The Thatched Pub Project

There are over 500 Thatched Pubs in England and Wales
Let's visit them all!


Thatched Pubs of 2021 in order visited

Project Home Page County Listings Location Maps



Stag's Head, Swalcliffe


104. Stag's Head, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5EJ
A great pint at this superbly positioned pub.


Rose and Crown, Charlton


105. Rose and Crown, Main Street, Charlton, Banbury, Northamptonshire OX17 3DP
A pefect example of a family run pub much enjoyed on a walking day out.


The Three Pigeons, Banbury


106. Three Pigeons, 3 Southam Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 2ED
A real survivor tucked behind the roadside clutter of a modern cross roads.
Surely Banbury's finest pub.


Pickled Ploughman, Adderbury


107. Pickled Ploughman, Aynho Road, Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 3NL
A relaxing pint by babbling water - background noise of distinction.
For many years the Plough Inn.


Red Lion, Cropredy


108. Red Lion, 8 Red Lion Street, Cropredy, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 1PB
A truly picture book setting for this iconic pub. New Aunt Sally out back.


Fox Inn, Denchworth


109. Fox Inn, Hyde Road, Denchworth, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 0DX
A creative country pub to enjoy with crib inside and bee hives and Aunt Sally out back.


The Lamb, Wantage


110. The Lamb, 59 Mill Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9AB
Old meets new in this fascinatingly located town centre pub.


Horse and Jockey, Llanfihangel Pontymoel


111. Horse and Jockey, Usk Road, Llanfihangel Pontymoel, Pontypool, Monmouthshire NP4 0JB
Attractively renovated to a modern formula. Fine mounting block out front.


Pilgrim Inn, Marchwood


112. Pilgrim Inn, Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 4WU
Two well spaced old thatched buildings reflect the cottage origins of this distinctive pub.


Old Mill Inn, Holbury


113. Old Mill Inn, Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury, Lime Kiln Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 2HE
Everything and more you can expect from a pub. Need to return.


Sun Inn, Hulverstone


114. Sun Inn, Hulverstone, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4EH
One of the old Village Inns of the Isle of Wight
Yates' Islander Ale on tap.


Fishermans Cottage, Shanklin


115. Fishermans Cottage, The Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BN
An amazing sea shore pub with its own brew too, Fishermans Brew from Yates'.


Crab Inn, Shanklin


116. Crab Inn, 94 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6NS
Busy Shanklin pub that is surprisingly spacious inside.


Village Inn, Shanklin


117. Village Inn, Church Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6NU
Good marks all round here plus interesting Burts Ventnor Brewery decor by the bar and amazing cellar steps.



King Harry's Bar, Shanklin


118. King Harry's Bar, 6 Church Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6NU
A perfect pint of Proper Job in the mediaeval bar.
Red squirrels visit the garden.


Vernon Cottage Tavern, Shanklin


118a. Vernon Cottage Tavern, 1 Eastcliffe Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6AA
A modern day licenced tearooms.
Vernon Cottage Whitbread Bitter says the pump clip.
No real ale at the time of our visit.


Merrie Garden, Lake


119. Merrie Garden, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 9PT
Large, new, Marston's pub named after the thatched farmhouse around which it is built.


Hare and Hounds, Arreton Down


120. Hare and Hounds, Arreton Down, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2NU
Old island pub extended into a flagship roadhouse by Burt and Co. and now run by Greene King.


The Essex, Godshill


120a. The Essex, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 3HH
Wisteria clad pub trading as Woods at the time of our visit.
No real ale at the time of our visit.


Shears, Collingbourne Ducis


121. Shears, Collingbourne Ducis, Cadley Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3ED
A very dog friendly, friendly, Brakspear pub.


George Hotel, Castle Cary


122. George Hotel, Market Place, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7AH
Town centre gem.


White Hart, Yetminster


123. White Hart 2, Yetminster, High Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6LF
Real beer pedigree at this fine village local.


Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills


124. Smugglers Inn, Osmington Mills, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 6HF
Remarkable cliff top pub astride the Dorset coast path.


Wise Man, West Stafford


125. Wise Man, West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8AG
A really convivial pint at this relaxing pub.


Saxon Arms, Stratton


126. Saxon Arms, Stratton, 20 The Square, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9WG
Impressive new build pub (2001), cloaked in hops.


