The Gate Hangs High in Cherwell

Perfect getaway from jungle like London to have some peacefulness Love the building like from some old robin hood movie 😝 Lovely room very clean Gorgeous smell Beautiful to wake up to the sounds of Birds Had a mysterious sleep but that had to do something to do with Rollright Stones visit (nice energy) Very Friendly Staff and everyone one in the area And Big Thank You to Kirsty behind at the bar :) had a lovely chat before leaving I will call T Gate Hangs High I like to send a book to Cirsty and some links It’s The Tequila Man 😂 Thank you Everyone Highly recommend

New management and a new menu and our meal... it was amazing. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere good food what's not to like.

A****** all round the rooms are spotless beds are clean and fresh bathroom small but everything is there what you need ( hand soap and even hand cream lovely soft toilet rolls and air freshen Bar and staff are so friendly unfortunately the chef was off and couldn't get to try the food . We had a small indent of a smoke alarm went off but no fault of the owners someone lit up a cigarette in the bedroom katie and nigel were stright over to sort it out and gave free drinks at the bar witch she did not have to do ( my opinion if you smoke go out side don't try to smoke in bedroom ) thank you so much katie for our stay well will be back xx

This is a pretty, country pub, with what looks like a good menu. We arrived for lunch on a Saturday, having booked in advance. The pub was half employ, but it took about forty-five minutes for our meal to arrive. The main courses were good and as described. The puddings, however, were very disappointing. The Eton mess contained just one strawberry - in June, when strawberries are plentiful! The sticky toffee pudding had been over-microwaved and was chewy and hard in places. The only coffee on offer was instant, which we declined. Worst of all, the place was teeming with flies. I spent a lot of time opening the window and shoo-ing them out, but they kept returning. Overall, it was an uncomfortable and disappointing experience. We did not complain at the time, as they waitresses were friendly and the problems were not their fault.

The gate is my absolute go to. You will never have a bad night here. Food is always top notch as is the drinks. Company is always good and great vibes. Staff are very friendly, funny and accommodating. What more could you want in a pub!

Very ordinary! Although the staff looked after me beautifully; after the pump-up on Facebook I had been expecting great things but was definitely underwhelmed.

Wow what a lovely pub and the food was superb. I’ve not tasted roast spuds like this since my late grans roast dinners 5* The pub is under new ownership and they are definitely out to impress…. And it’s so clean . Keep up the great work .

Amazing pub with amazing food highly recommend and will return again stayed here in our camper we had a steak on the Saturday and roast on Sunday

Just camped here for a couple of nights with friends. Everything about the place was really good. The landlord Pete was really friendly and helpful as were all the other staff. Had dinner on the first night and the food was great, really well presented, served quickly and a good size. The camping is basic but for a couple of nights you don't need anything more. Lovely old pub with immaculate beer garden. Other villages and pubs within walking distance for a change of scenery.

Absolutely amazing food and couldn’t recommend a visit enough. We stayed as a group of 20 with younger and older kids in the campsite and had dinner in the restaurant on the 2nd day. Everyone said how good the food was and a special shout out to the peas that came with the fish and chips 🙌🏻! Even catered to my gluten free needs and did it very well. Thanks for having us and accommodating our large group order.

Ate here twice whilst camping in the ground out the back. All team we met were very friendly and the food delicious. Asparagus and halloumi starter’s were perfect, the ham and egg main delicious and the burger both hearty and well cooked. The Sunday roast was perfect. Can highly recommend this place if you’re near by.

Stopped here for lunch after exploring Chipping Norton. Neither of us had eaten here before but would both definitely recommend. Good menu, attentive barman and chef, food was marvellous, very tasty, good pub grub done well. Will return.

Returned as promised to sample the roast dinner took the family 11 of us and it didn’t disappoint the whole family loves their meals and the pudding was beautiful will be back again soon

Very good pub staff very helpful and welcoming. The menu is excellent full of very good gastro pub specials and plenty of gluten free choices. The quality of the food is very good.

