Locals at our local. The Pear Tree, Hook Norton Oxfordshire.

            The family stopped by and their horse enjoyed having a go at their beer and crisps. He was a lovely lad, stood there completely placidly while they enjoyed their time.

We've always considered the Pear Tree our local although it's a 15 minute drive away on beautiful quiet lanes with stunning views 'over the tops' at Tadmarton Heath. As we don't keep regular working hours the advantage of the Pear Tree is that it is open all day, every day... and they have the best kept Hooky beer around.
Named after the old espaliered pear tree around the door (that is still providing fruit, there's some ripening at the moment) it is the 'tap' for the Hook Norton Brewery and their Hooky beer. The famous Victorian 'tower' brewery building is at the end of the narrow lane next to the pub.

The pub is a basic village pub and its fortunes have waxed and waned over the years (mostly waned). It used to host the brewery tours, do beer tastings and supply the food, until it was undercut by them when the brewery built its own very stylish visitor facilities. However new young management have arrived and they're really going for it with all kinds of events planned and outdoor food facilities in the large beer garden. (And anybody that takes the trouble to do sixteen big hanging baskets mean business!)

The Pear Tree is one of the three local pubs which still have their beer delivered from the brewery by a team of shire horses and dray; a fantastic sight. And the horses get rewarded by a pint of beer..or two, they love it.

Taken in: UK / England / Cherwell District / Hook Norton (show map)

Taken on: July 23, 2023

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