Fancy a pint with the pooch? Nowhere does traditional English country pubs quite like the Cotswolds and they will be essential on your visit. Whether you stumble across one on a picturesque walk or you're planning a night out during your stay all of these places kindly welcome you to have a tipple with the Terrier.
Situated just behind the village green of Broadway this traditional 17th Century Inn, built in Cotswold stone, welcomes dogs in the bar area near the open fire making it the perfect location to call in for a drink with a range of local ales available.
Email: info@cotswoldholidays.co.uk
Website: www.cotswoldholidays.co.uk
A cosy country inn nestled deep within the stunning Cotswold countryside. Located a stone's throw from Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham, offering seasonal British cuisine and charming cottage accommodation. Part of 'Best pub of The Year 2016' by The Good Pub Guide.
Email: kingsarmsdidmarton@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.kingsarmsdidmarton.co.uk
A Free House with just six bedrooms, the Trout is a destination in its own right, with riverside walks and berthing for up to six boats – a real 'escape from it all' location. Part of 'Best pub of The Year 2016' by The Good Pub Guide.
Email: trout@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.troutinn.co.uk
The Hare & Hounds Hotel is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a stunning English country retreat. This Cotswold gem is set in acres of well tended gardens and woodland, adjacent to the renowned Westonbirt Arboretum and Beaufort Polo Club.
Email: reception@hareandhoundshotel.com
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
This beautiful dog-friendly inn is renowned for its stunning interiors, wisteria-clad garden and exquisite cuisine.
Email: thelionwinchcombe@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.thelionwinchcombe.co.uk
The Wychwood Inn is an award winning, family run restaurant, hotel and pub located in the picturesque village of Shipton-under-Wychwood. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the bar.
Email: info@thewychwoodinn.co.uk
Website: www.thewychwoodinn.com
The Fleece Inn is a pub steeped in history, originally built in the early 15th century, and bequeathed to the National Trust in 1977.
Email: info@thefleeceinn.co.uk
Website: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
The Cardinal's Hat is Worcester's oldest pub and originally dates back to the fourteenth century. A sensitive restoration in 2013 has turned it back in to a traditional English ale house retaining a wonderful sense of its unique heritage.
Email: info@the-cardinals-hat.co.uk
Website: www.the-cardinals-hat.co.uk
Dogs are made to feel welcome at The Amberley Inn where they offer 13 beautifully appointed rooms for accommodation. In addition the inn also offers bar and restaurant areas.
Email: enquiries@theamberleyinn.co.uk
Website: www.theamberleyinn.co.uk
The Fox at Chipping Norton is a 16th century inn sitting in the heart of Cotswold’s market town Chipping Norton. Owned by local brewery Hook Norton, the Fox underwent a huge transformation in late 2016.
Email: enquiries@foxchippingnorton.co.uk
Website: www.foxchippingnorton.co.uk
Horse and Groom sits atop a hill looking out onto rolling Cotswolds countryside and rows of honey-hued 17th and 18th Century buildings.
Email: horseandgroombourton@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.horseandgroom.info
The Prince Albert isn’t somewhere that will simply show you pictures of Stroud, it will share with you the product of Stroud, its creative and commercial output. It will bring the best of Stroud ales, art, music and people to its visitors in a way that makes them feel welcomed into the community.
Email: lotte@theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
Website: www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk
At The Old Boathouse Restaurant & Bar, you can enjoy picturesque dining and drinking with views of the Water Park from our lakeside tables and outside decking. Menus make the most of seasonal ingredients, showcasing a mix of classic British dishes, sharing platters and lighter meals.
Website: www.devere.co.uk
The Weighbridge Inn is a quintessential old fashioned English country pub, situated in the beautiful Cotswolds. With roaring log fires to welcome you in, dogs and children are all welcome. A bowl of fresh water and a jar of biscuits await all 4 legged friends.
Website: www.weighbridgeinn.co.uk
The Killingworth Castle dates from 1637 and is situated two miles from Blenheim Palace and Woodstock in a lovely village called Wootton by Woodstock. It’s the perfect place to explore the North Oxfordshire Cotswolds countryside.
