The Coach & Horses, Banbury

Hook Norton pub in the town centre that is slightly set back from the main shopping street on a separate side street. It was quiet when we arrived, with just 2 customers present, a man inside and a woman outside. Music was playing at quite a loud volume, but the young barmaid offered a friendly welcome. Hooky, Old Hooky & Off The Hook are the real ales. The cider was Rosie's Pig. The pub is listed in the Good Beer Guide. Inside is quite brightly decorated with a large room nearest the bar and a smaller side room (probably more suited to diners) off to the left-hand side. The garden area was partly covered and seemed like a nice space. It also contained a dartboard.

Nice imposing building, inside is modernised including fairy lights. Hook Norton beers and worth a stop

Historic Hook Norton pub, but given an unexpected light, modern makeover that actually works quite well and is seemingly popular with younger customers too. Excellent choice from the bank of six handpumps, including the Mild (£4.00) and Red Rye in addition to the expected Hooky, Old Hooky and Hooky Gold, plus Rosie's Pig cider.

A modernised pub/bar of little ambiance,wooden flooring,plain white walls and ceiling with down lighters. Six handpumps offering just a couple of beers from Hook Norton, Best and Gold, also two Ciders, Rosies Pig and Flat tyre Rhubarb Cider. Not a place I'm likely to be drawn back to.