The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Cotswolds have become a destination for celebs including the Beckhams, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Kate Moss. This hill-decorated area—which undulates across five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire)—is scattered with intimate public houses (or, “pubs”). These are the establishments where one might be able to share a pint with their favorite Brits.

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Woolpack

Laurie Lee, who was born in Gloucestershire’s Slad, chronicled this historic establishment in his memoirs. The Woolpack has existed for three centuries. It is now owned by artist Dan Chadwick, who welcomes his mates including artist Damien Hirst, with shots of Black Cow Vodka (a milk-based alcohol from England’s West Dorset).

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Swan

The Swan was once an inn for farm workers from the Southrop Manor Estate in Gloucestershire’s Thyme. The customer clientele has evolved since the 1600s though, now welcoming A-listers like actor Jude Law and even model Kate Moss, who has a house in Little Faringdon.

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

Soho Farmhouse

In 2015, the Soho House brand introduced this 100-acre destination, which features the Cowshed Spa and the Electric Barn Cinema, in Oxfordshire’s Chipping Norton. The luxe “club” has since hosted Georgia May Jagger and Suki Waterhouse as well as Meghan Markle (who celebrated her bachelorette at Soho Farmhouse).

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Kingham Plough

The Kingham Plough has become a second home for the “swishiest” residents in Oxfordshire’s Chipping Norton. David Cameron, Elizabeth Hurley, and Rupert Murdoch have all been spotted around the fires. A. A. Gill once endorsed the menu, which features a Scotch egg and a ‘Tamworth’ pork pie.

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Five Alls

In 2012, Sebastian and Lana Snow—with their investors, who include artist Jake Chapman—introduced this restaurant with nine accommodations in Oxfordshire’s Filkins. Since then, The Five Alls has become a scene for the well heeled–including David Cameron, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss–who come for the ambiance and Sebastian’s Italian-influenced cuisine.

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The Best Cotswolds Pubs to Visit

These intimate establishments welcome Kate Moss, the Beckhams and other beloved Brits with their authentic charm

Written by Elizabeth Quinn Brown

The Bull Inn

The Bull Inn in Oxfordshire’s Charlbury is the place for an authentic roast. The Sunday menu features Cotswold beef sirloin, Cotswold lamb shoulder, and Gloucestershire ‘Old Spot’ pork belly. The establishment’s elbow-benders have included Cara Delevingne and Poppy Delevingne, who are close with the owners, Charles and Willow Crossley.

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