Email: reservations@thekillingworthcastle.com
Website: www.thekillingworthcastle.com
Nestled on the outskirts of Cheltenham The Gloucester Old Spot is a country pub passionate about providing high quality food and drink. Specialising in Rare Breed Pork, traditional Ciders and some of the finest real ale.
Email: eat@thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk
Website: www.thegloucesteroldspot.co.uk
The Norman Knight is an award-winning country pub with ties to Stratford-upon-Avon Brewery serving quality hand-pulled ales and ciders, and truly superb food. Dogs receive a friendly welcome in the bar and garden and there are many wonderful walks to enjoy in the village and neighbouring woods.
Email: info@thenormanknight.co.uk
Website: www.thenormanknight.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Cotswold town of Tetbury, The Close offers a welcoming and relaxed feel whether you're simply having a cocktail in the bar, dinner in the 2 rosette restaurant or a much needed weekend break.
Email: info@theclose-hotel.com
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
Set amidst 300 acres of National Trust land this handsome 17th century hostelry blends traditional architecture with luxurious interiors. This former coaching inn offers a mouth-watering cuisine and fine wines in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Email: info@bearofrodborough.info
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
Find yourself captivated by the enchanting tranquillity surrounding the Swan Hotel, idyllically situated on the banks of the River Coln. A 17th century former coaching inn, it embodies unpretentious comfort, a friendly atmosphere and award-winning cuisine.
Email: info@swanhotel.co.uk
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
If your idea of a traditional English country hotel includes stone flagged floors, cosy armchairs, real ale, log fires and perhaps a four-poster bed, you will not be disappointed by The Lamb Inn.
Email: info@lambinn-burford.co.uk
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
The Broadway Hotel offers a stylish home from home in the heart of the Cotswolds. Every detail is considered for your enjoyment, from the cosy furnishings, to the buzzing bar and contemporary elegance of Tattersalls brasserie.
Email: reception@broadway-hotel.co.uk
Website: www.broadway-hotel.co.uk
The Bay Tree Hotel is in the Cotswold town of Burford, where the main street is voted one of the prettiest in England. Award-winning cuisine, elegant country house interiors and luxurious accommodation awaits guests.
Email: info@baytreehotel.info
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
The four-star Manor House Hotel is a friendly and welcoming home from home, where the original 16th century Cotswold manor blends seamlessly into the modern fine dining restaurant.
Email: info@manorhousehotel.info
Website: www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk
Four legged friends are most welcome at The Fuzzy Duck and they aim to make them feel as pampered and relaxed as two-legged guests. Overnight visitors will receive a Doggy Welcome Pack. Dog biscuits are even offered in the bar.
Email: info@fuzzyduckarmscote.com
Website: www.fuzzyduckarmscote.com
The Noel Arms is ideal if you are looking for Cotswold accommodation in Chipping Campden, the perfect spot for a Cotswold break. Dogs are welcome in Dover's Bar, Coffee Shop and lounge but not allowed in the restaurant or conservatory.
Email: reception@noelarmshotel.com
Website: www.bespokehotels.com
This charming grade II listed public house is ideally situated for the vast amount of traditional English villages and, of course, the world renowned city of Oxford.
Email: info@royaloakburford.co.uk
Website: www.royaloakburford.co.uk
Situated in the beautiful rolling landscapes of the Cotswolds. The Inn has been recently refurbished and is oozing with character and history. Dogs welcome outside and in the Bar area, but not in the restaurants. If you would like to dine with us with your dog, please book, dining 'Doggie' space is limited in the lower bar area.
Email: kandj@kilkeney.co.uk
Website: www.kilkeney.co.uk
The White Hart Inn in Winchcombe offers affordable food created from an array of local produce and wines from around the world.
Email: info@whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk
Website: www.whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk
'The Snooty' is all that a quintessential English inn should be. Its 12 bedrooms are intimate and stylish, while its ground floor boasts a very popular bar and restaurant.
Email: res@snooty-fox.co.uk
Website: www.snooty-fox.co.uk
Built in the 14th century when Quedegley had a population of just 20 people, The Thatch Inn is one of the county’s oldest and most historic buildings still full of its original features and character.
Email: reception@thethatchinn.co.uk
Website: www.thethatchinn.co.uk
The Bell combines a great range of cask ales, wines and spirts and now serves Authentic Indian Cuisine for either dining in or take away, all aginst a background of a warm Cotswold country pub atmosphere.
