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About The White Horse
The White Horse is a real ale pub at 52 N Bar St in Banbury, listed as both a pub and a bar, and it also works as a live music venue and an event venue. The beer list includes Riverside Stout from Froth Blowers brewery. A back room has its own bar and its own bar staff, so drinks there are served without a trip to the main bar. Reservations are required for the venue. Dogs are welcome inside, which suits anyone visiting with a pet.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, Riverside Stout, outdoor garden area and back room party hire.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, Riverside Stout, outdoor garden area and back room party hire.
Customer Review Summary
Real ale draws the most praise, with one reviewer singling out the Riverside Stout from Froth Blowers. The outdoor garden, the cool atmosphere and half time themed food during the football also earn mentions, as does a birthday party held in the back room with its own bar. One reviewer was disappointed that bar staff did not recognise a CAMRA card despite the CAMRA banner.
Customer Review Summary
Real ale draws the most praise, with one reviewer singling out the Riverside Stout from Froth Blowers. The outdoor garden, the cool atmosphere and half time themed food during the football also earn mentions, as does a birthday party held in the back room with its own bar. One reviewer was disappointed that bar staff did not recognise a CAMRA card despite the CAMRA banner.
Featured reviews
- Lesleyann Dunleavy
“Had my 60th birthday party here on 17th Oct 2026. (About 30 guests) staff were really lovely, food was great. (Definitely more than needed) Good value for money, back room with own bar & bar staff, nice area for buffet, decent dance floor, plenty of seating inside & out. Would highly recommend. Thankyou Ken, Lou & bar staff.”
- Derek Quarterman
“We didn't eat, lovely barmaid, regulars very nice and chatty”
- Cam Anderson
“Can’t remember a better pub I’ve been in for such a long time. Cool atmosphere and design. The outdoor garden area is great too. Top British pub.”
- Gaynor Wall
“Went to this pub in 2026 after seeing CAMRA banner Won best CAMRA pub of the year 2024. On presentation of CAMRA card to bar staff they had no idea what it was!!!!!! What's going on ???? Even a Banner on the bar CAMRA PROUD Pub of year but cannot use CAMRA card.”
- Elaine Madle
“Great evening watching the football and the opposition half time themed food was excellent.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
Location
Bars near The White Horse
- The Church House4.36580.1 miWheelchair accessible
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- Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn4.51,3630.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- Also Known As4.43680.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
good pizzas, bar cocktails, amazing burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White HorseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6477 | — | £10–20 | real ale selection, Riverside Stout, outdoor garden area |
| The Church HouseWheelchair accessible | 4.3658 | 0.1 mi | — | converted church building, christmas pre-order menu, burgers and chips |
| 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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