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Elephant & Castle, Bloxham


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17th century Hook Norton coaching inn boasting historic features and lots of character which has been in the hands of the same family for over 40 years. Once upon a time it straddled the turnpike from Banbury to Chipping Norton. When the new A361 was driven through the village, the 'Ele' was left tucked away on a quiet side street. The carriage entrance now leads to the car park, garden, terrace and the front door. Two well-kept Hook Norton ales are available along with a guest ale sourced by Hooky. Also available are several ciders and perries from Westons, Hogans and others; indeed it is a recent branch Cider Pub of the Year. Good homemade food is served at lunchtimes (not Sunday). Its two quality accommodation rooms make it an ideal base to explore the attractions of the Cotswolds.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cherwell District
Last updated
10/03/2025
Last surveyed
21/02/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hook Norton
Pub ID
OXN/26
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (from Hook Norton guest list) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 3 times

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
usually last Saturday of the month
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs on leads welcome
Accommodation Accommodation
1 double, 1 twin
Events Events
special evening meals, eg. Valentine's
Games Games
Aunt Sally, bar billiards, shove ha'penny
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
ask for code
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Hook Norton ales
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (85m)
Stagecoach Oxon: 488 (not Sunday), 489 (not Sunday)
Directions
off A361

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