​THE BEST PUB GARDENS IN THE COTSWOLDS

There really is nowhere better to spend summer days and nights than in a pub garden with your friends enjoying some wonderful food and drinks.

Here are 19 of our favourites that you can explore this summer.

THE HORSE AND GROOM
BOURTON ON THE HILL

Located at the top of Bourton on the Hill, the garden at the Horse and Groom enjoys stunning views over looking the Cotswolds.

As well as an abundance of tables on the lawn, you will find Cotswolds Distillery-branded deckchairs and a courtyard with sofa style seating and heated huts for summer dinners and drinks as the sun goes down.

www.pubonthehill.com

​THE POTTING SHED
CRUDWELL

The Potting Shed is one of our favourite pubs, full of character, charm and wonderful food and drink. ​It also boasts the most brilliant beer garden where you can while away the hours throughout the day and night.

www.thepottingshedpub.com

THE FARMER'S DOG
ASTHALL BARROW, NR BURFORD

The uninterrupted views from Jeremy Clarkson's Farmer's Dog pub are truly wonderful and the perfect place to soak up an afternoon or evening in the sunshine with a pint of Hawkstone in hand.

thefarmersdogpub.com

​THE DOUBLE RED DUKE
BAMPTON

The Double Red Duke is one of the most popular spots in the Cotswolds and it's easy to see why.  

​Their menu, which includes everything from flatbreads and Crispy Dublin Bay Scampi to awesome steaks and salads, can be enjoyed in the beautiful striped-red-parasol-ladened garden with a beer or cocktail.

www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke/​

THE FOX
GREAT BARRINGTON

Taken over, and given a much-needed lease of life in 2022, The Fox at Great Barrington near Burford is a wonderful place to wind away a weekend next to the the River Windrush

thefoxatbarrington.com

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​HAWKSTONE ARMS
BOURTON ON THE WATER

If you create a beer, you then, of course, have to create a pub to drink it in. And that's exactly what Jeremy Clarkson has done at the Hawkstone Brewery in Bourton on the Water. 

The taproom is the perfect place enjoy a selection of great lagers, Kaleb's cider and some fantastic street food (available on Fridays and Saturdays) all week with friends.

www.hawkstone.co

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​THE MAYTIME INN
ASTHALL, NR BURFORD

Featuring an outdoor bar, boules pitch and stunning views over the rolling Oxfordshire countryside, it's no wonder that the garden at The Maytime Inn is the perfect spot to enjoy some al fresco dining and regular live music in the sunshine.

themaytime.com

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​THE HALFWAY
KINETON

The Halfway at Kineton is making a name for itself with some top-notch food and also boasts a lovely garden space with a horsebox bar, perfect for summer cocktails and beers, sunny lunches and open fire BBQs.

www.thehalfwayatkineton.com​

THE WHEATSHEAF
NORTHLEACH

With an abundance of sun-soaked and shady spots, the tiered terrace garden at the Wheatsheaf has one of the finest pub gardens in the Cotswolds.

Nothing much beats lapping up the evening sunshine and eating seriously good pizzas with your mates.

www.cotswoldswheatsheaf.com

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THE STUMP
FOSS CROSS

If you're looking for the finest pasta and pizza, Deya ales and a cracking atmosphere, look no further than The Stump. Located between Northleach and Cirencester, the garden is the ideal place for a roadside pitstop.

thestump.co.uk

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​THE SWAN INN
SWINBROOK

Surrounded by lots of lovely walks, The Swan Inn is located in the delightful village of Swinbrook just a couple of miles from Burford. Hide away at the rear of the rear of the pub or find a spot on the bank of the River Windrush that flows right past the door.

www.theswanswinbrook.co.uk

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THE CROWN
AMPNEY BROOK

Situated in the charming village of Ampney Crucis near Cirencester, Wild Thyme & Honey is home to a beloved and lovingly restored 16th century pub, The Crown at Ampney Brook.

