The Green Dragon Inn is such a superior find! It's everything one would look for country quaint and…read more utterly comfortable rustic-ness. There is a restaurant and bar, with plenty of outdoor seating for people to enjoy when the weather is fine. By the amount of people that were here, we could tell that this is a very popular destination. There are two parts to the restaurant and bar. Both contain seating for dining and drinking, though breakfast was on the "bar" side. For dinner, we were seated in a beautiful curved and windowed dining area with plenty of sunshine and a beautiful view outdoors. Our service was attentive and friendly. For dinner, my husband had the sirloin steak. He said that it was delicious and tender. He really enjoyed the accompanying peppercorn sauce. I had the barbecued turkey. It had a tasty char on it, and it was very delicious with its umami and slightly sweet barbecue flavor. Potatoes, chips, and salads were sides. We were both full from our generous meals, but it's almost impossible to forgo a delicious dessert! I had spotted dick, which was warm, sweetly moist, and subtly spiced. My husband had sticky pudding with ice cream. Both desserts hit the spot! Breakfast is a combination of continental and menu items. We enjoyed our fresh ojs, coffees, and he his Full English while I relished avocado toast with poached eggs. Accommodations are behind the restaurant and pub. It's a two-story cozy building, with four rooms downstairs. We did not go upstairs, but there are rooms above, as well. Our room was very comfortable, with all the amenities that we would need. Our room, Midnight Court, has French doors that lead out into a patio with seating and a garden beyond. There is a farm store that sells coffees, teas, tasty treats, and a variety of unique gifts, souvenirs, as well as groceries. There is outdoor seating here, too. Parking is limited to overnighting guests, located between the restaurant and the accommodations. We could see additional parking located across the street for drop-ins. We felt very fortunate to find the Green Dragon Inn. It ticked off all of the boxes for these two American travelers looking for a quintessential inn stay.

Beautifully done interior with lovely ambiance. Substantial selection of spirits. The food was…read morespectacular and perfect presentation. We each selected from meat, fish and chicken dishes and they were all succulent and perfectly balanced. We ended the night and shared the lemon tart with lemon sorbet which had a lovely balance with the strawberry drizzle.

Found this little gem by chance at lunch time. It is a nice old public house inside and a nice…read moreseating area outside, on a sunny day it is lovely to sit outside, there is a beautiful view but the main road noise can be heard, just sit further back in the garden and you will be fine, the pun had low beam ceilings and currently going renovation but is open for business. I was very impressed by the vegetarian and vegan food menu.

I was kind of dating this girl, and we drove from Manchester to Stonehenge for Winter Solstice. She…read moregot super weird when she discovered that I'd never heard Wham's 'Last Christmas' before, and refused to stop the car for most the journey home. I was just dying of hunger and all she'd let me eat were jaffa cakes. She just kept playing the soundtrack to Footloose as I begged for lunch and finally, finally she skidded into this joint where we hung with the elder locals and had a delightful meal--plowman's lunches all around! Eat here--don't date that girl.

A glorious country pub that is nicely decorated, warm and cosy situated in the beautiful…read morecountryside of Ewen. Stuffed animals line the walls and hops hang from the beams. The bar staff are friendly with regulars chatting to the staff. The pub was packed on a Saturday afternoon, but we managed to find a nice spot reading the weekend papers. There is a courtyard here - perfect for the warmer weather and a restaurant towards the back of the pub. This pub has a very relaxed feel about, and as a result is homely. Added bonus is they have a open log fire too - a real winner in my book!

Fantastic ambience, warm and welcoming. Fireplace roaring,dried hops hanging over the old beams…read more Perfect English pub with good food and great service. Lovely.

I'm not sure I can say enough good things about this place. A 17th century pub and restaurant with…read moremore modern sleeping quarters. The patriarch was running the bar when I was about, and the conversation was pleasant and warm and the beer was cold. The multiple fireplaces, exposed beams and leather couches gave me a sense that besides eating, it would be a great place to pass some time with a friend or in thought. The food: simple yet amazing, the rooms: clean and good enough, the bar and restaurant: a winner.

A nice country pub in the middle of nowhere. Serves a good variety of food, both lighter meals and…read moremore substantial fare. Flexible on portions for children. Has a nice outdoor area for good weather, and adequate parking.

If you are from the USA, do not go to the Royal Oak in Painswick!!…read moreWe were first in line at 6 pm when they started taking food orders. We waited for our food to come for over an hour, with the waitstaff assuring us they were working on it. Meanwhile, the tables patronized by "locals"--both inside and out--were being served their dinners, even though they put their orders in after we did. Finally, they told us our dinner would be there in 15 minutes. When that didn't happen, we paid for our drinks and left. They did not seem to care at all. We went down the street to The Falcon pub, where the staff was very attentive and the food and wine was very good. I can only conclude that the Royal Oak is not fond of Americans. Worst service EVER!!!

