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A restaurant occupying a prime spot on Stow-on-the-Wold's market square, The Old Stocks Inn is a stone building with genuine roots in the town's past.
It's been serving food and drink for centuries, and you can feel that history in the place—the walls have watched Stow evolve from a major medieval trading center into the thriving market town it is today.
The kitchen focuses on modern British cooking using seasonal ingredients sourced from the Cotswolds region. You'll notice the menu shifts regularly to reflect what's available locally, and the approach is thoughtful without being overwrought. The interior manages to balance traditional character with contemporary comfort, so it works equally well whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch or settling in for dinner. There's also a proper bar if you just want a drink and time to take in the surroundings.
The location right on the market square makes it genuinely useful as a base while exploring Stow itself, or as a stopping point when you're visiting nearby towns like Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, or Chipping Norton. What makes it more than just a convenient spot is the way eating here actually gives you a sense of connection to the town—you're dining in a place that's been integral to Stow for a very long time.
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