Miller & Carter Banbury, Stroud Park, Banbury

Former Toby Carvery on the northern edge of town, housed in an extended manorial-style building which has had any interior interest it might once have had now refurbished out of existence. Although mostly an upmarket steakhouse restaurant, there is still a reasonable amount of general seating in several areas around the bar. Some outdoor tables are also available for the better weather. No cask ale of course, so just a quick Beavertown Neck Oil (£3.10, half) before heading onwards.

Official site of Miller & Carter Banbury - www.millerandcarter.co.uk

Official site of Miller & Carter Banbury - www.millerandcarter.co.uk

Home of the roast as the entrance proudly proclaims, so it's likely you're going to visit here for one reason only, but if you happen to stay in the Premier Inn next door, they do a couple of real ales - Doom Bar and Brakspear Oxford Gold on my visit (a third handpump was unclipped) - at £3.40 for a pint.