The Falkland Arms, Chipping Norton

A very attractive, part-thatched pub in this small, well-heeled village (I spotted a Bentley, Aston Martin and a Porsche within about 50 yds of the pub), it’s bigger than might be expected internally extending left in to the adjacent building, and also includes a small patio area at the front as well as a very pleasant garden at the rear. Internally it has fortunately resisted any temptation to under any renovation, and is vary traditional with exposed stone walling on the walls, and a mixture of rough wooden boards, flagstones and quarry style tiling on the floor. There were plenty of exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and hanging from these was a very extensive collection of jugs, bottles and tankards, as well as a few strings of fairly lights. The walls were decorated with a number of old brewery mirrors, and various other bits and pieces were dotted around the shelves. Much of the seating was church style pews, which with their high, wood panelled backs looked quite elegant. An adjacent snug had something of a farmhouse kitchen feel to it, with chunky wooden tables, and an old range cooker in the hearth. Beers on tap were predominantly from Wadworth’s with their 6X, King’s Ale, Horizon and Swordfish, and these were joined by Hook Norton Hooky. Cider’s meanwhile were Weston’s Rosie’s Pig Rhubarb, Weston’s British Vintage and Aspall’s. Overall, a lovely little pub and well worth seeking out.

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