The George Townhouse, Shipston-On-Stour

Situated in the centre of Shipston, the George Townhouse serves as a pub, restaurant and a hotel. It uses its function and its location to maximum extent by charging well over the going rate for drinks. A Brakspear-run pub, Gravity & Oxford Gold are the real ales. Inside, there is one long space, with the bar on the right-hand side, with various side rooms off the central space. Despite essentially being a hotel bar, the drinking environment is pleasing enough. But with the high prices and the lack of decent ales, it wouldn't be my first choice when in town.

Official site of The George Townhouse - thegeorgeshipston.co.uk

Official site of The George Townhouse - thegeorgeshipston.co.uk

Imposing building housing an upmarket bar, restaurant and hotel with the bar and various seating areas in the centre and dining rooms on either side. Refurbished by Brakspear in a semi-modern style, but the layout helps retain some character. Also has a patio terrace out back. Just two of four handpumps operational when I visited, dispensing Brakspear Bitter (£3.60) and Wainwright, but the reversed clips were definitely for other beers.