Fantastic Sunday lunch had it as a takeaway ask for the meats mixed meat both pork I’m beef perfectly cooked thank you mate

Wasn't planning on coming here originally. But, due to the atrocious weather that was on its way over Devon, I decided to come here for three nights. I arrived on Tuesday. I was touring on my motorbike and had my camping gear with me. £5 a night without electric. Wow. Of course I had to eat in the pub. The food was freshly cooked. The batter on the fish was out of this world. The cider was pretty good too. There is one shower room for the campers to use. This was adequate. The usual drinking water taps and waste water disposal. The only thing that I could gripe bout is the neighbouring business starting at 6am. At £5 a night, and the hospitality of the landlord, made up for it.

I took my daughter and granddaughter’s to The Gate Hangs High for lunch. We received a lovely welcome and the food was fantastic. My granddaughter’s thoroughly recommend the chocolate brownies! We’ll definitely call in again.

Lovely food, good wine and Guinness, nice atmosphere, meeting up with neighbours and friends in the garden afterwards and the added bonus of Pete Watkins playing. We’ll be back very soon 🍷🍺

Here for lunch just after reopening and with a bit go work here an there still to do. Gorgeous day, perfect for the huge beer garden and it's massive marquee. Peter, the new manager is from the drinks industry and knows his beer, wine and food. We had Korean wings and salmon to start, both excellent and a burger in which the beef was the star with superb triple-cooked chips. The fried halloumi chips were also excellent. The beer is, of course, Hook Norton and is, of course, perfect.

Absolutely diabolical, words cannot describe the ‘meal’. Supposed to be a treat for Mothering Sunday, we thought we’d try a different local pub, big mistake 😡I will never eat there when restrictions are lifted.

New chef apparently lovely home cooked pie and stew wand plenty of it fresh veg too Excellent Sunday dinner new landlords have found their feet

My friend stayed in her campervan in the camp site run by The Gate Hangs High. We were looking forward to a nice hot shower and tasty food as described by the lady who took our booking. In reality there was no hot water so...

Well where do I start, we arrived and there was no heating and the place was cold, was told they did not have hardly any food and offered us a menu of fish and chips, scampi and chips or fish platter, the platter was £18...

Sadly I cannot review the gate hangs high as they cancelled my booking (made through booking.com) - the only reason I can think of is that they wanted more money for the room we booked. It was a very good price (was to be end...

First stop on our family campervan trip. Lovely, friendly owner and great site. The adjacent family friendly pub had delicious food especially the curry. There was a live band playing till late which gave a mini Glastonbury feel.

Today we drove for more than 3 hours for our long awaited 2 night break. When we arrived we waited to sign at a table next to some bar stools that smelled of pee! Eventually we were shown to our room. The door or our...

Lovely Hook Norton beer and good burger in a friendly locals’ pub where able to park the camper overnight. Sensible social distancing rules in place which didn’t spoil the atmosphere. Definitely worth the drive for a night out.

Lovely unpretentious pub, cosy real fire, friendly staff and locals, very dog-friendly too, just a great relaxed atmosphere. We played cards and then had the homemade curry, chicken jalfrezi and beef madras, beautifully melt-in-the mouth (hot means hot!).

Visited for Sunday supper- plate piled with potatoes, cauliflower/broccoli cheese, cabbage and bacon, mashed swede, lashings of gravy and succulent meat. We had beef and Yorkshire’s and they did us a child’s portion of turkey, stuffing, veg and pigs in blankets- amazing! Short wait, piping...

Found this pub in the middle of the Cotswolds that also has a Campervan and Camping field in the back. Booked 2 nights with electric hook up for £15 a night, there is a toilet and shower - although we did not use this. Eat...

Amazing time ,myself and my partner came for a make or break time, luckily for us Gareth came to the rescue ,how can you improve on perfect,he’s the best and sets such high standards,legendary x

Turned up to stay for 2 nights on the due date. Staff friendly but accommodation poor. Paint peeling off walls, room and bathroom were grubby. looked like someone was living in a caravan in the car park. Stayed for 5 minutes then handed key back...

The Sunday roast lunch at The Gate Hangs High today was absolutely perfect. Spot-on! We popped in for a bite to eat and a crafty pint on the off-chance! (didn’t book) We sat outside in the pub garden and enjoyed roast beef with all the...

