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(External, Key). Published on 14-04-2022

Red Lion, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Mowbray Fields Ltd
Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT (View on Google Map)
(01491) 837373
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The Red Lion is a traditional half-timbered thatched inn dating from the 16th century situated in a quiet village a short distance south from the A4130 between Didcot and Wallingford. The comfortable bar features wood beams, oak flooring and exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burner, and leads to the restaurant area off to one side, the latter was refurbished in early 2021.

The south-facing courtyard garden is a sun-trap in the summer months and the well-lit and heated marquee installed during the pandemic provides all-year-round comfortable drinking and dining outside.

In 2023 a thatched lion was added to the eastern end of the roof ridge.

The beers are usually from local breweries, including Amwell Springs, Loddon and Loose Cannon, and a good-quality seasonal menu is served. Takeaway meals continue to be offered at least 1 day a week.

The Instagram account for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://www.instagram.com/redlionbrightwell.

The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1059645.

South Oxfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2009 and 2012.

Historic Interest

Historic England Grade II listed, entry number 1059645. Built probably mid-17th century with 19th century angled bay to the left.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
29/07/2023
Last surveyed
25/02/2023
Pub ID
SOX/1010
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Changing

usually local breweries

Changing beers typically include: Loddon (varies) , Loose Cannon (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Occasional international football and rugby on terrestrial
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Bar snacks and cakes Saturday afternoon
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Jazz jam monthly
Garden Garden
Courtyard garden to rear with marquee
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Meat raffle weekly on Sundays, charity quiz nights held regularly
Games Games
Ringing the Bull in garden
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Restaurant area to the side of the bar
Smoking Smoking
Shelter at the foot of the garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Tutts Clump (local producer) in bottles
LocAle LocAle
Amwell Springs, Loddon, White Horse; Loose Cannon
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Runs the Brightfest bar in the local rec in June
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Thames Travel: 23 (not Sun nor public holidays), 33
on High Road via footpath - school services only are not listed
Directions
south off A4130
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