Food & Drink

Daylesford Farm Shop & Cafe, Kingham

Known locally as 'Fortnams in the field' Daylesford Organic is so much more than an award-winning farm shop, with a cookery school, cafe, clothes shop and spa. The farm shop offers the best in organic and food produced with the best environmental and livestock husbandry credentials. They have their own bakery and serve up vegetables from their own market garden.

Hook Norton Brewery Tour

A proudly independent and family brewery since 1849, Hook Norton now sells its beers to pubs all over the UK, including 40 of its own in around the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire. The visitor centre and cafe welcome over 10,000 visitors per year and there are daily brewery tours.

The Big Feastival, Kingham

An annual party on the farm owned by local pop star turned farmer/cheese maker Alex James of Blur. This August Bank Holiday weekend event is co-hosted by Jamie Oliver and is a festival of food and music, with famous chefs demonstrating their cooking skills while you listen to live music from some of the best musicians in the country. A cracking day out for all the family.

TOAD Distillery, Oxford

The Oxford Artisan Distillery, otherwise known as TOAD, is Oxford’s first distillery and one of the world's true craft distilleries that cultivates and crafts a range of spirits using ancient grains - rye, wheat and barley - grown on local farms.

Upton Smokery, Burford

Located in the rolling Cotswold countryside on Upton Downs Farm outside of Burford, this family business smokes just about everything from game to fish. They also stock fresh game, paté, potted terrines, charcuterie and olives. Great veg shop too.

Cotswold Distillery, Shipston-on-Stour

An artisan small-batch producer of fine Cotswold Whisky, Gin and Rum, offering daily tours of the distillery, during which you can sample their products. They also have a well-stocked shop.

Cotswold Brew Co, Bourton-on-the-Water

This award-winning independent brewery retains a hand-crafted approach to making lager, with more thn a nod to the marvellous old school brewhouses of Bavaria. You can pop into the brewery shop to buy bottles and polypins of beer and there are brewhouse tours by prior arrangement.

Bakery on the Water, Bourton-on-the-Water & Burford

A small family-run bakery with shops/cafes in Bourton on the Water and Burford and busy baking pastries, bread, quiches & sweat treats daily. They offer take-out picnics and afternoon teas, perfect for a sunny afternoon with a seat on the River Windrush.

Cotswold Cheese Company, Stow-on-the-Wold

A purveyor of an incredible selection of the finest cheeses with a good selection from local producers. They also sell other artisan and local produce such as local breads, biscuits and crackers, chutneys and local potted meats.

Cotswold Food Store & Cafe, Longborough

This family-run, award-winning farm shop and delicatessen on the A424 near Moreton-in-Marsh stocks a huge range of locally sourced produce such as bread, fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese and eggs. They also have a large and airy cafe where you can sample homemade cakes, light lunches or their famous Cotswold cream teas.

The Broadway Deli, Broadway

Louise Hunt and Alan Frimley have created an Aladdin’s cave for foodies at this brilliant deli. The shelves and fridges are crammed with edible goodies (the homemade sausage rolls are legendary) and they have a café where you can enjoy good coffee or a light lunch.

The Organic Farm Shop, Cirencester

Two miles from Cirencester on the B4425, this award-winning organic farm specialises in grass-fed beef, which is sold in the farm shop along with organic veg, local dairy products and much more. A daily-changing menu in the cafe includes lots of veggie options, with ‘meat as a treat’ Sunday lunches featuring beef from the farm. Educational farm walks and quirky glamping too.

The Woolpack, Slad

In the heart of the beautiful Slad Valley, this timeless 16th century inn is one of the most iconic Cotswold pubs and has long-enjoyed its association with Cider With Rosie author Laurie Lee, who was a regular here and is buried in the churchyard opposite. The pub is still packed with Lee memorabilia but the excellent food and local ales are reason enough to pop in. Stunning valley views from the terrace.

Oxford Covered Market

The quality of the produce at this famous market brings foodies from all over the country. Everything is under one roof: fish, cheese, vegetables and flowers. A must visit if you're exploring Oxford for the day.

Hardy, Hanson & Clarke Wine Merchants, Stow-on-the-Wold

Founded in 1978 this quality wine merchant, which also has shops in London and Hampshire, has a wide selection of fine wines and bottles for everyday drinking. They pride themselves in giving excellent personal service and their knowledge of the wines is impressive.

Jesse Smith Butchers, Cirencester

Set in one of Cirencester’s ancient streets, Blackjack Street, just off from the church, this well-stocked butchers specialises in locally sourced meats including Hereford beef and Gloucester Old Spot pork. A selection of roast meats, cheeses and olives is also available. They also opened a bakery in 2020 next door and have butchers shops across the Cotswolds in Burford, Northleach and Tetbury.

Dunkertons Cider, Cheltenham

Take a journey through the history of Dunkertons Organic Cider with the Cheltenham Cidery Experience. In addition to cider tours, the cidery also hosts regular cider making masterclasses.

Daylesford Cookery School, Daylesford

Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn new skills or a confident cook looking for inspiration, their tutors offer a wide range of full-day, half-day and evening courses for every level. Courses are held in a beautifully restored stone barn – the perfect place to learn techniques, recipes and principles to elevate your cooking in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Toke's, Chipping Campden

High quality wine shop and deli on the High Street specialising in fine wines, but also artisan cheeses, cured meats, ham cooked on the premises, and upmarket ready meals.

New Wave Fish Shop, Cirencester

Being in landlocked Gloucestershire is no excuse to miss out on the best and freshest fish and seafood and New Wave fishmongers stocks a fantastic selection sourced directly from Devon, Cornwall and Shetland. The shop also sells a range of local and seasonal produce, such as Wye Valley asparagus, and wild mushroom.

Quince & Clover, Great Tew

A relaxed Cotswold café in the heart of picture-postcard Great Tew, delivering thoughtful menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade ice cream, monthly supper clubs and so much more. Worth popping in for breakfast pastries, artisan cakes, cookies, sausage rolls, fabulous seasonal salads, and great coffee..

Temple Guiting Pantry, Temple Guiting

Lost down lanes in a sleepy Cotswolds village between Stow and Cheltenham, Temple Guiting Pantry is both a cool little cafe-deli and chic lifestyle shop set within the village's old post office. Call by for breakfast, coffee and cake or a light lunch, take away fresh bread, local artisan goodies and fine wines, and peruse the shop for stylish homeware and gifts.

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Last updated: 12.02.21