Oxfordshire’s 20 Best Pubs with Rooms (2025)

• The Trout at Tadpole Bridge is a fantastically welcoming country inn with its own section of the River Thames and a private mooring for guests. Perfect for an intimate escape, there are just six rooms around a pretty courtyard and an AA rosette restaurant. You’re also close to Blenheim Palace and William Morris’ Kelmscott Manor.
• The Crown Inn is an historic 18th-century property, with five gorgeously decorated rooms with boutique furnishings and en-suites, and a restaurant with an excellent reputation locally. A charming retreat for couples.
• A gorgeous 17th-century pub with modern accommodation, The Bell at Charlbury boasts pretty romantic rooms (some with four-posters), and a restaurant serving the best of British fare. Large inglenook fires provide a cosy place to snuggle up together.
• With five lovely rooms tucked in the eaves, a further three in the converted outbuildings with private terraces and a quirky Shepherd's Hut at the end of the garden, the Artist Residence Oxfordshire is the perfect romantic bolthole.

• The Lamb Inn is an 18th-century Cotswolds inn with a beautiful rose-scented garden, large fireplaces which are roaring and cosy in the colder months, 17 spacious rooms with antique furniture and original wood floors and an award-winning restaurant. Located at the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds, it's ideally placed for exploring, and there are great birdwatching opportunities locally.
• The Bell is a charming pub/restaurant/nine-bedroom boutique hotel, with excellent access to the beautiful Cotswolds. Explore the area on one of three recommended circular walks from the pub's front door. You’re also close to Oxford and Blenheim Palace.

• The Highway Inn is an atmospheric inn set in a bustling and picturesque Cotswold village, perfectly situated for heading off on long rambles. Simply designed rooms feature beamed ceilings, crisp white linen and antique furniture. The restaurant offers modern hearty pub food alongside a choice selection of ales, ideal after spending a day exploring the region.
• The Bull Inn is a wonderfully chic pub in Charlbury. Impeccably styled rooms feature contemporary artwork, bold patterned fabrics and the best has a clawfoot bathtub. An atmospheric restaurant and bar churns out good classically British fare. With easy access to the charming Cotswold countryside, it's ideal for a rural weekend away.

• The Killingworth Castle is a fabulous country pub in the picturesque Cotswolds, surrounded by quintessentially British countryside. Charming rooms are simply dressed and traditional in style. A buzzy restaurant and bar feels like a community hub with friendly staff, fantastic ales, homemade beer and hearty pub fare.

• The Blue Boar is in a charming location and has all the trappings of a typical British inn, yet with a distinctly modern flavour. Rooms are individually styled with white-washed walls, exposed beams and contemporary furniture. Downstairs the restaurant offers superb Mediterranean fare alongside a choice selection of ales.

• The Crown and Thistle is a historic, characterful pub in the heart of the ancient town of Abingdon, just a short distance from Oxford, with dark, moody rooms filled with heavy antiques and rich colours. Downstairs their classic British pub menu takes care of a large appetite after a day spent exploring the region.
• The Swan Inn is an elegant, yet affordable 17th century country inn, offering eight unique rooms in the heart of the Cotswolds at wallet-friendly prices. They also have a courtyard garden and a family-sized cottage for up to six people.  15 minutes from Burford, Stow on the Wold and Daylesford.

• The Double Red Duke is hands down one of the best gastropubs with rooms in the UK. It offers a great modern British menu and a garden with a terrace for alfresco dining during the warmer months. Book a seat at the chef's bar/table and watch the magic happen.
• For a great atmosphere and a daily changing menu, The Kingham Plough fits the bill. The dining room is skilfully divided by an elegant oak panelled screen, a richly coloured more intimate area contrasts with a lovely high-beamed room where the walls are tastefully decorated with large botanical prints.   
• The Royal Oak Ramsden is a haven for foodies, with seasonal dishes crafted from local produce and an exceptional wine list to complement each meal. A charming country inn filled with character offering easy access to local trails and nearby Cotswolds gems.

• The Miller of Mansfield in Goring on Thames is a traditional, ivy-clad village inn with an acclaimed restaurant and 15 individually designed rooms and suites. Many of them overlook the river. Great value for a stay in the heart of the rural Thames Valley.
• The Lion at Wendlebury is a charming 18th-century inn in a pretty Oxfordshire village. Expect rustic style with exposed beams, tilting ceilings and open fires, alongside stylish rooms, with elegantly designed fabrics, cosy throws and sink-into beds. With good pub fare too, it adds up to a reasonably-priced stay.
• The Greyhound Inn is a near-perfect example of a village pub, offering exemplary cooking, a warm welcome and a great selection of ales. Upstairs, the eight rooms have walls painted soft grey, with beamed ceilings and pops of colour coming from the soft furnishings. Reasonable room rates for such a beautiful location make this an appealing choice.
• The Star Inn is a charming property on the outskirts of Wantage, overlooking picturesque countryside. The eight light and airy rooms are traditionally decorated with white-washed walls, exposed beams and sink-into beds. Impressive pub fare is served in the restaurant using the best local produce. A great wallet-friendly package.
• For an authentic and affordable country pub experience, The Bear and Ragged Staff fits the bill. With bucketfuls of character, the Grade II-listed building dates from the 1530s and the original fireplaces and flag floors still remain!

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