The Griffin Inn, Banbury

Nice village pub. Friendly staff. Food was good value. Three real ales on, a Hobgoblin Gold and a couple from Marstons. I went for the original bitter. Decent pint. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2hDKhXp

Another one just over the border in Northants, this is just off the main A361 road which runs through the village. Lots of locals outside enjoying the Sunday summer sunshine and more inside watching Formula 1 on a large screen in a largish rectangular room with lots of menus and offers on the tables. Four pumps all dispensed Marston's Burton Bitter, which was disappointing when one considered the plethora of Marston-related pump clips displayed behind the bar. Probably missing a trick on the ale choice, but if you're a Marston's fan, there's a chance there might be something for you.