The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) 2026 guide of the best pubs in the Banbury area has been released.

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CAMRA Good Beer Guide: The best nine pubs in Banbury and nearby villages, according to experts

By Jack Ingham

Published 3rd Oct 2025, 15:11 GMT

The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) 2026 guide of the best pubs in the UK has recently been released. Here are the guide’s best pubs in and around Banbury.

CAMRA uses the guide to celebrate great pubs but also to highlight that many pubs and breweries are struggling to stay open in the current climate.

Here is a list of the nine best pubs in the Banbury area as selected by CAMRA experts.

For the full list of pubs recommended, order The Good Beer Guide 2026 visit: https://shop1.camra.org.uk/

9. Red Lion, Horley

Address: Hornton Lane, OX15 6BQ. CAMRA said: "Three ales are always available on handpump, with a fourth for special occasions such as the St George’s Day annual beer festival." Photo: Google

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CAMRA Good Beer Guide: The best nine pubs in Banbury and nearby villages, according to experts

The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) 2026 guide of the best pubs in the UK has recently been released. Here are the guide’s best pubs in and around Banbury.

9. Red Lion, Horley

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