Email: info@agpubs.co.uk
Website: www.thebellavening.co.uk
The Beehive pub in Cheltenham serves the best traditional ales, the finest local ciders, fresh locally-sourced produce, cooked to order and complimented by an extensive selection of wines from around the world.
Email: info@thebeehivemontpellier.com
Website: www.thebeehivemontpellier.com
Nestling in the Cotswold village of Frampton Mansell lies the Crown Inn. A seventeenth century 'cider house' that is steeped in history and is, quite simply, a perfect village pub.
Email: enquiries@thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk
Website: www.thecrowninn-cotswolds.co.uk
The Thames Head Inn is a unique Gloucestershire pub serving excellent food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a large, well stocked central bar surrounded by various nooks and crannies, open fires, extensive landscaped gardens.
Email: info@thamesheadinn.co.uk
Website: www.thamesheadinn.co.uk
Julia and the Team welcome you to this lovely traditional country pub in Barton, Bidford-on-Avon. Recently refurbished to a very high standard the pub offers real ales and amazing pub food.
Email: jusonneuk@aol.com
Website: www.cottageofcontent.com
The Kings Arms pub and restaurant is in Mickleton, a beautiful Cotswolds village near Chipping Campden. It has been a popular inn and dining room since it began around 1735.
Website: www.kingsarmsmickleton.co.uk
The Red Lion are proud to offer dog-friendly accommodation and will treat your loyal companion to plenty of fuss and a treat on arrival. They will also provide a dog bowl, dog towel and mat to ensure their stay is comfortable! Please note that a small paw-print charge of £10 per dog per night.
Email: info@redlion-longcompton.co.uk
Website: www.redlion-longcompton.co.uk
Gupshill Manor is a family owned pub serving great food in fantastic surroundings. With a passion for local produce, friendly service and fantastic wines and ales there is something for everyone.
Email: info@gupshillmanor.com
Website: www.gupshillmanor.com
The Ebrington Arms is a 17th century Cotswold stone inn overlooking the village green and thatch cottages in one of the Cotswolds’ most stunning villages. Dogs welcome in large garden and bar area but not the rooms. When booking lunch or dinner please specify if you plan to bring your dog.
Email: reservations@theebringtonarms.co.uk
Website: www.theebringtonarms.co.uk
The Perch is one of Oxford's oldest pubs, and is just a few minutes walk from the Isis (Oxford's stretch of the Thames). In the summer, the garden is the envy of the whole city, and the 17th century plaster-rubble building with its traditional thatched roof will charm even the most seasoned pub-goers.
Email: info@the-perch.co.uk
Website: www.the-perch.co.uk
There is something for everyone a the Seven Tuns Chedworth. Stop by and enjoy a locally brewed ale or a coffee, put your feet up, relax and read the newspapers in front of the fire, or under our weeping willow on the terrace in the sunshine. They are a dog and child friendly pub with treats on the bar for your furry friends.
Email: chedworthseventuns@gmail.com
Website: www.seventuns.co.uk
The Star Inn is a quaint English country pub located in the peaceful village of Ashton-Under-Hill. The Star is a family-run, traditional British pub focused on delivering the very best of food and drink in a proper pub environment.
Email: thepub@thestar-ashtonunderhill.co.uk
Website: www.thestar-ashtonunderhill.co.uk
The Coach and Horses Longborough is a beautiful country pub in the heart of the Cotswolds, offering fine Donnington Brewery ales, great wines, a good selection of other drinks and freshly prepared food.
Email: info@coachandhorseslongborough.co.uk
Website: www.coachandhorseslongborough.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, The Old Stocks Inn is a recently refurbished 17th-century coaching inn. Dogs are welcome in the bar, garden and library.
Email: info@oldstocksinn.com
Website: www.oldstocksinn.com
If you're looking for a country pub in a rural setting - and one that's only ten minutes away from both Bath and Bristol - then you really can't do much better than The Swan.
Email: swan@bathales.co.uk
Website: www.swanswineford.co.uk
Nestled in Cotswolds countryside between Bath and Bristol, The Old Crown is a traditional country pub which boasts a beautiful beer garden to the rear, complete with a covered, heated garden lodge. They believe in taste, style and time well spent.