We really enjoyed our one night at this pub. The staff were lovely and made us feel like part of their family for the night. The evening meal was tasty and the breakfast tasted home cooked (just how my mum would make it). Beers and...

Visiting the area on a horse riding holiday and was recommended the pub by the riding school. We stopped in for Sunday Lunch. My daughter and I were made to feel welcome immediately by both staff and locals which as a single lady with a...

We visited the pub for our Sunday lunch yesterday - we wasn’t disappointed. Good cooking and hearty portions. Gareth went out of his way to help us (literally 😂❤️). Definitely worth a visit and we will be back next time we are in the area.

During our roadtrip through England we came across this pub. We did not expect anything special. We were friendly invited by the chef and brought to our table. There we had an exceptional meal. Everything freshly made for a more than reasonable price. When you're...

Staff very helpful and breakfast one morning good , overall in need of facelift throughout.Clean bed linen hot shower.

what a find , home cooked food , served by the nicest guy , really lovely girl behind the bar , all together a really nice experience , we will be back .

Visited with my family for a late Saturday afternoon lunch . Food was fantastic. Beautiful country pub , with a lovely atmosphere.

Popped in early evening for a meal made to feel really welcome food great lovely homemade desserts Brownies & mint ice cream fab u less staff friendly good value excellent 😃

The food is the star .... Sunday lunch I do not no how they do it for the price. Down to earth pub ,dog friendly with great banter and terrific value for money . Tell me I am wrong . Enjoy ..

My wife and I visited this place in May 2019. 2 empty tables were available in the bar and there was a separate restaurant in the next room. The other bar tables already had guests. We picked a table right next to the end of...

Three of us visited this country pub near Hook Norton in Oxfordshire for lunch. The absence of cars in the car park was not a good sign when we arrived. On entering, it was clear that the premises were very much in need of refurbishment....

Going into The Gate you walk through fag ends everywhere around the entrance. No body bothers to sweep them up and it’s where all the smokers stand - really not what you want to see. The food is of good quality but the service is...

A very pleasant ambience in this pub with friendly staff and tasty food. The fish and chips were 5 star ⭐️ and the chips the genuine freshly cut ones not out of the freezer. Overall a good effort!! Worth trying as an eatery.

Under new management, so we thought we would give it a try as we live locally. Couldn't fault the service, the new landlady, very polite and helpful. She was still obviously finding her feet and wasn't sure on a few things, but will get there...

Great location for country walks and stunning views. Food excellent. Room comfortable and value for money .

Visited with our young family for a Sunday dinner. We ate in the bar area and it was a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere The bar staff were helpful, friendly and great with children. The food arrived quickly and was good quality. We would visit...

Haven't visited for years but met some friends here tonight as it is about half way between us. All four of us were pleasantly surprised by the quality; I had a good portion of broccoli and cheese soup for starters and an excellent fish pie...

We’ve just had a really lovely evening meal in The Gate Hangs High, a smashing pub and the sort of ‘local’ we wish we had nearer to home! The excellent menu was high in value and choice, and was supplemented by two Sunday roasts which...

The pub/restaurant is lovely inside, and the landlord very welcoming. Beer and food are excellent and the adjacent bedrooms are warm, well appointed and spotlessly clean.

We had a lovely family Sunday lunch here. Great menu and choice, amazing food (best ever Yorkshires) and great service. Thank you so much for looking after us all so well, and I am really, really sorry about the mess under the table. I am...

Stopped here for lunch on the way back home from Devon,on a recommendation from a friend who used to live in this area, and I tell you, what a great lunch it was too! Fresh, local ingredients, great presentation, excellent taste, plus a very friendly...

Yet again another super meal at the Duck on the Pond. The summer menu has something for all tastes, we were spoilt for choice. The service is always friendly and efficient and even though they were completely booked out, this didn't change the dining experience....

This is another of the local Hook Norton pubs served by the brewery, it was very quiet when we popped in - nice ale, friendly and welcoming staff. The menu looked good - so I need to return to sample. Will do soon.

