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Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

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Opens Tue at 6:00pm
Operator: Mowbray Fields Ltd
Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT (View on Google Map)
(01491) 837373
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The Red Lion is a traditional half-timbered thatched inn dating from the 16th century situated in a quiet village a short distance south from the A4130 between Didcot and Wallingford. The comfortable bar features wood beams, oak flooring and exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burner, and leads to the restaurant area off to one side.

The south-facing courtyard garden, which was renovated and repaved in spring 2024, is a sun-trap in the summer months.

In 2023 a thatched lion was added to the eastern end of the roof ridge as part of a partial replacement of the thatch.

The beers are usually from local breweries, including Amwell Springs, Loddon and Loose Cannon, and a good-quality seasonal menu is served. Takeaway meals continue to be offered at least 1 day a week.

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South Oxfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009 and 2012.

South Oxfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Season for Autumn 2024.

Historic Interest

Historic England Grade II listed, entry number 1059645. Built probably mid-17th century with 19th century angled bay to the left.

Historic England

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
18/08/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Wellington
Pub ID
SOX/1010
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
10:30am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Usually local breweries) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Loddon - Hullabaloo TasteMatch Prediction

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Loddon - Hullabaloo
Loddon - Hullabaloo Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 9 times.
Loddon - Hullabaloo
Loddon - Hullabaloo

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy TasteMatch Prediction

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Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy
Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times.
Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy
Amwell Springs - Stay Jammy

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Occasional international football and rugby on terrestrial
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Coffees and homemade cakes served Friday mornings
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Takeaways offered at least one day per week
Live Music Live Music
Jazz jam monthly
Garden Garden
Courtyard garden to rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Meat raffle weekly on Sunday evenings. Charity quiz nights held regularly
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Restaurant area to the side of the bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Amwell Springs, Loddon; Loose Cannon
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Runs the Brightfest bar in the local rec in June
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Thames Travel: 33 (Every day including Sundays and public holidays), 33A (Not Sundays nor public holidays)
on High Road via footpath - school services only are not listed
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU581908
Directions
South off A4130

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