
Quick info
About Hanwell Arms
Hanwell Arms is a gastropub in Banbury, found at postcode OX16 1ER. It carries two classifications, pub and gastropub, so visitors looking for either kind of venue will find it under both. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their dogs along instead of leaving them at home when they visit for a drink or a meal. Anyone in Banbury searching for a dog-friendly gastropub has this one to consider, and the address gives a clear starting point for planning a visit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pub food, lemon meringue dessert, sunday lunch and christmas songs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pub food, lemon meringue dessert, sunday lunch and christmas songs.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, calling it fantastic and the best pub food about, alongside a great atmosphere and fantastic vibe. Staff come across as friendly, polite and funny, with one bartender singled out for making the pub. The complaints are specific: a lemon meringue dessert was unavailable, Sunday lunch was not served despite a booking, and one reviewer heard Christmas songs in September.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, calling it fantastic and the best pub food about, alongside a great atmosphere and fantastic vibe. Staff come across as friendly, polite and funny, with one bartender singled out for making the pub. The complaints are specific: a lemon meringue dessert was unavailable, Sunday lunch was not served despite a booking, and one reviewer heard Christmas songs in September.
Featured reviews
- James Smith
“Fantastic vibe and the best pub food about”
- Louis Silvester
“Great atmosphere, Great food and attentive staf”
- Julia Morris
“Was looking forward to lemon meringue dessert but not available. Also booked for Sunday Lunch but told when arrived they don't do them.”
- Derek Quarterman
“Didn't eat, friendly staff and nice surroundings”
- Toby Barker
“Wow what a great pub! Had the best night last night, Fantastic food, great atmosphere and so clean and tidy . The staff (Louis and Kyle) went above and beyond. So polite, friendly, Professional and Great sense of humour. Definitely will be our go to Pub from now on.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Hanwell Arms
- The Musketeer4.44990.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
big outdoor area, bouncy castle in garden, good selection of drinks
- The Three Pigeons4.45501.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
Smash Cow food, real ale and cider, bedroom suites
- 1.2 mi£20–30Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, outdoor sofa seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanwell ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.9655 | — | — | pub food, lemon meringue dessert, sunday lunch |
| The MusketeerReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4499 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | big outdoor area, bouncy castle in garden, good selection of drinks |
| The Three PigeonsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4550 | 1.1 mi | — | Smash Cow food, real ale and cider, bedroom suites |
| The Greenhouse & Terrace, BanburyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.1107 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, outdoor sofa seating |
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