Priory Inn

This is the kind of traditional pub where locals actually come to drink and eat, not just somewhere set up for visitors passing through. The kitchen takes its food seriously, preparing hearty dishes with fresh local ingredients that make for a proper meal after you've spent time browsing the town's independent antique shops or walking the surrounding countryside. The bar stocks a good range of local ales alongside other drinks, so you can settle in properly. If you're planning to stay longer in the area, they have comfortable rooms upstairs, making it an easy base for exploring further. Tetbury itself is worth spending a real afternoon in—the medieval street layout and buildings tell the story of how the town grew around the wool trade. You're also well-positioned here for visiting Westonbirt Arboretum, which holds one of the finest tree collections in the country, or for discovering more of the southern Cotswolds landscape. It's the kind of place where you can mix a bit of history and countryside walking with the everyday life of a real Cotswolds town, rather than the polished tourism experience you get elsewhere.