Royal Oak
Whatcote RoadWhatcote
CV36 5EF















Opening times: Mon–Wed closed; Thu 18:00-23:00; Fri and Sat 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00
Regular beers:
North Cotswold Windrush Ale, Wye Valley Butty Bach
See more about this pub on CAMRA's national web site
An ancient stone-built pub in the middle of the village, it dates back to 1168 and was originally built to house masons building the church. The extensive inglenook contains rungs leading to a hideaway. Patronised by Cromwell's officers after the nearby Battle of Edgehill. Previously it was a Hook Norton pub but is now a free house. Completely refurbished and re-opened in 2017, it holds a Michelin Star (first awarded in 2021).