Fox Inn, Corscombe


127. Fox Inn, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0NS
Evolving, picture-book, village pub.


Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas


128. Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset DT2 0NS
This one is perfect.
"Skittle for a Turkey" near Christmas in which an impromptu skittle alley is laid through the pub.


Willow House, Watton


129. Willow House, 2 High Street, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6AE
Popular local recently rethatched to include pond mud, French style, on the porch ridge.
Plant roots growing in this mud apparently assist in binding the ridge.


Chequers, Thompson


130. Chequers, Griston Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1PX
Impressive Norfolk pub.


Goat Inn, Skeyton


131. Goat Inn, Long Road, Skeyton, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 5DH
Isolated, modernised, neatly rethatched pub with a campsite.


Fur and Feather, Woodbastwick


132. Fur and Feather, Slad Lane, Woodbastwick, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 6HQ
Astonishing pub complex with Woodfordes thatched brewery adjoining.
Both the estate village and thatched pub are highly recommended.


Acle Bridge Inn, Acle


133. Acle Bridge Inn, Acle, Norwich. Norfolk NR13 3AS
A pleasant stop during a week afloat on the Norfolk Broads
With a creative selection of boat ales!


Red Lion, Halvergate


134. Red Lion, Marsh Road, Halvergate, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3QB
An unchanged marshland pub.


Horse and Groom, Tunstead


135. Horse and Groom, Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 8AH
Enjoying a rebirth after reverting back to its original name.


Crown Inn, Smallburgh


136. Crown Inn, North Walsham Road, Smallburgh, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 9AD
This one is a special. A wonderful pub to live nearby.


White Lion, Brooke


137. White Lion, 49 The Street, Brooke, Norwich, Norfolk NR15 1JR
This one is fantastic. Beer of the highest possible quality.


Wheel of Fortune, Alpington


138. Wheel of Fortune, Wheel Road, Alpington, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7NL
Another excellent village pub with a Norfolk Twister wheel in its usual place on the ceiling.


Chequers, Hainford


139. Chequers, 10 Stratton Road, Hainford, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 3AY
A perfect pint of Adnams Mosaic.


Swan Inn, Horning


140. Swan Inn, 10 Lower Street, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 8AA
A tricky one this as the thatched portion, important to the ambiance of this busy waterside pub, is currently staff accommodation.


Swan, Ingham


141. Swan, Sea Palling Road, Ingham, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 9AB
Woodfordes Wherry in the lounge of this very upmarket pub.


The Shambles, Lutterworth


142. The Shambles, 10-12 Bell Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4DW
Pleasing, accommodating, Marston's town centre pub.


Fish Inn, Ringwood


143. Fish Inn, The Bridges, West Street, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 2AA
Old riverside pub sandwiched between the idylic River Avon and a busy dual carriageway.


Elm Tree, Ringwood


144. Elm Tree, Hightown Road, Hightown, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3DY
A versatile pub making good use of the former buildings of Elm Farm.


Kings Arms, Wareham


145. Kings Arms, 41 North Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AD
A superb pub in every way.


Castle Inn, West Lulworth


146. Castle Inn, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5RN
Busy Butcombe pub near Lulworth Cove.


Sailor's Return, Chaldon Herring


147. Sailor's Return, Chaldon Herring, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8DN
Excellent beer here.


Weld Arms, East Lulworth


148. Weld Arms, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QQ
Immaculate pub owned and run by the Lulworth Estate.


New Inn, Church Knowle


149. New Inn, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5NQ
An attractive pub both inside and out.


Halfway Inn, Norden


150. Halfway Inn, Norden, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5DU
Another character pub created from a farmhouse.
Intertesting tramway memorabilia.


Kings Arms, Stoborough


151. Kings Arms, 3 Corfe Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4AB
An impressive mix and a most enjoyable evening.


Grove Arms, Ludwell


152. Grove Arms, Ludwell Hill, Ludwell, Shaftsbury, Wiltshire SP7 9ND
Liked this one.
Plus the best pint of Badger so far.


Ivy Inn, Heddington


153. Ivy Inn, Stockley Road, Heddington, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0PL
Old village pub serving Wadworth beer from the barrel.
Visited on this occasion at the start of a long run to Potterne.


Fox and Hounds, Devizes


154. Fox and Hounds, Nursteed Road, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 3HJ
Semi-modernised Wadworth pub with an impressive skittle alley.
Visited on this occasion during a 13.1 mile run to Potterne.


