The New Inn, Witney

At the far end of the pub filled Corn Street, this is a largish GBG listed pub comprising a single open plan room with alcoves off and a nice big open fire place filling the place with the scent of wood smoke on my visit. Modernish décor with carpet expect by the bar where its laminate, brown wainscoting, some exposed stone and bench seating with an exciting pattern that could become too much after a few. There is a large aspidistra in the corner and candle powered tables, I didn't see a dart board but there was a good display of trophies. The counter is central in the room and has 7 pumps, one for scrumpy the others with a more or less prosaic range of ales, Tribute, Brakspears, Hook Norton (Old Hooky), Hobgoblin, Black Sheep Bitter and a couple of beers from Wickwar, it's GBG listed so the beers were as good as expected. A low T Bar provides the usual kegs. It was very quiet when I called in but the service was good and the locals friendly – all two of them. It has regular live music and an allegedly eccentric landlord.