The expansive and stylish outdoor terrace sits alongside a peaceful and picturesque brook and features an outside bar and three riverside glass domes, perfect for occasion dining all year round. Throughout the summer, enjoy regular live music sessions and indulge in the new BBQ menu on the Terrace.  In the colder months, guests can find sheepskin rugs draped over the wooden seating and can warm up with outdoor heaters.

www.crownampneybrook.co.uk

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​THE FOX
ODDINGTON

After a few years in the wilderness, The Fox at Oddington reopened its doors in 2022, and as well as an extensive makeover inside, there was also one for the outside too.

The beautiful manicured garden is dotted with green and white parasols on the terrace and lawn, making it a lovely place to enjoy food or drink in the summer sunshine.

thefoxatoddington.com

​THE FROGMILL
SHIPTON OLIFFE

The sun terrace at The Frogmill is a wonderful spot to spend a day in the sunshine. Lounge around the fire-pit with friends and enjoy live music at one at one of their Summer Sundowner Sessions on selected Sundays throughout August.

www.thefrogmill.co.uk

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THE LAMB INN
SHIPTON UNDER WYCHWOOD

The sister pub to The Bell at Langford, The Lamb at Shipton shares the same  passion for a hearty, classic, British dishes, an extensive wine and beer list and a strong focus on great hospitality and ambience.

The large beer garden is a real suntrap and somewhere to soak up the sun and great atmosphere.

www.thelambshipton.com

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​THE OLD LODGE
MINCHINHAMPTON

Located in the heart of Minchinhampton Common, The Old Lodge is surrounded by stunning views of the Cotswolds countryside, a golf course and the free-ranging cattle that roam the area.

www.food-club.com/pubs/the-old-lodge

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DUNKERTONS
CHELTENHAM

If you're looking for somewhere vibrant and fun, the taproom at Dunkertons Cider is the place for you. As well as lots of organic cider, you can enjoy awesome street food, live music and various events all year round.

www.dunkertonscider.co.uk

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​THE KILLINGWORTH CASTLE
WOOTTON, NR WOODSTOCK

Located just a couple of miles from Blenheim Palace, The Killingworth Castle is wonderful pub to visit. Enjoy a spot of lunch or dinner in the sunshine in the garden at the side of the pub or, literally, watch the world go by from the front.

www.thekillingworthcastle.com

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​THE PLOUGH
STRATTON, NR. CIRENCESTER

Recently taken on by the brilliant local chefs Sam and Jak, The Plough at Stratton has had a new lease of life and also benefitted from an awesome garden makeover. 

Keep your eyes peeled as the boys will be launching their outdoor kitchen, full with a BBQ and woodfired oven.

theploughstratton.com

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​THE SWAN
ASCOTT-UNDER-WYCHWOOD

The stunning interior at The Swan is matched by its wonderful exterior..

From 1st April to end of October, you can enjoy their fantastic courtyard garden in all it’s glory, and the fully functioning outdoor kitchen including a charcoal and wood fired grill and clay wood fired pizza oven.

www.swanascott.com

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​THE FEATHERED NEST
NETHER WESTCOTE

Located between Stow on the Wold and Burford, The Feathered Nest offers a relaxed fine dining experience in its  3 AA Rosette restaurant. Outside, the pub boasts a stunning garden with spectacular views across the countryside.

thefeatherednestinn.co.uk

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​THE ANGEL
BURFORD

If you're visiting Burford this summer, there is nowhere better than the stunning walled garden and sun terrace at The Angel to escape the hustle and bustle of the town and enjoy a delicious meal or drink in lovely surroundings.

theangelatburford.co.uk

​THE PLOUGH
PRESTBURY

If you're in Cheltenham and are looking for a pub garden to soak up some sunshine and alcohol, The Plough boasts a fabulous one acre garden which has a stream running alongside, lots of outdoor seating and a Boules pitch to the rear.

www.theploughprestbury.co.uk