4th May 2010

Marston Inn back at heart of village life

The village pub in Marston St Lawrence, near Banbury is doing what it does best – serving Hook Norton beer and good food.
The pub's new licensee Arthur Thompson says the Marston Inn is going to the heart of community life and a place where people can meet and talk.
A keen countryman Arthur will be developing a menu of simple, well prepared dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
"It will be good, old fashioned cooking, proper food, at affordable prices," said Arthur.
Arthur paid tribute to villagers who came and pitched in and helped him get the pub ready for opening, which had been shut for several months.
"Without their help I would not have opened when I did," he said.
The pub has a large relaxing garden, which is ideal for families. Walkers and dogs are welcomed as are horse riders – there is a hitching post the car park.

Marston Inn
Marston St Lawrence, near Banbury, Oxon, OX17 2DB