Enjoy a drink in the best pubs in the Cotswolds

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Peppered amongst the rolling fields, windy lanes and golden villages of the beautiful Cotswolds are the kind of enchanting country pubs that you can only dream of stumbling across. Roaring fires, low wooden beams, local brews and hearty homecooked food are just some of the charming things you will discover in the region’s best alehouses.

We have chosen a few of our favourite pubs in the Cotswolds where you can enjoy a chilled pint in a beer garden with a view, or tuck into a delicious dinner by a warm fire. Many allow dogs and some even welcome your horse too! 

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The Ebrington Arms, Chipping Campden | ££

Creaking with atmosphere, this award-winning establishment has been serving the chocolate-box village of Ebrington since the 1640s. Step inside and you’ll soon see why The Ebrington Arms is celebrated as one of the best pubs in the Cotswolds and one of the best places to eat in Chipping Campden. When the sun is shining, the grassy beer garden is one of the best places to enjoy a spot of lunch, complemented by a cool glass of wine supplied by independent growers, including the Cotswolds’ own Little Oak Vineyard.  

Chipping Campden cottages

If you're visiting with your dog, be sure to check out our favourite dog-friendly pubs in the Cotswolds too!

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The Wild Rabbit, Kingham | £££

Often dubbed the poshest pub in Britain, The Wild Rabbit is owned by Lady Bamford, founder of Daylesford Organic Farm. The décor is immaculate, with stripped-back, golden stone walls, a timber-beamed bar, hand-crafted furniture, and roaring open fires. One of the reasons why this is one of the best Cotswolds pubs is due to its curated menu which makes the most of the estate’s superb seasonal, organic ingredients. 

Kingham cottages

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Horse and Groom, Bourton-on-the-Hill | £

Perched atop a hill in the picture-postcard village of Bourton-on-the-Hill, with epic views over the rolling countryside, the Horse and Groom offers all the laidback charm of a true Cotswolds country pub. Bag a seat in the manicured garden and sip a refreshing Cotswolds gin under a parasol, while soaking up the views of the green and pleasant land beyond. 

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Seven Tuns Inn, Chedworth | ££

The Seven Tuns Inn, is popular with loyal locals, ramblers, horse riders and visitors alike, and is certainly one of the top pubs in the Cotswolds. Choose from a choice of 180 different bottles of wine from 15 different countries, local ale and a selection of whiskies from the Cotswolds, Scotland and Japan. 

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The Bell at Sapperton, Cirencester | ££

Nestled in a sleepy village between Stroud and Cirencester, it's easy to see why The Bell at Sapperton is one of the best places for a drink in the Cotswolds. It's a 250-year-old quintessential Cotswolds pub with a courtyard and beautifully landscaped garden - and there’s even parking to tether your steed should you want to arrive by horseback! Discover more things to do in Cirencester and things to do in Stroud with our handy guides.

Cirencester cottages

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The Angel at Burford, Burford | £

With its wonky walls, creaky floors, low ceilings and exposed stonework and beams, The Angel at Burford is a 16th-century Hook Norton Brewery-owned inn brimming with charm and atmosphere. The pub also boasts a candlelit restaurant if you’re tempted by the menu which offers a range of seasonal dishes.

Burford cottages

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The Swan Inn | ££

Solid flagstone floor, elm beams and traditional oak settles offer a wonderful atmosphere at The Swan Inn, which you can enjoy while dining on something from their seasonal menu, with ingredients ranging from prime Swinbrook beef to local Cotswold cheese.

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The Swan | ££

Not to be confused with The Swan pub in Swinbrook, at Chipping Norton’s The Swan they have a wonderful outdoor kitchen with a wood-fired grill during the summer and a cosy setting inside for chillier months. Burgers, pizza and even cocktails are found throughout this mouthwatering menu.

Chipping Norton cottages

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The Stump | £

If you are a keen connoisseur of pizza, The Stump near Cirencester is just the place to go. It’s an ancient roadside inn with cool and contemporary flair, three open fires, a lovely beer garden, a pool table and their all-important pizza oven too.

Snowshill Arms | £

A hidden gem just south of pretty Broadway village, Snowshill Arms is an enchanting 15^th-century pub in a classic, rural Cotswolds setting. Choose from a range of wonderful ales from nearby Donnington Brewery to enjoy with hearty pub grub – steak and kidney pie and chips is always welcome – and you could even make use of the skittle alley to the rear.

Broadway cottages

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