The Killingworth Castle

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The Killingworth Castle 17th Century foodie pub with 8 rooms in Wootton near Blenheim Palace once frequented by Winston Churchill.

No 17 in The Good Food Guide’s Top 100 UK Pubs.
3 AA Rosettes / Michelin Guide / Conde Nast Best Cotswold Restaurants / Top UK Gastropubs A traditional 17th Century Coaching Inn by the picturesque village of Wootton by Woodstock, Oxfordshire offering award winning food and drink, roaring open fires and a very, very warm welcome to all. It is thought that the pub was built by a Thomas Killingworth in 1637 and it was bought by Jim & Claire Alexander at the end of 2012 and restored it to it's former glory - have a look in our photo albums to see how the pub has developed! Join us for some delicious food created by our award winning chefs, served day and night, and lovingly created with only the finest local ingredients. We also hold a monthly food night dedicated to delicious regional cuisine and lip-smacking foodie genres. We also have our Sunday Social events featuring brainteasing quizzes, acoustic sets, alternative DJ nights and comedy - all free!

There’s pudding, then there’s our sticky toffee pudding! 🤎 🍫 Pic by Ros
23/10/2026

There’s pudding, then there’s our sticky toffee pudding! 🤎 🍫
Pic by Ros

It’s time. Fires are lit. Get thee to the battle cruiser post hast for cosy pub season 🔥 nowhere better to be than The K...
22/10/2026

It’s time. Fires are lit. Get thee to the battle cruiser post hast for cosy pub season 🔥 nowhere better to be than The Killingworth Castle - cocktail night tomorrow night and tickets selling fast for our special Halloween dining theatre events with Secret Theatre Global
pic by Ros

New opening hours 🙌🏼
26/09/2026

New opening hours 🙌🏼

18/09/2026

We’ve been waiting for this time of year… 🍂

The fires are back on, the evenings are drawing in and the kitchen is moving into all those deeper, comforting autumn flavours we love.

There’s something about The Killy at this time of year that just feels right. A pint by the fire, a table full of good food and absolutely no need to rush off anywhere.

Cosy pub season, we’re very happy to have you back.

01/05/2026

☀️ SCORCHIO ☀️
And we’re open all day - why not come sun yourselves on the terrace with our new martini 🍸 or guest ale from or come for a meal. À la carte and tasting menu available. Tis the start of the May - August season AND after all. 🙌🏼

Address

Glympton Road
Woodstock
OX201EJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11pm
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm

Telephone

+441993811401

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