The best places to eat in Bourton-on-the-Water

Situated in the Cotswolds National Landscape, the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-Water is a delightful place to take a holiday. For a village, Bourton-on-the-Water has quite a few great places to eat, so we have compiled a guide to help you.

The village is characterised by its maze of narrow rivers and streams that wind their way across the village; its nickname ‘the Venice of the Cotswolds’ is very apt. There are lots of small bridges spanning them all over the place, in between the honey-coloured houses and old churches. Just like the West Country, the Cotswolds is also known for its cream teas, so why not take a look at our blog about the region’s hotspots?  If you want to learn more about Bourton-on-the-Water, visit our guides on walks and things to do there. 

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The best Bourton-on-the-Water restaurants

We have assembled a cool blog of our favourite independent Bourton-on-the-Water restaurants for you to choose from on your holiday cottage break. From traditional Cotswolds fare to the flavours of Italy, there is something to please everybody. 

Best dog-friendly restaurant | Old Manse Hotel

The Old Manse Hotel is a Cotswold-stone inn with a great restaurant inside. Imbuing local character, this dog-friendly bar and restaurant is one of Bourton-on-the-Water’s highlights. Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar as you dine on a choice of excellent dishes from seafood starters to gourmet fish and chips. On sunny days, you can dine outside in the riverside garden.

Best for international flavours | L’anatra Italian Kitchen

Visit the Chester House Hotel, which is home to L’anatra, Bourton-on-the-Water’s finest Italian restaurant. You can tuck into such Italianate delights as calzone, pizza, and pasta dishes galore. The seafood pasta dishes are a favourite with the locals. The hotel is also home to the Chester House Bar & Lounge. Book ahead at weekends as it can get busy.

The best family-friendly restaurant | The Rose Tree  

The Rose Tree is located centrally and is a great family-friendly restaurant. On warm days, you can dine outside under the shade of large trees. The home-cooked dishes are made from locally sourced fresh ingredients and the chefs also cater for those with vegetarian and vegan preferences and on gluten-free diets. It’s an ambient lively place to spoil yourself come mealtime.

Best for takeaway | The Chip Shed  

Fear not, Bourton-on-the-Water has a great fish and chip shop. Does The Chip Shed measure up to your local favourite chippy? Well, there’s only one way to find out. You can even order your spoils in advance. It's not only a takeaway, it’s also a restaurant so you aren’t at the mercy of England’s fickle weather when you decide to have a bag of chips on your holiday.

The best pubs in Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water is a superb place to enjoy some good old-fashioned Cotswolds-sourced pub grub. What’s better than a steak pie and a pint of ale in a friendly village pub? Here are a few of our favourite Bourton-on-the-Water pubs. Looking for more pubs? Read our handy guide to the best pubs in the Cotswolds.   

The best pub for a night out | The Kingsbridge Inn

Down by the riverside in Bourton-on-the-Water, is the stone-built Kingsbridge Inn. It’s a hub of activity throughout the year and is lively in the evenings if you are looking for a pleasant night out. The menu is excellent if you value good, honest English grub like pie and mash, sausages and chips, and other pub classics like burgers and pizzas. It’s popular with families in the daytime too and there are vegetarian and vegan choices available on the large menu also. 

The best for a choice of ales | The Willow

The Willow is one of the newest pubs in Bourton-on-the-Water, and it’s already building a reputation as somewhere to visit for good food and drink. There is a very good revolving selection of ales to pick from and the menu is always being updated to reflect seasonal availability of ingredients. Like all good places, it fills up fast on the weekends and during the summer.

The best for variety of dishes | The Mousetrap Inn

The chefs at The Mousetrap Inn have created a whole host of interesting dishes for guests. Making the most of what they call the ‘Cotswolds larder’, which is their term for local produce, you are guaranteed that your supper or lunch will be fresh, delicious and interesting. The menu carries some lovely surprises. The Mousetrap Inn is also open for breakfast and welcomes children too. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. 

Map of places to eat in Bourton-on-the-Water

Find the best pubs and restaurants in Bourton-on-the-Water featured in our guide on this handy map.

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