The minute Bear Inn is an early 17th century timber framed pub in the back streets of Oxford. It's only part of a much larger coaching inn of the same...

The Chequers is hidden in an alleyway just off Oxford's High Street. Original 15th century studding can be seen here but much has been added over the ...

A stone's throw from Oxford's busy Cornmarket St, The Grapes is a lovely stop in the heart of the city. A homage to the New Theatre opposite, the pub'...

The Head of the River has an enviable position on the river's edge, adjacent to Folly Bridge. It has big, bright bar areas with views across the river...

A pretty pub near Oxford offering excellent accommodation and good food at reasonable prices. A double room costs from £65 excluding breakfast. The ex...

A bit of a satnav find, but worth the effort. Every inch the charming country pub, traditionally furnished with warm, plum red walls and mellow flagst...

In the ancient Oxfordshire village of Cassington, the Chequers is a pleasant and welcoming inn offering good food, three cask ales and comfortable acc...

Official records call this the Bell Hotel and Kings Head and say Charles I held more than one council of war at the Bell. So the pub gained a Kings He...

The Dog House dates from the mid 19th century and nestles in the Oxfordshire countryside, not far from Abingdon. Its unusual name comes from students,...

The Barley Mow at Clifton Hampden has hardly changed from the photograph below taken in 1890. A later photograph of 1901 shows a new wing added at rig...

The North Star at Steventon is a rare pub indeed. Although not particularly impressive from the outside, its interior is a real gem. A low entrance do...

The Six Bells is pretty looking and pretty old, dating back to the 16th century. The timber framed building was converted to a pub from a pair of cott...

Made up of a row of 19th century cottages the Rising Sun has existed in various guises for nearly 150 years. It is currently a Brakspear pub serving T...

Okay it's not a pub or inn, but a classy hotel with a fascinating story. Built in 1728 as a private house, it was turned into an hotel in the 1830's...

The Bird Cage is the most striking building in Thame, its black and white timber framed tower juts above its neighbours. It is one of the oldest build...

Thame is rich in historic buildings and the Swan is a little neglected because of it. Any other town would cherish this lovely old inn; for behind its...

You'll get a warm welcome in this charming village pub in Souldern, near Bicester. Contemporary style mixes well with rustic stone and old beams, mak...

A beautiful 16th century inn situated in a beautiful picturesque village of thatched stone cottages. All you would hope for in a country pub; flagston...

A classic coaching inn, the Red Lion on The Green at Adderbury dates back to the 17th century, when it was known as the King's Arms. Legend has it th...

The long, sloping, picturesque high street of Burford is a mellow mix of historic sandstone buildings; shops, offices, guest houses and of course, the...

There's something reassuringly English about a quirky pub, be it the Bantom hens that run around like pet cats, the duck-king pub sign or frogs-legs ...