Owned by the father-son duo Nick and Mark Duval as part of their Duval Inns group, this acclaimed gastro pub has earned a reputation for excellence with its outstanding culinary offerings, fine cask ales from the nearby Hook Norton Brewery, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
In addition to its celebrated restaurant, The Great Western Arms offers four sumptuously appointed rooms, making it an ideal base for visitors exploring local attractions such as Bicester Village, Silverstone Circuit, and Blenheim Palace. Under the guidance of Head Chef James Clark and General Manager Nicole Barclay, the pub is dedicated to providing exceptional service and quality dining while preserving the historical character that makes it a beloved fixture in Oxfordshire’s hospitality landscape.
With its convenient location in the heart of Aynho, picturesque surroundings, and commitment to traditional pub values with contemporary touches, The Great Western Arms continues to be both a local treasure and a destination for travellers seeking authentic British hospitality.
Distinctly average. Went for lunch with friends; food was ok and chips were particularly good. Drinks are on the pricey side and apart from the Hookie brews, choice was poor. This is especially true of lager with the modern belief that Spanish is better (it isn’t in my opinion) What’s wrong with Carling brewed in Burton or Carlsberg brewed in Northampton?
This was a lovely place to find somewhere to eat and drink
We were celebrating my husbands 70 birthday 🎂 and the staff pulled out the stops and brought his pudding out with a sparkler candle and sang happy birthday
Making his day even more special.
Thank you so much.
Lovely location
Lovely Pub
Lovely and welcoming staff
Stopped here whilst canal boating, the steak was one of the best meals I have had in years! Pickled onion onion rings were immense as was the blue cheese sauce and sirloin was perfect.
(Katsu curry chips well worth a try, i have been making my own at home ever since).
Strong recommend!
I visited the Great Western this lunch time with my parents and son , the service was polite and friendly in a very picturesque setting. The food was excellent with healthy portions with a touch of flare.
I highly recommend a visit, I left the Grate Western full but not bloated and will be back for a meal in the not too distant future.
We came here on two occasions whilst cruising along the canal, once for lunch and another for dinner. The service and quality of food was really impressive. The fried chicken burger and beef wagyu burger were incredible. Plus, I’m not sure I’ll ever find any triple cooked chips that would come close to the ones I tried here. You definitely need to pay a visit if passing by the area.
