The Green Dragon Inn in Cotswold

Booked for lunch with my family. A cold draught cut through the building, the middle aged waitress was as miserable as sin. She did not smile at us once, with a curt attitude. The meal was reasonable but certainly exceptional. I have given the service 1 star but quite frankly it was rude. There are plenty of other venues close by who respect their customers. I most certainly will not be returning.

Had a fantastic lunch here. We both had steaks with salad and chips and a dessert each. Everything was very tasty and well prepared. Service was very good too. It was very busy for a Friday lunch so highly recommend booking and would visit again!

Lovely cosy Busy Pub. Friendly staff, lovely food, great setting. Fab farm shops next too Pub

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and very attentive service. We had dinner during our stay nearby on our visit to the cotswolds. The food was top. Would love to return at some point in the future if returning to the area. Definitely try if you are nearby.

Lovely pub and shop, perfect place for a break on our walk around the countryside.

What a gem. Everything about it is superb.

This is a great place to walk from. Best to book. They can be busy. The site also has an Italian delicate essence that does really good coffee and has provisions to die for. Go up the road past the big house and there is a field with some sculptures in it. A well kept secret until now.

Welcoming typical brilliant friendly British Pub with fabulous food and excellent service. We were looked after so well by Sarah and I will recommend to all my friends should they visit the area.

We had a very nice meal after watching a wing walk

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Waitresses were so kind and the food was cooked to perfection! Just a lovely treat all around and we hope to be back again soon!

Stopped in for some lunch with friends and family. Great local place with top quality pub food. Portions are very generous and the flavour superb. Also a nice selection of beers, would love to go back in the summer and sit outside .

Things have changed Smaller pricier dishes Small fish pie £26.00 One small filleted mackerel £20.00 And aerosol cream on puddings Unforgivable this cream has no place in a kitchen Shame as I’ve been coming here for years and it now seems to be losing it Needs a reboot

We came for a Sunday roast dinner. Portions are large so we didn’t need starters. We had the trio & a beef. All meats were cooked amazingly well and it came either everything you would expect plus the Yorkshire pudding was huge! The young lady who served us was also lovely and very enthusiastic.

Pub with farm shop and cafe. Good car park in a nice location close to Cowley. Shop prices are relatively expensive whilst the cafe is not unreasonable. For example a cookie priced at £1.20! Outside seating area for both pub and cafe.

Well worth a drive out there..we call in on the way back from clayshooting..very nice little pub with friendly staff..excellent food and good choice of drinks..would highly recommend

really great pub - with a Artichoke, from 'Hortus Eystettensis‘ on the wall..

Very enjoyable lunch. All four of us really enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent. Clearly a popular place for lunch judging by how busy the restaurant was for a Tuesday lunchtime. Give it a try

Great place.... Great food....

Stunning rooms! Lovely cosy Pub. We loved our stay here and will definitely be back. We had a ground floor room with a semi-private garden area to sit and soak up the sun. The beds are large and the bathrooms pristine clean, and just cute in every way. The Inn served lovely foods, from dinner to breakfast. Very good value in every way. We had the Fish and Sunday Roast. Generous portions, and very tasty. Breakfast had lots of choices - we had the full English and the Smashed Avo on Rye - delicious. Great staff and pretty farmers market cafe alongside

Went for a Sunday dinner and it was really nice. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were really attentive and polite. A lovely place, I would definitely recommend, and it’s dog friendly, me and our friends took our two pups with us! Like I said I couldn’t recommend this place enough, and the banoffee pie was out of this world!

I've been to several pubs during my trip to England. The Green Dragon is definitely my favorite so far. The food is superb and the atmosphere is welcoming and old English. My wife and I shared the Fish and Chips along with the burger. Both were very delicious and the desert of Chocolate strawberry pudding ended our meal in an exceptionally grand treat. For those of you that enjoy the suds, there are a large variety of beers on tap. I highly recommend visiting here.

