Within the wood-panelled dining room, cosied up with its wildly patterned interiors, is the Cowley Manor Restaurant where chef, Jackson Boxer, rules the raft and rustles up some spectacular dishes. From its wye valley asparagus to its Hereford côte de boeuf, expect a fabulous blend of local ingredients and rich French cuisine. If you happen to be passing by on a Sunday, it is essential you call in for a roast!

Housed in a stone building that looks every inch the Cotswold definition, The Stump is anything but old-fashioned. Inside, it’s all about wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, and a young, lively crowd who spill in from Cirencester and Cheltenham nearby. The playlist is always good too, and so is the food – especially the Honey Pot with salami, peppers, and a drizzle of honey. Add a side of death sauce if you dare, then cool off with a pint or two from DEYA Brewing Company.

Rated the best pie in England by Giles Coren, The Halfway at Kineton is making moves in the British pub scene. This is your typical country pub, though beyond this, the food is unbelievably good. From its beer battered haddock, its double baked 24-month-old Comte cheese souffle, to of course it's pies, The Halfway is not one to be missed. 

Affectionately known as The Vicky, this village pub in pretty Eastleach is a low-key favourite. It’s cosy and wood-fired in winter, buzzy and terrace-packed in the summer. The menu goes further than your average: Provençal fish soup, Turkish-style ratatouille, and affogato with an amaretti biscuit. It still feels like a local haunt – but one with surprisingly good global flavour.