The Cotswolds National Landscape

Pubs and restaurants in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Pubs, Eateries & Cafes

Explore a curated selection of the Cotswolds' most distinctive dining spots, from the 15th-century Sally Lunn’s mansion in Bath to the Civil War-era Castle at Edgehill. This list features historic gastropubs like the Kingham Plough, unique venues such as a café situated within St. Michael’s Without church, and modern local landmarks like the Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Whether visiting traditional tea rooms in Broadway or Michelin-starred estates like Whatley Manor, these locations highlight regional ingredients and heritage architecture.

Pubs, Eateries & Cafes — Map

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Sally Lunn's

Built in 1483, this mansion houses a kitchen museum and a sweeping eatery which sells the best buns in the world.

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B

Holburne Museum

See the contemporary artwork, take part in the workshops or sit in the café and listen to live music. A highlight for all art-connoisseurs.

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C

St. Michael's Without

Come and wonder at this church that combines the piousness of a religious site with a relaxed atmosphere of a café.

D

Kingham Plough

A gastropub specializing in modern British cuisine using seasonal ingredients sourced from local Cotswold farms.

E

The Catherine Wheel

A 15th-century inn featuring original Cotswold stone architecture and a traditional pub menu.

F

Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Established by Jeremy Clarkson, this farm shop sells produce and goods sourced directly from the surrounding Diddly Squat farm and local area.

G

Tisanes Tea Rooms

Located in a 17th-century stone building in Broadway, this tea room offers over 30 varieties of loose-leaf tea and traditional light lunches.

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The Old Rectory Tea Room

A traditional tea room in the village of Castle Combe, serving homemade cakes, cream teas, and light snacks.

I

Chalo India

An Indian restaurant in Bourton-on-the-Water focusing on contemporary regional dishes and takeaway options.

J

Bakery on the Water

A family-run artisan bakery in Bourton-on-the-Water featuring a riverside garden and a selection of traditional pastries and breads.

K

The Old Bakery Tea Room

A traditional tea room in Stow-on-the-Wold known for its homemade scones and locally sourced preserves.

L

The Locksbrook Inn

A gastropub situated on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering outdoor seating and seasonal menus.

M

Blue Zucchini Brasserie

A brasserie in Tetbury featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes and walls decorated with local artwork.

N

Castle at Edgehill

A historic tower and pub built on the site of the Battle of Edgehill, the first major engagement of the English Civil War.

O

The Queen Elizabeth Inn

A community-owned pub in the village of Elmley Castle, dating back to the 16th century.

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P

Whatley Manor

Whatley Manor is a hotel, restaurant and spa housed in a former farm and estate buildings, near Easton Grey in the southern Cotswolds,…

Q

The Howard Arms

A 400-year-old honey-stone inn located on the village green in Ilmington, featuring outdoor seating and traditional heritage architecture.

R

George Inn

A historic 14th-century coaching inn featuring medieval timber-framing and a traditional galleried courtyard.

S

Jolly Nice

A sustainable farm shop and eatery housed in a former petrol station, featuring a burger shack and local dairy produce.

T

Morris & Brown Café

A café located at the Broadway Tower estate, offering regional cuisine and views across the Cotswold escarpment.

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