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Good pubs in the area
For a country cottage, there are a surprising amount of nearby pubs. Depending on how far you'd like to travel, there a range of available establishments. Whether ambling along the canal for a pint or hopping on the bus for a gin tasting!
Great food, friendly service, and fab views. Wonderful to sit out on the canal on a sunny day, or by the fire with a mulled wine in the winter.
The Jolly Boatman
216 Banbury RdGreat food, friendly service, and fab views. Wonderful to sit out on the canal on a sunny day, or by the fire with a mulled wine in the winter.
The Boat Inn is what Thrupp is all about: cosy lounging, jolly drinks, and a traditional aesthetic. With a beautiful back garden, this spot is ideal for a family. It's not uncommon for children to run around while the grownups relax. If you want a more intimate environment, inside is tremendously cosy and has private nooks.
The Boat Inn
Canal RoadThe Boat Inn is what Thrupp is all about: cosy lounging, jolly drinks, and a traditional aesthetic. With a beautiful back garden, this spot is ideal for a family. It's not uncommon for children to run around while the grownups relax. If you want a more intimate environment, inside is tremendously cosy and has private nooks.
Hidden spot in Kidlington with an insane gin selection. This is a must for gin enthusiasts! Informative staff and fun decor make this a great experience for all.
Drunk Dry
12 Banbury RdHidden spot in Kidlington with an insane gin selection. This is a must for gin enthusiasts! Informative staff and fun decor make this a great experience for all.
Tea shops
Who doesn't love a good spot of tea? If you're at a loss as to how to fill your day, definitely check out these places.
Annie's is a quintessential part of Thrupp life. Lovely cakes, served with a smile, and a great tea selection. Space for sitting both inside and out. They also do good lunches, especially the soups. Discounts for seniors on Mondays and Thursdays!
14 locals recommend
Annie's Tea Rooms
Annie's is a quintessential part of Thrupp life. Lovely cakes, served with a smile, and a great tea selection. Space for sitting both inside and out. They also do good lunches, especially the soups. Discounts for seniors on Mondays and Thursdays!
If you're going into Oxford but want to keep the cosy vibe alive, Boswells tea room is ideal! Never too loud, great selection, and really lovely staff. It's also worth noting that Boswells does the best gluten free cake I've ever had.
Boswells Café and Tea Room
1-4 Broad StIf you're going into Oxford but want to keep the cosy vibe alive, Boswells tea room is ideal! Never too loud, great selection, and really lovely staff. It's also worth noting that Boswells does the best gluten free cake I've ever had.
Lovely spot in Woodstock with great consideration of dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend this place as quintisentially Oxfordshire.
The Blenheim Buttery
7 Market PlLovely spot in Woodstock with great consideration of dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend this place as quintisentially Oxfordshire.