Stayed here for two nights as a group for a family wedding nearby. Rooms a little pricey (but that's the Cotswolds I guess), but all very lovely. Breakfast was great, and all the staff were very helpful and attentive. Big shout out to Mel. So helpful and accommodating. Had dinner one night, food was lovely and again service was really good, especially since we were a table of 12 and the pub as a whole was packed. Bar is cosy and full of character, we would definitely stay here again

We stayed as part of a larger party, and were unanimous in our praise of this great pub. Lovely staff, great food and the rooms were stylish, clean and comfortable. Would love to come visit again

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the team for an amazing meal last night, I'm not one to give praise lightly and the quality of the food and the service was unbeatable. I have never had steak like it. You think you've had a nice steak but then you go here and find out how it's really supposed to be done, I had the rump and it was cooked to sheer perfection 👌 I only ever dreamed it could be cooked exactly how i like it. it was accompanied bybgreat big bowls of chips and vegetables which, was cooked nicely, but the steak... I was truly blown away. The atmosphere was lovely and rhe inn has a stunning olde world charm, which makes for a cosy and intimate setting, we did have a very large group of guys behind us that was unbelievably loud to the point where you wa shouting at the person opposite you just to have a conversation but you can't have it all i guess, The staff are wonderful and could not of been mote attentive. The drinks were the most perfect accompaniment to the meal and a clear informative wine list really helped in choosing what we liked. Dessert finished the evening and the creme brulee and sticky toffee pudding again perfect 👌 Thank you again to all of you at the Green Dragon who worked so hard to give us alovely evening.

Lovely pub, stunning shop, great staff. Food was good rather than great. It might be that the British options on the menu are better than non-British. The "bruschetta" was bad - like Dorito dip on toast, not very fresh olives - simply diced tomatoes with a drizzle of nice olive oil would've been better.

The Green Dragon Inn is a beautiful, small Cotswolds country house style hotel offering a unique experience. The old pub from 1675 on site gives the place a special historical charm. Our room was cozy and newly renovated, which made the stay very pleasant. Breakfast was excellent and a good deal at £15 per person. The hotel's location is ideal for exploring the surrounding Cotswolds, with Bourton on the Water just 25 minutes' drive away. Free parking spaces are also available directly at the hotel.

Great pub stopped here for lunch, a little off the beaten track but well worth it, lovely atmosphere loved the mouse bar and seeing the little carvings of mice on the tables and bar, sat in bay window looking out to the road, unfortunately not a dry day otherwise would have sat outside. Lunch was excellent we both had fish pie, mine salad the wife’s with vegetables both presented in lovely plate’s etc, I had a beer which was very good nice to see a well kept cellar of tapped beers. Finished off with a lovely cheesecake. Popped into shop next door and bought some nice biscuits for later, overall a great lunchtime in a lovely setting, will pop in again.

Excellent Fish and Chips and Seafood 🥧 Pie. I agree with some of the other reviews about the reception and attentiveness of staff. Perhaps it was because they were busy, but that shouldn't be an excuse. It's a "beer pub" so no local ciders, which is a shame. Good location, although the road is used as a local rat run, so be careful when exiting the car park

Really nice country pub with excellent food.

I was lucky enough to spend a night here on a recent trip. Arrived in pouring rain so couldn’t really appreciate the surroundings. Had already asked for a ground floor room as we had lots of luggage. Room was fine, just gets quite a bit of noise from other rooms, people in the room upstairs, water noises etc. Shower was a bit tricky to operate to ended up having a bath instead….. Bed was very comfy. Had dinner in the restaurant and it was absolutely lovely. So many good menu choices that we ended up over-eating - entree, main and shared cheese for dessert. My Cornish sardines for entree were delicious - would have been enough as my main but had already ordered the salmon. Salmon was ok; huge salad on the side which was fresh and delicious. The cheese platter was excellent. All in all a lovely spot with great food - clearly a popular place as all tables in the restaurant were full on a week night!

Cozy, delightful pub with fresh fare. A perfect place to enjoy lunch inside on a drizzly day, or sit outside on a sunny one! The shop has a great curated collection of local items. We loved our stop here after our nearby Alpaca encounter!

Great pub. Just a shame the food is so expensive.

Just a quick note to thank all staff who were so friendly and helpful to me today when my car broke down. I made it home safely! Thank you so much

Excellent Cotswold pub, ticks every box, good beers selection, comfortable established pub vibe, excellent food. Worth seeking out.

