The Old George · South Cerney — 1.6 miles
A busy, friendly locals’ pub in the heart of South Cerney — packed most weekends in season. Proper bar food, and a burger that’s up there with the best around. Visit their website →
The Eliot Arms · South Cerney — 1.6 miles
Just across the road from the Old George, and every bit the local. The food is a notch above the usual pub fare, and the Sunday roast is a good one. Visit their website →
The Crown at Cerney Wick · under a mile
Walkable from many of our homes on Waters Edge and Summer Lake. Alongside the bar it has an Asian-fusion kitchen run by local outfit Asha’s — consistently one of the top-rated places to eat on Tripadvisor — plus a big car park and beer garden. Visit their website →
The Royal Oak · South Cerney
Smartly refreshed, with locally sourced seasonal dishes, local ales, carefully chosen wines and proper cocktails. Upgraded outdoor spaces and a busy calendar of live music and events — good for anything from a lazy lunch to a celebration. Visit their website →
Waterside Asian Grill · Cotswold Water Park
In a lovely waterside setting, a relaxed spot for freshly prepared sushi, Asian-grill dishes and sharing plates — with cocktails, wines and coffee to match the view. Dogs welcome, and an easy hop from the lakeside lodges. Visit their website →
A little further — Cirencester
The capital of the Cotswolds is only a few miles up the road, with some lovely pubs tucked among its honey-stone streets.
The Fleece, Cirencester — a handsome former coaching inn right on the Market Place, good for a drink or a meal in the heart of town.
The Twelve Bells, Cirencester — a proper backstreet local on Lewis Lane, known for its cask ales and warm welcome.
Cottages by the Cotswolds’ best pubs
Fancy a proper pub on your doorstep? These cottages sit in the villages and towns around the Water Park — a good local within easy reach, then home. Book direct, always cheaper than Airbnb.