George and Dragon, Potterne


155. George and Dragon, High Street, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 5PY
Multi-storey Wadworth pub with a warm welcome.


The Shepherds, Stragglethorpe


156. The Shepherds, Stragglethorpe Road, Stragglethorpe, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire NG12 2JZ
An M&B Stonehouse brand pub with plenty of circulating space. Keg beer only.


Kings Head, Theddlethorpe


157. Kings Head, Mill Road, Theddlethorpe, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire LN12 1PB
Another very low ceilinged pub with creative decor and an expertly maintained thatched roof.
Bottled beer only at the time of our visit.


Kings Head, Tealby


158. Kings Head, 11 Kingsway, Tealby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3YA
Good beer here.


White Bear, Knutsford


159. White Bear 2, Knutsford, 1 Canute Place, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6BH
An excellent, amazingly low ceilinged, town centre pub.



Masons Arms, Knowstone


160. Masons Arms, Knowstone, South Molton, Devon EX36 4RY
Well cared for pub opposite an interesting village churchyard.


New Inn, Roborough


161. New Inn, West Road, Roborough, Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8SY
A character pint in a character village pub.


Malt Scoop, Merton


162. Malt Scoop, Merton, Okehampton, Devon EX20 3EA
Interesting, multi roomed pub, including seating in an old beer cellar.


Golden Inn, Highampton


163. Golden Inn, Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon EX21 5LT
Historic farmhouse pub with a lovely low beamed bar.


Woodford Bridge Hotel, Milton Damerel


164. Woodford Bridge Hotel, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7LL
An unexpected find beside a historic section of former main road.
Beautifully cared for coaching inn with a new build thatched bar extension.


Master Thatcher, Taunton


165. Master Thatcher, Severn Drive, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2PD
An amazing Palmer's Pub that is possibly the finest new pub in the country.
Wonderful roof, wonderful floors, wonderful beer!


Blue Anchor, East Aberthaw


166. Blue Anchor, East Aberthaw, Barry, Glamorgan CF62 3DD
Impressive South Wales pub with a long history.


Wykham Arms, Sibford Gower


167. Wykham Arms, Sibford Gower, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5RX
Lovely pint of Windrush Ale looking across to the former home of pageant master Frank Lascelle.


Black Horse, Shipston-on-Stour


168. Black Horse, Station Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4BT
Another great local to live nearby.
Note the London Underground straps from a beam for when you've had a few!


Royal Oak, Bishops Cleeve


169. Royal Oak, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 8LR
A modernised interior with local ales on tap.


Old House, Llangynwyd


170. Old House, Llangynwyd, Maesteg, Glamorgan CF34 9SB
A long established pub with an impressive new extension.
Excellent Felinfoel ale.


Bush Inn, St Hilary


171. Bush Inn, St Hilary, Cowbridge, Glamorgan CF71 7DQ
Nice looking pub in an attractive South Wales village.


Moulders Arms, Riddings


172. Moulders Arms, Market Place, Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4BX
Derbyshire's only thatched pub and an excellent one too.
Usually known as The Thack.


Stallingborough Grange, Stallingborough


173. Stallingborough Grange, Rigby Road, Stallingborough, Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN41 8BU
Created in 1979 when Norfolk reed replaced a previously slated roof.
Fascinating bar decor of thatching correspondence.
A most enjoyable visit.


Bird in Hand, Austrey


174. Bird in Hand, Church Lane, Austrey, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 3EG
Popular village pub with six real ales on tap.


Old Cherry Tree, Great Houghton


175. Old Cherry Tree, 8 Cherry Tree Lane, Great Houghton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7AT
Herefordshire hops above the bar and well kept Charles Wells ale.


White Hart, Great Houghton


176. White Hart, 39 High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 7AF
Pleasing Everards pub in this rare village of two thatched pubs.


Squirrels Inn, Duston


177. Squirrels Inn, 33 Main Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN5 6JF
Busy Greene King Pub.


Wheatsheaf, Dallington


178. Wheatsheaf, 126 Dallington Road, Dallington, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN5 7HN
Good effort all round at this excellent Everards pub.


Red Lion, Yardley Hastings


179. Red Lion, 88 High Street, Yardley Hastings, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 1ER
Quirky Charles Wells pub.


