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AN IDYLLIC 300-year-old pub has been crowned one of the UK’s best beer gardens.
The Oxfordshire-based pub boasts a hidden sun trap and stunning countryside views.
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Nestled in the Cotswolds village of Kingham in Chipping Norton, is The Wild Rabbit.
It was built in the 17th century and once used the name Conygree Fram, meaning “rabbit enclosure”.
With wisteria draped over the outer walls, this Grade II-listed building welcomes you with open arms.
The outdoor garden has a terraced courtyard with views of the surrounding Cotswold countryside.
It features wooden tables and benches, blankets, and candles.
During the summer, shade-giving trees and wide umbrellas offer some relief from the sun.
The Wild Rabbit says: “Our terrace is the perfect setting for a relaxed afternoon with great company.”
It also boasts a wood-fired over in the Chicken Shed that’s great for parties or private dinners.
Step into the pub and be met with a double-sided fireplace and plenty of comfortable nooks.
Choose from a mix of artisan beers, familiar ales or a wine list, with wines collected from local vineyards.
Or perhaps dabble in one of The Wild Rabbit’s unique cocktails.
Then pick a dish to be made in the pubs “award winning kitchen”, using only the “finest seasonal ingredients.”
The rating came from top chefs Tom Kerridge, Raymond Blanc and Sally Abé in The Telegraph.
Amongst others included were The Crabtree in Fulham, The Ship Inn in Porthleven, Cornwall and The Three Fishes in Milton, Lancashire.
It comes after a countryside pub claimed last year to have the most beautiful beer garden in the UK.
The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, Hampshire, described itself as a place “where the charm of the British countryside comes alive”.
The pub also said that its garden becomes “the ultimate summer haven” during the warmer months, providing a unique place to relax in the sun.
The garden at The Mutton, which used to be a post office, was created by Hortus Loci, garden designers famous for their Chelsea Flower Show creations.
The pub has won several awards, and has been nominated for others, with the garden playing its part in those achievements.
The Pub & Bar awards declared The Mutton to be the best pub in Hampshire, while the Muddy Stilettos named it the best destination pub in the country.
Full list of National Pub and Bar Awards 2024 County Winners
East Midlands
- Derbyshire, The Railway, Belper
- Leicestershire, The Forge Inn
- Northamptonshire, The Tollemache Arms
- Nottinghamshire, The Plough, Normanton
- Rutland, The Olive Branch
East of England
- Essex, Galvin Green Man
- Bedfordshire, The Crown, Henlow
- Cambridgeshire, The Royal Oak, Hail Weston
- Hertfordshire, The Black Horse, Barnet
- Norfolk, The Dabbling Duck
- Suffolk, The Newbourne Fox
London
- City of London, Mr Fogg’s City Tavern
- Greater London, The Audley Public House
North East
- Durham, The Bay Horse, Hurworth
- Northumberland, The Crown Inn Humshaugh
- Tyne and Wear, NQ64
North West
- Cheshire, Cholmondeley Arms
- Cumbria, The Swan, Grasmere
- Greater Manchester, BOX
- Lancashire, Britannia Tap and Grill
- Merseyside, Mean-Eyed Cat Bar
Northern Ireland
- Antrim, Hearth
- Armagh, Keegan’s
- Down, The Dirty Duck Alehouse
- Fermanagh, Charlie’s Bar
- Derry/Londonderry, Blackbird
- Tyrone, Tomneys
Northern Scotland
- Aberdeenshire, Beekies Neuk
- Angus, The Birkhill Inn
- Argyll and Bute, Macgochans
- City of Aberdeen, The Tippling House
- City of Dundee, Bertie Mooney’s
- Clackmannanshire, The Mansfield Arms
- Fife, Montagues