Great Scenic Pub, shame about staff We were driving back from Cheltenham and noticed this little gem. From the outside it's very picturesque and makes you want to stop just to admire it's position. We parked behind the pub however there is parking on the opposite side of the road which is more accessible. We arrived just as the kitchen was closing (220pm) so had to rush our order which wasn't that nice. The menu is slightly overpriced in the mains however the sandwiches are more reasonable. The bar girl looked so sad and just didn't want to be there as she was very dry. So we ordered a fish finger sandwich and a chicken Caesar sandwich. The fish finger sandwich was pretty tasteless and was taken straight from the freezer. I was expecting home made fish fingers, however its hard to find a chef that doesn't throw frozen food into the fryer. The chicken Caesar sandwich was just as tasteless as the fish finger one, again chucking pieces of chicken and salad on a sandwich isn't exactly rocket science. Hence the reason why the sandwiches are a tenner, zero effort, maximum profit. Overall we enjoyed the view which was more pleasant that being served by blondie. Recommendation Go and do what the asian tourists do, park up take photos and go to a decent pub. #garystribe #localguide #letsguide #pubs #pubfood

Very nice pub, and they keep the beer well. Beautiful spot, tucked away, but not too difficult to get to.

Gone down hill. Children’s food is terrible and suddenly the chips are just awful. Sort it out…

Everything a traditional country pub should be.

We're on a walking tour and stayed two nights. Room - lovely and we were on the ground level and had a little patio. Bathroom was a tub and shower. Nice size, beautiful tile. Food - we loved everything! The fish pie was my favorite. Farm Shop - what a surprise! It's week appointed with everything from groceries to gifts. Many tasty treats!

Fabulous pub. Awesome food and a great shop to buy stuff when you are done.

Fish and Chips on point. A great piece of meaty fish, flakey and full of flavour. Batter was perfect. Mushy peas some of the best I’ve had, nice chunky chips and homemade tartare sauce, nicely garnished with a wedge of lemon. Classic British food done extremely well 👌🏽

The ambience was lovely the food appalling. I had ‘fish’ but after removing the batter all there was included some fish skin stuck to the batter and some minuscule flakes of fish- not even a mouthful. In addition the peas were like bullets! So very disappointed- first and now last pub I will buy food from in England!

Walked to the pub only to visit the farm shop! An amazing selection of local produce and plenty of nice things to treat yourself. Next time I’m going to go mad with the cakes

We had a fantastic meal and stay at the Green Dragon. It was worth the detour from our walk on the Cotswold Way. Our room was stylish, clean and quiet. Dinner was delicious, as was breakfast, with both featuring top local produce. The shop next door is worth a look. It was fun to search for all of Robert Thompson's many mice in and around the bar too!

Absolutely wonderful Cotswold pub where the greeting is always welcoming and the atmosphere special. Highly recommended Keith Graham

Came here for lunch with a friend. Wonderful well preserved pub with its little mouse mascot. Beautiful idyllic countryside spot surrounded by greenery and a very handy large car park. Excellent food and service. Good menu choices. Dog friendly, family friendly. Handy little shop of all sorts next door. Pretty much everything for a relaxing afternoon.

Popped in for an evening meal with a colleague, was busy, that's always a good sign for an out of the way pub, staff were friendly and attentive, the menu was good with some tasty looking specials. I had the minted lamb and crème brulé, lovely, would recommend

Went for a family celebration lunch eat outside , beautiful location. Excellent food and drink. All you would want from a country Inn plus a very good 'farm' shop and coffe veranda. Good parking opposite the pub too

Not far from the hustle and bustle of Cheltenham is the tranquil Green Dragon, great food, good ale - look out for the hidden wooden mice carved by the master craftsman.

Fantastic pub Fantastic food Fantastid shop Great place to visit!!!!

Lovely little pub ,the shop on site was full of lovely local products and the staff were knowledgeable and helpfull Topped off with a cracking cup of coffee from the shop.

We had lunch at The Green Dragon yesterday, visiting for the first time in 30 years! The bars and restaurant were just as characterful as ever and our lunch was sensational. Widely varied menu and drinks catered for a variety of tastes and every staff member was helpful, friendly and attentive. Very highly recommended.

The haddock fish and chips is absolutely exisuit and probably the best I have ever had. One of the best pubs in England. I would highly recommend.

