The best restaurants serving British food in Beacon-Stow Cotswold South West

Popped out for a midweek supper. Arrived at 6.30pm and the bar was buzzing with locals having a pint after work, so rare and nice to see. Our lovely waiter showed us to our dog friendly table, supplied doggy treats and menus. Great range of beers, lagers and wines. My meal was delicious, sea bream with chorizo, new potatoes and veg. Prices reasonable for the Cotswolds. Would definitely recommend.

Cotswold towns are not short of charming, historic pubs but the Porch House has a particular claim. It’s said to be the oldest pub in England, dating back to 975AD. This is no idle claim as its timbers have been carbon dated to approximately 1000 AD and it still has witch marks above the 16th century fireplace. Many original features have been retained - low ceilings and heavy wooden beams, crooked staircases, and small, cosy, rustic nooks. If you want character, then this is the place. You can walk in for a drink but if you want to eat, you’ll have to book ahead. We couldn’t get a table the first night we tried but we were able to book for a few nights later. The menu is seasonal and they try to introduce local produce. Overall the food was good - not memorable, but still good. The meals were hearty and traditional but much better than standard pub grub. We enjoyed the beef dish and pie although the mussels entree was disappointing as the mussels were quite small and were not plump and juicy. Overall a nice dinner in a very atmospheric, historic spot.

Ordered a bacon cheese hamburger. The burger seemed small for a 6 ounce burger but there was NO bacon or cheese. After a long wait for the food and a guided tour to rejoin I did not get want to send it back so advised the server but ate the mediocre burger as delivered. Good chips. Wife ordered a salad and vegetables but not impressed