Joiners Arms

It's been a gathering place for locals for generations, and that sense of community still runs through it today. The bar stocks well-kept ales and the usual spirits, so you can settle in with a proper drink after a walk around the area. Food is straightforward and satisfying — they do traditional dishes alongside daily specials, and it works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for an evening meal. The atmosphere is genuinely welcoming, with the sort of staff and regulars who'll chat if you want company or leave you alone if you prefer a quiet corner. It's the kind of place where you get a real feel for what village life is actually like rather than a sanitised version of it. If you're visiting Broughton Castle or passing through the area on your way between villages, it makes a natural stopping point. There's something about pubs like this that captures something essential about the Cotswolds — they're not trying to be anything other than what they are, which is exactly why they matter.