Eat and drink
The George and Dragon, Chacombe
A family-run village pub at Chacombe, north-east of Banbury and close to Middleton Cheney, with a private lounge for up to 40 and live music. It serves lunch and supper from Wednesday, closes on Mondays, and on Tuesdays is drinks only.
A family-run country local a short hop from Banbury and the M40, with a useful private room if you are bringing a party. Plan around its hours, as food runs only from Wednesday to Sunday, with no supper on Sundays. The home page says little on parking or dogs, so ring.
- Good: Family-run, and full of character by its own account
- Good: The Lounge takes 24 seated, or up to 40 standing
- Good: Food from Saturday noon to 8pm without a break
- Worth knowing: Closed on Mondays, and drinks only on Tuesdays
- Worth knowing: Sunday food ends at 3.30pm
- Worth knowing: No word on dogs, garden or parking on the home page
About
The George and Dragon is at 1 Thorpe Road in Chacombe, a village north-east of Banbury, and describes itself as a family-run traditional country pub. The Lounge is a separate room for private events, seating 24, or up to 40 for something more relaxed. The site also carries a live music listing.
It closes on Mondays and opens only for drinks from 4pm on Tuesdays. Food runs at lunch and supper from Wednesday to Friday, all through Saturday until 8pm, and to 3.30pm on Sunday. A Christmas 2026 page has a festive menu to download. Sulgrave Manor and Canons Ashby are the days out to pair it with.
Opening hours and season
Closed, opens Tue 17, 16:00
| Mon | Opening | Food served |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday | 16:00 to 21:00 | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 to 22:00 | 12:00 to 14:30, 17:30 to 20:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00 to 23:00 | 12:00 to 14:30, 17:30 to 20:30 |
| Friday | 12:00 to 23:00 | 12:00 to 14:30, 17:30 to 20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 to 23:00 | 12:00 to 20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 to 21:00 | 12:00 to 15:30 |
Food served: No food on Mondays or Tuesdays.
The details
- Serving
- Lunch · Dinner · Sunday lunch
- Features
- Bar · Restaurant · Private dining · Live music · Events and meetings
Photos
The terrace 
The pub from the car park and garden 
The front from Thorpe Road 
The George and Dragon from the lane
Location
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Nearby walks, places and things to do
- Greenhouse Cafe, Wardington 2.1 km away
- The Hare and Hounds, Wardington 3.1 km away
- The Brasenose Arms, Cropredy 3.7 km away
- Banbury Museum and Gallery 4.6 km away
Sights nearby
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Cropredy Bridge battlefield
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Spiceball Country Park, Banbury
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