The Royal Oak pub is one of the most delightful I have ever visited…read more It is in Painswick, a village of enormous charm constructed almost entirely of local Cotswold stone. The stone has a soft, beautiful beige cast which sets off the darker stone shakes that make the roofs. The Royal Oak is a perfect example of this lovely architecture. Due to some rather odd bureaucratic nonsense one can enter the pub to the right of the main entrance or the left. This oddity makes one wonder which is the best side to alight on. If one enters right you will see a fireplace festooned with chalkboard dining options, a small bar, and a piano. We choose to enter right and ordered the excellent local beer (Gold) and got our bearing from the owner/chef, Michael who helped by making helpful item suggestions. If one follows the British Telly series "Pie in the Sky", one is bound to be reminded of the late Richard Griffiths for Michael is indeed a man who has created a family in his pub and a pub in his family. The atmosphere is just wonderful and Michael's staff are clearly part of the act. I liked the pub instantly and was now curious about Michael's food. It was all good. I ordered a huge pork rib, so sweet and tender it melted in my mouth. It was surrounded by baby peas and thick chips. My partner ordered battered cod and chips. The fish was fresh, perfectly combined with a light batter, and cooked to perfection. Pudding was a wonderful Spotted Dick so plentiful that we needed to share. During and after our meal we chatted with other patrons, one of whom took to the piano. Michael is a native of Bristol and allowed me to pick his brain for some local lore at the bar after our meal. He suggested I look in his courtyard and see the way it protects patrons from unwanted breezes. I found it a comfortable place to sit if one wanted quiet. I peeked in the window of the "other" side of the pub and found several patrons watching a game and gossiping. I wanted to go in, but Michael said with a twinkle, "That's where I put the naughty patrons." It's a week bit smaller than the piano side, but just as warm and friendly. Michael has created an atmosphere that is hard to find almost anywhere and deserves six stars in the pub category.

After 30 years, its amazing that they were still there. We had our wedding reception here that…read morelong ago, so my sister-in-law surprised us with an Anniversay Dinner. Food was very good. Had the traditional Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding. Very nice. They didn't have Guinness, instead they had Corvus. Had a few of those. Close. Nice Pub atmosphere. Looks almost like it did 30 years ago (from what I remember). We compared it to pictures and they had moved a few things. Overall, very nice experience. They also have an Inn - although I didn't stay this time.

Great Pub with accommodation. Staff are really friendly,…read morefood is good, and rooms are great. Good value, and would recommend to anyone thinking of visiting the area.

A most wonderful place with a most wonderful staff! The food was great! Lord and Lady Carnarvon…read morecame by with some of their staff.

Ended up at the Yew Tree Inn by following a small road sign reading "Sunday Roast" that led us down…read morea little windy road to the river. It was a lucky dip that ended in a wonderful meal and a very nice experience thanks to the pub owners. We rocked up around 4pm and were told by a staff member in the parking lot, who kindly offered to take our photo, that they were probably out of roast being it was so late in the day but he would speak to the chef. 20 mins later we had a couple of beverages at a nice table in the lounge overlooking the water and a delicious beef roast dinner with root vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. We cleaned our plates and followed lunch up with a sweet and tasty slice of homemade carrot cake. It was absolutely fantastic. The staff were ever so friendly and really looked after us. What a great little find and we are so pleased to have stumbled upon it! Now, hours and a couple sofa snoozes later, we are still stuffed!

What can I say? I am a Brit at heart We spent 2 nights in Bibury and stopped into the Catherine…read moreWheel. Great pub, great food (fish and chips of course) and great conversation with the owner of the local trout farm. If you've ever wanted an authentic British pub experience look no further. Cozy spot for a pint!

The trout dinner is among the best I've ever had. Locally grown and prepared & cooked with care,…read morewith potatoes and greens. Very good table service, and a very pleasant and interesting old building: there is nothing to not love about the experience. I am very attuned to music played in restaurants. I think the Catherine wheel does a good job in creating a very specific vibe with their music selection. The day I was there they played a lot of numbers by a band called The Kooks. I'm not familiar with their music until now, but it created a very specific sort of British sonic mood that I actually liked a lot.

The Swan is a great place for good, locally sourced, fresh food at a reasonable price…read more They also have some great and fresh ale options if that is something you appreciate and a good environment if you just prefer a drink. This is a look at the menu, order at the bar type place, but the food won't disappoint. There are some great options to choose from, and every time I've eaten there I've left promising the bartenders I'll be back. Highlights: Venison burger, fresh ales, fresh salads - fresh in general is a good description and the atmosphere is clean but also warm and cozy. Highly recommended if you want a casual but excellent bite to eat.

Great place :) The…read moregood: Atmosphere, drinks, and most of the food! The bad: The fish and chips sadly. It came out soggy and just didn't have an amazing flavor. Order something else and you'll be happy :)