1st October 2026 It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Russel Matthews died yesterday. To his family our deep and sincere condolences. Russel and his 'KODS' cohort were ultra friendly, kind, inclusive, always happy, always interesting, knowledgeable, generous, amusing and sometime controversial. They earned a 5 star status as regulars. We [...]

on the bar today, try this classic dark mild 'guest ale' < https://www.realalefinder.com/beerboard/?the-rose-and-crown-oxford > smooth and creamy with light notes ♬♬ of sweet caramel Black Swan - 3.9% by Vale Brewery CaskAleWeek Cask Ale Week is an annual celebration of Britain’s national drink – cask beer! It’s an opportunity for pubs and breweries to get [...]

Once again, delighted & honoured to be included in The Telegraph Best Pubs in The UK. Thanks to all of our treasured customers and our wonderful staff. There is still room for Cask Ale & Home-cooked food in today's world! Cheers This not an advertisement to sign up with the Daily Telegraph! That is a personal [...]

I met two super happy fun people. It was a pleasure and a delight and good fun to entertain Caroline and Barend at the R&C. 1994/1995 - 32 years ago. "I found some pictures of a long time ago. Our friend Arianne, who also worked at the Cancer Research Campaign, is on the right." Don’t [...]

VAT's THE PROBLEM PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION HERE: VAT'S THE PROBLEM This is a cosher campaign website - ARH    VAT’S THE PROBLEM                             https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/ SIGN THE PETITIONData protection and privacy policy The “VAT’s The Problem” campaign, spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge, is [...]

SUNDAY, JULY 19th "Jazz Inn The Courtyard" begins at 5.30pm to avoid a clash with the world cup football final. We considered approaching the football hierarchy but were unable to establish any guarantees about deferring their kick off to 9pm. So, in light of that, we have bought forward "Jazz Inn The Courtyard" to 5.30pm!

Sally Pollock was Sally Simpson. It is with a heavy heart and much sadness we report that Sally died on the 11th June 2026. Sally is fondly remembered by many older regulars as a woman of wit, fun, intelligence and joie de vivre! Our sincere condolences to her husband David and all her wonderful children [...]