Chatsworth, Banbury

Modern estate pub, but in a good way... with a tidy bar area, a lounge area to the right, a pool room behind that, a smart restaurant section to the left and plenty of modern patio furniture out front. Live music advertised. Real ales are available too, with Black Sheep (£4.30) and Wainwright available from two of the three handpumps, and a reversed Old Speckled Hen clip on the other. Beavertown Neck Oil also noted on the keg taps. Altogether, with a friendly welcome and a proper community feel, this one must be one of the best of a (usually very undistinguished) type.

Official site of Chatsworth - www.chatsworthbanbury.com

Official site of Chatsworth - www.chatsworthbanbury.com

Changed name to the Cock Horse

A large terraced corner brick pub The interior had a large bar (unseen as we are miserable and went into the other room where noboday was in) and a lounge, which was in white and purple, with a string course of green tiles. It looked a little scruffy, as though it had seen better days; with holes in seats, worn carpet and a hole or two in the walls, but there were a few old prints on the walls and a fireplace. Service was fine and there was nobody else in - i think we may have caught the place at a good time for unsociables like myself. Beer; all tap stuff, except Banks's MILD and bitter on Cask electronic pump. The MILD was OK. I think i got here at the right time. Yes, i would return on a Sunday afternoon, not so sure about a Friday night.

Now called the Cock Horse [admin note: actioned 18/01/10]