The Hill, Wollaston


180. The Hill, 122 High Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7RJ
Interesting village pub evolving from a social club.
Excellent beer at an excellent price.


Kings Head, Wadenhoe


181. Kings Head, Church Street, Wadenhoe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5ST
A great pub and an amazing pub garden with perfect moorings beside the River Nene.
Owned by the Wadenhoe Trust.
Visited on this occasion during a week's narrowboating in Northamptonshire.


Pheasant, Keyston


182. Pheasant, Loop Road, Keyston, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 0RE
Lovely looking pub with a long beer heritage.


Old Swan, Earls Barton


183. Old Swan, 8 The Square, Earls Barton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 0NA
As the narrowboat crew relax in this obviously bouyant local.


Elwes Arms, Great Billing


184. Elwes Arms, 37 High Street, Great Billing, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 9NT
The accredited Northampton oasis it deserves to be.


Sun Inn, Kislingbury


185. Sun Inn, 6 Mill Road, Kislingbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 4BB
We all much enjoyed this very friendly local.


Bell Inn, Ducklington


186. Bell Inn, 21 Standlake Road, Ducklington, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 7UP
Superb village pub with an illuminated well in the main bar.


Blue Boar, Longworth


187. Blue Boar, Tuck's Lane, Longworth, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5ET
A cosy country pub with unbelievable photos from recent times totally enveloped in greenery.


Cunning Man, Burghfield Bridge


188. Cunning Man, Burghfield Bridge, Reading, Berkshire RG30 3RB
A new build canalside pub (2001) by Bridge 14 of the Kennet and Avon Canal.


The Thatch, Thame


189. The Thatch 1, 29-30 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2AA
An exceptionally beamed pub with a very comfortable fireside bar.


Plough, Brackley


190. Plough, 9 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7DW
Another excellently cared for town centre pub.


Huntsman Inn, Ide


191. Huntsman Inn, 2 High Street, Ide, Exeter, Devon EX2 9RN
A lovely Devon pub.


The Thatch, Croyde


192. The Thatch, 14 Hobb's Hill, Croyde, Braunton, Devon EX33 1LZ
Impressive surfers pub with atmosphere.


Williams Arms, Wrafton


193. Williams Arms, Heanton Hill, Wrafton, Braunton, Devon EX33 2DE
Attractive thatched pub complex with 16th century origins.


New Inn, Coleford


194. New Inn, Coleford, Crediton, Devon EX17 5BZ
Captain has lived here for 40 years and is at the heart of this wonderful pub.


Royal Oak, Heavitree


195. Royal Oak, 79-81 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon EX1 2RN
A stylish, quality, town centre pub.


Exeter Inn,Topsham


196. Exeter Inn, 68 High Street, Topsham, 68 High Street, Exeter, Devon EX3 0DY
Convivial Topsham local.


Bradworthy Inn, Bradworthy


197. Bradworthy Inn, The Square, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7TD
Fantastic old coaching inn with its public bar in the thatched wing.
A must for a visit.


Thatched House, Exwick


198. Thatched House, Exwick Road, Exwick, Exeter, Devon EX4 2BQ
A wonderful city pub with real attention to detail.


Heart of Oak, Pinhoe


199. Heart of Oak, 34 Main Road, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon EX4 8HS
Popular Exeter sports pub.


Perch, Binsey


200. Perch, Binsey, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0NG
A top Oxford pub complete with riverside moorings.


Chequers, Weston-on-the-Green


201. Chequers, Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QH
Fullers pub with a well promoted bar and a sundial.
One of two thatched pubs in Weston-on-the-Green village.


Ben Jonson, Weston-on-the-Green


202. Ben Jonson, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3RA
The second thatched pub in Weston-on-the-Green. More upmarket.
Remarkably both thatched pubs in Weston-on-the-Green have sundials.


White Horse, Woolstone


203. White Horse, Marsh Way, Woolstone, Farringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7QL
Impressive old pub with a great fire of chunky logs.


Stags Head, Stag's Head


204. Stags Head, Stag's Head, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0RN
Another really old former farmhouse with a deep pond in the pub garden.

Our final pub of the year

Year Three (2022)


Project Home Page

Thatched Pubs visited can be located on these maps
East and Central
South
North and Central West

Pubs can also be viewed in County Order