If you access the pub by the local back roads, they are some of the prettiest views and fabulous countryside you will find in England, stunning. The second time we've been and we should have been sooner, the ales are fantastic and the lunch was...

Had a Sunday roast could not fault it ,all fresh vegetables,home made Yorkshire puddings and plenty on your plate .This was followed by a substantial desert agin all home cooked .Recommend highly.

We just stayed for one night and camped in the field behind the pub. It was a little overgrown but we had heaps of space and it was cheap. The food in the pub was fantastic with great quality ingredients and good portion size. The...

We went for an evening meal after a brewery trip at Hook Norton. The staff were excellent allowing us to pre order our food to cut down on the wait when we arrived. The food was first class as were the staff and beer. Would...

Really good food and friendly bar staff. Not the fastest food service but the smoked salmon and avocado salad was delicious 😋. Quite excellent raspberry panacotta. Our dog was made welcome and overall a super visit.

Just had a quick lunch in the garden today. A large delicious salmon and avocado salad and a chicken curry and rice. Both high quality fresh food and portion size and ingredient quality not to be faulted.

We had roast pork served with a selection of lovely vegetables. The staff are friendly, the menu is fairly limited, but reasonably priced. We also had breakfast, which was made with lovely local produce, the bacon was amazing!

We visit the area on a regular basis and always go to The Gate ,Sunday lunch is consistently excellent , sticky toffee pudding a must !!

Me and my wife stayed in Hook Norton for our third Christmas and this year we decided to have dinner on Christmas Day at The Gates Hangs High. It was only a half hour walk from our rented cottage and didn't mind the walk. We...

My wife and I stopped in Hook Norton for a meal on a recent Friday night and to our delight we were served with 2 lovely meals nicely presented and very tasty both my wife and I had Cheese and Cauliflower soup, my wife had...

Had the ‘proper’ pie, this was as stated, encased in crusty pastry. It was delicious, served with crispy on the outside chips (mash was an option). On a cold snowy night this friendly pub was a good choice to stop at, good home cooked food,...

Went for dinner with my parents on Sunday evening. The roast was perfect, service fantastic and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

A clean and orderly room if a little dated (70s twee country) and in need of a refurb. We shared a starter of peppered squid which was ok. My - as per menu: "Proper Pie," steak and ale content, was plentiful and of good pastry...

This rural wayside pub is efficiently run by a welcoming, friendly landlord offering prompt and cheerful service. If you are looking, as we were, for a cracking lunchtime pint or two of Old Hooky to wash down an authentic, home-made proper pie and crispy chips,...

A fantastic English pub with lovely staff that make you feel welcome. One of three pubs in the village of Hook Norton (all three worth a visit). The steak and kidney pie with chips and veg was great as was the pub dog (Sky) who...

We were recommended here for lunch after completing the Hook Norton brewery tour. Good home cooked food. Service was a little slow, considering it wasn't packed out with people, but as we were not in a rush, it wasn't a major issue.

Due to unforseen circumstances we had evening meal here very recently. Welcomed,shown to our table.orders taken by a lovely friendly efficient waitress called Max. Who was actually one of the best waitresses we have encountered for a very long while.. All other staff were also...

FABULOUS home made steak pie and best chips ever. Not fast food - be prepared for a little wait but worth it for great freshly cooked food. Dog friendly too and excellent friendly service we will be back and soon.

Exceptionally delicious meal this evening at the gate hangs high...I had brie stuffed mushrooms and my husband had fish pie. Both very tasty and not too pricey either. Piping hot too. We live in the area so walk to the pub but it is worth...

Stayed here for 1 night, didn't eat in the restaurant but the food looked great and the beer was from the local brewery.will try the food next time we are in this area.Staff very polite and helpful.

No more needs to be said than this. Friendly service and atmosphere. Well worth the visit and don't forget to have a pint of the excellent hook norton beer

Popped in here for lunch after Hook Norton brewery tour, must confess it wasn't our first choice as we tried The Pear Tree but they stopped serving food by the time we finished, but they recommended this one and I have to say it was...

second visit now and every time that I visit this pub/restaurant, I come away satisfied. I had the pie this time So much so, that I had lunch, then returned later in the evening with the rest of my family for dinner. It was outstanding....

