EST. CENTURIES AGO · CHESTERTON, OXFORDSHIRE

The Red Cow

A traditional British village pub.
Real food. Real ale. A real welcome.

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A vintage photograph of The Red Cow public house in Chesterton

The Red Cow, c. early 1900s

Our History · Our Future

Centuries old.
Newly loved.

With over ten years in the village pub industry, Danni & Alister are excited to return to Chesterton to help grow the centuries-old Red Cow.

Working with local suppliers, we deliver fantastic traditional British menus with great service and a superb atmosphere. Supporting the community is our focus. Bringing the local village pub back as the local hub.

10+
Years in the village pub trade
100%
Locally sourced where we can
1st
For community spirit
The Red Cow dining room decorated for Christmas with garlands, candles and fairy lights

Festive Season

Christmas at
The Red Cow.

Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 20th December

Two courses £32 · three courses £39. Kids menu also available — two courses £11 · three courses £16. Bookings taken now.

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What's On

Consistent nights
at the pub.

Regular events through the week. Good food, good company. Quiz night is booking essential. Call us for tables.

The Red Cow exterior decorated with Christmas lights and garlands

2 – 20 December

Christmas Menu

Festive two or three courses for adults and kids. See the full Christmas menus and book by phone.

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Coffee afternoon at The Red Cow with cakes, biscuits and mugs on the table

Every Wednesday · from 12pm

Coffee Afternoon

Drop in for tea or coffee with individual cafetières and teapots on the table. Help yourself to sugar, milk, cake and biscuits. Coffee and tea £3.50 (regular or decaf). Cake and biscuits free. Usually finished by 1.30pm.

Burgers and skin-on fries at The Red Cow burger night

Every Thursday · 6–8.30pm

Burger Night

Our full burger menu, skin-on fries included. See the Burger Night tab on our menu for the full line-up.

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Pub Quiz at The Red Cow — third Tuesday of every month at 8pm

3rd Tuesday of every month · 8pm

Quiz Night

Interactive games, trivia and a music round. Teams of up to 4. £2 per person entry, including the bonus money round. Booking essential. Call 01869 932495 to reserve a table.

Private hire: closed Monday and Tuesday to the public, but we take on private events day or evening. Call 01869 932495 to enquire.

The bar at The Red Cow with a row of polished beer taps

The Bar

Pull up a stool.
Stay a while.

Six taps for lager, IPA, cider and Guinness. Our real ale changes weekly on three cask lines — usually one or two on at a time, with all three in for bigger events. Plus a thoughtful wine list and proper spirits. Whether it's a quick pint after work or a long Sunday afternoon by the fire, the welcome's the same.

Visit Us

The Green, Chesterton.

Just off the A41 between Bicester and Oxford — close to junction 9 of the M40.

Address

The Red Cow
The Green
Chesterton
Oxfordshire OX26 1UU

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed private events available
TuesdayClosed private events available
Wednesday12 – 3, 6 – 10 food 12 – 2, 6 – 8.30
Thursday12 – 3, 6 – 10 food 12 – 2, 6 – 8.30 · burger night
Friday12 – 3, 5 – 11 food 12 – 2, 5 – 8.30
Saturday12pm – 11pm food 12pm – 8.30pm
Sunday12pm – 10pm food 12pm – 4pm

Reach Us

01869 932495
chestertonredcow@gmail.com

Get in Touch

Book a table or
drop us a line.

For bookings, private hire, or just to say hello. Call us on 01869 932495 or fill in the form below.

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