DEDDINGTON.

This pub is famous for being in every edition of The Good Beer Guide - no mean feat. Situated on the A4260, it is between Banbury and Oxford. A Hook Norton pub it naturally serves its beers. On at the time were Mild, Bitter and Old Hooky. This 16th century building design has on the inside been comfortably re-furbished in the bar in particular where a real fire warms the cockles. Food is available both lunchtimes (12-2.30) and evenings (6-9.30), food includes a selection of pies and they are very tasty. Outside there is a beer garden for the summer. No accommodation here but try the Deddington Arms.

Formerly The Kings Arms. Now a lively pub and hotel, with conference facilities, in the centre of the village. The lovely beamed bars offer well served real ales and a variety of food. There is an emphasis on food here which you can eat in the many nooks and crannies that make this an olde worlde pub. The log fire keeps you warm in the winter. Accommodation is available.