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Elephant & Castle, Bloxham

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Humber Street, Bloxham, OX15 4LZ (View on Google Map)
(01295) 720383
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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
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

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

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Hook Norton - Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times.
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Elephant & Castle, Bloxham.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Hook Norton ales
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (85m)
Stagecoach Oxon: 488 (not Sunday), 489 (not Sunday)
Ordnance Survey Reference
SP4311335966
Directions
off A361

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