Lovely room, comfortable bed, very quiet, delicious breakfast.

Tricky, can't decide how best to review this. The location is in the middle of nowhere, but that's what you want/expect in the countryside? So it is walkable within reason. Anyway, the pub itself was rather cool, ducks and twists, ups and downs. There's more than what appears when you first enter. Most of the staff were friendly, approachable but one I felt was kinda blunt and short when delivering our food and the last, who we asked the bill for ended up standing at the bar, drinking a beer and rolling a cigarette while we waited so we could pay and be on our way. Over £12 for a large wine and a pint of beer, feels a tad much. I had the whitebait for starters, overall it was okay but the batter was a bit too crispy for my liking. Which also took away from the flavour because it had been fried too much. Rump steak for mains, asked for mid-to-rare but more on the rare side. As you can see in the photo, this is not what I asked for. All our meals were luke warm at best, except the chips they were hot. No one bothered to come and make sure everything was okay with the food, otherwise we would've said something. Don't want to be running round looking for staff while I'm meant to be eating... Anyway, we left pretty quick, didn't bother sticking round for another drink. Car park - massive. Toilets - 1 for men and 1 for females. Kid/dog friendly - so very loud. Wouldn't go back.

Had Sunday lunch which was very nice would definitely recommend!😄

We come to eat telling the costwolds route. Good restaurant to rest and eat. They have a choice of sandwiches or a plate. We ate spaghetti. Very well cooked. Very friendly staff. 100% recommended. They have a parking lot. We went without making a reservation and we didn't have any problems.

I can't comment on the hotel. We went to eat. The place is cozy, impeccable and located in one of the most beautiful areas of England, in my opinion, the Cotswolds. Great service, fast and professional. The menu has many of the options of other pubs but better prepared. A higher point in terms of presentation and quality. Everything we ate was very good and the perfect quantity. We will definitely recommend it.

Great Sunday roast - but make sure you book in advance!

An utterly charming spot, with plenty of micr carved into the furniture. It’s quintessentially Cotswolds, with low ceilings, hearty English fare and rolling hills right on their doorstep. Great sized portions, favourites included fish and chips alongside a herb-crusted fish pie. Lovely attentive staff. Highly recommended!

Good Sunday roast and quick service. Lovely cosy pub

Lovely pub, with good beer and vibes. Didn't eat or stay.

Fantastic pub with amazing staff and friendly service to match. Good selection of beers and great pub food. Management/owners please consider changing the chairs. They're really uncomfortable, which was a shame, and would have stayed for longer had they not been so bad.

Thank you to the two gentlemen who made my son and I very welcome today. We had just walked 9.6km around Cleeve Common and I had fallen and was covered in mud and embarrassed. But we had a superb lunch in a great pub, with great service and somewhere I will come back too. Thank you all.

Didn't stay there but food was great and good service...

Very good post walk lunch, friendly service, good food, good prices for the Cotswolds

A lovely traditional pub with the log fires burning. Visited for lunch when seeing family locally, had to book on the phone but definitely worth the extra effort. We enjoyed the specials, a fantastic salmon risotto and sausage and mash. Delicious puddings too. The food and the service were both excellent, we’ll be back.

Super nice service, very welcoming and accommodating. Comfortable clean room. Lovely location

We have used this pub over the years and generally the food pleases. I think the prices have become over the top. £25 for a less than perfect fish pie . Small with a few minuscule prawns. The steak and kidney pudding had scant meat inside. Chips good. Burger less than average . Vegetables plenty. This is pub grub not fine dining , I can’t understand the pricing . Not all staff are particularly friendly . Needs tweaking .

Just so poor. I’d suggest they remember that even on a Tuesday in February that a warm welcome, non microwaved food and a roaring fire is what anyone goes for …. Sadly we got the opposite (whilst also being told we had to be in the pub before 8pm for last food orders despite last orders on their website saying 8.30pm). I’m always hopeful that when eating out it genuinely delivers something that I can’t do in 5 minutes from a supermarket ready meal served with that elusive quality of genuine hospitality (especially as there seemed to be more staff than Customers) . The other reviews here genuinely baffle me - I know the hospitality industry is suffering … perhaps some of this is of their own making ?