- Highland, Ben Nevis Bar
- Moray, Badenoch’s
- Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), The Cross Inn
- Orkney Islands, The Ferry Inn
- Perth and Kinross, The Inn at Loch Tummel
- Shetland Islands, The Welcome Inn
- Stirling, King Cons
Southern Scotland
- City of Edinburgh, Brewhemia
- City of Glasgow, Flight Club
- Dumfries and Galloway, Kenmuir Arms
- East Ayrshire, Hollybush Inn
- East Dunbartonshire, The Stables
- East Lothian, Broc Bar at The Bonnie Badger
- East Renfrewshire, Maxwell’s
- Falkirk, Behind the Wall
- Inverclyde, One Bruce Street Bar & Kitchen
- Midlothian, Stewart Brewing Brewery Bar & Pizza Kitchen
- North Ayrshire, The Carrick
- North Lanarkshire, The Electric Bar
- Renfrewshire, Craig Dhu
- Scottish Borders, Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge
- South Ayrshire, Vic’s
- South Lanarkshire, The Weavers
- West Dunbartonshire, Tullie Inn
- West Lothian, Livingston Inn
South East
- Berkshire, The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling
- Buckinghamshire, The Journeyman
- East Sussex, The Geese
- Hampshire, The Mutton at Hazeley Heath
- Isle of Wight, The Old Fort, Seaview
- Kent, The Kings Arms, Elham
- Oxfordshire, The Victoria Arms, Old Marston
- Surrey, The Mill, Haslemere
- West Sussex, The Three Moles
South West
- Bristol, The All Inn
- Cornwall, The Barley Sheaf, Gorran
- Devon, Masons Arms
- Dorset, The Pure Drop
- Gloucestershire, The Bottle of Sauce
- Somerset, The George Inn, Norton St. Philip
- Wiltshire, The Methuen Arms
Wales
- Clwyd, Mold Alehouse
- Dyfed, White Hart Thatched Inn & Brewery
- Gwent, The Goose and Cuckoo
- Gwynedd, The Bull’s Head Inn
- Mid Glamorgan, The Old House 1147
- Powys, The Sun Hotel
- South Glamorgan, Hare & Hounds, Aberthin
- West Glamorgan, Britannia Inn, Gower
West Midlands
- Herefordshire, The Oak Inn Staplow
- Shropshire, The Tally Ho Inn
- Staffordshire, Fitzherbert Arms
- Warwickshire, The House at Leamington Spa
- West Midlands, The Tamworth Arms
- Worcestershire, BMK Stourport
Yorkshire and the Humber
- East Riding of Yorkshire, The Old Star, Kilham
- Lincolnshire, The Red Cow, Fishtoft
- North Yorkshire, The Harrogate Inn
- South Yorkshire, Public
- West Yorkshire, Call Lane Social
Elsewhere, it’s been shortlisted for the newcomer award at the Cateys, a nationwide hospitality awards.
Meanwhile, a UK pub-goer claimed to have found the country’s best beer garden– and it’s hard to argue against them.
She Explores (@sheexplores_UK), paid a visit to the The Victoria Inn in Borth, Wales last year and shared the footage with her followers.
The video showed her walking around the back to see people enjoying a sunny day on the decking right next to the beach, with steps down to the rocks, which eventually give way to soft sand.
Out the back of the pub is a two-layered decking system, offering plenty of space for those who want to look out at the sea with their pints and bar snacks.
However, it doesn’t have to be a sunny day to enjoy a drink in the Victoria, with three indoor bars making it a decent place for a pint any time of the year.
The UK travel fan captioned the video: “Is this the UK’s best beer garden?
“Food, drinks, mates, beach, summer evenings, watch the sunset…”
Just the year prior, in 2023, the village with the UK’s best beer garden, featuring incredible beach views, great food and amazing drinks was revealed.
Compiled by Big 7 Travel and ranked out of 25 was The Watering Hole, in Perranporth, Cornwall.
It boasts unparalleled views of the coastline as well as thriving live music events.
As it sits right on the sand, it’s the UK’s only bar on the beach according to Big 7.