Littlebury Hotel, Bicester

Slightly sad hotel bar 5 minutes out of town. Early 2000's light wood effect interior, all quite staid in terms of atmosphere. The are some interesting touches though, including a lovely tiled floor entrance, modern stained glass windows and wooden box ceiling. A crackly local radio station and muted swimming on the TV for company. Just one ale, a tired and cardboardy tasting (aspiratored?) Shotover Prospect. There's potential here, should anyone care to take advantage of it. 4.5

The Buttery Bar of this traditional hotel is rather more pub-like than one might expect. Mid-shade wooden furniture and decor, with a small screened lounge area in one corner. Only one of the two handpumps was in use when I visited, offering Brill Gold at £3.70 (with keg Courage Best also noted).

Official site of the Littlebury Hotel - www.littleburyhotel.com

Official site of the Littlebury Hotel - www.littleburyhotel.com