The White Lion in Cherwell

Lovely staff and locals, plus a great atmosphere. The best pub for miles around and they get the best food trucks visiting so you can get a superb meal as well! They've got a huge beer garden with space for kids to play when the weather is nice. The pub is right in the middle of lovely countryside so would be a great place to finish a hike.

Went for the family day/eve over bank holiday weekend. Had a drink and burger in garden with our family and friends which was lovely. However we decided to move in at 8.45 for the live music. Our children (4 kids between us aged 7-12) asks to throw a ball outside In the picnic area which is fine by us. 20 minutes later an adult from our party goes to check on our children to find an adult male swearing and shouting at our kids about messing with a child’s drink. Now I am under no illusion about innocent children but 1) our children were drinking orange juice not the coke the bloke was swearing about and 2) this family were sat next to us and could of easily spoken to us regarding the incident they thought unfolded. When I went over to speak to the man I was met with F off and p off and all sorts of chants of off. When I went to speak to bar staff they were equally horrified by the unfolding (as were 2 punters by the bar) however when the manger came over to discuss it was fairly obviously these people were locals and he did not want to reprimand them. All in what could of been a fantastic family friendly evening was tainted by the behaviour of some certain adults. Would not go again.

Great atmosphere in a local village, very welcoming. Will definitely return soon and looking forward to the new kitchen space and food service

New owners- a young family Great feeling making a real family and dog friendly pub. Great beer- Timothy Taylor. No food but told they have planning to build a kitchen. Garden as well so will be back when it warms up