Pubs
Always advisable to book well in advance! Stroll along to The Kingham Plough, the perfect Cotswolds stone inn with an outstanding restaurant alongside the perfect village pub. “The kitchen is a serious restaurant workplace. The bar menu is as fine as any I’ve seen”, says AA Gill in the Sunday Times. Hook Norton ale is on tap for real ale fans.
The Kings
Excellent country pub serving great British food in a fantastic location on the village green.
Bledington | 01608 658 365
The Fox Inn
This traditional flagstone pub is set in a picture perfect Cotswolds village and is best known for its fine wines and real ales; also serves up some good modern brasserie specials.
Lower Oddington | 01451 870555
The Old Butchers
A modern informal brasserie with cosmopolitan style.
Stow-on-the-Wold | 01451 831700
The Swan Inn
A 17th Century pub set in a lovely quiet location serving good contemporary food. Awarded the County Dining Pub Award by the Good Pub Guide. Managed by the owners of The Kings, Bledington.
Swinbrook, Near Burford | 01993 823339
Restaurants
Russells
Award-winning restaurant serving modern British food in chic surroundings. Set in the heart of the stunning village of Broadway it is worth travelling to and has a private dining room for larger groups.
Broadway | 01386 853555 | www.russellsofbroadway.co.uk
Gees
Famous local landmark, this smart restaurant is housed in a restored Victorian conservatory and serves fine food with a strong British influence.
Oxford | 01865 553 540 | www.gees-restaurant.co.uk
Le Manoir au Quat Saisons
For a very special occasion! Raymond Blanc’s fine dining restaurant with two Michelin stars set in a picturesque location in Great Milton, Oxfordshire.
Great Milton | 01844 278 881 | www.manoir.com
Cafés
Lots to choose from in all the local villages but we’ve listed some more below.
Daylesford
A delicious slice of the Cotswold; enjoy organic breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and al fresco eating under parasols in the stylish courtyard. Daylesford is pricey but worth experiencing!
Daylesford Cafe | 01608 731700
Huffkins
Great bakery and tea rooms serving a good cup of tea in this well known Burford shop.
High Street, Burford
Maison Blanc
Delicious French patisserie and light lunches available in this spacious, light cafe.
High Street, Burford
The Burford Garden Company
Set just outside Burford, a perfect place for a relaxed café and shopping outing. This is much more than a garden centre – it is a home store, a toy store and much more.
Burford | 01993 823117
Best places to eat out with children
Moreton-in-Marsh
Pop into Ask Pizza for a quick meal or visit Tillys for tea, cakes and light lunches. The Cotswold Cheese Shop serves a good selection of delicatessen food for picnics. There is also a playground for younger children to let off steam opposite Warner Budgens.
Burford
Burford Garden Company just outside Burford- perfect for delicious home-cooked lunches and afternoon tea. Huffkins Bakery, High Street, Burford – offering a wide choice of light meals, cakes and ice cream sundaes. Baby changing facilities available.
Maison Blanc
High Street, Burford – delicious French cakes. Baby changing facilities.