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Well-known Stow-on-the-Wold restaurant and pub on Park Street, set in a former butcher’s shop.
Popular inn, restaurant and bar in Stow-on-the-Wold serving food daily and offering rooms upstairs.
Historic hotel pub on Stow-on-the-Wold’s Market Square with food, drink and rooms.
Historic inn on Stow-on-the-Wold's Market Square, popular for hearty British food, drinks and a characterful Cotswold stay right in the town centre.
Relaxed pub on Stow's main square with open fires, a large restaurant and a broad food and drink offer that suits both locals and visitors exploring the Cotswolds.
Traditional market-square pub in Stow-on-the-Wold with a central base for a pint, lunch or evening meal. Handy for visitors staying in town and exploring the north Cotswolds on foot.
Friendly village pub in Lower Swell, just a few minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold, serving classic pub food and Donnington ales. A handy nearby option if you want a quieter Cotswold stop just outside the town centre.
Stylish village pub in Lower Oddington, a short drive from Stow-on-the-Wold, serving modern British pub food, wood-fired pizzas and drinks in a smart Cotswold setting. A handy Stow-area option for lunch, supper or a relaxed pint after exploring the north Cotswolds.
A traditional country inn in Lower Slaughter with a pub-style bar, seasonal food and a relaxed Cotswold setting within easy reach of Stow-on-the-Wold. A handy stop for lunch, dinner or a pint after exploring the nearby villages.
A cosy Bourton-on-the-Water pub that makes a handy stop from Stow-on-the-Wold for classic Cotswold pub food, Sunday lunch and a relaxed bar with rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pubs in Stow-on-the-Wold serve food?
Is it worth booking ahead for Stow-on-the-Wold pubs?
Pubs in and around Stow-on-the-Wold are not just somewhere to end a walk; they are part of the town's character. Stow's position on old travel routes and its role as a historic market town mean inns and public houses still feel central to the place, especially around the square and the streets leading off it. Local guides emphasise traditional Cotswold pubs, locally sourced food and the appeal of stopping for a proper lunch or fireside drink, which is exactly the kind of experience many visitors are hoping to find when they come to Stow.
The town gives you a useful spread rather than one pub style repeated over and over. Cotswolds.com highlights everything from cafes and tearooms to traditional inns, while Stow-specific guides point to venues such as The Bell at Stow with all-day food and boutique rooms, alongside classic inn settings in the wider area. That matters because some visitors want a quick pint between antique shops, others want a long Sunday lunch, and some are really looking for a pub-with-rooms that makes the whole weekend easy on foot.
The best approach is to treat pubs here as part of your route through the day. Lunch works well after browsing the market square, while evening is often the right time to enjoy the town once coaches and day visitors have thinned out. If you are travelling with a dog, want outdoor seating, or need a table at a popular weekend time, check ahead because the stronger Stow pubs are busy for a reason. In a town known for stone buildings and old-world atmosphere, the pubs are one of the easiest ways to feel that history still being used rather than simply looked at.