Killingworth Castle, The Bull in Charlbury, The Double Red Duke, The White Hart in Fyfield and The Greyhound in Letcombe Regis have all made it into The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs 2025, which was released today.
The Good Food Guide has been on a mission to uncover the very best dining pubs across the country, looking for ‘places where brilliant cooking is paired with the spirit of a proper pub,’ and five Oxfordshire hostelries have made it onto the esteemed UK list.
Top was Killingworth Castle in Wootton at No 17, at No 26 was The Bull in Charlbury, No 41 was The Double Red Duke in Clanfield, No 53 The White Hart in Fyfield and at No 84 The Greyhound in Letcombe Regis.
“A healthy dose of community spirit is at the heart of it all. We bring you Britain’s greatest pubs…”
Punters, gourmets and clientele were all encouraged to nominate their favourite pubs, and the results were announced today.
Claire Alexander from Killingworth Castle says: ” We’d have been over the moon just to be named best pub in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds – but 17th best in the WHOLE OF THE BLOOMIN’ UK AS WELL?! That’s just incredible. We’re all buzzing and so thankful to our brilliant team and all the customers that support us. Hospitality has had it pretty tough so this recent spate of awards really feels like we’re soaring again thanks to our lovely punters that really do make it all worthwhile.”
Sion Hamilton, General Manager of the Double Red Duke says: “‘We are thrilled to be included in the Good Food Guide’s first Top 100 Pubs listing, showing the hard work and dedication of the whole team at The Double Red Duke.” REVIEW: Why everyone’s talking about new Cotswold pub The Double Red Duke in Clanfield!
Catriona Galbraith from The Greyhound in Letcombe Regis says: “We are absolutely thrilled to be named as one of Britain’s top 100 pubs by The Good Food Guide today. Our friendly team work hard to consistently deliver great hospitality, whether it be locals coming in for a swift pint and a chat, or families and friends coming for delicious lunch or a celebratory feast and overnight stay. It’s the teamwork that makes it a success so all congratulations go to them!”
Kay Chandler from The White Hart in Fyfield says; “What a fabulous achievement and honour for our little gastropub to be included amongst such hospitality royalty. We could not be more proud of everything team White Hart has accomplished. So thank you for everyone’s votes and support. It means the world to us.” EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m loving being back in the kitchen’ We talk to Peter Eaton, new head chef at The White Hart in Fyfield, and fall in love with his food
In terms of what The Good Food Guide was looking for, it says: “A healthy dose of community spirit is at the heart of it all. We bring you Britain’s greatest pubs for real ales, wonderful warmth and brilliant cooking. Many of them are at the forefront of the British dining scene, answering the nation’s appetitive for approachable, affordable cooking of the highest order.”
For more info go to https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/editorial/news/the-search-is-on-for-britains-100-best-pubs-2025