Nice pub, great real open fires, staff were pleasant. We ordered fish finger sandwiches on a choice of white or granary bread choosing granary - £10.95 each so for my wife and I almost £22.00 for two fish finger sandwiches. They arrived on wholemeal with no explanation or apology so that was the first disappointment. The salad garnish and few crisps on the side were ok. The fish fingers were budget and not a premium fish finger so 2nd disappointment - at that price you would expect the chef would use a quality product - but no.

Really charming pub, definitely worth the detour

Plentiful food and well presented tasted fabulous. Best fish and chips in years

A beautiful building with some exciting Thompson "mouseman" bar tops and tables and chairs which were so unusual to see! The log fires added to the overall positive ambience. The beers were varied and good. A great start. Sadly that was the end of the positives of our visit. The food which wins accolades elsewhere here, was poor and overpriced, the service was functional. Several of us had steak and kidney puddings with mushy peas. The pies were remarkable, - for their LACK of steak and kidney AND flavour! two small pieces of beef and one piece of kidney and a strangely flavourless suet patry casing with lots of flavour lacking gravy. The fish pies were equally disappointing, lacking in any quantity of fish and prawns, and the burger possibly the best buy of that day - rated as "alright". I was not convinced that the puddings were not bought in rather than made on the promises and came to the same conclusion about the panko crumbed king prawns I had as a starter - they at least had flavour if appearing to be made of chopped prawns and uniformly shaped. I could of course be wrong about that but it doesn't really matter, what does matter is that they were expensive and poor value for money.. I must say that I think there's nothing intrinsically wrong with buying in dishes but at these prices I expect better quality whether bought in or home made.

This was a very disappointing experience. The ambience of the Inn was great and the service acceptable. However, the food was way below the standard I expected from reading the reviews. My partner and I had the Fish Pie, a complete misnomer, with just a small quantity of mushy fish with an overload of herbs that dominated the flavour. For what it was, it was vastly overpriced as were the dishes our friends had. I would not fecommend it, nor will I be going back any time soon.

Lovely pub, great service and food. Thank you!

What a great pub full of charm, a great place to enjoy a meal. Good selection of ales at the bar. Food was top quality, and very reasonably priced. Staff were really accommodating and friendly. Loved it

Came for dinner and enjoyed an incredible meal absolutely worth the price. Fish pie is packed with a variety of herbs and seafoods perfectly seasoned in a creamy sauce. Sirloin steak is tender and cooked exactly to order, amazing cut. And highly recommend you finish with their treacle tart which is deliciously rich, and balanced with a lovely clotted cream on the side.

Absolutely the nicest meal I have had in a while. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere very nice

I was seriously impressed by this amazing pub/restaurant. Found by chance whilst passing through the area. Stopped off for lunch. The service, atmosphere, decor and food was hands down the best i've had in years. The Christmas decorations were unique and magical and perfect for a romantic, cosy lunch. I had a vegan quiche lunch option with a side salad and chips. Everything was so fresh, home made and full of flavour which is unusual as many restaurants/pubs don't put any effort into their vegan offerings. We are absolutely planning to come back soon and stay the night next time so that we can spend more time here. Highly recommended for a romantic meal or cosy get together with friends and family!

A lovely meal at a wonderful "out of town" venue. Well worth a visit.

Exceptional customer service from the moment we arrived. Really welcoming and friendly. Room was very clean & cosy and had everything you would wish for. Particularly good bed linen! Lovely dinner in the evening and gorgeous breakfast in the morning. Well stocked shop on site with everything from gifts to daily papers....Thank you for a great stay.

We stopped here on the way back from the Peak District with friends before we went our separate ways home. Unfortunately we only had drinks and crisps as the we’re closed for food. This is a quality inn with a shop selling fresh local produce. We decided we would meet here again and book a table in advance.

Lovely cosy pub, will definitely come back to have the food soon

Loved this pub, country location.

The Green Dragon is my favourite pub in the world ❤️ I'm usually able to visit a couple of times a month for food or drinks and every visit has been brilliant. The food is always fantastic and if I ever have friends or family staying I always bring them here as I know it'll be great. In the summer it's lovely sitting outside on the front tables in the sunshine, and in the winter the mouse bar is the cosiest place ever! Can't wait for Christmas meal next month!

