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Hornton Bar @ Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury
Banbury
OX16 0AN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 3½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Hornton Bar (Whately Hall Hotel)
They say to never judge a book by its cover, which is certainly the case here because the 69 roomed Whately Hall Hotel looks very grand from the outside, but alas its wood strip floored bar with pink and green seating and faux marble topped tables is certainly not. It feels more like a tacky cocktail bar, which is a shame because I’m sure the aged American tourists who were using the bar would have preferred a more traditional English experience. They were certainly not interested in the Sky Sports News that was playing on the television. The short wood panelled serving counter across the rear supports Kopperberg, an offering from Camden Brewery and Corona on draught, what a selection! On the rear wall to the right of the bar are a couple of dartboards, which again feel out of place. I’m not sure what this place is meant to be, but I will say that any guests of the hotel should be a bit more outgoing and explore the better options of the area.
On 12th June 2025
- rating: 2
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Peter Rydings left this review about Hornton Bar (Whately Hall Hotel)
Very nice hotel bar no one in the bar area got a small glass of wine and a gin and tonic told there was no ice i passed out when told the price of the drinks. IT was the 7th of July we were in the middle of an heatwave yes an heatwave it was the worst G and T i have add. Yes its a nice bar to look at but to drink there is another question
On 14th July 2013
- rating: 5
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