Email: hello@oldcrownkelston.com
Website: www.oldcrownkelston.com
This beautiful 16th Century village inn is ideally located on the banks of the River Frome at Freshford, on the outskirts of Bath. With original timber beams, open fires, a beautiful garden, ample car parking and a very warm welcome – the inn is a true destination pub serving great food, real ales and fine wines.
Email: hello@theinnatfreshford.com
Website: www.theinnatfreshford.com
The Cross Guns is a traditional country pub with contemporary craft flavour. Original timber beams, open fires, beautiful gardens with extended al fresco dining space, panoramic views of the river Avon and a very warm welcome awaits you.
Email: info@crossgunsavoncliff.com
Website: www.crossgunsavoncliff.com
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and visit us at The Griffin Inn. Located only a few minutes from beautiful Bath’s city centre, you will find our welcoming inn with rooms – perfect for a city break.
Email: info@thegriffinbath.co.uk
Website: www.thegriffinbath.co.uk
An inviting community pub on Bath Road, offering a lovely atmosphere for all ages. Serving great Homemade Pub food and amazing Sunday lunches. You'll find friendly staff with dog treats too and a lovely patio garden. Serving real and craft ales, premium lagers, thirst quenching ciders and great wines.
Email: info@thebrownjugcheltenham.co.uk
Website: www.thebrownjugcheltenham.co.uk
Tailors is a well-known and popular pub situated in a beautiful pedestrianised area in the heart of Cheltenham town centre. With an ‘eye-catching’ stunning exterior and two large outside seating areas.
Email: info@tailorscheltenham.co.uk
Website: www.tailorscheltenham.co.uk
As you'd expect from a country pub, the bar at The Rose and Crown at Lea is at the heart of village life in Lea, just outside Malmesbury.
Email: theroseandcrownatlea@gmail.com
Website: www.roseandcrownatlea.co.uk
You don't find pubs like this every day. Toasty fires in the winter and a huge pub garden for the summer. Four real ales, plus one guest ale, home-cooked food and a hearty welcome await.
Email: info@bakersarmscampden.co.uk
Website: www.bakersarmscampden.com
The Inn at Fossebridge is located in the pretty hamlet of Fossebridge, where the Fosse Way drops into the Cotswolds valley of the River Coln, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Email: reservations@innatfossebridge.co.uk
Website: www.innatfossebridge.co.uk
The Clothiers Arms is a down-to-earth family friendly pub with excellent food and drink. Their accommodation is also dog friendly by prior arrangement.
Email: reservations@clothiersarms.co.uk
Website: www.clothiersarms.co.uk
Situated in the centre of Cirencester, Somewhere Else offers a relaxed location to both eat and drink at almost any time, day. With a fully stocked bar ready to whip up specialised cocktails, pull a pint or whip up a barista style coffee and food offerings from the ever-changing pop-up kitchens there really is something for everyone.
Email: info@somewhereelse.co.uk
Website: www.somewhereelse.co.uk
The Star is a friendly pub that has been serving ales since at least 1572 to tourists and locals alike. It offers traditional food, a selection of real ales and a gorgeous beer garden.
Email: thestarinn@wickwarpubco.co.uk
Website: www.starinnwotton.co.uk
Quirky cafe, bar, venue in the center of Cricklade with function space for 10 - 200+. Fresh food made in our open plan kitchen, with produce from our farm. Great artisan roasted coffee, blended tea, craft beer and a healthy gin cupboard.
Email: theclub@planetpursuits.com
Website: www.thecrickladeclub.co.uk
Here at the cidery, we have a taproom and a shop where you can sample, drink and buy our products as well as fine wines, craft beer and craft spirits specially selected by us.
Email: hello@naptoncidery.co.uk
Website: www.naptoncidery.co.uk
The Muddy Duck is a historic and delicious tale of two halves: it is close to The Cotswolds and famed luxury outlet shopping complex Bicester Village, as well as enjoying fantastic road-links - yet nestled in the village of Hethe, bordered by the beautiful Tusmore Estate; perfect for a pre-feast walk. Destination pub, The Lodge, provides fantastic nibbles, light bites or heartier mains and Sundays bring the opportunity to book and enjoy a pub meal in The Hollow restaurant.
