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About The Three Pigeons
The Three Pigeons is a pub and hotel in Banbury, set in a 17th-century coaching inn at 3 Southam Rd. The building holds three guestrooms, which are bedroom suites above the pub, and tea, coffee, biscuits and porridge are supplied in the rooms. The menu is British, and food from The Smash Cow is served at the pub. The bar offers a selection of real ale and cider, and the pub hosts a cider festival. Dogs are welcome at the pub.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Smash Cow food, real ale and cider, bedroom suites and outdoor garden seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Smash Cow food, real ale and cider, bedroom suites and outdoor garden seating.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the overnight stays, praising the rooms as beautiful and comfortable, with hosts who supplied extra towels and topped up tea and coffee. Food from The Smash Cow is called delicious, and the real ale and cider selection and garden also earn praise. One guest found the room very hot with no A/C, a non-working wifi connection, and drinkers outside until 11PM.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for the overnight stays, praising the rooms as beautiful and comfortable, with hosts who supplied extra towels and topped up tea and coffee. Food from The Smash Cow is called delicious, and the real ale and cider selection and garden also earn praise. One guest found the room very hot with no A/C, a non-working wifi connection, and drinkers outside until 11PM.
Featured reviews
- Jan
“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A Wonderful Stay at The Three Pigeons, Banbury! What an absolute gem of a place! We had the most amazing stay at The Three Pigeons, a delightful 17th-century English pub full of charm and character, nestled in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The bedroom suites are beautifully and tastefully furnished, with everything spotlessly clean and comfortable. The hosts were absolutely fantastic — so welcoming, friendly and attentive, making our stay extra special from start to finish. The food provided by Smash Cow was awesome and delicious. There’s also a lovely outdoor seating area, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere. The Three Pigeons combines historic English pub charm with wonderful hospitality, comfortable accommodation and great food. We honestly couldn’t have asked for more or better hosts.....many thanks to Steve and Charlotte! 👏👏 A truly fabulous place to stay, and one we would wholeheartedly recommend. We had such a fantastic time and would love to return. If you’re looking for somewhere with character, a warm welcome and a great atmosphere, The Three Pigeons is definitely worth a visit. ❤️”
- Becky Rushforth
“Stayed here for 2 nights and loved every minute of it!! Rooms were beautiful and cleaned to a very high standard. Shower was amazing and wifi was speedy. Plenty of tea’s and coffee’s in the rooms with biscuits and porridge. Steve and Charlotte were the perfect hosts and went above and beyond for us all, even supplying extra towels and topping up supplies ready for the next day. Had a lovely cozy evening in the pub too with a nice selection of drinks and had food from The Smash Cow which was delicious, reasonably priced and good portions. Noise outside stopped at 11pm which none of us minded anyway because we were fully aware we were staying above a pub!!!!!! Highly recommend to everyone and can’t wait to stay again soon. Thank you Steve, Charlotte and Team.”
- Chris Leung
“This review is for the hotel only. Very disappointed. The room was VERY hot upon entry, no A/C, only one tiny window, had to open it and blast the fan. People directly below outside drinking and chatting till 11PM and they can see into the room. Wifi simply did not work. Had to walk 15 minutes to downtown with my heavy luggage to a coffee shop to get onto wifi.”
- Rich Bell
“Stayed in the three pigeons and was impressed by the service, quality of room and location. Peaceful nights sleep with no noise. The pub is great with a varied selection of real ale and cider. Highly recommended!”
- Daniel Sambell
“Awesome cider festival. Great mix of interesting real ciders of different flavours and an amazing atmosphere. The garden is beautiful! We'll be back! :)”
Highlights
“Refined and modernised 17th-century coaching inn with patio garden, a British menu and 3 guestrooms.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Delivery
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restaurant
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Three Pigeons
- The White Horse4.64770.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ale selection, Riverside Stout, outdoor garden area
- Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn4.51,3630.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
Hook Norton beer, globe room, beer garden
- Also Known As4.43680.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
good pizzas, bar cocktails, amazing burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three PigeonsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4550 | — | — | Smash Cow food, real ale and cider, bedroom suites |
| The White HorseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6477 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | real ale selection, Riverside Stout, outdoor garden area |
| Ye Olde Reine Deer InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,363 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | Hook Norton beer, globe room, beer garden |
| Also Known AsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4368 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | good pizzas, bar cocktails, amazing burgers |
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