SISTER SITES

A charming, historic building with white walls, black trim, and multiple windows, houses a local pub called 'The Back Lane.' Signs indicate it is a wine bar and small plates restaurant, and the entrance is decorated with framed menus and outdoor lighting.

THE BACK LANE TAVERN

Local pub, wine bar and small -plate restaurant. Tapas-style dining with influences from around the globe.

The Back Lane Tavern voted ‘BEST GASTRO PUB’ at the Oxinabox Oxfordshire food awards (2025)

2 AA rosettes awarded April 2024 & 2025

A collage of four images: a plated salmon dish with cucumber, sauce, and microgreens; an elegant restaurant interior with wooden furniture and brick walls; a gourmet appetizer with a white ball topped with caviar and herbs on a blue plate; and an outdoor patio with wooden tables, chairs, and a large umbrella.
Stone building with chimney and chimney painting under a blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by greenery and a garden.

THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH 

The Duke of Marlborough is a family, dog-friendly pub with 13 hotel rooms on the outskirts of Woodstock. Offering a balanced menu consisting of pub classics and gastro-style food, well-kept real ales, locally sourced UE coffee, and a well-balanced wine offering.

A pub for all seasons The Duke has two roaring log fires for those cold winter evenings and a stunning, beautifully covered al-fresco dining space for warmer times. We even have a pétanque court & table tennis table!

Open for food and drinks seven days a week. 

A collage of four images: a dinner table with food and drinks including bread, wine, and salad; a black stone fireplace with a fire burning; a cheeseburger with fries and coleslaw; a bedroom with a bed, nightstands, lamps, and pillows.

Check out more https://www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk/

The storefront of Grape Minds, a wine shop, with the street number 35 above the door. The shop window displays bottles of wine and signs advertising 15% off and a summer sale. There is a sidewalk in front of the store, and a small sidewalk sign on the right side.

GRAPE MINDS 

Oxfordshire’s independent wine specialists with shops in Summertown and Wallingford. Teams offer friendly advice, regular tasting events and free nationwide delivery.

A bottle of Hennessy cognac lying on its side in a wine cellar or storage area, with other bottles in the background.
Close-up of wine corks with partially visible printed text.
Close-up photo of a cup's interior with a white rim, showing a dark red liquid inside.
Close-up of a wine label on a bottle, showing part of the brand name and decorative design in brown and white colors.