Location: Banbury
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Banbury /ˈbænbrɪ/ is a historic market town on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England. By road, the town is situated 74 miles (119 km) northwest of London, 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Birmingham, 27 miles (43 km) south of Coventry and 23 miles (37 km) north-by-northwest of the county town of Oxford. It had a population of 46,853 at the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Banbury
1. The Horse & Groom Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Max270243 - Banbury, United Kingdom
Because of the Virus problem, the pub/restaurant is closed. However they are offering a delivery service with a good menu choice. We had delivery on Saturday which arrived bang on time and the food was excellent. Well packaged so that it arrived fairly hot. Highly recommend that you try. Delivery within 2-3 miles is free and free if further with a spend of £25.
2. The Blinking Owl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ceridweng2015
We've recently moved into the village and one of the first priorities was to visit our local pub, The Blinkin' Owl. We were given a warm welcome from Dave (the Landlord) and the lovely Sylvia. We have eaten there quite a few times now, Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch. Last Friday we were part of a group of 8 friends, 3 of whom ordered steak. They requested rare, medium rare and well done. All 3 friends said their steaks were delicious and cooked just as they liked it! We also pre-booked for Sunday lunch and 12 of us enjoyed good food and a relaxed afternoon. There was no hurrying us to the table nor encouraging us to leave so they could lock up. It's a small kitchen with Sylvia in charge. If you want fine dining this is not the place for you but if you want good food in a dog friendly, traditional pub, then try it. We love it and will continue to take ourselves and our friends there.
3. Deddington Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Deddington Farmers' Market is one of the most successful and well loved farmers' markets in the county. It has 40+ carefully selected food producers selling foods that have been grown or produced within 30 miles of the pretty ironstone village. The stallholders are happy to talk to you about the provenance of their foods and answer your questions. There is also a craft market in the church on market days. The market is held on the 4th Saturday of the month.
Reviewed By OxonLioness
Farmers' Market in Oxfordshire village of Deddington. Held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Very friendly and bustling market with 40+ stalls selling a wide range of locally sourced produce (where possible) including meats, fruit/veg, plants, cakes, breads, fish, etc. Also a lovely range of crafts, some of which are in the Church. A great market to visit with a lively sociable atmosphere. Plenty of excellent venues in the village to relax for coffee/lunch. Run for 14 years by local volunteers for the benefit of the whole community.
4. The Greatworth Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Dating from the 16th century, The Greatworth Inn is a traditional country pub, located in the heart of the small village of Greatworth, as a Freehouse the owners John and Margaret take pride in the quality and variety of their ales and are CAMRA members. The Greatworth Inn is the perfect place for dining, meeting friends, family get together's or for just popping in for a quiet pint. May 2018 saw the opening of a wonderful new beer garden incorporating a custom built Aunt Sally Throw reputed to be the 'Best in the league'. The Greatworth Inn prides itself in being the hub of the local community and plays host to the village's Annual Soap Box Derby, usually held in June, whilst organising its own Annual Beer & Music Festival in early August, an event not to be missed. John and Margaret put their success down to the valuable contribution their family make into the business.
Reviewed By C6822HDjanm
Was told by friends to try the Greatworth inn.The landlord and wife were very friendly and the food was really good! The beer was kept well (my husbands words) A very pleasant few hours eating good food and chatting with friends. What more could you ask for Thank you Margaret and John.
5. The Butchers Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Butchers Arms in Balscote is a North Oxfordshire’s hidden gem it is a very unique pub and boasts being one of the areas last "Parlour" style pubs with a cosy "at home" atmosphere, and with our award winning garden, this is the place to relax and watch the world go by. Our doors are always open we are a family friendly pub and families with children are most welcome, not forgetting well behaved canine companions (on leads). The Butchers Arms is situated just 5 miles from Banbury off the A422 Banbury to Stratford road.
Reviewed By BeetlingAbout
We love to come here. In the summer the garden is a pretty and sunny place to relax and there is a playground just behind, by the village hall. Great that there is now delicious food available too, every night a different dish. We ate on a Saturday night, which is burger night, the burgers are big and juicy and accompanied by perfectly cooked chips. it was cold outside but the fire was going and we were so cosy enjoying a glass of wine and a game of cards. Dogs are welcome too and the atmosphere and landlady are friendly and welcoming. We'll be back!
6. St. Mary's Church
7. St Mary the Virgin Parish Church
8. Spiceball Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By N319XDbenh
Great park to visit. Excellent facilities especially the abundance of bins. The one we used near our picnic was a beauty.
9. Wykham Park Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Rose4105 - Brisbane, Australia
Products sold here are top quality. Great range of meat, deli products, fruit and veg. Worth a visit.
10. Banbury Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 206 reviews
Welcome to Banbury Museum! We are a family friendly museum located in Banbury’s town centre, next to the idyllic canal side. The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day, Tooley’s Boatyard and the Oxford Canal, are just some of the stories illustrated in the museum. There are also regularly changing exhibitions and activities to ensure that there is always something new to see and do
Reviewed By G9885BBclareb
Banbury Museum holds different exhibitions some with a small charge. The museum has lovely items to look at for free, we took our young kid's here often now they have grown up they still visit the exhibition.The Cafe is really nice and friendly staff, I go here quite regularly.
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