Email: quack@themuddyduckpub.co.uk
Website: www.themuddyduckpub.co.uk
The Crown at Ampney Brook is a lovingly restored 16th century inn nestled in the Cotswolds countryside. Always ready with a warm welcome, The Crown takes pride in serving quality, seasonal menus that champion local farms and producers, as well as great wines by the glass and proper cocktails.
Website: www.crownampneybrook.co.uk
Boasting bags of character, this cosy country pub with rooms and a gorgeous beer garden is set immediately beside the stately home and beautiful grounds of Corsham Court.
Email: methuen@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.themethuenarms.com
The Bear Inn is a piece of Cirencester history, dating back to the 18th century, with beautiful traditional features, cosy furnishings, a street-side beer garden and roaring open fire.
Email: bearinn@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.bearinncirencester.co.uk
The Beckford Inn is a beautiful and newly refurbished 19th-century Cotswold pub and hotel in the village of Beckford, near Tewkesbury. Inside, you’ll find cosy interiors and traditional rustic pub charm, complete with stone floors, three log burner open fires, and an open-plan restaurant space.
Email: thebeckford@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.thebeckford.com
The Beehive is a traditional pub in the heart of Carterton, Oxfordshire. On the pub menu, it’s all about delicious seasonal dishes and pub classics, with award-winning Butcombe craft beer and cask ale behind the bar
Email: beehive@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.beehivecarterton.co.uk
The Crown, Tolldown, is a 16th-century traditional pub and inn set amidst acres of stunning Gloucestershire countryside. Located a stone’s throw from Dyrham Park and in easy reach of Bath.
Email: crowntolldown@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.thecrowntolldown.co.uk
The Fleet Inn is a riverside pub, hotel, and restaurant with a history dating back to the 1800s, is has three boutique bedrooms, a huge beer garden, and heated pergola terrace.
Email: fleetinn@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.thefleetattwyning.co.uk
The Fleur de Lys is a charming and historic pub dating back to the 1500s, located in the heart of Norton St. Philip, near Bath. Inside, you’ll find cosy interiors and traditional village pub charm, with a dartboard, pool table, skittle alley and regular live music.
Email: fleurdelys@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.fleurdelysnsp.co.uk
The Frog and Fiddle is a true Cheltenham icon, bringing good vibes and supporting local live music since 1998. The Frog is the perfect spot for catching up with friends or a night out in Cheltenham.
Email: frogandfiddle@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.frogandfiddle.co.uk
The George is an historic 14th-century Grade I listed Tudor inn, located in the heart of Norton St. Philip, near Bath. With a history dating back to 1397, The George is one of Britain’s oldest taverns, offering 13 charming ensuite bedrooms.
Email: georgeinn@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.georgeinnnsp.co.uk
Dating back to the 16th century, The Horse & Groom is a grade II-listed pub and inn in the heart of Charlton, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire.
Email: horseandgroom@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.horseandgroomcharlton.com
The King’s Arms is a newly refurbished 18th-century pub and inn in the heart of Melksham. With 13 comfy and modern ensuite rooms and a warm welcome.
Email: kingsarms@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.kingsarmsmelksham.co.uk
The Pig & Fiddle is an iconic pub in the heart of Bath, recently refurbished with a stunning new look, all-day food offer and regular live sport.
Email: pigandfiddle@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.pigandfiddle.co.uk
The Prince Of Burford is a newly refurbished pub and hotel converted from an 18th-century coaching inn, located in beautiful Burford on the north-eastern edge of the Cotswolds.
Email: princeofburford@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.princeofburford.co.uk
The Quarryman’s Arms is a traditional country pub and inn with a history dating back over 250 years, located in beautiful Box Hill, on the outskirts of Bath.
Email: quarrymansarms@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.quarrymansarms.co.uk
Located just outside Cheltenham in the village of Prestbury, The Royal Oak is a historic 16th-century pub, full of traditional Cotswold charm and original features, and the closest pub to Cheltenham Racecourse.
Email: royaloakprestbury@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.royaloakprestbury.co.uk
Situated on the banks of the River Cherwell in Old Marston, The Victoria Arms is a stunning riverside pub and restaurant with mooring available for punts on the River Cherwell.
Email: victoriaarms@butcombepubs.com
Website: www.victoriaarms.co.uk