Dined here for the first time. Have driven past on many ocassions. Food was lovely / hot and no complaints . Atmosphere was relaxed and I will be be returning for the Sunday roast. Easy to find and worth a visit. No idea why never...

Open All Day! Cosy open fire - nice atmosphere, friendly staff, great food - best steak and ale pie and sticky toffee pudding ever!!!! Hooky ales on tap! What more could you ask for! Definitely worth a visit!

Every time that I visit this pub/restaurant, I come away satisfied. So much so, that I had lunch, then returned later in the evening with the rest of my family for dinner. It was outstanding. The staff are always extremely friendly too. It is also...

The pub is not the prettiest or best cared for externally, but the welcome is friendly, the beer well kept and the food excellent. The fish and chips were some of the best I have ever eaten, consumed by a warm and inviting log fire....

Lovely Sunday roast! Stopped off here on a visit to the Cotswolds, the beef roast was very nice. Nice open fire and friendly atmosphere.

We decided to stay here having seen it on "4 in a bed", especially as it was so dog friendly. We had dinner in the pub and were delighted with both the quality of the food and the warmth of the service. Dogs are indeed...

Really nice place to go eat staff are very friendly food portions are great did not have to wait ages for food considering there was 12 of us on a Sunday evening was one problem with tge desert which was the cheses cake wasn't nice...

Went with friends for a meal. Very limited menu, not so many specials either and three of us had the same - belly of pork. We were all up in the night with bad stomach ache and upset tummies. No wonder it was quiet!

Visited at short notice for lunch after a recommendation while on a tour of the Hook Norton Brewery. Interesting menu and well cooked food. Beware the curry and chilli as a bit on the hot side but very good indeed!

Walked in at 2:05, tumble weed rolled through the bar as the locals stopped talking and stared. Are you still serving food we asked. (website said till 3 but thought I would ask) I need to see if the cook still has the kitchen still...

We stayed here for a wedding on Saturday night. As soon as we walked in the staff were extremely welcoming and within minutes we were in our room which was spacious and perfect for what we needed for the night. The food in the morning...

We stayed in the caravan & camping field behind the pub for a long weekend. Friendly place, very informal. We ate an evening meal and Sunday lunch, enjoyed both. Mains about £12-14, Sunday roast £12.50. Hook Norton Beers. Could benefit from a bit more effort...

Stayed in the car park overnight in motor home and used the facilities for an early dinner. The restaurant was clean, well presented and the food was good. The chef was very approachable and, although he had run out of shortbread biscuits for the lemon...

The meal we ate at this restaurant was excellent. The food was clearly home made and well cooked. The service was also excellent. We were well looked after, but not rushed at all, meaning we could linger over drinks even though we had finished our...

We visited Hook Norton for a week and ate at this pub twice during our stay. The pork belly was very tasty, as was the crab and the sausages. The staff were attentive and pleasant. The dinning room was slightly dark which was a shame...

Went on a Friday evening for a birthday meal for one of our party of 6. 1st impressions were OK; reasonable space round tables but a bit dark. Service was “enthusiastic” with many references by the guests to Fawlty Towers. No real complaints about the...

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat, reasonable selection of beer all well conditioned. Food selection was fine for a pub, we were a little disappointed with the sandwiches as they used run of the mill ready sliced bread which let the fillings down...

Have eaten here a few times and food is always of a good standard. Visited with friends recently and had a wonderfully delicious kedgeree followed by a few pints of the local brew, a good selection available, including a specials board. Very good and worth...

We stopped here for lunch. The food was delicious and the portions large. This is not a gourmet venue but we enjoyed the trip. It is situated north of the popular market town of Chipping Norton and 1 mile from Hook Norton which is famous...

We phoned this pub as the menu where we were staying was fixed for Valentine's night with no other choices. When I asked if they had a table and said we were walking they immediately offered to pick us up and drop us back. Very...

We had a reasonable Sunday lunch with friends. The ambiance is OK but nothing special. The food again is OK with veg etc already plated at service and delivered to the table. The beef was reasonable ,but the pork was nothing special. The deserts, Sticky...