The worst burger ever- overcooked “patty” which no chef should allow to leave the pass.im not a fussy eater and do not send back food but the “burger “ was a disgrace

We stayed at The Green Dragon as we were attending a family wedding nearby . We were really impressed with our rooms and the welcome from the staff . Rooms were comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The lady who served breakfast was really friendly and always asked if we needed anything else . Thank you to everyone who made our stay so enjoyable.

Food is better than the real ale. Staff are a bit stiff, not the warmest of welcomes. Nice outside area if the weather permits.

We arrived in the afternoon, and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We took a lovely forest walk in the area, then a great dinner at the pub. The room was amazing, we got the SG suite, which was very large and comfortable, fully equipped (including a bathroom which was larger than many of rooms we saw on this trip...) Breakfast was perfect.

Seven of us made a return visit for Sunday lunch. The lamb and beef were succulent and delicious and the tasty veg freshly cooked. We were so pleased we made room for pudds. The staff were kind and welcoming. Thank you for a great experience!!

Appalling service on orderings drinks he dropped and smashed a whole bottle of wine after dinner charged the table next doors bill

Strange start to the evening with a waitress who seemed displeased we'd called in to have dinner--she veered towards Basil Fawlty territory and annoyingly brought a bottle of white wine that wasn't chilled put into an empty bucket so I had to ask if we could have some ice in it so the wine would actually chill! After that things were fine and the food was perfectly acceptable. I had mushroom with goats cheese as a starter which was very good and then the turkey fricassee which was ok if a little bland. My wife had a starter of caesar salad which was enormous and would have served as a main course.

A little slice of heaven with added tranquility - Lovely greeting upon arrival from the girls behind the bar, I missed dinner but was offered a cheese board and pint - and for that I was most thankful. peaceful, relaxing, friendly but not overly in your face. I will return and leave enough time to sample the menu next time and take in more of the surroundings too. Rooms were quirky and fabulous and suited my needs in every way. Like with all trips to new places if you open your mind to new experiences, you will only have a great experience. It’s a bit off the beaten track but well worth seeking out and google maps takes you straight there.

We walk the dogs around this area and have been meaning to stop and have a meal for quite a while. So, we booked a table, a week and a day in advance, for an early evening on a Thursday and were looking forward to it. We were shown to a table in the bar and after having people standing and brushing up against the table, asked to be moved. It looked like all the tables were reserved, but the waitress swapped us to another table in a quieter area and we were grateful for this. The food was of general pub quality, and now we’ve been once, we don’t feel the need to return again. The waitress service was really good, she was friendly, helpful and was engaging with everyone. In all, it took two hours from sitting to getting the bill for a main and pudding.

Love love love this place! Stayed one night en route to Devon. It was so delightful. A comfortable room, stunning views, attention to detail, a decent bed! It was a travellers rest indeed, and both the evening food service and breakfast were excellent.

We were locuy to get a table as chance diners, this restaurant is obviously somewhere where one needs to book. A good menu with several fish choices and several vegetarian choices. An excellent choice of wines by the glass as well as by the bottle and a very well put together wine list which showed alcohol grades. Service was excellent even though the house was very busy. The car park is over the road so a bit further than ideal for those of reduced mobility who may prefer to be dropped outside before the car is parked.

Excellent service, excellent food, standard prices, atmospheric Cotswold pub. Been coming here for years and always look forward to it. A special planned evening meal with family from overseas and a hoped for opportunity to catch-up over a nice meal BUT utterly spoilt by a riotous children’s party in the restaurant area which made it virtually impossible to hear each other speak 😡 No one would grudge children a party but not in the evening and not in the main dining area. Sadly we will not be back - a real pity -

Deze week twee keer heerlijk gegeten bij The Green Dragon in een gezellige ambiance. De bediening was zeer vriendelijk. Het dessert was fantastisch. The Green Dragon is zeker een aanrader net als de naastgelegen shop. Reserveren voor het restaurant is aanbevolen.

Lovely traditional country pub with good food. It can get busy, so booking ahead is recommendede. It has a large car park across the lane from the pub itself and a charming beer garden. We enjoyed the home-made fish pie and the traditional fish and chips. Food was freshly cooked and served hot and the staff were great. Pity we did not have time to go back!