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Good well kept ales available. Hook Norton beers. Tried the Hook Norton Hooky, very tasty. Small traditional pub dating back to the 17th-century, apparently haunted. Good atmosphere and service.
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The Red Lion seems to be more of a locals pub that the others in Chipping Norton. There were only a few customers on our Saturday evening visit and it was the least lively of the 4 Chippie pubs we sampled - not necessarily a bad thing. The small bar was fairly cosy. There is also a small outside drinking area at the rear. The 2 ales were both from Hook Norton - Hooky & Lion. Cider was Westons Old Rosie. The Fox Hotel (not listed on here) just down the road was a bit more lively and had a very similar range (swap Lion for Old Hooky) including the same cider.
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Great if you like pubs like they used to be. Tiny place run by a friendly lady who's made the place a heart in the community. Two Hooky beers plus guest. Garden. Pub games.
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I have to say that I always enjoy visiting this traditional old Alehouse. Always a great pint of Hooky to be had in a single bar, old boys pub and long may they survive. Just because so many pubs chase the Youth pound doesn't mean to say that traditional old boozers like this don't have their place. Out of the way but worth the journey.
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I am surprised this place has such a low score. It is what it is, a taphouse. The beer is excellent and everyone is always friendly.
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I liked this traditional pub. It was just as it probabaly always has been - I think some people call them "taphouses". The beer was good and the people were friendly. I went and was tickled by a vegetable producee competition there - plenty of people to talk to - it seems well loved by a few. Hook Norton beer. A great little hideaway.
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