The White Hart in Fyfield has earned a place among the country’s leading pubs, appearing at number 11 in the Good Food Guide’s list of the UK’s 100 best pubs.
Landlady Kay Chandler expressed her surprise and delight at the national recognition.
She and her husband, chef patron Mark Chandler, described the ranking as an exceptional achievement for their village establishment, particularly given the quality of the competition within the industry.
The White Hart was also recognised for its kitchen garden and for obtaining ingredients from local farms to use in its seasonal menus.
A second Oxfordshire venue joined the list when The Bull in Charlbury was ranked 63rd.
The Feathered Nest Country Inn in Nether Westcote, situated on the Oxfordshire-Gloucestershire border in the Cotswolds, was included as well.
The overall winner was the Queens Arms in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
The Grade II-listed establishment is described as the world’s oldest passenger railway pub.
Good Food Guide owner Adam Hyman said the rankings highlight pubs that remain successful despite difficulties affecting the hospitality sector.
According to him, the selected venues combine high-quality food, a strong atmosphere and well-kept pints.