But the real highlight is their capital F Full English breakfast - don't miss it.

This is the 3rd or 4th visit to The Kings Head Inn but first stay in the older rooms above the bar/…read morerestaurant. Once again a lovely stay, the company of 8 friends helps as well, staff all friendly and helpful. Food is good but I must admit disapointed with the breakfasts, especially the not very "full english", one of our party asked for bacon and tomatos all she got was one small rasher of bacon and two small halves of tomato, big up a bit Kings Head!!! Another albeit minor niggle is that every time we have stayed here the bill is always wrong!! Walking and sights in the area are plentifiul so we will be back.

Daylesford is really an experience. It's located among the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswolds…read moreand is a farm, deli, shop, spa, store, and a lot of other things that I'm sure I've missed. It's high quality, beautiful, and very very posh. We spent a lot of time here...

Daylesford is really an experience. It's located among the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswolds…read moreand is a farm, deli, shop, spa, store, and a lot of other things that I'm sure I've missed. It's high quality, beautiful, and very very posh. We spent a lot of time here just wandering around but I didn't get anything from the spa. Honestly, the furniture/ homeware/ spa is a little too pricey, but I really like the food. I'm willing to pay a bit more for food if I know it's coming from an ethical and local place. Anyway, it's a truly beautiful farm and a great place to stop by if you're in the area.

Without any hesitation I'll state that I had the best burger of my life here, the Bull Burger! A…read moresubstantial burger in itself accompanied with fries. What stood out most was the quality of the beef, the most tender, succulent cut of ground meat you can ever hope for, and grilled to perfection. I don't get overly excited about burgers, but this was the apex and I thought I had died and gone to burger heaven. All this is a very charming, tasteful pub in the Cotswolds countryside. Comfortable, cozy and oh so pleasant. We came for lunch just after noon at seated in the restaurant. We were given a choice of that or the pub/bar section. I washed it down with a pint of Cotswold Pale Ale... a great choice with the lunch. Service was professional, friendly and fun. They were very engaged and thoughtful and I highly recommend going out of your way to visit and enjoy this establishment.

A very cozy pub with wonderful service. The food was the best we've had in the UK so far…read more Everything was delicious!

The Blue Boar Inn is an old pub with great food and an excellent selection of beers, wines, and…read morecocktails. We stopped in while on holiday in the Cotswolds. We weren't sure what to expect on Sunday afternoon in Chipping Norton since most places are closed or close early on Sundays. We started with the Baked Camembert with rustic bread and an apple chutney. This was a great starter to share with a couple folks and enjoy with wine or a draft beer. For our entrees we chose the Sunday roast and the chicken and leek pie. I realize that England has gotten some bad rap in the past about their food not tasting good, which this place disproves. The roast was cooked to rare and was accompanied by roasted potatoes and root vegetables. In addition, there was a side of steamed vegetables made of squash, leeks, and kale. The Yorkshire pudding was a nice addition to the meal. The chicken and leek pie had the same steamed vegetables as well as mashed potatoes and gravy. The pie was very tasty. We also got the cauliflower and cheese bake. It was a side large enough to share. The rum cake was great at the end. The chef is from Jamaica and very talented and the service here is impeccable. We will probably be back again before we leave in a couple days to try the rabbit or something else.

Consistently great at The Blue Boar, great sized pub and a very good restaurant, family favourite…read more The Sunday lunch always a winner and a good wine list. Good for sports too