The Ebrington Arms

It's a proper pub in every sense—the kind where locals prop up the bar and visitors feel genuinely welcome. The kitchen does serious work with local produce, and they've put real thought into their ales and ciders selection. There's real comfort here too, whether you're warming yourself by the fire in winter or settling into the garden when weather allows.

The pub has rooms upstairs, which makes it worth considering as a base for a night or two rather than somewhere you rush through. You get a proper sense of how these villages actually function when you stay put for an evening.

Location-wise it's well positioned for exploring this corner of Gloucestershire. Chipping Campden with its independent shops and handsome high street is practically on your doorstep, Broadway and its tower are a short drive, and Stratford-upon-Avon is easily accessible if you want to venture toward Shakespeare country. Whether you're dropping in for food and a drink or settling in for a longer stay, this is the kind of place that grounds you in actual Cotswolds village life rather than just passing through it.